Hase Bikes

What Hase Bikes does

Hase Bikes GmbH is a privately held German specialty bicycle manufacturer founded in 1994 by Marec Hase in Bochum and now headquartered at Hiberniastraße 2, 45731 Waltrop, North Rhine-Westphalia, where it produces all bikes in-house with 115+ employees. The company designs and manufactures delta-configuration tricycles (Kettwiesel series), step-through tandems (Pino series), cargo bikes (Gravit series), and therapy/rehabilitation tricycles (Trix, Trets), with proprietary technical components including a bionically inspired MacPherson suspension system (Kettwiesel ONE Fahrwerk), a 11-speed linear gear, a one-handed control system (Einhandbedienung), and a pendulum pedal (Pendelpedal).

The business sells exclusively through 350+ authorized dealers in 30+ countries and the company's own Schaltwerk flagshipstore in Waltrop, with no direct online sales; a web-based product configurator on hasebikes-konfigurator.com is used for pre-sales design before orders are routed to dealers. Pricing is premium, starting at €8,100 for the Kettwiesel ONE, with Topseller pre-configured bikes and fully customized builds offered alongside accessories and service revenue. Target segments span adults with disabilities or rehabilitation needs, families with mixed-ability riders, urban cargo users, active seniors, and children with disabilities; recent Hilfsmittelnummer listings for REHA models unlock German statutory health insurance reimbursement. Growth has been financed organically with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and ownership concentrated with the founding family.

Name

Hase Bikes

Legal name

Hase Bikes GmbH

Website

https://hasebikes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hase Bikes is a privately held German manufacturer of premium adaptive tricycles (Kettwiesel), tandems (Pino), cargo bikes (Gravit), and rehabilitation trikes (Trix/Trets), sold through 350+ authorized dealers in 30+ countries from its Waltrop workshop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Bicycles

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories) (CRAMABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-Bike Retail (CRAMAHAE), E-Bikes & Electric Bicycles (CRACASAA)

Keywords

• Adaptive tricycles
• Therapy bicycles
• Special needs cycling
• Cargo bikes
• Tandem bicycles

Headquarters

HQ city

Waltrop

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bicycle Sales: Hase Bikes generates revenue primarily through the sale of premium tricycles, tandems, and cargo bikes. Products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers and the Schaltwerk flagship store. They offer Topseller (pre-configured in-stock) and Custom (fully individualized) configurations.
2. Accessories Sales: Wide range of accessories including ergonomic chairs, pedal extenders, safety accessories, rain covers, cargo racks, and disability-specific adaptations. Sold through dealers and Schaltwerk.
3. Service and Maintenance: All Hase Bikes dealers provide maintenance and repair services. Customers can book workshop appointments at the Schaltwerk in Waltrop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hase Bikes designs, manufactures, and sells premium adaptive tricycles, tandems, cargo bikes, and therapy/rehabilitation bicycles in its own workshop in Waltrop, Germany. The product range includes the Kettwiesel adult tricycle family, Pino tandems, Gravit cargo bikes, and Trix/Trets children's therapy trikes, offered in both pre-configured and fully customized versions with proprietary suspension, drivetrain, and accessibility adaptations. Products are distributed exclusively through 350+ authorized dealers in 30+ countries and the Schaltwerk flagship store, with online configuration but no direct online sales.

Product overview

Hase Bikes is a German specialty bicycle manufacturer offering four main product lines: adult tricycles (Kettwiesel series), tandems (Pino series), cargo bikes (Gravit series), and therapy/rehabilitation tricycles (Trix, Trets). The Kettwiesel ONE is the flagship adult tricycle available in multiple variants including standard, UP (high handlebar), PLUS (premium with Bosch motor), REHA (therapy models with health insurance reimbursement), and Handbike (hand-powered). The Kettwiesel TWO is a new parallel tandem for side-by-side riding. The Pino tandem family includes mechanical and electric (E) variants, with the Pino E CARGO combining tandem and cargo functionality. Gravit cargo bikes come in CITY E (urban) and DUST (gravel/cargo) configurations. Therapy bikes include Trix (rehabilitation trike for children) and Trets (continuously adjustable for children). The product ecosystem includes a web-based product configurator, dealer portal for 350+ authorized dealers, and various services including test rides, consultations, and workshop appointments. The company manufactures exclusively at its facility in Waltrop, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kettwiesel ONE Premium adult tricycle with delta design, featuring E-drive with up to 100 Nm torque, perfect suspension, and fully customizable frame for adult riders.
• Kettwiesel ONE UP Premium adult tricycle with high handlebar (Obenlenker) and E-drive, offering the familiar steering position of a standard bicycle.
• Kettwiesel ONE PLUS Premium Kettwiesel ONE variant with Bosch Performance Line CX motor (100 Nm, 400% support factor) and continuously variable Enviolo Automatiq hub.
• Kettwiesel ONE UP PLUS Premium adult tricycle with high handlebar (Obenlenker), Bosch Performance Line CX motor, and Enviolo Automatiq continuously variable transmission.
• Kettwiesel ONE REHA Therapy tricycle for adults with disabilities, equipped with Hilfsmittelnummer for German health insurance reimbursement eligibility.
• Kettwiesel ONE UP REHA Therapy tricycle with high handlebar (Obenlenker) for adults with disabilities, listed in the German medical aids register for health insurance reimbursement.
• Kettwiesel ONE Handbike Everyday-usable tricycle with hand cranks for users who cannot use their legs.
• Kettwiesel TWO Parallel tandem bicycle for two persons riding side by side (Paralleltandem / E-Parallel-Tandem), bringing both riders safely and relaxed to their destination.
• Trigo UP E Safe city bike with three wheels and electric assistance, designed for urban mobility and stable everyday riding.
• Pino Premium tandem and touring bike with step-through design, allowing one person to sit lower in the front recumbent seat while the other rides higher on a classic saddle behind.
• Pino E Everyday-usable electric tandem with Shimano EP6 Cargo motor (85 Nm, 410% support factor), suitable for daily use.
• Pino E CARGO Tandem and cargo bike combination with electric drive, featuring Cargo Bag (80L) and Cargo Rack (up to 40kg) for combined passenger and cargo transport.
• Gravit DUST Cargo gravel bike combining bakfiets utility with gravelbike sportiness, featuring Shimano GRX800 derailleur, hydraulic disc brakes, and dropbar for gravel, mud, and forest paths.
• Gravit CITY E Stylish, practical urban cargo bike with electric motor, designed for everyday city use with optional textile box and child seat integration (up to 70 kg cargo capacity).
• Trix Rehabilitation trike for children and adolescents, designed for mobility and participation with Hilfsmittelnummer for German health insurance reimbursement.
• Trets Continuously adjustable tricycle for children, offering stepless size adjustment to accommodate growth.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-90% of customers who come wanting a high handlebar leave with a low handlebar after test ride
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• University of LeipzigminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Hase Bikes cooperates with the University of Leipzig as part of the 'Radmobilität im Alter' (Cycle Mobility in Old Age) study running from 2025 to 2028. The research team from Exercise Psychology in Leipzig works with Hase Bikes to study cycling mobility for elderly people.
• RC Sprinter Waltrop 810minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSince January 2026, Hase Bikes is the main sponsor of RC Sprinter Waltrop 810, a local cycling club.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Urban Arrow: Dutch premium family cargo bike maker with broad European dealer presence. Shares the urban cargo bike segment with Hase's Gravit CITY E and Pino E CARGO, though focused on bakfiets-style front loaders.
• Riese & Müller: Premium German e-bike manufacturer known for cargo bikes (Load, Multicharger) and full-suspension premium bikes. Competes with Hase's Gravit and Kettwiesel ONE PLUS on premium positioning and shared Bosch drive platforms, though at larger scale.
• Tern Bicycles: Specialist in compact, family-oriented and cargo-capable bicycles with a global dealer network. Shares the urban family mobility and cargo bike category with Hase's Gravit and Pino lines.
• Christiania Bikes: Danish cargo bike pioneer with the classic front-box Christiania design. Competes with Hase's Gravit and Pino cargo line in the European family/utility cargo segment.

Direct peers

• TerraTrike: US manufacturer of adult tricycles distributed via independent dealers and direct sales. Direct competitor in the recumbent trike market with overlapping customer base among adaptive and senior riders.
• Catrike: US-based premium tadpole trike manufacturer with delta/tadpole configurations for sport, touring, and adaptive riders. Direct competitor in the high-end adult tricycle category where Hase competes globally.
• HP Velotechnik: German manufacturer of recumbent bicycles, tadpole trikes, and folding trikes with a strong dealer network across Europe. Closest direct competitor to Hase in the recumbent/adaptive trike segment and overlaps on Kettwiesel and Trigo target buyers.
• ICE Trikes: UK-based specialist in recumbent trikes and tadpole configurations with a global dealer network. Closest UK/Europe trike peer to Hase's Kettwiesel line and a frequent comparator in the specialty cycling press.
• Pfau-Tec: German specialist in recumbent bikes, trikes, and rehabilitation cycles with medical device listings. Direct competitor in the German rehab/adaptive trike market served by Hase's Kettwiesel REHA and Trix products.

Emerging players

• Butchers & Bicycles: Danish premium cargo bike brand with patented tilting cargo trike. Adjacent peer to Hase's Gravit and Kettwiesel cargo products with overlap on adaptive, family, and design-forward buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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