Bike Clinic

What Bike Clinic does

BikeClinic (legal name: BikeClinic Fahrradcenter Oberkassel) is a sole proprietorship (Einzelunternehmen) owned by Rüdiger Raken, operating a single brick-and-mortar bicycle retail and service store in the Oberkassel district of Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 2000, the company is marking its 25th anniversary in 2025 and carries premium European bicycle brands — principally Gazelle (Dutch), Hercules (German), and KTM (Austrian) — across categories including city, e-bike, Holland, trekking, mountain, folding, children's, and cargo bikes. The store is a certified Shimano Service Center and performs walk-in repairs (without appointment, except cargo bikes), wheel truing, spoke replacement, safety inspections, and authorized Babboe cargo bike safety checks; it also offers custom bike-building and powder-coating services.

The company generates revenue through four streams: one-time retail sales of bicycles and accessories (helmets, locks, lights, pumps, saddles, bags, grips, pedals from brands including Abus, SKS, Brooks, Ortlieb, Ergon, AXA, Busch+Müller), professional repair and maintenance services, custom bike assembly and powder coating, and transactional facilitation of bicycle leasing through six partner providers (Bikeleasing, Business Bike, JobRad, Lease a Bike, Mein Dienstrad, Radelnde Mitarbeiter). All sales are conducted in-store; the website explicitly positions BikeClinic as a specialist retailer rather than an online retailer, with prices publicly disclosed and ranging from approximately €13 (SKS cable lock) to €6,299 (Gazelle Makki Load e-cargo). Purchased bikes are fitted to customer measurements and either picked up in-store or delivered free of charge.

BikeClinic employs approximately 5 people, serves individual consumers across all ages and cycling needs (commuters, families, recreational riders, touring enthusiasts) within North Rhine-Westphalia, and uses its website primarily as an online catalog and content platform supplemented by in-store test rides as the core demand-generation mechanism. It has no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and is independently operated as a single-owner business.

Name

Bike Clinic

Legal name

BikeClinic Fahrradcenter Oberkassel

Website

https://bikeclinic.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BikeClinic is a sole-proprietorship bicycle retailer and repair shop in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel, Germany, founded in 2000 by Rüdiger Raken. It sells premium Gazelle, Hercules, and KTM bicycles plus accessories, operates as a Shimano Service Center, and facilitates leasing through six partner providers, serving individual retail consumers in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bicycle Retail

NAICS

Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance (8114)

akta.pro primary industry

Bicycle Retail (New Bikes) (CRAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bike Service, Repair & Maintenance Shops (CRAMAHAH), Bike Accessories Retail (Lights, Locks, Racks, Bags) (CRAMAHAD), Bike Apparel, Helmets & Protective Gear Retail (CRAMAHAC), Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories) (CRAMABAH)

Keywords

• Bicycle retail
• E-bike sales
• Bicycle repair services
• Bicycle leasing
• Cycling accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bicycle and e-bike retail: Sale of new bicycles across multiple categories including city bikes, e-bikes, folding bikes, Dutch bikes, children's bikes, cargo bikes, mountain bikes, and trekking bikes. Products are sold at fixed retail prices listed on the website.
2. Accessories and parts: Sale of cycling accessories including helmets, locks, lights, pumps, saddles, seat posts, grips, pedals, baskets, bags, and tools. Covers a wide range of price points from budget to premium.
3. Repair and maintenance services: Bike repair services offered without prior appointment (except cargo bikes). Includes safety inspections, general maintenance, wheel truing, spoke replacement, and Shimano component service as a Shimano Service Center.
4. Bicycle leasing: Facilitates bicycle leasing through multiple partners, enabling employees and self-employed individuals to lease bikes through employer programs with tax advantages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BikeClinic Fahrradcenter Oberkassel is a brick-and-mortar specialist bicycle retailer in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel, Germany, operating a single physical storefront. The company sells new bicycles across multiple categories (city, e-bikes, cargo, Holland, trekking, folding, mountain, children's) from premium brands such as Gazelle, Hercules, and KTM, along with cycling accessories (locks, pumps, saddles, lights, helmets, baskets). It also offers in-house bicycle repair and maintenance services as a certified Shimano Service Center, custom bike building, powder coating, and facilitates employer-based bicycle leasing through multiple partner programs.

Product overview

BikeClinic is a brick-and-mortar bicycle retail and service center in Düsseldorf, Germany, serving as a specialist dealer for Gazelle (a Dutch premium brand), Hercules, KTM, and other European bicycle manufacturers. The product portfolio centers on complete bicycles across categories including e-bikes with Bosch and Shimano motors, cargo bikes with GPS theft protection, city bikes, Holland bikes, trekking bikes, folding bikes, and children's bikes. The company also offers a comprehensive accessory line covering Abus locks, SKS tools and pumps, Terry and Brooks saddles, lighting systems, baskets and bags, helmets, and ergonomic grips/pedals. Services include custom bike building, powder coating, repair and maintenance, and bicycle leasing through multiple provider partnerships. The company operates exclusively as an in-store dealer rather than online retailer, providing personalized fitting and home delivery without charge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gazelle Bicycles Premium Dutch bicycle brand carried by BikeClinic, featuring city bikes, e-bikes, cargo bikes, trekking bikes, and Holland-style bicycles with various frame sizes, colors, and battery configurations. Sold at fixed retail prices to individual consumers seeking premium bicycles.
• Hercules Bicycles German bicycle brand featuring city bikes, e-bikes, trekking bikes, folding bikes, and cargo bikes with Bosch motor systems and various frame configurations.
• KTM Macina E-Bikes Austrian e-bike brand featuring urban, trekking, and cross models equipped with Bosch e-systems, hydraulic disc brakes, and integrated lighting systems.
• E-Bikes Electric bicycles featuring Bosch, Shimano, and Gazelle motor systems with various battery capacities ranging from 400Wh to 800Wh, mid-motor and hub motor options, and displays including Bosch Purion, Bosch Intuvia, and Darfon.
• Cargo Bikes Heavy-duty transport bicycles including electric cargo bikes with load capacities up to 200kg, featuring GPS theft protection, dual batteries, Enviolo or Shimano NEXUS shifting, and options for child transport boxes.
• City Bikes Urban bicycles for city commuting featuring low-step-through frames, internal hub gears with or without coaster brake, LED lighting, fenders, and carrier racks.
• Holland Bicycles Traditional Dutch-style bicycles featuring upright seating position, coaster brakes, steel frames, chain guards, and classic Brooks leather saddles.
• Trekking Bikes Long-distance touring bicycles with suspension forks, multiple gear options, dynamo lighting systems, fenders, and carrier racks for loaded touring.
• Folding Bikes Compact folding bicycles including electric and non-electric models with 20-inch wheels, quick-fold mechanisms, and tool-free handlebar height adjustment.
• Children's and Youth Bicycles Children's and youth bicycles sized for young riders including options from Puky brand.
• Mountain Bikes Off-road bicycles designed for trail riding with suspension forks and rugged components.
• Abus Locks German security locks including u-bolt, folding, chain, cable, and frame locks with various security ratings, key and combination entry, and smart lock models with Bluetooth and app connectivity.
• SKS Tools German bicycle tools including multi-tools with various functions (7, 14, 18 tools), mini pumps, floor pumps, CO2 inflators, and repair tools.
• SKS Pumps German-made bicycle pumps including frame pumps, floor standing pumps, CO2 inflators, compact pumps with various valve compatibility and pressure ratings up to 10 bar.
• Saddles and Seat Posts Bicycle saddles including Brooks leather saddles, Terry ergonomic saddles for men and women, and suspension seat posts from Contec with various spring rates.
• Lights and Reflectors Bicycle lighting including AXA, Contitec, and Busch+Müller headlights and taillights with dynamo or battery power, USB rechargeable options, and StVZO compliance.
• Baskets and Bags Bicycle storage solutions including front baskets, rear racks, panniers from Ortlieb and Contec, handlebar bags, and saddle bags with various mounting systems.
• Helmets Bicycle helmets from Abus, KED, and Nutcase including urban, children's, and LED-equipped models with MIPS technology.
• Grips and Pedals Bicycle grips from Ergon (including GP1, GS1 models), Brooks leather grips, and SQlab ergonomic pedals for city and mountain biking.
• Custom Bike Building Custom bicycle assembly service featuring customer-specified builds with individual configuration and personalized components.
• Powder Coating Custom powder coating service for bicycle frames with various color options.
• Repair and Maintenance Services Bicycle repair and maintenance services including inspections, wheel truing, spoke replacement, general servicing, and Babboe cargo bike safety recalls. Walk-in repairs available except for cargo bikes.
• Bicycle Leasing Facilitation Employee bicycle leasing program through partners including Bikeleasing, Business Bike, JobRad, Lease a Bike, Mein Dienstrad, and Radelnde Mitarbeiter. Provides tax advantages for employees, self-employed, and employers. BikeClinic handles the bike configuration and leasing contract administration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free home delivery on all bicycle purchases

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BikeleasingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBikeClinic offers bicycle leasing through Bikeleasing, enabling employees to lease bikes via their employer with tax advantages. The company facilitates the entire leasing process including configuration and contract handling.
• Business BikecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner provider for bicycle leasing programs, allowing employees and self-employed individuals to lease bikes through their employer. BikeClinic handles the bike configuration and leasing contract administration.
• JobRadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor bicycle leasing provider partnered with BikeClinic. Employees can lease bikes through their employer under the JobRad program with tax benefits.
• Lease a BikecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBicycle leasing partner offering employer-based bike leasing programs. BikeClinic participates as a partner retailer for this leasing scheme.
• Mein DienstradminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBicycle leasing provider for company bikes. BikeClinic offers leasing configuration and sales through this partner.
• Radelnde MitarbeiterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployer-based bicycle leasing partner. BikeClinic facilitates leasing through this provider for employees seeking bike leasing options.
• ShimanocoreTechnology or IntegrationBikeClinic is an authorized Shimano Service Center, providing specialized service and maintenance for bicycles equipped with Shimano components. This certification is displayed prominently in-store.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lucky Bike: Germany's largest specialty bike retail chain with multi-brand bike, e-bike, and accessory assortments plus in-store service. Most directly comparable to BikeClinic as a multi-brand bicycle retailer serving German consumers with both sales and workshop.
• Bike24: Large German online bike and accessories retailer carrying Gazelle, KTM, Shimano, and other brands stocked by BikeClinic. Directly comparable in product range and target customer, though it competes via e-commerce rather than a physical showroom.
• BOC (Bike & Outdoor Company): German bike retail chain with physical stores and online channel selling premium and mid-range bicycles, e-bikes, and accessories. Directly comparable to BikeClinic as a multi-format competitor targeting the same German cycling consumer across overlapping brand portfolios.
• Fahrrad.de: German online bike and accessories retailer stocking Gazelle, KTM, Hercules and other brands BikeClinic carries. Directly comparable in product mix and German consumer target, competing via e-commerce rather than local service depth.
• Rose Bikes: German direct-to-consumer bike and e-bike retailer with strong brand presence and owned brand portfolio. Comparable to BikeClinic in target customer and product categories (city, trekking, e-bikes, accessories), though it competes via online channels and brand-direct pricing.

Broad incumbents

• Decathlon: Global sporting goods retailer with a substantial bike and e-bike category in Germany. Comparable to BikeClinic in serving cycling consumers across price tiers but competes via much larger assortment, lower price points, and broader sporting goods appeal.
• Canyon: German direct-to-consumer premium bike and e-bike manufacturer. Comparable to BikeClinic in serving the German premium cycling consumer, though it competes as a brand-direct DTC player rather than a multi-brand local retailer.

Others

• Riese & Müller: German premium e-bike and cargo-bike manufacturer. Comparable to BikeClinic in serving the high-end German e-bike and cargo-bike buyer, though it operates as a brand-side supplier rather than a retail competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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