What Corratec does

Corratec, legally iko Sportartikel Handels GmbH, is a privately held German manufacturer of premium bicycles and e-bikes founded in 1990 and headquartered in Raubling, Bavaria. The company designs and produces two primary product lines — E-Bikes (sport models including E-Mountainbike, E-Mountaincross, E-Gravel, and E-Trekking, plus leisure/city models LIFE and LIFE S developed with sports physician Dr. Ludwig Geiger) and non-electric Bicycles (Mountaincross, Gravel/Allroad, Road/CCT Evo, Mountainbike/Revo Bow). Core proprietary technologies include the One-Piece Downtube construction, BOW frame geometry, Shadow Edge Tube technology (180kg system weight), and iLink suspension featured on the race-winning Revo Bow platform.

The business model is hardware sales through an exclusive authorized dealer network supplemented by an OEM contract manufacturing relationship with premium children's bike brand woom. Pricing spans approximately €3,999 for entry E-Trekking models to €9,999 for the flagship CCT Evo Factory Di2 road bike. Distribution is supported by a dealer training academy (~200 participants from 130 retail partners), an axregio connect digital marketing partnership, and the JobRad employer bicycle leasing program. Post-sale, Corratec bundles the c-Finder GPS tracking module (Apple Find My integration) with insurance partnerships through Alteos and Linexo, providing activation-linked discounts up to €55 annually.

The company maintains brand visibility through the corratec UCI MTB Racing Team, whose athletes secured the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator World Championship (Titouan Perrin-Ganier, his 7th title) and European Silver Medal (Marion Fromberger). Corratec operates with 51-100 employees, is founder-controlled by co-CEOs Konrad and Cielo Irlbacher, and serves European markets primarily in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Name

Corratec

Legal name

iko Sportartikel Handels GmbH

Website

https://corratec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Corratec is a German premium bicycle and e-bike manufacturer founded in 1990 and based in Raubling, Bavaria, selling performance road, mountain, gravel, and e-bikes through an authorized European dealer network with bundled GPS tracking and insurance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bicycles and E-Bikes

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

E-bikes & E-cargo Bikes Manufacturing (IMACAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories) (CRAMABAH), E-Bike Retail (CRAMAHAE), Cycling & Micromobility Products Distribution (CRAOAJAF)

Keywords

• Premium bicycles
• E-bike manufacturing
• Mountain bike design
• Cycling components
• German engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Raubling

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bicycle and E-Bike Sales: One-time hardware sales of premium bicycles and e-bikes through authorized dealer network. Revenue generated from retail pricing of complete bikes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Corratec designs and manufactures premium bicycles and e-bikes for road, gravel, mountain, mountaincross, trekking, and urban/leisure riding. Products are sold through an authorized dealer network with MSRP pricing, supported by proprietary frame and suspension technologies (BOW, One-Piece Downtube, iLink, Shadow Edge Tube) and integration with Bosch Smart System e-motors and Shimano Di2 electronic shifting.

Product overview

Corratec is a German e-Bike and bicycle manufacturer based in Raubling, Bavaria, with over 35 years of experience. The company operates two primary product lines: E-Bikes and traditional Bicycles. The E-Bike portfolio includes leisure/city models (LIFE, LIFE S, E-Trekking) and sport models (E-Mountainbike, E-Mountaincross, E-Gravel), all featuring Bosch motors and the proprietary One-Piece Downtube and BOW Frame technologies. The Bicycle line covers Mountaincross (MTC series), Gravel (Allroad series in carbon and aluminum), Road (CCT Evo series), and Mountainbike (Revo Bow with iLink suspension). Corratec also offers the c-Finder GPS tracking system using Apple's Find My network as a value-added technology feature. The company maintains partnerships with insurance providers (Alteos, Linexo) and bicycle leasing service (JobRad), while utilizing dealer networks for sales and service. The racing team competes in UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator events, with athletes achieving multiple World and European Championship titles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-Mountainbike Electric mountain bikes with Bosch Performance Line CX motors up to 100 Nm, proprietary BOW frame geometry, One-Piece Downtube construction, and Shimano Di2 electronic shifting. Targeted at performance riders.
• E-Mountaincross Electric mountaincross e-bikes designed for competitive racing with race-proven adjustable suspension and Bosch Smart System integration.
• E-Gravel Electric gravel bikes combining road efficiency with off-road capability, lightweight frames, and bikepacking-friendly integration.
• E-Trekking Electric trekking bikes for everyday use and touring, combining relaxed riding comfort with Bosch motors, belt drive options, and integrated lighting.
• LIFE Urban E-Bike Urban electric bikes developed with sports physician Dr. Ludwig Geiger, designed for upright riding position, comfort, and everyday city use.
• LIFE S Urban E-Bike Compact urban e-bike variant within the LIFE family, focused on comfort and everyday practicality for city riding.
• Mountainbike (Revo Bow) Non-electric mountain bikes featuring the proprietary BOW frame shape and iLink suspension technology; some models integrate Rock Shox Flight Attendant electronic suspension adjustment.
• Mountaincross Non-electric full-suspension mountaincross bikes for competitive racing, with varying component specifications across the Elite, Expert, and Base variants.
• Gravel (Allroad) Non-electric gravel bikes bridging road and off-road riding, with carbon and aluminum models, multiple bikepacking mounts, wide tire clearance, and aerodynamic frame designs.
• Road (CCT Evo) High-performance road racing bicycles with aerodynamic carbon frames, electronic shifting, and optimized stack/reach ratios, including professional team replica models.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7th World Championship title for Titouan Perrin-Ganier on corratec Revo Bow
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• axregio connectcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 April 2025corratec joined axregio connect platform to provide authorized dealers with professional digital marketing support. Dealers get access to a content pool with ready-to-use social media materials, AI-assisted content creation, and marketing planning tools. One month free trial, then €25/month for full access.
• AlteoscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner offering bicycle insurance with theft, repair, vandalism, and mobility protection. Provides exclusive 10% discount for corratec customers and up to €55 annual discount when c-Finder GPS tracker is activated.
• LinexocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner offering comprehensive bicycle and e-bike insurance including theft protection, repair costs, pick-up service, and accessory coverage up to €150. GPS discount up to €30 with c-Finder activation.
• JobRadcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployer bicycle leasing partnership allowing corratec bikes to be leased as company bikes. Employees can save up to 40% through tax advantages compared to direct purchase.
• German Ski National TeamsminorOthersOfficial supplier of the German Ski National Teams (DSV), providing equipment partnership for elite winter sports athletes.
• KüstenradminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Küstenrad for opening an exclusive flagship store in Kiel, combining Bavarian innovation with North German cycling passion.
• woomminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIKO/corratec produces bikes for premium children's bicycle brand woom, expanding manufacturing capabilities.
• BoschcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership using Bosch Smart System in e-bikes. Products feature Performance Line CX motors up to 100Nm with app control, over-the-air updates, and individual configuration.
• ShimanocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for electronic shifting components including Shimano XT Di2 with automatic gear shifting for precise, low-maintenance shifting and seamless power transfer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Specialized Bicycle Components: Major US-based premium bicycle manufacturer with comprehensive road, mountain, gravel, and e-bike lines including the Turbo e-bike family. Comparable premium positioning to Corratec with significantly larger global scale and direct-to-consumer channels.
• Giant Manufacturing: World's largest bicycle manufacturer (Taiwan-based). Comparable to Corratec across road, mountain, gravel, and e-bike categories with global distribution and own-brand motors, though at vastly larger scale and broader price-point coverage.
• Trek Bicycle Corporation: One of the world's largest bicycle manufacturers with broad road, mountain, gravel, and e-bike portfolios. Comparable to Corratec across product categories but with materially greater scale, global distribution, and marketing investment.

Direct peers

• Riese & Müller: German premium e-bike specialist based in Darmstadt. Highly comparable to Corratec's premium e-bike segment with focus on high-quality urban, trekking, and cargo e-bikes using Bosch motors and dealer-channel distribution.
• Cube Bikes: German premium bicycle and e-bike manufacturer based in Waldershof, Bavaria. Closely comparable to Corratec in terms of German heritage, premium positioning, full product portfolio (road, mountain, e-bikes), and dealer-led distribution model.
• Canyon Bicycles: German premium bicycle and e-bike manufacturer headquartered in Koblenz. Direct competitor to Corratec with overlapping road, mountain, gravel, and e-bike product lines targeting performance-oriented European consumers through a similar premium positioning.
• Haibike: German e-bike and e-mountainbike brand (owned by Winora Group). Direct competitor to Corratec's E-Mountainbike and E-Mountaincross lines, with similar use of Bosch/Yamaha motors and focus on sport e-bike segments.
• BMC Switzerland: Swiss premium road, mountain, and gravel bike manufacturer. Comparable high-end performance positioning to Corratec's Road (CCT Evo) and Mountainbike (Revo Bow) lines, with similar premium ASPs and UCI racing heritage.
• Bulls Bikes: German bicycle and e-bike manufacturer (Bulls / ZEG brand). Comparable premium German brand with overlapping e-mountainbike, e-trekking, and road offerings distributed through independent dealer networks across DACH.
• Scott Sports: Swiss premium bicycle and e-bike manufacturer. Comparable to Corratec in mountain bike and e-mountainbike categories with strong racing pedigree and European dealer network distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CORRATEC1990
• Facebookfacebook.com/CORRATEC
• Instagraminstagram.com/corratecbikes
• Xx.com/corratec_1990
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corratecbikes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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