August 1, 2023
Top 10 two-wheeler manufacturers in France in 2023
Benefits from the bicycle business network that France has formed over years and the government’s policy support for two-wheelers, the French two-wheeler industry ushered in vigorous development in 2023, and some of the products are imported. This article will introduce you the top 10 two wheeler manufacturers in France in 2023.
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Top 10 two wheeler manufacturers in France in 2023
MFC
| Established date | 1925 |
| Global headquarters | Machecoul, France |
| Company website | www.mfdc.fr |
With nearly 500,000 bicycles produced per year, MANUFACTURE FRANÇAISE DU CYCLE is the leading manufacturer of cycles in France. It is also the largest bicycle factory in France, committed to providing reliable bicycle solutions for sports, urban, and leisure travel. Located in Machecoul (Loire Atlantique, 44) for more than 90 years, MFC offers professionals and communities a complete range of bicycles. In 2021, over 450000 bicycles were produced, including nearly 150000 electric bicycles.
From design to delivery, MFC controls each stage of production. From self-service bicycles to electric bicycles, including top-of-the-range products under the SUNN brand, MFC also provides after-sales service for its bicycles with a qualified and dedicated team.
From 177 people in 2013, MFC now has 550 permanent employees and can increase its workforce to more than 900 people during peak periods.
Accell Group
| Established date | 1998 |
| Global headquarters | Heerenveen, Netherlands |
| Company website | www.accell-group.com |
Accell Group employs approximately 3,400 people across 18 countries. Accell’s bikes and related products are sold to dealers and consumers in more than 80 countries. Accell sells about 1.1 million bicycles a year, mainly in the American and European markets.In 2021, Accell sold around 856 thousand bicycles and recorded a turnover of € 1.4 billion.
Scott
| Established date | 1978 |
| Global headquarters | Givisiez, Switzerland |
| Company website | www.scott-sports.com |
Scott is a bicycle company founded in Switzerland in 1978 and one of the most powerful innovative design and development companies in the world. In 1989, inventor MR. Boone Lennon and Scott engineer Charlie French developed the Aero Bar. The low wind resistance aerodynamic handle used in the Time trial of professional competitions and the triathlon of the Olympic Games in the market is derived from Scott’s design.
In 1995, Scott’s engineering team developed the world’s first truly integrated carbon fiber “ENDORPHIN mountain climbing frame”. This carbon fiber frame with no rear shock design is the first bicycle in the world to fully utilize all the advantages and characteristics of carbon fiber. ENDORPHIN not only has ultra-light weight, but its patented layered design also fully utilizes the rigidity and shock absorption characteristics of carbon fiber.
Scott continues to innovate to today, with main products including bikes for mountain,road, gravel, city/hybrid, women, kids, electric bikes for mountain,road, gravel, city/hybrid, touring. Equipment such as helmets, mountain bike shoes, goggles, body protection, backpacks, and other accessories and components. And also equipment for running and motosports.
Bianchi
| Established date | 1885 |
| Global headquarters | Treviglio, ltaly |
| Company website | www.bianchi.com |
Bianchi is a famous Italian international bicycle brand with a history of over 130 years, founded by Edoardo Bianchi in Milan in 1885. Bianchi has won three Tour de France championships, 12 Tour de Italy championships, and countless championship titles.
Bianchi has a wide range of products that meet various needs such as professional competitions and leisure, urban commuting, and is committed to providing ideal bicycle solutions for various types of cyclists. Currently, Bianchi’s business has covered all containers with a presence in more than 60 countries and has branches in multiple countries such as the United States, China, and Japan.
According to media reports, Bianchi will invest 40 million euros to build a production base in Italy. The new base will be put into operation in August 2022, with a goal of producing 1000 to 1500 bicycles per day. This will become another brand produced locally in Europe.
Dilecta
| Established date | 1913 |
| Global headquarters | Le Blanc, France |
| Company website | dilectacycles.com |
DILECTA is a high-end French bicycle brand created in 1913. The brand is reborn through French artisanal production offering high-end frames, road, gravel, and urban bicycles and technical clothing that brings together a community of enthusiasts wishing to share a “vélo à la française” (French cycling) way of living.
DILECTA cycles brought together a wide range of bicycle for professionals and bicycle enthusiasts. 17 models: from road racing, track and, touring to city and cargo bikes. They developed rapidly from the opening of the Blanc factory at the beginning of the 20th century.Today DILECTA has been reborn as high-end French artisanal bicycle production in its region of origin, Center Val de Loire.
Reinebike
| Established date | 2019 |
| Global headquarters | Nantes, France |
| Company website | reine-bike.com |
French brand of electric-assist VTC, founded in 2019 in Nantes, design, development, paintwork and assembly are carried out in the pays de la loire region. The company mainly produces bicycles with low frames, high frames, functional bicycles, bicycle wheels, and bicycle parts.
2021, Reine Bike and Arcade together created a timeless bike, Arcade took in charge from painting to assembly, including the logistics of the components, mobilised its energy and made the most of its privileged relationships: Bafang motorisation, integrated battery, Enviolo gear hub, Schwalbe tyres, customised Selle Royale. And the frame, fork and mudguards are custom-made for Reinebike, making it a unique model of Reinebike itself.
Hero Cycles
| Established date | 1956 |
| Global headquarters | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Company website | www.herocycles.com |
Hero Cycles Limited, based in Ludhiana, Punjab, is an Indian company that manufactures bicycles and bicycle related products. Hero Cycles was founded in Ludhiana in 1956. With an annual production capacity of more than 7.5 million vehicles, Hero Cycles is a leading bicycle manufacturer in India, with a market share of more than 43%. And they respectively entered the European market, electric bicycles, and high-end bicycle markets through the acquisition of Avocet Sports, HNF, and Firefox Bikes.
Hero Cycles is part of Hero Motors Company (HMC).The HMC family is made up of organizations such as Hero Cycles Ltd., Avocet Sports (UK), BSH (Sri Lanka), Firefox Bikes (not to be confused with the browser by Mozilla), Spur, HGD, Hero Motors, Munjal Hospitality, Munjal Kiriu, ZF Hero and OMA.
In 2021, Hero Cycles Joint venture with Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd to manufacture e-cycle drive motors. The Hero Cycle Valley In Ludhiana started operations.
O2FEEL
| Established date | 2009 |
| Global headquarters | Wambrechies, France |
| Company website | www.o2feel.com |
O2feel is an electric bike design company since 2009. As developer of technology and unique design, O2feel also produces in France from its assembly plant in Lille Metropole. Found across France in specialised reseller stores, as well as internationally, O2feel has positioned itself as a reference of the French lithium battery two wheeler.
O2feel has come under the wing of Stromer parent Nexicap Partners, a fellow French private equity group that has in 2021 targeted acquisitions in the e-bike world. Supporting the growth of O2feel, in 2020, a new factory was opened to deliver additional units to a surging electric bike marketplace across Europe and the ambition going forward will be expand the capability further.
O2feel bikes are mainly assembled in Portugal and Taiwan. In 2021, they launched an assembly unit project in France, dedicated to high-end and limited-series models, with a goal for the French site to achieve production of 8,000 units/year by 2025.
Angell
| Established date | 2018 |
| Global headquarters | Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Company website | angellmobility.com |
Angell is a French e-bike company covering bicycle, electric bicycle and bicycle accessories and one-stop bicycle resolutions for the costomers around the world.
In 2020, Angell launched a smart bicycle that weighs less than 31 pounds, thanks to the use of aluminum and carbon fiber materials throughout the vehicle. The biggest feature is that the bicycle handle is embedded with a 2.4 inch touch screen, which integrates many functions to clearly display the bike’s battery, speed, navigation, and even fitness data and pollution index. Angell e-bike also provides an innovative safety system that includes vibrating navigation assistance that passed battery vibration test on the handlebars, a fall alert, and an anti theft alarm.
In May 2023, it was reported that Angell will engage in a five-year ebike partnership with BMW’s Mini brand, which includes design, development, manufacturing, and distribution. All ebikes will be produced at SEB Group’s factory in France, which is also responsible for the production of Angell’s own brand products. In addition, Angell is actively expanding its distribution channels. By the end of 2023, Angell will establish a physical sales network consisting of 35 retailers in France, Germany, the Benelux region, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Moustache
| Established date | 2011 |
| Global headquarters | Vosges mountains, France |
| Company website | moustachebikes.com |
Moustache is a French bicycle brand that produces high-end electric bicycles, dedicated to bicycle design, testing, and selling. Their bicycle design is innovative and high-performance, suitable for urban cycling and tourism. Nowadays, Moustache’s electric bicycles all use German Bosch’s electric drive system and high-quality hydroformed aluminum frames.
Moustache receives the frames and the various components from the suppliers (such as Bosch motors from Germany, Brooks saddles from England, Supernova lights from Germany, etc.), then do the final assembly of each bike by a single fitter.
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