We’ve been moving people from A to B since 1919. What drives us forward every single day is a thirst for adventure, the need for mobility, a longing for freedom and confidence in our shared future.
Founder Heinrich Kalkhoff could never have dreamt that his small family company based in Cloppenburg would go on to become one of Europe’s leading bicycle brands. With state-of-the-art technologies, genuine team spirit and a touch of North-German pragmatism, Kalkhoff is also ahead of the game as we move into the future – a future built on a wealth of shared experience.
Our history
Our passion is what drives us. We get people moving. We get them to and from work, bring them together or send them off on their next adventure. A bike gives you the freedom to explore new roads and new horizons – whether they’re in the city or at the end of the world. Whatever our plans, our bikes are up to the challenge. We pursue our enthusiasm for this lifestyle every single day: tinkering and adjusting until everything is just right. For us, every single screw counts – for our cyclists it’s the unique riding experience that matters. What unites us is our passion for bikes.
Cycling is the future. City life is transforming as increasing numbers of people are choosing the bike as an independent, stress-free and sustainable way of getting around and getting ahead – even when the asphalt ends. Our mission is to help shape this environmentally-friendly mobility – with reliable bikes that not only make new discoveries possible, but are also great fun. Together, we’re heading towards tomorrow’s world.
Join our team: Together, we’re building the future, working to produce even better e-bikes and enabling people to get ahead. For us, standing still simply isn’t an option.