Bike brands from Germany

German bicycle builders are revered for their engineering excellence, inventive spirit, and tireless commitment to craftsmanship.

From avant-garde custom frames to iconic brand designs, Germany’s bike industry merges tradition with innovation—earning acclaim from discerning riders and frame enthusiasts worldwide.

We’re fans of boundary-pushing creators such as Ozon Cyclery, known for its DIY bamboo bicycle kits that challenge conventional frame materials. And Hollad-Rad, whose pinion‑geared 29er MTB marries modern drivetrain engineering with bold lugged construction.

Builders like Big Forest Frameworks, under the creative eye of Robert Piontek, bring an avant-garde flair—each frame is a poetic response to staid design through expressive craftsmanship.

Vogel Fahrradrahmenbau continues the tradition of ornate steel craft, producing lugged road, cyclocross, and mountain bikes that harken back to architectural influences and detailing. Meanwhile Standert, the Berlin boutique, delivers pragmatic innovation with aluminum gravel bikes like the Kieswerk—offering ample tire clearance, bikepacking-ready mounts, and thoughtful weight-conscious engineering.

Here we celebrate Germany’s diverse cadre of builders—from experimental material innovators to design-conscious boutique ateliers. Delve into profiles of custom steel, aluminum, and gear-driven MTB creators, and discover the stories behind the bikes that make Germany a standout in both classic and contemporary cycling culture.