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"Our talented team was very eager to make this successful. As a bunch of bike enthusiasts we wanted to make a difference in the e-bike industry," says former Revonte CEO and co-founder Otto Chrons. - Photo Otto Chrons

Revonte CEO on why their drive system failed in a thriving e-bike...

TAMPERE, Finland - E-bike drive system brand Revonte was forced to file for bankruptcy one year ago. Since the launch of the product 5 years earlier, the company received a lot of positive feedback from industry peers. OEM's welcomed the Revonte ONE as the next generation drive system for e-bikes. Still Revonte didn't make it, even while the e-bike market was thriving. For the first time, co-founder and former CEO Otto Chrons shares his Revonte story and the lessons learned.

“In 2023 we will continue to navigate in a challenging environment,” explained hGears CEO Sven Arend.

High inventory levels and Revonte bankruptcy weakens hGears' e-bike...

SCHRAMBERG, Germany - German precision gear and component manufacturer hGears AG reports a consolidated revenue of €84.1 million from January until October, a year-on-year decline of 18.8%. This decline is attributable to market difficulties for the e-mobility as well as the e-tools division.

Revonte CEO Otto Chrons (l.) and former hGears CEO Pierluca Sartorello in May 2022 when the two companies announced a production partnership. – Photo Bike Europe

E-bike drive maker Revonte files for bankruptcy, selling its IP

TAMPERE, Finland - Manufacturer of the Revonte One e-bike drive system with integrated, automatic stepless transmission filed for bankruptcy at the end of September. After successfully starting the production of the system and making the first customer deliveries, the company was not able to secure further funding in a very difficult market situation.

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Revonte CEO Otto Chrons (l.) and hGears CEO Pierluca Sartorello partner to manufacture the Revonte ONE e-bike motor. – Photos Bike Europe

Revonte and hGears partner in e-bike drive production in Europe

TAMPERE, Finland - Revonte has made an important step forward to get its ONE e-bike motor ready for mass production. The Finnish e-bike drive system developer announced a partnership with hGears for manufacturing the Revonte ONE e-bike motor in Europe. Both companies see the long term commitment as beneficial for their business.

Revonte, like Valeo, is convinced of the future of an integrated drive. The Finnish manufacturer's One Drive System is now being extensively tested by a number of manufacturers. – Photos Revonte

Revonte ready to distribute integrated drive system in 2022

TAMPERE, Finland - In addition to newcomer Valeo, Revonte also has an integrated drive with its One Drive System. Although the corona virus caused some delay, the Finnish company has been growing rapidly since its introduction in 2019. A handful of parties are now testing the system, after which the Finns want to enter the market in 2022.

The opening of a subsidiary in German comes together with the expansion of the company’s sales team. – Photo Revonte

Revonte opens a German subsidiary

TAMPERE, Finland - The manufacturer of intelligent e-bike drive systems expands its market presence within Europe with the opening of a German subsidiary. Uwe Daniel, Vice President of Sales at Revonte, will be the CEO of Revonte Germany GmbH.

The ONE Drive System aims to meet the demanding needs of the growing e-bike market. - Photo Revonte

EAV partners with Revonte to power eCargo range

BICESTER, UK - Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV) Limited, a UK-based developer and manufacturer of eCargo Urban Lightweight Commercial Vehicles (ULCVs), has signed an exclusive agreement with Finnish e-bike drive system maker, Revonte, to power its upcoming EAV model line.

Revonte’s first customers are Tunturi, Lavelle and RS. They appreciate the fully automatic geared drive system allowing for a gearless rear wheel. – Photo Revonte

Revonte Announces First Customers for its ONE Drive System

TAMPERE, Finland - After last year's successful Eurobike, e-bike drive system maker Revonte has clearly outgrown its start-up phase. In particular as the first e-bike makers are calling upon the company as buyers of the Revonte drive with integrated stepless and automatic transmission.

The e-drive system can run on an automatic mode so and a derailleur is not needed for shifting gears. – Photo Revonte

Revonte Launches Automatic and Stepless Transmission For E-Bikes

TAMPERE, Finland - Start-up Revonte integrated fully automatic and stepless transmission in its e-bike drive system, the Revonte One. The Finnish start-up was founded in 2018 with the goal of developing and manufacturing a drive system with an integrated continuously variable automatic drive.