Meet Elechic.

Not only is it the latest exciting range in the Velorbis family of iconic designer bicycles; Elechic has also completely redefined the current e-bike market by being the first 'normal' classic style bicycles with electric motors.



“Who says an electric bike cannot be sophisticated, stylish, streamlined and practical?”

We posed this all-important question and we’re proud to say that we’ve successfully answered it by meeting our set criteria - beautifully designed bicycles with full e-bike functionality, with the motor and battery integrated in a safe and subtle way.

Instead of creating a completely new set of e-bikes, we’ve added an advanced electric driving system specially equipped with the latest technology and features, to our current range of designer bicycles. This means that all of our premium bicycle models can immediately be transformed into electric bike versions (Victoria Classic, Dannebrog, Scrap Deluxe ladies and gents, Churchill Classic and Churchill Balloon).  Simply select the Elechic version of your favourite premium bicycle model to enjoy outstanding electric bike functionality.

Elechic is a combination of the words ‘Electric’, as in motor, and ‘Chic’, as in smart, timeless style. It was chosen because it perfectly epitomises the true values of Velorbis by combining first class design, practicality and performance.

Not only does the pedal assisted electric motor system bring added convenience; it opens cycling up to a wider audience (for those of you who need an extra energy boost on their journey). The green benefits are certainly clear. Did you know that cycling 5 km (3 miles) to work instead of driving can save the environment 300 kg of CO2 emissions a year?  

Now you can enjoy a piece of chic Copenhagen cycling culture and an exquisitely designed electric bicycle with all of the superior craftsmanship, luxury and attention to detail synonymous with Velorbis. No need to compromise on style!

It’s great to see our friends at the superb and influential street style blog, Copenhagen Cycle Chic, listed in The Observer article "The 10 best...Fashion bloggers."

The Observer is the UK’s quality Sunday broadsheet newspaper, the sister paper of The Guardian. In the feature, Style Editor Alice Fisher picks the best from a wide-ranging array of popular fashion blogs that have taken cyberspace by storm and inspired a multitude of style savvy followers.

"Cycling has become a fashion obsession...Danish filmmaker Mikael Colville-Andersen , 42, was way ahead of the curve. Since 2007 his blog has documented beautiful bikes and riders who deal with the two-pedalled conundrum of looking good yet wearing practical outfits in fine style."

Here is Copenhagen Cycle Chic’s founder Michael Colville-Andersen pictured out and about on his trusty urban icon, the Velorbis Scrap Deluxe gents bicycle.

*Photo courtesy of The Observer, 21st February 2010.

The relationship between cycling and fashion as one style philosophy - one an extension of the other - has been truly cemented and is continuing to inspire and be adopted worldwide. It’s fantastic to see.

Read The Observer’s "The 10 best...Fashion bloggers" article in full.

We’re really pleased to introduce and welcome on board our new Velorbis retailers in the UK.

• London West End: Cavendish Cycles, 136-138 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6YD.
• North London: Holloway Cycles: 302-304 Holloway Road, London N7 6NJ.
• Hatfield: Hatfield Cycles: 12-13 The Parade, St. Albans Rd East, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 0ET.
• Cardiff: Reg Braddick Cycles: 59-65 Broadway, Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF24 1XJ.

Our customers can now visit these shops to view, test ride and purchase the Velorbis range of designer bicycles. These expert teams of bike specialists will be more than happy to assist. Shop contact details can be found on our UK retailers' page.

For customers who live outside London and Cardiff (and for those who like to purchase online regardless), our UK web store is always open.

Happy cycling!

Check out this excellent review of our fabulously funky Student Balloon gents bike in the February-March issue of The Bicycle Buyer magazine on page 2.

The Bicycle Buyer is a leading UK consumer publication that offers readers a smart, inspirational guide for buying bicycles. The article "Styles for Miles" features in-depth reviews and comparative test rides of classic bikes available in the UK:

"And while they’ve been a holiday snap friendly feature of Dutch and Scandinavian society for decades they’ve been slow to catch on here in Britain, with possibly the notable exceptions of Oxford and Cambridge. But things are changing, discerning ladies and gents are starting to snap up these beautiful bikes, which they can gently spin around town with the minimum amount of fuss and still in their glad rags."

In the round up at the end (page 8), we’re pleased to say that Student Balloon is voted pick of the bunch.

It’s great to see that the UK’s love affair with chic cycling culture and vintage style bicycles is blooming.

Find out more about The Bicycle Buyer magazine.

KidStyleFile, Australia’s first and best resource dedicated to finding beautiful premium children’s products, has spotted the Velorbis Mobii trike and immediately seen its benefits for safe (and fun) family friendly transportation.

As the KidStyleFile article mentions, in Denmark it’s not unusual for a person to go through life without ever possessing a car, such is the strength and popularity of its design heritage and cycling culture. A tricycle is a great investment that in the long-term pays for itself and eliminates the need for fuel. According to KidStyleFile, Velorbis Mobii is "perfect for families" – those who are serious about adopting a green lifestyle.

Australia is famous for its healthy citizens and outdoor lifestyle. It’s no surprise that the chic and healthy influence from Copenhagen cycling culture, and great Danish design, is being adopted country-wide.

See more great features from KidStyleFile.

Don't just say it with flowers, say it with bicycles!

Because we are true romantics at Velorbis, we have created a special Valentine’s Day offer exclusively for our customers in the UK, Scandinavia and US – the Velorbis ’Love Story’ package.

Purchase any 2 bicycles during February and receive a 10% discount off the overall total. Any combination can be chosen from our range of beautiful ladies and funky gents designs, making it a customised ‘pick & mix’ offer.

It’s easy to order.

• UK customers can purchase their bicycles from our online UK web shop. Add the promotion code “ukvalentine” when prompted during checkout.
• Scandinavian customers can purchase their bicycles from our online DK web shop. Add the promotion code “valentine” when prompted during checkout.
• US customers can order by e-mailing info@copenhagenbike.com or by telephoning +1 773.456.0024 and we’ll arrange the rest.

It’s a great opportunity to tempt your loved one to a) take up chic and healthy cycling to get in shape after Christmas and b) purchase a luxurious long-lasting gift that you can both enjoy together.

At Velorbis, we’re passionate about bicycles and take the art of chic, street style cycling to another level. Our ’Love Story’ package is the ultimate in effortless romance on 2 or 4 wheels.  

*Notes:
The Velorbis ’Love Story’ Valentine’s package runs until 28th February 2010.

Our red and cream dream ladies bicycle, Velorbis Dannebrog, has been featured in the Jan/Feb 2010 issue of Det Nye (The New) magazine, the biggest and most popular fashion and lifestyle magazine in Norway.

Dannebrog is in good company, listed in the Top 10 must-have fashion trend items for 2010, highlighting that bicycles are the perfect fashion accessory to complete a look, alongside the usual luxurious essentials such as bags, shoes, jewellery, etc.  The added bonus of a bicycle such as Dannebrog is that it's an exquisite multi-purpose accessory, not just bling and is timeless, lasting way longer than one season.

Daily Candy, the website dedicated to finding the very best in style, food, fashion and fun from all over the US and London, gave a great review of the Velorbis Mobii tricycle. The article highlighted Mobii’s effectiveness as a safe and healthy family transport alternative for parents and kids to enjoy, and a cool cargo bike too.

"The Euro innovation just hit our streets and holds up to two tots in a cushioned, harness-equipped carrier box positioned up front." According to the Daily Candy Kids article, the Mobii trike "leaves the competition in the dust."



Daily Candy helps its followers "live the sweet life". The Mobii trike certainly delivers a ‘sweet’ cycling experience.

See more news from Daily Candy.

We’re proud to see that our unique Velorbis wood carrier crate has been featured on the cool trend spotting blog, Design Watcher by influential freelance writer Lizzie Garrett who describes our wooden storage beauty as "precious cargo".  Our wood carrier crate is so practical and easy to fit with it's convenient quick fastening system – it's perfect for bicycle connoisseurs who appreciate luxurious design and want to ensure that their 'precious cargo' is transported safely from A-B in style.   

Read more about Lizzie Garrett’s interesting blogs on Design Watcher.

In December we ran a competition with Copenhagen Cycle Chic to win a gloriously red and cream Velorbis Studine bicycle.  The competition was open to all foreign guests in Copenhagen during COP15.

The competition question: How will you personally commit to a better environment IN STYLE with this bicycle if you win it?

Congratulations to Lauren from San Francisco who is now the proud owner of her Velorbis Studine. Her winning answer was “Hej Studinealiciousness, let us push off together, me, a blur of neutral grace, heels leaving no carbon footprint, and you, my fiery, functional, fabulous muse.”

Check out these photos of Lauren by Copenhagen Cycle Chic, the epitome of cycle chic on her Velorbis Studine out and about in wintry Copenhagen. The pannier bags pictured are fully detachable and an optional basket can easily be added.  It’s all down to your personal styling and accessory needs. The Studine design is also available in classic black and cream.

We’re glad to hear that Lauren with thrilled with her Studine and look forward to hearing about her many adventures on her red beauty. Read the full overview and see more great photos on Copenhagen Cycle Chic.

Velorbis was featured in this great article in the latest issue of Australian Cyclist about urban cycling in Australia, and how Copenhagen cycling culture is influencing this movement and investment in future infrastructure.

Pedal Paradise by Robin Barton talks about "Jan Gehl, the 74 year-old godfather of bike friendly urban design was at the forefront of Copenhagen’s transformation. Now consulted by cities from Melbourne, Perth and Sydney to New York and London on how they can be more like Copenhagen."

The Australian Cyclist article also talks about how cycling can give a sense of community: "I think people are aware it gives them quality of life. They can move about the city in a different way. They can be part of city life. They can dress themselves in the city." A lovely way of thinking and a concept that Velorbis endorses.

Read the Pedal Paradise article in Australian Cyclist in full.

We're really pleased to see that wonderful Copenhagen has been voted number 5 in The New York Times' recent list: "The 31 Places to Go in 2010".

It must be all the hip people, green initiatives, fantastic architecture and of course stunning bicycles!

The NY Times says "The Danish capital has already emerged as one of the world’s greenest — and maybe coolest — cities. Copenhageners don’t simply preach the “progressive city” ethos, they live it. Long, flat urban thoroughfares are hemmed with bicycle paths where locals glide around the city."

Copenhagen sits alongside other illustrious and inspirational locations such as Sri Lanka, Patagonia Wine country, Los Angeles and Shanghai amongst others.

Read The New York Times Travel article in full and get in the mood for springtime travel – remember, that can include cycling too :)

Check out the latest review, pics and podcast of the Velorbis Churchill Balloon gents bike on VeloCast.

Scott; one of the VeloCasters took our regally funky gents model for a spin in beautiful Scotland: “But all the talk of the smooth ride, the hand built frame, or the intelligent use of components really doesn’t sum up the feeling you get from riding this bike.  Velorbis have managed to do that rarest of things: create a bike that is greater than the sum of its parts.  The experience of riding the Churchill Balloon just makes you happy.  Happy to be out in the fresh air and happy to be on this bike.  Suddenly all is well with the world and you find yourself smiling.”

Churchill Balloon was also a topic point in VeloCast's Episode 59 podcast where the team were joined by Jeff Helfand from Veloreviews.com. The team also discussed bike sharing schemes with a difference, Lance Armstrong’s mind games and other cycling-related news.

Thanks to Scott and John for the rave reviews.   
Read the full VeloCast review of Velorbis Churchill Balloon.
Listen to the VeloCast podcast episode 59 featuring Velorbis Churchill Balloon.

We spotted this good article – “Going Dutch” by Cycle and Style, the online women's magazine bringing together cycling, style and health.

The article talks about how Dutch-style bicycles from Europe, such as Velorbis, are making an impact across the 'pond’ and are fast becoming a high trend must-have item with a core following by style savvy, health conscious consumers.

“The bicycles put their riders in the kind sitting-up-straight position that your mother taught you was best. It is an elegant position—a way to survey the streetscape around you in comfort. A girl can easily wear high heels, a dress and a past-the-knees coat as she pedals off to work, to school or to the café down the street for lunch with friends.”

The article also talks about the number of classic bike stockists which are rising up throughout the US and Canada, in particular Copenhagen Cyclery, the European upright bike specialist and Velorbis dealer in Chicago.

This increase in availability means that it’s now even easier in North America to enjoy a Velorbis “'Copenhagen Chic’ look that will have you commuting in style”, such as with the Velorbis Victoria Classic or Dannebrog retro ladies bikes that are included in the article.

Read the Cycle and Style “Going Dutch” article in full here.

Velorbis recently took part at the Cycle Chic Fashion Show at Cork City Hall, Ireland; the event where cycling, fashion and design were entwined as one concept.

The Cycle Chic Fashion Show, held annually during Design Week in Ireland, effectively showcased cycling culture and highlighted just how practical, green and affordable cycling is as a green transportation option. It reflected the spirit and street style from the cycling capitals of the world such as Copenhagen where cycling is an integrated part of everyday life and an essential accessory for contemporary, healthy living.  

On display was a selection of Velorbis bicycle treats: our fire-engine red Dannebrog classic ladies bike, funky Scrap Deluxe ladies bicycle and our urban retro Churchill Balloon gents bike with brown Fat Frank tyres.

The influence and popularity of chilled-out cycle culture, carbon conscious travel and urban commuting is growing amongst the environmentally aware, fashion-forward people of Ireland. Velorbis is catering for this demand by linking up with Thinkbike, the new Velorbis dealer in Dublin, Ireland. 

Thanks to the Cycle Chic Fashion Show for a great event. Welcome on board Thinkbike!

Below are some photos from the event...