When versatility meets Chainless technology

A compact cargo e-bike for a practical everyday lifestyle

By CIXI Team3 min read

When versatility meets Chainless technologyA compact cargo e-bike for a practical everyday lifestyle.

By CIXI Team3 min read

Cargo bikes are a proven growing product in the European market. The possibility to haul and carry more than a backpack makes the humble bicycle a powerful and friendly alternative to heavy traffic while maintaining the functionality, practicality, and flexibility required in everyday life. The compact cargo format goes one step further, making the larger cargo bike format more accessible and suitable for a wider audience and crowded cities.

CliClo by Verdant, is versatility made easy

A simple architecture elevated by the absence of a chained transmission enables a cleaner design that evokes a summer vibe of a vehicle that is capable of keeping up with a busy day while still being charming and approachable. Named CliClo, inspired by the Coquelicot ( French for poppies ) a notable red flower that spontaneously covers fields every year, symbolizing the lightness and tranquility of an upcoming warmer season.

With an 80 kg carrying capacity, vibrant colors, and a 720 Wh battery, along with the innovative pedaling experience and regenerative braking provided by PERS, CliClo offers an efficient and enjoyable everyday experience.

Additionally, its powerful motor and compact wheels (16” front and 20” rear) enable the bike to climb steep hills and navigate narrow city streets. The bike also features adjustable power settings, accommodating a wide range of rider sizes, and is equipped with 180 mm rotors for both front and rear, ensuring powerful and reliable braking even when carrying heavy loads.

A Smooth, Agile, and Fruitful Collaboration

During the 2023 Eurobike fair, Verdant, the commercial brand of NNE, a robust manufacturer from India that has been producing micro-mobility solutions and supporting production and scalability for brands around the world since 1950. Found in CIXI’s groundbreaking technology the opportunity to bring its next vision project to life.

Sagar Mehra holding the PERS in his hands while visiting CIXI Stand at Eurobike 2023

Time flies and after a short year, the R&D teams of NNE and CIXI have maintained a steady, reactive, and complementary cadence of work. The outcome is a mature product ready for production. This success is attributed to NNE’s extensive experience and the innovative spirit of CIXI, marking a significant milestone for CIXI in the industrialization of the PERS system.

CIXI engineers, working on Chainless system integration

Reflecting on this journey, the collaboration has exceeded both teams’ expectations, thanks to the openness, responsiveness, and dedication. As the NNE team expresses:

"CIXI, with its innovative technology, takes us to the future, and NNE’s mission of making this planet Verdant by going back in time by adopting sustainable manufacturing, makes this groundbreaking collaboration a sweet success, taking us 'Back to the Future.'

CliClo will be presented at Eurobike 2024 in Frankfurt. You can find it at CIXI’s stand D16 Pavilion 08, and at NNE’s stand A16 Pavilion 09, or freely riding in the test area.

For more information, contact the dedicated CIXI team:

Nicolas KESSLER

PERS BU Lead
nicolas.kessler@cixi.life
+33 07 62 05 83 78

Isabel MATHIEU

B2B Development Manager
isabel.mathieu@cixi.life
+ 33 06 61 17 51 17

Alexander KOLL

Lead German-speaking Countries
alexander.koll@cixi.life
+43 (0) 664 4363347

More pictures of Cliclo

About NNE

Celebrating 75 years in the industry, NNE is a pioneer in developing, manufacturing, and selling micro-mobility solutions for both Indian and global markets. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, NNE provides a comprehensive range of finely crafted bikes and parts, manufactured with advanced techniques like Industry 4.0.

NNE boasts a 38-member R&D team that ensures a seamless transition from concept to production, all under one roof. The company operates a vast manufacturing facility spanning over 35,000 m², with a workforce of over 700 employees, and aims to scale its annual production capacity from 0.75 million to 1.5 million units by Q4 2025. Their product lineup includes bicycles for all ages, e-bikes, pedelecs, ride-ons, kick scooters, and cargo bikes.

Committed to sustainability, NNE's "Forest Factory" not only leverages Industry 5.0 capabilities but also dedicates 70% of its land to forestation, acting as a carbon sink. The factory employs renewable energy and environmentally friendly initiatives, making it one of the lowest CO2 footprint facilities in its category and region. NNE aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, already offsetting more CO2 than it emits as of Q1 2024.

Under Project PAWS (People-Air-Water-Soil), NNE collaborates with 80 families across three villages near its factory in India, promoting sustainable farming practices and enhancing living standards by focusing on air, water, and soil conservation.

For more information, visit www.forest-factory.eco

About CIXI

At CIXI Active Mobility, we want to transform 'passive' journeys that are part of our busy days into moments of conscious effort for a more active and healthy lifestyle. Our patented PERS chainless pedaling system is our commitment to make all of this possible. From enabling people to enjoy bicycles in a new, reliable, and intuitive way, to empowering the industry to create new geometries free from chain constraints, we are envisioning the VIGOZ, an everyday vehicle, weather-protected, that can take you pedaling safely up to 120 km/h, to share that our vision of wellness through active mobility is possible and within reach for everyone.

PERS. Making customized active mobility possible for all

Our patented electronic crankset, without a chain or belt, removes the geometric constraints of mechanical transmission to create new types of active vehicles. The PERS (Pedaling Energy Recovery System), is the heart of the chainless system, capable of managing, supporting, and connecting the electronic environment of the vehicle. By removing the chain, we enable geometric flexibility in design, allowing for the creation of new Active Vehicles never seen before. This innovative technology augments human energy, offering a tailor-made experience by adapting pedal resistance to the rider’s style.

For more information, visit cixi.life/pers-technology

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