The LEVA-EU member has announced that it has joined forces with Swapfiets to test a new e-bike prototype powered by its PERS technology. Meanwhile, fellow LEVA-EU member ICE Trikes has been showcasing PERS-powered trikes at the Cycle-Con Trade Show & Convention in the USA.
Recently CIXI announced its collaboration with Swapfiets, with the news that they have been working on an e-bike powered by CIXI’s renowned PERS Chainless technology. Swapfiets is a leading bicycle subscriptions provider in Europe, operating a fleet of over 75,000 e-bikes across 45 European cities.
They have been testing it on the streets of Amsterdam, to get real-word data and feedback from riders about how the pedal-by-wire PERS technology operates in daily urban fleet conditions.
CIXI has said that the first phase of the testing is complete, with the prototype having reached a milestone of over 1,000 km. It will continue testing for a few more months.
It looks forward to sharing more updates on its trial with Swapfiets, as they work closely together on exploring the future of urban mobility.
ICE Trikes exhibiting CIXI’s PERS system at Cycle-Con Trade Show & Convention
LEVA-EU member ICE Trikes welcomed dealers and show attendees to its booth to explore PERS-equipped trikes, as well as its ICE Handcycle and Sprint X Pixel models.
It described the PERS Chainless e-assist system as being the star of the show, with riders experiencing the system in action by taking the demo trikes for a spin.
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The LEVA-EU member has partnered with Navyug Group NNE’s mobility brand Omm•, to equip its urban and cargo e-bike models with cutting-edge PERS technology. It has also been announced that CIXI will host the next Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises Automobile Club meeting at its Poisy headquarters in France, on October 29th.
On September 15th, the Omm• bikes were officially introduced on Kickstarter, with a goal of approximately €29,982 required to fund the project.
CIXI has partnered with Omm•, a brand that aims to make every ride a celebration, with vibrant, game-changing commuting models.
The partnership introduces two e-bike models, Diwalii and Holii, which are integrated with CIXI’s PERS chainless technology to provide smooth and maintenance-free rides with regenerative braking. The bikes will also be connected to CIXI’s Active Pilot app, enabling GPS tracking, digital keys and wireless software updates.
Equipped with a short-tail frame, Diwalii is an agile urban electric bike that’s primed to effortlessly carry a passenger or heavy rear loads through the city.
The compact and agile cargo bike Holii redefines urban utility with a modular front cargo system that, with its loading capacity of 80 kg, can carry kids, groceries or gear. The system can also be configured to serve as a picnic table.
CIXI has exclusively announced that Omm• is offering an Early Bird discount of up to 42% for early supporters.
CIXI hosting Club Automobile meeting
On October 29th CIXI will host the next edition of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises Automobile Club.
The event offers opportunities for industry professionals to exchange knowledge, discuss industry trends and explore CIXI’s innovations.
The program will involve CIXI giving a key insight into its strategy and innovations, as well as its VIGOZ light electric vehicle and PERS chainless pedalling system. Event attendees will also visit CIXI’s showroom and test vehicles incorporating its technology.
Following an introduction at Eurobike earlier this summer, LEVA-EU member CIXI is now officially launching its new digital ecosystem to make its renowned PERS system more connected to riders and businesses.
CIXI’s PERS chainless technology has upgraded various electric bike and cargo models, offering low maintenance and user-friendly riding experiences, helping to boost health and wellbeing through transformed daily transportation.
It has developed Active Pilot to support users transitioning towards an active lifestyle. CIXI describes it as a “powerful digital ecosystem that connects brands, users, manufacturers and fleet managers directly to their chainless vehicles.”
Innovated to unlock the full potential of its popular PERS system, Active Pilot enables users to:
Geolocate their bike, and lock or unlock remotely.
Provide access to others for a single ride, limited time or permanently.
Access vehicle metrics, monitor progress and get the latest over-the-air updates.
Enable the management of up to ten vehicles with real time information and pilot access.
This summer, cargo vehicles manufacturer and LEVA-EU member Minimal has announced collaborations with fellow member CIXI, the Royal Mail, and Brompton, as it continues its mission to empower urban logistics with high efficiency.
After meeting at Eurobike 2026, Minimal and CIXI have joined forces to introduce a Pedal 4 model equipped with CIXI’s groundbreaking PERS technology.
Designed for fleet managers and delivery riders, Minimal’s CTO and Co-Founder, Liam Sill, said the following about the new Pedal 4 model variant:
“The product feels amazing. With the CIXI system, we can tune that pedal feel so that it’s accessible to anybody who wants to do this type of job.”
CIXI explains that the integration of its system into the Pedal 4 model improves efficiency and maintenance with the elimination of mechanical components, which are more prone to wear and tear (chains, derailleurs and sprockets).
CIXI has announced that the Pedal 4 will be launching soon, and that it will be working with Minimal on its chainless 2-wheel cargo bike, the Pedal 2.
Partnership with Royal Mail
Minimal has announced its partnership with the UK’s largest postal and delivery service, Royal Mail, declaring it as its biggest deployment to date, with its Pedal 4 being the provider’s first electric cargo bike supplying delivery in UK cities including London, Brighton, and Cambridge.
The company notes the move as a clear sign that last-mile delivery needs purpose-built vehicles, with its Pedal 4 being selected to help the Royal Mail reach its Net-Zero target by 2040.
This latest move follows Royal Mail introducing micro electric vehicles to its fleet last year.
Initially, the first 20 Pedal 4 cargo e-bikes will be deployed in London, Brighton and Cambridge. Royal Mail states that the model gives its delivery offices more flexibility and opens up its recruitment to non-drivers, thanks to the Pedal 4 being allowed on cycle lanes, greenways and roads with 30 mph speed limits, and not requiring a driving license for use.
Minimal’s CEO, Patrick Bion, adds that the Pedal 4 has carried out more deliveries per hour than van-based alternatives, with lower operating costs. The Pedal 4 has been described as costing 3.3p per mile to operate; Minimal has estimated that this rate is 2.2 times cheaper than an electric van, and 5 times cheaper than a diesel vehicle.
Over the next five years, Minimal expects total ownership costs to be approximately 80% lower than electric vans and micro electric vehicles.
Collaboration with Brompton
Minimal’s Pedal 4 is also being used by folding bike brand, Brompton, for the pilot of a “mobile hire dock” in London, with future operation expected to be expanded across the UK. The new initiative aims to bring bike hire to busy locations such as transport hubs or mass events, without the need to set up a permanent base.
The pilot will involve Pedal 4 transporting up to 11 Brompton bicycles in a standard configuration, with a wider range of models to be offered as the pilot progresses.
Minimal’s Patrick Bion has explained to Zag Daily how its cargo bike supports Brompton’s new mobile hire service, and what it means for urban mobility.
“It can securely transport a significant number of bikes, it facilitates easy deployment and retrieval of rentals in high-traffic areas and it’s well-suited to moving through dense urban areas, providing greater mobility for Brompton’s rental service than previously possible.”
“The collaboration between two British engineering pioneers – one fifty years old and one new to market – highlights a wider shift towards smaller, more effective modes of transport in dense cities such as London,”
“It seems fitting that Brompton’s bike rental service uses a cargo bike to deploy and retrieve rentals and we’re excited to have two great products come together to support better urban mobility.”
CIXI is partnering with Eurobike for its testing area and will be premiering its new Active Pilot digital ecosystem. Fellow LEVA-EU members Greenway and Belgian Cycling Factory will also be demonstrating their latest innovations and products at the show in Frankfurt from 24-27 June 2026.
Eurobike has stated that its 2 km test track has been taken to a new level, referencing CIXI’s motto: “GO CHAINLESS – Powered by CIXI”.
On LinkedIn, CIXI has expressed that visitors to Eurobike will have the opportunity to test a diverse range of vehicles equipped with its groundbreaking technology and experience its new Active Pilot digital ecosystem. It invites OEMs, fleet operators, and dealers to explore how its PERS Kits can boost active mobility.
CIXI will be at Open Air F12 and Booth B16.
Registration for the test track can be accessed through the Eurobike website.
Greenway at Eurobike 2026
The battery specialist will be there presenting its weld-free battery and fast-charging technology at the event.
The weld-free battery, which has a 30% longer battery life, reimagines how batteries are designed and built. The absence of welding means that circularity is built in, with the battery able to be fully disassembled, repaired, and recycled.
Greenway will be demonstrating how it is advancing the e-bike lithium battery ecosystem at Hall 8 H36.
Belgian Cycling Factory at Eurobike 2026
BCF will be showcasing its latest bikes and technology across all four of its brands Ridley, Eddy Merckx, Nukeproof and Aeres.
At Hall 12.0, Booth D99, its team will be on hand to introduce new products, answer questions and discuss opportunities.
Ateliers HeritageBike announced its partnership with the Hôtel L’Incomparable, which enables guests to explore its beautiful local surroundings in Tresserve with its bikes, which have been equipped with LEVA-EU member CIXI’s cutting-edge technology.
Described as being in one of the most beautiful landscapes in France, situated on the shores of Lake Bourget in Aix-les-Bains, the Boutique Hotel Spa “L’Incomparable” has entered a partnership with Ateliers HeritageBike due to their shared priorities of excellence, elegance and authenticity.
The collaboration will enable hotel guests to explore the local area with the company’s e-bikes, designed and manufactured in France, and equipped with CIXI’s renowned PERS chainless technology, which brings a luxury riding experience thanks to its elimination of mechanical transmission and shifting.
The LEVA-EU member has announced that it is venturing into the world of shared mobility fleets for the first time, with its groundbreaking PERS chainless technology powering Ultima bikes in the French city of Annecy.
The e-mobility technology brand stated on its LinkedIn that the first CIXI-powered fleets are now available in Annecy, France, as it thanked partners Ultima Mobility and the city of Annecy for their cooperation in bringing innovative, sustainable mobility to the city.
It described the move as a “great reward for the team and marks a major step forward in our mission to build Active Mobility.”
CIXI also announced the exciting news that it is working on other regional fleet partnerships, including one with Vitalliance in Paris.
The cutting-edge sustainable mobility products and technologies of CIXI, ICE Trikes and Flevobike were demonstrated at the global show, which caters to the specialised mobility market.
CIXI
Spezi was a great occasion for the French chainless technology brand, with four of its clients showcasing its advanced PERS technology on bikes, trikes, handbikes, and cargo bikes. Fellow LEVA-EU members ICE Trikes and Flevobike were among its partners demonstrating the chainless PERS system.
It also gave booth visitors an exclusive preview of its Vigoz light electric vehicle, also shown in its recap video.
ICE Trikes
The British brand exhibited its recumbent trikes and handcycles with partner ICLETTA at the show.
After the recent launch of its collaboration with CIXI, its PERS-equipped trikes took centre stage on its booth, and were received well on the test track, where it was ridden hundreds of times over Spezi’s two days.
The LEVA-EU member recently showcased one of its PERS chainless power train kits on fellow LEVA-EU member Flevobike’s GoLo bike.
CIXI describes its PERS KIT Cargo Dual Motor as a chainless power-train kit which has been innovated for 3-4 wheeler cargo bikes, professional heavy-duty, delivery services and large payloads. Its components can be easily assembled and installed on existing bikes.
Its design has been built around CIXI’s core PERS technology, facilitating design freedom as it significantly decreases maintenance while improving riding experiences. The kit offers a simplified, intuitive pedaling experience, with no gear shifting, as well as extended range, thanks to its regenerative braking.
A video demonstration of the kit can be accessed on CIXI’s LinkedIn.
The PERS catalogue which offers various solutions for a wide range of two-, three- and four-wheeled bikes can be accessed here.
