The LEVA-EU member will be exhibiting its renowned recumbent trikes at the show for cycling enthusiasts at Stand L05, Europaalee in Zurich, Switzerland from 28-31st May. It will be there with its Swiss dealer, TrikeBike GmbH, with its trikes and handcycles also being available for testing opportunities.
The British brand invites mobility enthusiasts to its booth, where its Swiss dealer TrikeBike GmbH, will also be on hand to assist anyone who wants to learn more about its accessible cutting-edge trikes. Booth visitors can also receive some ICE goodies from the team.
Attendees can also trial ICE Trikes’ range of trikes and handcycles on a unique city tunnel test track that has distance of 2 km. Models available for testing include trikes powered by fellow LEVA-EU member CIXI’s PERS chainless system, and the Handcycle and Sprint X Pixels models.
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.
The LEVA-EU member has joined forces with fellow LEVA-EU member CIXI to introduce smooth, chainless e-assist cycling that’s maintenance-free, thanks to CIXI’s PERS system.
British brand ICE Trikes has announced the arrival of its next generation of trikes, featuring CIXI’s game-changing technology which has been widely admired in the light electric vehicle industry.
How does it elevate riding experiences?
The PERS system is a mechanism that converts pedalling power into propulsion through electricity alone, enabling users to intuitively control speed and braking, therefore eliminating the need for chains and drivetrains in two-, three-, and four-wheeled vehicles. Its driving force is pedalling power, meaning that the more pedal-power the vehicle receives, the more speed it generates.
For users, ICE Trikes’ PERS-equipped models deliver exciting experiences that feel natural and intuitive. It simplifies riding by removing the need for gear shifting, while providing clean maintenance, reverse pedalling, regenerative braking, discreet operation, smartphone connectivity, and anti-theft technology.
It boasts a powerful 250W rear hub motor, a torque of 75nm, 5 power settings, and a 700 Wh battery, to enable smooth riding.
PERS Chainless System overview
The unique riding experience of the PERS Chainless e-assist pedalling system is available now for ICE Adventure, Adventure HD and Sprint X Tour trikes.
The PERS system, which delivers clean, chainless power, consists of a pedal generator at the front of each trike for converting pedalling into electric power. The generator transfers the electrical power through wires to its powerful 250W hub that’s positioned in the rear wheel, which is designed to deliver 75Nm of torque. Located under the trike seat is a 700 Wh battery for storing power.
ICE Trikes estimates the range of its models equipped with PERS chainless e-assist as being between 40-60 miles (64-96 km), depending on factors including riding conditions, temperature, tires, riding style, assist mode, and rider weight.
Flexible speed for various riding styles
The groundbreaking system provides natural pedalling resistance that instantly adapts to riding styles, enabling riders to pedal at their preferred rhythm, at any speed or incline. For example, to move faster, riders are simply required to pedal faster, which will make the system adapt to match their preferred pedalling speed.
Users have the option of selecting how much help and assistance the system gives them from five different power modes: Muscular, Active, Balanced, Punch, or Dynamite. They can receive up to a 400% power boost and can reach 0-20mph within 3 seconds in Dynamite mode.
Depending on regional regulations, it supports assist levels up to 25 km/h (15.5 mph) or 20 mph (32 km/h).
Pedal back braking and regenerative battery charging
When braking, the PERS system captures energy and stores it in the battery. To slow down, riders are required to pedal backwards when riding, which simultaneously uses the energy to charge the battery. This process of creating energy through braking can increase cycling range by up to 25%.
Reversing and navigating tight turns
From a stationary position, riders can make a tight turn or maneuver back and forth by simply pedalling backwards.
Maintenance-free for 50,000 km
ICE Trikes emphasises the cleanliness and easy maintenance the PERS-equipped trike models. As they are chainless, there is no need for sorting greasy parts and ongoing maintenance. The brand also promises that without chains, cassettes or transmissions, there’s no need to worry about replacements for the first 50,000 km.
Anti-theft and smart connected technology*
A large, clear controller comes with easy-to-use buttons for easy, controlled riding experiences.
Riders can secure and lock their system with a unique pin, which can also be enabled for locating the trike whenever and wherever, from the active pilot app*.
The PERS connectivity services enable trike control, the creation of digital keys, system updates, as well as provide other riding features such as innovative statistics.
*The Active Pilot App features will come shortly after launch. It has been speed tested to 20mph on a US spec system.
More information, including technical specifications and how to order ICE Trikes’ latest mobility solution, can be accessed on its website.
The LEVA-EU member’s PERS system has won the prestigious Good Design Award in the Sports and Recreation Category. This American design award collective has been running since the 1950s in celebrating the pursuit of excellence from designers and architects.
On its website, the Good Design Award has published a statement about the PERS system, where it compliments it on opening “new possibilities for bicycle ergonomics, comfort and design”.
CIXI has stated that this achievement was a wonderful way for it conclude 2025 as it looks ahead to a positive 2026 in redefining a range of two-, three- and four-wheeled active vehicles beyond the standard e-bike, while retaining the ease, intuitiveness and various health benefits from human pedalling.
The LEVA-EU member describes how its cutting-edge technology adds freedom to active mobility. By eliminating the need for mechanical transmission, it optimizes convenient riding experiences for a range of vehicles with powerful, intuitive pedalling and easier maintenance.
The French brand explains that its chainless technology is a great solution for one, two, three and four wheeled vehicles because it eliminates grease, rust and the need for constant maintenance. It states that it replaces the need for mechanical transmission by incorporating “the benefits of pedalling into a scalable block to build architectures beyond the electric bike, keeping the ease, intuitiveness, and benefits of human pedaling. Whatever the style, the load, the speed, the wheels: one, two, three, four..”
The significance in pedaling haptics for optimising user experiences
Haptics refers to any type of interaction that uses forces or movements for user communication – such as tactile feedback when using smartphone functions. CIXI states that by removing the need for a chain, its PERS system haptics imitate the function of a chain, enabling riders with a new control level as they move actively through pedalling.
CIXI emphasises that the concept of haptics and force feedback shouldn’t be overlooked, as it makes users feel comfortable and connected to their vehicle.
Its PERS pedalling system stands for Pedalling Energy Recovery System, a device that translates human pedalling energy into electricity for movement. It enhances the pedalling experience by being:
Easy to use – requiring no gear shifting, as the system intuitively and continuously adapts to the ratio between the rider’s cadence and wheel speed. It adapts to the rider’s style and intention, bringing a smooth, uninterrupted flow of power.
Responsive – it brings the exact torque at the exact millisecond required, intelligently translating the rider’s intention to the vehicle. It contains up to 185 Newton-meters of resistive torque, so there will be no lag when pedalling.
Reliable and durable – it removes the need for exposed and vulnerable mechanical parts, bringing cost-effectiveness above marginal gains in efficiency. CIXI says this brings long lifecycles for vehicles (after testing PERS for 50,000 km). Chainless technology represents fewer components, minimised maintenance with no greasy parts, no broken chains or belts.
Effective and scalable – in real time, it translates human energy into electricity, using this energy to give users full control over their vehicle. Its high integration, flexibility, and simplicity make it possible to pedal in many other architectures focused on the rider’s needs beyond the bike.
Evolutive – via its integrated IoT box it is connected to a cloud, which enables over-the-air updates, smart features, and safety improvements, allowing it to get better over time.
CIXI’s PERS chainless pedaling system is a “pedal-by-wire” system adopting a “serial hybrid” architecture:
More information about how CIXI’s technology is driving significant, industry-wide solutions can be accessed on its website.
LEVA-EU members CIXI and ICE Trikes were interviewed by Gary Solomon on the Laidback Bike Report webcast, during an episode dedicated to e-assist technology in trikes. The discussion featured CIXI presenting its cutting-edge PERS Technology, alongside ICE Trikes, which has integrated this innovation into its upcoming trike model.
In this episode, Gary Solomon discusses the revolution of electric-assisted trikes and how CIXI’s PERS system is being incorporated into trike models, enabling them to operate efficiently without components including chains, chainrings, chain guards, idler wheels, derailleurs, cassettes, shifters or shifter cables.
Solomon interviews CIXI’s CEO and Co-founder, Pierre Francis, about the PERS system in detail, and about the recumbent trike brands that have included it in their designs. He was also given a tour of CIXI headquarters, which involved an exclusive look at the company’s next model, the Vigoz, a three-wheeled, pedal-electric vehicle that can pedal up to 120 kph.
Recumbent trike brands that are equipping their products with CIXI’s PERS technology also joined Solomon on the episode, including ICE Trikes, a major player in the global market. ICE Trikes’ general manager, Adrian Davies, Marketing Director Phil Zschiesche and Product Designer Euan Crowder gave an exclusive introduction to the CIXI PERS ICE Trike, which will be launched later this year.
The full Laidback Bike Report can be accessed on YouTube.
The LEVA-EU member has been testing the performance of its MULE-1 ahead of its integration into VIGOZ’s light electric vehicle prototype.
Meanwhile, the E-ROE ONE, equipped with CIXI’s PERS technology, successfully completed a demanding round trip on the Col de l’Iseran mountain pass on a single charge, showcasing its impressive performance.
The progress and next stages of CIXI’s VIGOZ vehicle
Following the presentation of its Looks-Like Build (LLB), which revealed the final exterior design, the company has continued testing with the MULE 1 prototype. Unlike the LLB, the MULE 1 is a fully functional model without bodywork and has already demonstrated the ability to reach speeds exceeding 100 km/h.
The forthcoming phase will see the integration of exterior design with performance capabilities into a complete prototype. This version is expected to combine all systems developed so far, blending technology and performance features with user comfort, into a fully realized vehicle.
Beyond prototype development, the steps were outlined for VIGOZ’s industrialization and certification, including:
Scaling up production
Validating components
Optimizing assembly
Ensuring durability and repairability
The company’s target is to launch the first certified, road-ready VIGOZ models via subscription, with fleet availability to follow. Pre-orders will begin once delivery timelines are finalized.
CIXI’s PERS system proves its strength on the Col de l’Iseran
Recently E-ROE highlighted the performance of its PERS chainless system with a demanding test in the French Alps. The system powered a 56 km round trip on the Col de l’Iseran, which is the highest paved pass in Europe at 2,764 meters. It delivered 1,340 meters of elevation gain on a single 1,440 Wh battery.
Jean-Philippe Banquet, CEO of E-ROE, praised CIXI for its system’s reliability with the following statement.
“Your PERS has enabled us to climb the highest mountain pass in Europe, at 2,764 m: the Iseran Pass! Apart from a few adjustments and comments on the user experience, which we will discuss at our next meeting, everything worked perfectly! 56 km round trip with 1,340 m of elevation gain, all on a single 1,440 Wh battery thanks to energy recovery on descents and an average speed of 25 km/h!”
More details about this trip can be accessed on CIXI’s website.
Whats next for the PERS chainless technology system?
Beginning in October, new PERS kits will be released for pedelec bicycles and last-mile delivery solutions. These will feature a software update designed to improve pedaling comfort, enhance overall performance, and introduce new functionalities. By year’s end, large-scale connectivity features such as remote diagnostics are also expected to be rolled out.
With its chainless technology, E-ROE is positioning the PERS system as a versatile solution tailored to the needs of professional users.
