New: RISER BAR Pixel Edition – Performance Meets Design

With the new RISER BAR Pixel Edition, ergotec delivers a true trail highlight. Designed for demanding mountain bikers, this handlebar combines state-of-the-art engineering with a bold look – an upgrade that redefines both functionality and style.

Crafted from premium AL 7050 T76 aluminium, the Pixel Edition offers outstanding strength and durability. Optimized wall thickness ensures the perfect flex and effective vibration damping, delivering a ride that’s sporty yet comfortable – no matter the terrain.

With Safety Level 6+, this handlebar meets the highest safety standards and is the perfect fit for modern MTB and e-MTB setups. Add the unique pixel design, and you’ve got a handlebar that makes a true style statement on the trail.

The highlight: When combined with an ergotec 6+ stem, the handlebar qualifies for the exclusive End-of-Life Guarantee – offering maximum safety throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Find out more: Low Riser Bar Pixel - Riser Bar 30 Pixel - Riser Bar 50 Pixel

New at ergotec: EP-F Folding Pedal – Compact, Durable, and Flexible

Looking for a smart solution to save space and stay mobile with your bike? The new EP-F folding pedal from ergotec is made for urban riders, commuters, and travel enthusiasts alike.

With its tool-free folding mechanism, the EP-F helps you reduce your bike’s width in seconds – ideal for narrow storage spaces, train rides, or transporting your bike on a car rack. The ergonomic, non-slip surface with sandpaper grip ensures a firm hold, even in wet conditions. Plus: the grip surface is replaceable.

Thanks to its proven IGUS plain bearing, the EP-F delivers smooth performance and long-lasting reliability. Made from a strong aluminium-polypropylene mix, the pedal measures 100 x 102 mm and supports rider weights up to 150 kg. A robust 7 mm CroMo axle completes this well-engineered design.

The ergotec EP-F – the next generation of folding pedals – is now available through specialist retailers. Use our dealer locator at ergotec.de to find yours.

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First Sustainability Report Published: Wilhelm Humpert GmbH & Co. KG Presents DNK Declaration 2023

With the publication of the DNK Declaration 2023, Wilhelm Humpert GmbH & Co. KG presents its first comprehensive sustainability report. Under the leadership of CSR Manager Jennifer Schmitte, intensive work on the report began last year—supported by an established integrated management system and existing certifications in quality, environmental, and energy management according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001.

Key foundations also included the already available 2022 greenhouse gas report based on ISO 14064 and the sector-specific guideline of the German Sustainability Code (DNK) for the bicycle industry. The company’s long-standing cooperation with external environmental consultants further enhanced the quality and depth of the analysis.

The DNK Declaration addresses both environmental and social aspects. The company’s recognition as a "family-friendly employer" highlights its strong commitment to social responsibility. To make the content more accessible and visually appealing, a supplementary ESG sustainability brochure was developed, presenting key topics in a compact and graphical format.

"Transparency is a key factor for our success. With the DNK Declaration and the ESG brochure, we provide insights into our sustainability strategy and create a reliable basis for calculating the CO₂ footprint of our in-house handlebar production," says Managing Director Willi Humpert. The report was created on a voluntary basis—a clear commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

Gold Edition: High Performance Meets Premium Design

The new ergotec Gold Edition brings a premium line of high-performance MTB and E-MTB components to the trail. Featuring the Low Riser Bar 6+,  Ahead Stem Bass 6+, Seatpost Ray 6+, and the distinctively styled Bass 6+ Oilslick finish, this series is engineered for riders who demand both top-tier function and standout aesthetics.

Developed in close collaboration with the ergotec Racing Team and tested under real race conditions, all Gold Edition parts offer a perfect balance of strength, durability, and style. Crafted from high-quality materials, they meet the rigorous standards of Safety Level 6+, making them ideal for demanding off-road use.

The Gold Edition components are a perfect match for high-end setups and can be seamlessly combined with suspension forks from top brands like Fox—ensuring both visual harmony and technical precision.

With the reissue of the iconic Bass Stem in Oilslick design, ergotec takes another confident step towards a performance-oriented future. The Gold Edition represents the next level in the evolution of premium MTB components.

The brand ergotec is celebrating its 15th anniversary at the end of the year and has undergone a comprehensive brand refresh to position itself as more dynamic and international. See the press release ergotec sharpens brand identity.

As an additional highlight for the brand's birthday, the redesigned ERGOTEC EXPERIENCE HUB was unveiled on time. The inauguration of the new building took place on Monday, November 27, 2023, in a ceremony attended by employees and various representatives from politics and the bicycle industry.

In the middle of last year, the adjacent neigh boring property with a car dealership and an attached workshop was acquired. After the leases expired, the extensive redesign of the area, which is directly adjacent to the Ruhrtalradweg (Ruhr Valley Bike Path), began. The workshop buildings had to be demolished due to poor structural integrity, but the actual car dealership was saved through a complete renovation. A new glass front in the brand's design and a new roof structure, including new statics, allowed for the installation of a photovoltaic system.

The building ERGOTEC EXPERIENCE HUB houses the redesigned ergotec Training Center, an expanded Test Center for component testing, and a permanent exhibition of the ergotec product range on an area of 800 square meters, featuring rotating thematic focuses for example MTB, Cargo... Another focal point is the Bike Fitting theme.

In addition to the inspection engineers, field sales representatives and field service employees will now have their workplace on-site.

CEO "name" mentioned in his welcome speech during the opening: "More than 40 years ago, right at this spot, I received my first car. It's a great feeling that today, a new world of bicycles could emerge here, with bicycles taking center stage instead of cars."

For 15 years, the ergotec brand has been synonymous with innovative products and solutions that make cycling more comfortable and safer. With the sustained success of e-bikes across various model categories, the bicycle market has undergone significant changes. High-quality e-MTBs, cargo bikes and gravel bikes expand the model range and set high demands for their respective components.

"The focus on the 3 contact points has further propelled the themes of ergonomics and safety, covering the entire spectrum of different model ranges. This Brand Refresh is based on this approach and will position the ergotec brand to be more dynamic, sporty and internationally oriented," says CEO Willi Humpert.

The new ergotec brand identity builds upon the existing one while simultaneously modernizing key elements. The logo has been made sporty and unified in appearance. All letters now share the same thickness and a dynamic slant. The new brand claim “Perfect Fit. Full Performance” aims to encapsulate the brand promise internationally. The 3 signets, representing the 3 contact points between rider and bicycle, have been styled more fashionably and brought into a more dynamic design."

Certification for excellent sustainability

As part of its sustainability efforts, the company Wilhelm Humpert GmbH & Co. KG has received the EcoZert certificate for excellent sustainability ESG from the representative of Creditreform Dortmund, Mr Reinhard Goldmann.

As part of the audit, the company was able to demonstrate particularly sustainable behaviour and fulfilled the award criteria with regard to efficient use of resources, social action and corporate governance in conjunction with a corresponding creditworthiness index and good balance sheet rating.

Mr. Goldmann says: "With sustainability to success - we congratulate the company Wilhelm Humpert GmbH & Co. KG for the EcoZert Certification. The company is the first in the region to be honoured with the EcoZert - the award for sustainable business."

Jan Kipp Fröleke, financial accountant and controller and member of the CSR team, accepted the award together with Willi Humpert.

CSR Manager Jennifer Schmitte comments on the sustainability award: "We are currently working flat out on our first sustainability report, which we plan to publish in the coming months. The award shows and motivates us that we are on the right track."

ergotec receive Ergonomics Innovation Award 2023

The Institute for Health and Ergonomics e.V. (IGR) from Nuremberg has once again honoured the company Wilhelm Humpert GmbH & Co. KG, the brand ergotec, with the "Innovation Award Ergonomics 2023".

The IGR resulted 5 years ago from the "Interessengemeinschaft der Rückenschullehrer/ - innen e.V.". The Institute for Health and Ergonomics has a strong network of doctors, physiotherapists, scientists, government representatives, product developers, etc., all of whom are involved in the field of health and ergonomics.

In awarding the prize, the IGR jury pays particular attention to ergonomic concepts that are characterised by ease of use and high utility value. It is important that the ergonomic value and the corresponding correct application are correctly communicated. The term "usability" combines the concepts of utility value, user-friendliness and comprehensible operability. It is also of great importance that the applicants live the topic of ergonomics themselves and not just offer corresponding products.

After ergotec was honoured with the Ergonomics Innovation Award for the first time in 2021 with the presentation of the interactive complaint and ergonomics advisor Cyclingright.com, the new ergonomic ergotec grips EG ACITVE FLEX were submitted this year. The EG ACTIVE FLEX has a large, ergonomically shaped palm rest, which offers the option of adjusting the degree of hardness of the palm rest by changing the cushioning wedge (flex sticks) thanks to the unique flex adjustment. The grip surface made of TPE thermoplastic elastomer material provides the rider with a secure, ergonomic and joint-friendly grip at all times. Since no classic Kraton is used, as is the case with most conventional bike grips, "sticking" of the grips is a thing of the past.

The 2023 Ergonomics Innovation Award was presented in person on Monday, 5 June 2023, by Mr Christian Brunner, IGR Board Member, in Wickede (Ruhr). He commented: "ergotec has positioned itself perfectly for the future in terms of the communication and presentation of the brand and the corresponding ergonomically designed products."

ergotec ergonomics expert Thorsten Braukmann commented on the award: "We are very proud to have been presented with this fantastic award for the second time. It is motivation to continue focussing on the topic of ergonomics in product development and new developments."