Two brands, one vision: sustainable mobility

Pendix and VSC.BIKE - two brands, one mission: we develop and produce innovative e-bike drives and complete bicycle solutions that ensure sustainable mobility worldwide. From Germany to the world - with an engineering spirit, a passion for movement and a clear view of the future.

specializes in retrofittable and integrated electric drives that enable new product solutions. Developed and produced in Zwickau.

Frame construction and bicycle manufacturer with a focus on robust and individual bicycle solutions. Developed and produced in Allstedt.

Our values

Innovation - Constantly developing new solutions for better mobility.

Sustainability - long-lasting products, short supply chains, regional production.

Quality Made in Germany - precise manufacturing and reliable technology.

Partnership - Close cooperation with customers, dealers and suppliers.

Service-oriented - Fast, personal solutions, Europe-wide partner network and smart tools.

Team spirit - flat hierarchies, common goals, over 50 specialists in development, marketing and production.

Strong partners

Pendix is part of the Johnson Electric Group, a leading global specialist in drive technology with locations in 22 countries. With over 60 years of experience in motor development and production, more than three million drive units are produced there every day - this global strength ensures stable supply chains, maximum availability and access to the latest manufacturing technology.

Our sustainability promise

We believe that mobility should not come at the expense of the environment. Our production uses renewable energy - in our own factories in Germany, fairly produced and carefully manufactured, with responsible use of resources. Together with our partner Johnson Electric, we are pursuing the goal of reducing our CO₂ emissions by 59% by 2035.
Our products are modular, low-maintenance and designed for a long service life. With a secure supply of spare parts and our Europe-wide service network, we are creating the basis for a genuine circular economy.


Our history

2010

2013

2015

2017

2020

2021

2022

2025

coming soon

Development of an electric racing vehicle

Foundation of Pendix GmbH

Market launch of the Pendix eDrive retrofit motor

Foundation of VSC Bike GmbH

Takeover of VSC Bike GmbH, foundation of the Pendix Group

Market launch of the Pendix eDrive IN hub motor

Majority shareholder Johnson Electric

Takeover of the management by Johnson Electric

Market launch of the Pendix gDrive mid-motor


Get to know our products

Find out more about our Pendix eDrive retrofit motor:

To the Pendix eDrive

Find out more about our other e-bike motors:

To the motors

Find out more about our VSC.BIKE cargo bikes:

To the cargo bikes