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[[File:Biomega Bamboo Bike 3.jpg|thumb|right|Biomega [[Bamboo bicycle]]]]
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'''Biomega''' was a [[Copenhagen]]-based, [[Denmark|Danish]] brand of [[Cycle chic|designer bicycles]]. It was known for engaging with international designers from outside the bicycle industry; including [[Marc Newson]],<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=MN Bicycles {{!}} Marc Newson |url=http://marc-newson.com/mn-bicycles/ |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=marc-newson.com |language=en |archive-date=2023-03-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303204727/https://marc-newson.com/mn-bicycles/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Ross Lovegrove]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/6275/ross-lovegrove-the-bamboo-bicycle-for-biomega-at-milan-design-week-09.html|title=ross lovegrove:'the bamboo' bicycle for biomega at milan design week 09|publisher=designboom|accessdate=2010-04-26|archive-date=2009-08-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831102719/http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/6275/ross-lovegrove-the-bamboo-bicycle-for-biomega-at-milan-design-week-09.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Karim Rashid]] and [[Bjarke Ingels]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220527215302/https://biomega.com/design biomega.dk designers as of 2022-07-27 on archive.org]</ref> often giving its products unconventional solutions.<ref name="wired">{{cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/wired/archive/8.10/biomega_pr.html|title=Superformer|publisher=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|accessdate=2010-04-16|archive-date=2010-03-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100329235753/http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/8.10/biomega_pr.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In addition to producing bikes under its own name, Falcon produced bicycles under a joined brand with [[Puma AG]].
'''Biomega''' is a [[Copenhagen]]-based, [[Denmark|Danish]] brand of [[Cycle chic|designer bicycles]]. It was immediately known for engaging with international designers from outside the bicycle industry; including [[Marc Newson]],<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=MN Bicycles {{!}} Marc Newson |url=http://marc-newson.com/mn-bicycles/ |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=marc-newson.com |language=en |archive-date=2023-03-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303204727/https://marc-newson.com/mn-bicycles/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Ross Lovegrove]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/6275/ross-lovegrove-the-bamboo-bicycle-for-biomega-at-milan-design-week-09.html|title=ross lovegrove:'the bamboo' bicycle for biomega at milan design week 09|publisher=designboom|accessdate=2010-04-26|archive-date=2009-08-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831102719/http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/6275/ross-lovegrove-the-bamboo-bicycle-for-biomega-at-milan-design-week-09.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Karim Rashid]] and [[Bjarke Ingels]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220527215302/https://biomega.com/design biomega.dk designers as of 2022-07-27 on archive.org]</ref> often giving its products unconventional solutions.<ref name="wired">{{cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/wired/archive/8.10/biomega_pr.html|title=Superformer|publisher=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|accessdate=2010-04-16|archive-date=2010-03-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100329235753/http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/8.10/biomega_pr.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In addition to producing bikes under its own name, Biomega produced bicycles under a joint sub-brand "Urban Mobility" with [[Puma AG]].


Biomega bicycles were represented in the design collections of both [[Museum of Modern Art|MOMA]], [[San Francisco Museum of Modern Art|SFMOMA]] and the Sir Terrence Conran Foundation Collection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ing.dk/artikel/65237-biomega-og-cyklerne|title=Biomega og cyklerne|publisher=Ingeniøren|accessdate=2010-04-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717175945/http://ing.dk/artikel/65237-biomega-og-cyklerne|archive-date=2011-07-17|url-status=dead}}</ref>[[File:Biomega ams mens 8sp.jpg|thumb|right|Biomega ams mens 8sp]]
Biomega bicycles were represented in the design collections of both [[Die Neue Sammlung]], [[Centre national des arts plastiques|CNAP]], [[Design Museum Denmark]], [[Museum of Modern Art|MoMA]], [[San Francisco Museum of Modern Art|SFMOMA]] and the Sir Terrence Conran Foundation Collection.<ref>{{cite web |title=Biomega og cyklerne |url=http://ing.dk/artikel/65237-biomega-og-cyklerne |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717175945/http://ing.dk/artikel/65237-biomega-og-cyklerne |archive-date=2011-07-17 |accessdate=2010-04-26 |publisher=Ingeniøren}}</ref>[[File:Biomega ams mens 8sp.jpg|thumb|right|Biomega ams mens 8sp]]
==History==
==History==
Biomega was established in 1998 by former university classmates [[Jens Martin Skibsted]] and [[Elias Grove Nielsen]].<ref name=wired/> [[Marc Newson]] design gave the brand its reputation.
Biomega was established in 1998 by former university classmates [[Jens Martin Skibsted]] and Elias Grove Nielsen.[4] Marc Newson's bicycle design MN in superplastic formed aluminium and Jens Martin Skibsted's shaft drive bike [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7AIVyiCdeE CPH] launched in 2000.


The first generation of the AMS bike was launched in 2002.
In 2010, 'LND' bicycle was launched, It was designed by [[Ross Lovegrove]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sorrel |first=Charlie |title=New Biomega 'LDN' Bike is an 'Urban Tool' |url=https://www.wired.com/2010/08/new-biomega-ldn-bike-is-an-urban-tool/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |work=Wired |language=en-US |issn=1059-1028 |archive-date=2023-06-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604142353/https://www.wired.com/2010/08/new-biomega-ldn-bike-is-an-urban-tool/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


In 2015, the company revealed its first [[Electric bicycle|electric bike]] 'OKO'.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paw |first=David |date=2015-11-09 |title=Urban mobility project: Biomega reveals Oko, the future of inner-city travel |url=https://www.wallpaper.com/lifestyle/biomega-oko-reveal-first-e-bike |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=wallpaper.com |language=en |archive-date=2023-02-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208205725/https://www.wallpaper.com/lifestyle/biomega-oko-reveal-first-e-bike |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2010, 'LDN' bicycle was launched, It was designed by Ross Lovegrove.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sorrel |first=Charlie |title=New Biomega 'LDN' Bike is an 'Urban Tool' |url=https://www.wired.com/2010/08/new-biomega-ldn-bike-is-an-urban-tool/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |work=Wired |language=en-US |issn=1059-1028}}</ref>


In 2015, the company revealed its first [[Electric bicycle|electric bike]] 'OKO'.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Biomega OKO |url=https://kilodesign.dk/work/biomega-oko/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=Kilo |language=en-US}}</ref>
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In 2018, it announced that it was going to make an [[electric vehicle]] called 'Biomega SIN'. The project received funding from EVE, a [[Hong Kong]]-based investment group.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Banks |first=Nargess |title=Designer Danish Bicycle Brand Biomega Reveals Its First Electric Car |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/nargessbanks/2018/11/05/biomega-sin-electric-car/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=Forbes |language=en |archive-date=2022-10-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005071001/https://www.forbes.com/sites/nargessbanks/2018/11/05/biomega-sin-electric-car/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was aimed that in 2021, the EV would to be in production.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Banks |first=Nargess |title=Danish Modern: The Story Behind Biomega's First Electric Car |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/nargessbanks/2018/11/15/denmarks-first-electric-car/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=Forbes |language=en |archive-date=2022-11-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128130258/https://www.forbes.com/sites/nargessbanks/2018/11/15/denmarks-first-electric-car/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was unveiled at the [[China International Import Expo]].


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In 2018, it announced that it was going to make an [[electric vehicle]] called 'Biomega SIN'.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Banks |first=Nargess |title=Designer Danish Bicycle Brand Biomega Reveals Its First Electric Car |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/nargessbanks/2018/11/05/biomega-sin-electric-car/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> The project received funding from EVE, a [[Hong Kong]]-based investment group. It was aimed that in 2021, the EV would to be in production.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-23 |title=Biomega debuts low-cost, low-weight electric car for city dwellers |url=https://www.dezeen.com/2018/11/23/biomega-electric-car-sin-design-technology/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=Dezeen |language=en}}</ref> It was unveiled at the [[China International Import Expo]].
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In 2019, the company launched ‘OKO e-low’, their second low step electric bicycle. The bike was designed by [[KiBiSi]], also founded by [[Jens Martin Skibsted]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spears |first=Tim |date=2019-04-06 |title=biomega electrifies the clean scandinavian design of the OKO bicycle |url=https://www.designboom.com/technology/biomega-oko-e-low-step-bicycle-04-06-2019/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=designboom {{!}} architecture & design magazine |language=en}}</ref>


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In 2019, the company launched an electric version of the [https://www.bikehugger.com/posts/biomega-ams-8-sp-shaft-drive/#google_vignett AMS] and the ‘OKO e-low’, their second low step electric bicycle. The bike was designed by KiBiSi, also founded by Jens Martin Skibsted.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-10-31 |title=The Biomega OKO bike design by KiBiSi |url=https://endless-sphere.com/sphere/threads/the-biomega-oko-bike-design-by-kibisi.73890/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=Endless Sphere DIY EV Forum |language=en-US}}</ref>
In April 2021, they launched 'EIN trailer'.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sood |first=Gaurav |date=2022-11-07 |title=This electrified trailer expands the use-case-scenarios of your e-bicycle - Yanko Design |url=https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/11/06/this-electrified-trailer-expands-the-use-case-scenarios-of-your-e-bicycle/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=www.yankodesign.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-09-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926024040/https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/11/06/this-electrified-trailer-expands-the-use-case-scenarios-of-your-e-bicycle/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It claimed to be world's first weightless electric cycle trailer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Curmei |first=Cristian |date=2021-04-16 |title=Biomega’s EIN Is the Last Bicycle Cargo Trailer You’ll Ever Want and Need |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/biomegas-ein-is-the-last-bicycle-cargo-trailer-youll-ever-want-and-need-159412.html |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=autoevolution |language=en}}</ref> It was designed by [[Manyone Design]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manyone Biomega EIN |url=https://manyone.com/case/ein-a-weightless-trailer/case/ein-a-weightless-trailer |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=manyone.com |language=en}}</ref> The company launched a crowdfunding campaign on [[Indiegogo]] where it reached the funding goal in just a few hours.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-20 |title=The Biomega Ein – a "weightless" electric single-wheel trailer |url=https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/news/the-biomega-ein-a-weightless-electric-single-wheel-trailer-2967 |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips |language=en |archive-date=2023-02-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208113642/https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/news/the-biomega-ein-a-weightless-electric-single-wheel-trailer-2967 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In April 2021, they launched 'EIN trailer'.<ref>{{Cite web |last=oskarhak |title=Biomega Ein |url=https://www.ohid.se/project/biomega-ein/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=Oskar Håkansson Industrial Design |language=en-GB}}</ref> It claimed to be world's first weightless electric cycle trailer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PhilipM |date=2021-04-16 |title=biomega EIN is a 'weightless' cycle trailer that will make progress effortless |url=https://www.designboom.com/design/biomega-ein-weightless-cycle-trailer-04-16-2021/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=designboom {{!}} architecture & design magazine |language=en}}</ref> It was designed by Manyone.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manyone – the strategy-design consultancy |url=https://manyone.com/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=manyone.com |language=en}}</ref> The company launched a crowdfunding campaign on [[Indiegogo]] where it reached the funding goal in just a few hours.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Weightless progress: An electric bike trailer for contemporary urbanites |url=https://questtono.com/en/case/biomega-ein/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=Questtonó}}</ref>

The license holder owned by ALCO went bankrupt in August 2022, after millions in losses, with a debt of DKK 72 million.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Biomega ApS Under Konkurs - 37419923 - Silkeborg - Se Regnskaber, Roller og mere |url=https://www.proff.dk/firma/biomega-aps-under-konkurs/silkeborg/andre-transportmidler/GVY45II10LO/ |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=www.proff.dk |language=da}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-17 |title=Dansk cykelproducent meldt konkurs |url=https://www.avisen.dk/dansk-cykelproducent-meldes-konkurs_700837.aspx |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=www.avisen.dk}}</ref>

In 2024 Jens Martin Skibsted acquired the Biomega brand and launched a crowdfunding campaign with the BER electric bike.


The company went [[bankruptcy|bankrupt]] in August 2022, after millions in losses, with a debt of [[Danish Krone|DKK]] 72 million.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-17 |title=Dansk cykelproducent meldt konkurs |url=https://www.avisen.dk/dansk-cykelproducent-meldes-konkurs_700837.aspx |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=www.avisen.dk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Har tabt 72 millioner kroner: Cykel-producent fra Silkeborg er erklæret konkurs |url=https://www.midtjyllandsavis.dk/artikel/7c980121-44ba-430e-9e0e-23f0ab68682c/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=Midtjyllands Avis |language=da}}</ref>
==References==
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Biomega Bamboo bicycle

Biomega is a Copenhagen-based, Danish brand of designer bicycles. It was immediately known for engaging with international designers from outside the bicycle industry; including Marc Newson,[1] Ross Lovegrove,[2] Karim Rashid and Bjarke Ingels,[3] often giving its products unconventional solutions.[4] In addition to producing bikes under its own name, Biomega produced bicycles under a joint sub-brand "Urban Mobility" with Puma AG.

Biomega bicycles were represented in the design collections of both Die Neue Sammlung, CNAP, Design Museum Denmark, MoMA, SFMOMA and the Sir Terrence Conran Foundation Collection.[5]

Biomega ams mens 8sp

History

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Biomega was established in 1998 by former university classmates Jens Martin Skibsted and Elias Grove Nielsen.[4] Marc Newson's bicycle design MN in superplastic formed aluminium and Jens Martin Skibsted's shaft drive bike CPH launched in 2000.

The first generation of the AMS bike was launched in 2002.

In 2010, 'LDN' bicycle was launched, It was designed by Ross Lovegrove.[6]

In 2015, the company revealed its first electric bike 'OKO'.[7]

In 2018, it announced that it was going to make an electric vehicle called 'Biomega SIN'.[8] The project received funding from EVE, a Hong Kong-based investment group. It was aimed that in 2021, the EV would to be in production.[9] It was unveiled at the China International Import Expo.

In 2019, the company launched an electric version of the AMS and the ‘OKO e-low’, their second low step electric bicycle. The bike was designed by KiBiSi, also founded by Jens Martin Skibsted.[10]

In April 2021, they launched 'EIN trailer'.[11] It claimed to be world's first weightless electric cycle trailer.[12] It was designed by Manyone.[13] The company launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo where it reached the funding goal in just a few hours.[14]

The license holder owned by ALCO went bankrupt in August 2022, after millions in losses, with a debt of DKK 72 million.[15][16]

In 2024 Jens Martin Skibsted acquired the Biomega brand and launched a crowdfunding campaign with the BER electric bike.

References

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  1. ^ "MN Bicycles | Marc Newson". marc-newson.com. Archived from the original on 2023-03-03. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  2. ^ "ross lovegrove:'the bamboo' bicycle for biomega at milan design week 09". designboom. Archived from the original on 2009-08-31. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
  3. ^ biomega.dk designers as of 2022-07-27 on archive.org
  4. ^ "Superformer". Wired. Archived from the original on 2010-03-29. Retrieved 2010-04-16.
  5. ^ "Biomega og cyklerne". Ingeniøren. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
  6. ^ Sorrel, Charlie. "New Biomega 'LDN' Bike is an 'Urban Tool'". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  7. ^ "Biomega OKO". Kilo. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  8. ^ Banks, Nargess. "Designer Danish Bicycle Brand Biomega Reveals Its First Electric Car". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  9. ^ "Biomega debuts low-cost, low-weight electric car for city dwellers". Dezeen. 2018-11-23. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  10. ^ "The Biomega OKO bike design by KiBiSi". Endless Sphere DIY EV Forum. 2015-10-31. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  11. ^ oskarhak. "Biomega Ein". Oskar Håkansson Industrial Design. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  12. ^ PhilipM (2021-04-16). "biomega EIN is a 'weightless' cycle trailer that will make progress effortless". designboom | architecture & design magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  13. ^ "Manyone – the strategy-design consultancy". manyone.com. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  14. ^ "Weightless progress: An electric bike trailer for contemporary urbanites". Questtonó. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  15. ^ "Biomega ApS Under Konkurs - 37419923 - Silkeborg - Se Regnskaber, Roller og mere". www.proff.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  16. ^ "Dansk cykelproducent meldt konkurs". www.avisen.dk. 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
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