DOUZE CYCLES

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Overview

Douze Cycles is a French manufacturer of cargo bikes, specializing in longtail and biporteur models for families and professionals to support sustainable urban mobility.¹² Established in 2012, the company designs and assembles its bikes in France, emphasizing low-carbon transportation solutions with modular features.²⁶

History

Douze Cycles was founded on December 12, 2012.² The company has grown as a cargo bike specialist, releasing product lines like the LT range and partnering with Toyota France for distribution starting in 2023.³⁶ It expanded production with a new 2,000 m² unit to meet rising demand in markets including France, Germany, and Switzerland.⁶

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
V2 (Biporteur Cargo Bike)	Front-loading cargo bike for urban use	$2,500 - $5,000
LT Range (Longtail Cargo Bikes)	Rear-loading bikes with electric assist options	$2,300 - $6,000
Hêta	French-made frame cargo model	$3,000 - $5,500

Manufacturing

Douze Cycles designs and assembles all cargo bikes in France at its facility in Côte-d'Or.²³ Frame production varies by model: V2 frames from Taiwan, LT from Portugal, and Hêta in France; components sourced from France, Europe, and Asia.²

Notable Products

LT2 - Longtail cargo bike with up to 205 kg capacity, electric assist available, hydraulic disc brakes.
V2 - Biporteur cargo bike known for maneuverability, modularity, and quick-release system.
LT M - Base mechanical longtail model priced at approximately $2,329 USD.
Hêta - Cargo bike with frame fully produced in France.

Reputation

Douze Cycles is recognized among cargo bike users for innovative designs, stability under heavy loads up to 205 kg, and premium components like hydraulic brakes and cargo tires.³⁵ Professionals note its stylish, modular V2 models and French assembly as strengths for sustainable mobility.¹⁵ The brand has gained visibility through partnerships like Toyota France, though specific criticisms are not widely documented in available sources.⁶

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