Schindelhauer. The only bicycle brand where 100% belt drive isn’t a marketing flex — it’s just how they roll. Literally. Every. Single. Model. All 29 of them. Not “selected models” or “our premium line” — the entire catalog. Founded in Berlin in 2009, Schindelhauer looked at the bike industry’s obsession with chains and said: “Nein.”
These bikes look like they escaped from a design museum and somehow became rideable. Minimalist German aesthetics meets uncompromising engineering. If Apple made bicycles, they’d look at Schindelhauer and take notes.
Company Profile
| Founded | 2009 (the year they rejected chains forever) |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany (where cool things come from) |
| Founders | Jörg Schindelhauer & Stephan Zehren (visionaries with taste) |
| Belt Models | ALL 29 MODELS (100% belt, 0% compromise) |
| Belt System | Gates Carbon Drive CDX (the good stuff) |
| Design Awards | Red Dot, iF Design, Eurobike (basically all of them) |
| Price Range | €1,500 – €6,000 (art isn’t cheap) |
Belt-Drive Products
Every Schindelhauer is a belt-drive bike. Asking “which Schindelhauer models have belt drive?” is like asking “which fish can swim.” Here are the highlights:
- Ludwig — The urban classic. Named after a Bavarian king because of course it is.
- Siegfried — Single-speed simplicity. For people who’ve transcended the need for gears.
- Frieda — Women’s geometry. Same obsessive engineering, different frame angles.
- Viktor — E-bike line. Electric motor meets belt silence. Your neighbors won’t hear you leaving at 6 AM.
- Oskar — Gravel/adventure. Because even dirt roads deserve German engineering.
- Gustav — Compact city bike. Small wheels, big personality.
And that’s just scratching the surface. 29 models, zero chains. Your local bike shop with their “one belt option” is embarrassed and they should be.
Markets & Distribution
Schindelhauer bikes are sold in 35+ countries through carefully selected dealers who understand that these aren’t just bikes — they’re statements. Major markets include:
- Germany — The mothership.
- Netherlands — Fellow bike connoisseurs.
- Japan — They appreciate minimalist perfection.
- USA — Design-conscious urbanites.
- Scandinavia — Clean design speaks to clean design.
Why Belt Drive?
Schindelhauer didn’t “add” belt drive as an option — they built their entire identity around it. From day one, the philosophy was simple: if you’re going to make a bike that looks this good, why would you put a greasy, noisy chain on it? That’s like putting plastic hub caps on a Porsche.
The Gates Carbon Drive belt is essential to the Schindelhauer aesthetic. Clean lines, silent operation, zero maintenance mess. These bikes stay looking showroom-fresh because there’s nothing on them that drips, rusts, or stretches.
Your chain called. It wants to be replaced again. The Schindelhauer belt just smiled and kept riding.
Where to Buy
Find authorized dealers at schindelhauerbikes.com/dealer-locator. These bikes are also available through select premium bike retailers who’ve proven they know how to treat nice things.
In Our Catalog
Browse all Schindelhauer models in our database: [View Schindelhauer Bikes]