Bicycle Manufacturer

Bicycle Manufacturer Success Stories [2025]

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Updated: April 15th, 2025

The global bicycle market will reach a CAGR of 8.2% in the next decade. Leisure needs, government initiatives, and increasing health consciousness among all ages are reasons bicycles have become a popular transportation method. Experts expect that that industry will continue growing at a significant rate globally.

Starting a bicycle manufacturing business can be rewarding and profitable. To start a bicycle business, consider your target market and research the competition. Narrow down the niche, create a website, and market your business.

In this list, you'll find real-world bicycle manufacturer success stories and very profitable examples of starting a bicycle manufacturer that makes money.

1. Yuba Cargo Bikes ($12M/year)

Ben Sarrazin, Founder and CEO of the Yuba Group, came up with the idea for his load-carrying bicycle business after witnessing how bikes could improve the lives of small businesses and families in remote areas. Despite having little money and no industry experience, Sarrazin invested everything he had into Yuba Bicycles and has since built a $15M company that has put over 50,000 cargo bicycles on the road.

How much money it makes: $12M/year
How much did it cost to start: $6K
How many people on the team: 30

How I Turned My Love For Bikes Into A $12M/Year Electric Cargo Bike Business

Yuba Group has pioneered the field of an entirely new segment in the cargo bicycle industry, with a 15-year-old company that has put over 50,000 cargo bicycles on the road, becoming a $15M company.

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