Handbuilt in Nørrebro, Copenhagen

Cargo bikes built around your family.

We are a small workshop of frame builders, wheel builders and painters. Every Lumen is measured for the rider, specified for the route and welded to order. You will meet the person building your bike before the first cut is made.

1,400+bikes delivered since 2009
8–10 wkstypical build time
5 yearsframe warranty
Model L2 · Long box
Shown in Lumen Green, 2.4 m overall length
Built in-houseFrames are welded and aligned in our workshop, not outsourced.
Fitted to youA 45-minute measurement session before we start your frame.
Fixed quoteThe price you approve is the price you pay. No surprises at delivery.
Serviced locallyParts stocked in Copenhagen. Repairs done on the same bench.
The process

Four stages. No shortcuts.

From first conversation to first ride, most customers are on their bike in ten weeks. Here is what happens in between.

  1. Consult

    Tell us what you carry, where you ride and who rides with you. We will recommend, and sometimes talk you out of, what you asked for.

  2. Measure

    We measure inseam, reach and torso in our fitting room. Your geometry is calculated from your body, not from a size chart.

  3. Build

    Tubing is cut, mitred and TIG-welded by hand. Wheels are hand-laced and tensioned. Each stage is signed off on a checklist.

  4. Ride & return

    We hand over the bike in person, adjust it with you, and check it again after 300 km. Service intervals are on the paperwork.

Configure

Specify your Lumen

Choose the parts that matter for your use. The price updates as you go. Final pricing is confirmed after your measuring session.

Model Frame is always built to your measurements
Box length Front cargo
Drivetrain
Electric assist
Paint
The workshop

Made by people you can visit.

Our workshop sits on the second floor of a former printing works in Nørrebro. Eight people build bikes here, and each frame is signed by the builder who welded it. Visits are welcome by appointment.

Frame tubing
Double-butted chromoly (4130), sourced from a German mill, with frame numbers recorded per build.
Welding
TIG, by hand, on steel jigs. Alignment checked to 0.5 mm tolerance before paint.
Wheels
Hand-laced 36-spoke rims, tensioned and trued in-house. Rated for loads up to 200 kg.
Warranty
Five years on frame and fork, two years on paint and components. Written and signed on delivery.
Pricing

Honest prices, in writing.

Every Lumen starts from a published base price. You see every option before you commit, and the quote you sign is the one you pay.

Unassisted
€2,690 from

Pure human power. The simplest, lightest Lumen we build.

  • L1 Urban frame, standard box
  • Nexus 8-speed hub
  • Five-year frame warranty
  • One free service at 6 months
Configure
Fully specified
€4,950 from

Rohloff, belt drive and custom paint, for daily heavy use.

  • Rohloff 14-speed
  • Belt drive and 750 Wh battery
  • Custom RAL paint
  • Two free services in year one
Configure

Prices include 25% Danish VAT and are quoted in euros for reference. Final invoices are issued in DKK at the rate on the day of deposit. A 30% deposit secures your build slot and is credited against the final balance, due on collection. Deposits are refundable within 14 days of signing.

Riders

What our customers ride.

“I wanted a bike my two children could not wreck. Lumen measured me in the workshop, then built the box around what we actually carry. It has done four years of school runs in the rain.”
Mette H.L2 Long-tail, Frederiksberg
“The fixed quote was the reason I chose them. The price on the invoice matched the paper I signed in March. The bike rides like it was made for my height, because it was.”
Jonas K.L1 Urban with belt drive, Vesterbro
“I run a small bakery and do three deliveries a day. The Rohloff has needed nothing but a quick check. When I asked a question about the wheel, the person who laced it answered the phone.”
Sara L.Fully specified, Nordhavn
Questions

Things people ask before they order.

Cannot find your answer? Write to us or come in on a Saturday morning. We will answer the question properly.

Ask us directly
How long does a build take?

Most orders are delivered in eight to ten weeks from the date your deposit clears. Rohloff and custom paint can add up to two weeks. We will confirm your date in writing when you sign.

Can I try a bike before I order?

Yes. We keep demonstration frames of both models in the workshop. Book a 30-minute visit and we will ride with you on the street outside.

Will the bike fit me if I am very tall or very short?

Our frame geometry is calculated from your measurements. We build from roughly 150 cm to 200 cm rider height, and we will tell you honestly if a model is not right for your proportions.

How much can it carry?

The L1 is rated for 150 kg of rider and cargo, and the L2 for 200 kg, including the box and any child seats. The limits are printed on a plate on the frame and in your handover documents.

What happens if something breaks?

The frame and fork are covered for five years. Parts that fail in normal use are replaced at cost or free within warranty. Because we build locally, most repairs are done within a few working days at our bench.

Do you deliver outside Copenhagen?

We deliver across Denmark and to parts of Sweden and northern Germany. Delivery is free within Copenhagen municipality. Elsewhere we quote a flat fee at the consultation stage.

Visit & enquire

Come and see the bench.

Our doors are open to visitors by appointment. Bring your children, your shopping list and your questions.

  • WorkshopNørrebrogade 118, 2200 København N
  • OpenTue–Fri 10:00–17:30 · Sat 10:00–14:00
  • Phone+45 31 00 42 17
  • Emailhello@lumencycles.example
  • ParkingCargo bay on Korsgade, free for 30 minutes

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