MADE IN MONACO
2020 may have sounded once like a fantastic distant future , but it is now our reality . Even if amazing flying cars and time machines and teleportation are still not here , we can definitely witness some unique environmentally friendly transport , playing a key role in preserving nature . Moreover , the covid-19 pandemic has resulted in us giving preference to individual means of transport instead of common ones . So , it ’ s a bicycle that goes on stage ! And not just a simple bicycle but an electric one ! Stajvelo is a Monegasque manufacturer of innovative electric bicycles . Elegant lines , impressive technical performance and a great distinctive design are among its special features . The Stajvelo founder and CEO , Thierry Manni , has definitely succeeded in creating his dream bikes . The entrepreneur shared the history of his brand , the main features of his electric bikes and his personal vision of the future in an exclusive interview with HelloMonaco .
HelloMonaco : How did you come up with the idea of creating an electric bike ? You seem to have long foreseen future mobility trends ?
Thierry Manni : I have always been passionate about bicycles , mobility and the feeling of freedom that you get from cycling . The idea of Stajvelo was creating my dream bike . We therefore designed our vehicles based on innovative technologies and the philosophy of simplicity , eco friendliness , comfort , smart design and , above all , the thrill of cycling .
It all started with a RV01 model , an urban electric bike based on Advanced Injected Composites and resonating with my industry experience . Then we created the Beau Rivage , a muscular road bike that was like a capsule . Today we have expanded our range with 4 new models :
• the Mirabeau , the electric version of the Beau Rivage ,
• the Montagel : electric gravel bike ,
• the Nomades : aluminium urban ebike ,
• the Nomades R : sportive urban ebike .
Moreover , we are still developing ebikes for other brands . Recently , we provided ebikes for Pirelli and BMW Monaco , among others .
HM : Why did you choose Monaco as the Stajvelo starting point ?
TM : Designing Stajvelo and providing highquality « Made in Monaco » vehicles was vital to me as a Monegasque .
Most of our components are made in France and the European Union . Our bikes could have been designed and produced in China , but I made a different choice . Manufacturing bicycles here in Monaco is paying tribute to my origins and a good way of thanking the Principality .
HM : What makes Stajvelo different from the other electric bike manufacturers ?
TM : Lots of things . Stajvelo is completely different from anything out there on the market . Our bikes are made in Monaco , they are elegant and based on morphological studies . When I created my company my wish was to make my customers proud and happy about their bikes . We are using the best composites for the frames and the best components on the market . We always want to make sure our customers are satisfied .
HM : What does « Stajvelo » mean ?
TM : Staj stands for my family members ’ initials : my wife Stéphanie , my children Andrea and Jules and myself .
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