Development and manufacture of children's balance bikes and foldable bicycle trailers made of wood and sustainable materials.
smoovotech GmbH
Garrel, Lower Saxony · Industriestr. 16New on Amplifa
About smoovotech
smoovotech GmbH is a company for urban mobility solutions founded in 2023 in Garrel, Lower Saxony. Founder Heiko Plorinn developed the idea of a foldable bicycle trailer starting in 2022, from which the folding trailer nick emerged; later the children's balance bike mika was added. Both products are developed in Germany and manufactured in Garrel: the children's balance bike mika is produced entirely on-site at Roland Werk, an established component manufacturer in the bicycle industry; for the trailer nick, the essential components come from Germany, with final assembly taking place in Garrel. The frame and fork of mika are made of German beech wood, complemented by recyclable carbon composite; all wear parts and almost all components are replaceable. The development involved more than two years of work, numerous prototypes, practical tests for safety and function, as well as DIN testing. For its sustainable approach, the children's balance bike mika received the EUROBIKE Green Award 2026.
- Site
- Garrel
- Processes
- Manufacturing of children's balance bikes (mika) – produced entirely in Garrel, Final assembly of foldable bicycle trailer nick (essential components from Germany), DIN testing, Prototype construction and practical tests, Product development, regional manufacturing/final assembly, Spare parts supply / repairability, Testing (DIN testing)
- Materials
- German beech wood (beech), Recyclable carbon composite, German beech wood
- Certificates
- DIN testing
- Founded
- 2023
- Industries
- Bicycle industry, Children's vehicles, urban mobility
- 01
Product development
- 02
Prototype construction
- 03
Practical tests and DIN testing
- 04
Component manufacturing (Roland Werk, Garrel)
- 05
Final assembly
- 06
Spare parts supply
Materials and Sustainability
German beech wood
The frame and fork of the children's balance bike mika are made of German beech from renewable resources.
Recyclable carbon composite
Used on mika and supports long-lasting, repairable use.
Location
Garrel
DEDevelopment, manufacturing and final assembly
- Materials
- Beech wood, carbon composite
- Manufacturing with Roland Werk, a component manufacturer in the bicycle industry
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing of children's balance bikes (mika) – produced entirely in GarrelAssembly | – | – | – | – | German beech wood, recyclable carbon composite |
| Final assembly of foldable bicycle trailer nick (essential components from Germany)Assembly | – | – | – | – | German wood, sustainable materials |
| DIN testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prototype construction and practical testsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing by partner Roland Werk (component manufacturer for the bicycle industry) | Roland Werk | – | – | – | Garrel, Lower Saxony |
Additional services
Quality and Testing
Products go through prototype phases, realistic practical tests for safety and function, as well as DIN testing. Wear parts and almost all components are replaceable; construction and spare parts are available in the long term.
| Evidence | Garrel |
|---|---|
| DIN testing |
History
- 2022
Founder Heiko Plorinn develops the idea of a foldable bicycle trailer
- 2023
Founding of smoovotech; development of the folding trailer nick and later the children's balance bike mika
- 2026
Children's balance bike mika wins the EUROBIKE Green Award 2026