Haibike, an e-bike brand sold in Australia, has found a buyer. Bike Tree GmbH, part of the Singapore based Dutech group, signed an agreement on 29 October 2026 to acquire the Haibike and Winora assets from Winora Staiger GmbH. Final execution is expected in early November, and the price has not been disclosed.
It follows the insolvency proceedings opened in August across the Accell Group's Haibike, Ghost, Lapierre and Raleigh brands. The news is good for the two brands that survive, but the picture is mixed for the rest.
What has been confirmed
- Bike Tree GmbH signed to acquire the Haibike and Winora assets on 29 October 2026, with final execution expected in early November
- 87 of 187 staff are being kept on, 73 are being laid off and 7 training places are included
- Ghost has no buyer, and its insolvency proceedings opened on 1 November
- Lapierre has been in French reorganisation since August and is still seeking an investor
- Dutech also bought the Batavus, Koga and Carqon brands in October
What it means for Australian owners
None of the reporting we found says what happens to Haibike distribution, dealer support or warranty claims in Australia. That is the question owners and buyers care about most, and it is currently unanswered. We will update this article if the Australian importer or the new owner publishes a statement.
In the meantime, the practical advice is simple. Keep your proof of purchase and service records, and book any warranty work with your dealer sooner rather than later. If you are shopping for a Haibike, ask the dealer in writing who will honour the warranty and supply parts, and weigh any discount against that uncertainty.
Sources
- Escape Collective, Winora and Haibike get a new owner
- Brujula Bike, Haibike changes hands and survives: what happens now to warranties and technical support
- Singletrack World, Haibike, Ghost, Lapierre and Raleigh: Accell Group enters insolvency proceedings
Deal terms, staffing numbers and the status of Ghost and Lapierre are as reported by the sources above, current as at 4 November 2026. The sale price was not disclosed and the deal had not been finally executed at the time of writing. Photo: Brujula Bike.