RUFF CYCLES Our Story

OUR STORY

Sicker than your average - Background

We take the naming of our company and our products very personal. No external consultancy for us, because this is our thing. This is what we love, this is what gets us hyped and this is what inspires us. 

It’s fantastic to see how many people also share our passion for bold, iconic and unconventional bikes, and who also recognizes the true craftsmanship of hip-hop street-style.

Well before we started building bikes we organized hip-hop parties that celebrated our love for the lifestyle, beats and lyrics.

Dr. Dre, Biggie, 2Pac, Missy Elliott’s swag, music videos and everything else they represented was our inspiration.

RUFF CYCLES Our Story

Especially the lowriders cruising majestically through the streets of L.A., like in Masta Ace’s “Born to Roll” or the bikes in DMX’s “Ruff Rider’s Anthem” videos.

This passion is united with our skills in building bikes from the ground up. Over the past ten years we have grown our passion to what RUFF CYCLES is today – a hip-hop street culture lifestyle-brand.”

RUFF CYCLES IN YEARS

RUFF CYCLES Timeline - 2012 Logo

Founded

Pero Desnica founded RUFF CYCLES with the intention to produce custom bicycle frames.

2012
RUFF CYCLES Timeline - 1st custom bike Dean

1st Custom Bike

The first ever built RUFF CYCLES Bike still is in possession of Pero.

2012
RUFF CYCLES Timeline - International Online Store

Launch Online Shop

Launch of the first Online Shop which ships to international locations.

2014
RUFF CYCLES Timeline - 2014 Merch Shooting

Merchandise Line

To meet the customers demand, a merchandise line was added to the product portfolio.

2014
RUFF CYCLES 2015 Kustom Kulture

1st Trade Fair

RUFF CYCLES attended the Kustom Kulture Forever in 2015 and 2016 as their first trade fair shows.

2015
RUFF CYCLES Timeline - 2015 Online Customizer

Online Customizer

RUFF CYCLES presents it's online customizer where you can visually create your own bike and directly order it online.

2015
RUFF CYCLES Timeline - 2016 Bicycle Brand Contest

Online Customizer

RUFF CYCLES wins the Bicycles Brand Contest with it's unique online customizer.

2016
RUFF CYCLES eBike The Ruffian - Cementgrey

Online Customizer

Presentation of the first eBike “The Ruffian” at Intermot 2016 in Cologne.

2016
RUFF CYCLES Timeline - Relocation of the Assembly to inHouse

In House Assembly

The assembly gets relocated to Regensburg in order to fulfill the high-quality of our eBike The Ruffian.

2017
RUFF CYCLES Timeline - 2018 attending the Eurobike

Eurobike

RUFF CYCLES attends the Eurobike for the first time and presents their eBike THE RUFFIAN, with a huge success.

2018
RUFF CYCLES Timeline - 2019 RUFF CYCLES USA INC

RUFF CYCLES INC

RUFF CYCLES founding it's subsidiary in the USA.

2019
RUFF CYCLES eBike Lil’Buddy - Azureblue

Lauch of the Lil’Buddy

The Launch of the new Mini eBike “Lil’Buddy”. Which combines an electric engine with a reinvented Bonanza styled chassis.

2019
RUFF CYCLES Timeline - 2021 RUFF CYCLES SEE in Bosnia

RUFF CYCLES SEE

Founding of RUFF CYCLES SEE as subsidiary of RC Germany in Bosnia & Herzegovina

2019
RUFF CYCLES eBike Mignight Black

Commuter Biggie

Presentation of the new Commuter bike "BIGGIE". A perfect companion for your daily all-road adventures.

2021
RUFF CYCLES Timeline - 2021 New Headquarters

New Headquarters

RUFF CYCLES moves into new headquarters just a few streets further to increase the rising capacity problems in the office, production and warehouse.

2021
RUFF CYCLES Timeline - 2022 10th anniversary

100 Employees

RUFF CYCLES Germany and Bosnia reach together the 100 Employees mark.

2021
RUFF CYCLES Timeline - 2022 New Facility in Bosnia

New Manufactoring Facility

RUFF CYCLES SEE in Bosnia & Herzegovina opens a new Manufactoring facility.

2022
RUFF CYCLES Lil’Missy eBike epowered by Bosch - Spring Tan

Lil'Missy Launch

The launch of the Lil'Missy, the first step-though eBike from RUFF CYCLES.

2022
RUFF CYCLES Timeline - 2022 10th anniversary

10th Anniversary

RUFF CYCLES has reached their 10th year in business. From 2012-2022 we have changed a lot in the bicycles industry.

2022
RUFF CYCLES Timeline - 2022 10th anniversary

10th Anniversary

RUFF CYCLES has reached their 10th year in business. From 2012-2022 we have changed a lot in the bicycles industry.

2022

RUFF CYCLES - DOCUMENTARY

sac de cadre gratuit

Pour toutes les précommandes du Lil’Buddy EDGE
jusqu’au 31 mars 2024.
Sac de cadre gratuit (d’une valeur de 89,95 €).

RUFF CYCLES Lil’Buddy Frame Bag 9l

FREE FRAME BAG

For all Lil’Buddy EDGE pre-orders until March 31st, 2024.
Free frame bag (worth € 89,95).

RUFF CYCLES Lil’Buddy Frame Bag 9l

GRATIS RAHMENTASCHE

Für alle Lil’Buddy EDGE Vorbestellungen bis 31.03.2024.
Kostenlose Rahmentasche (Wert € 89,95).

RUFF CYCLES Lil’Buddy Frame Bag 9l

Shipping Fees

We currently offer free shipping to consumers in

  • Germany (except Islands)
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Czech Republic
  • France (except Islands)
  • Italy
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands (except Islands)
  • Poland
  • Slovakia

€ 59,- are charged to Denmark and Spain (except Balearic & Canary islands).

If you are interested in getting it shipped to an other country please contact our sales team.