Solex

The birth of a legend.
Conceived during the Second World War by Marcel Menneson and Maurice Goddard, the Solex bikes were launched on the market in 1946.

In the difficult period of the post-war in France, there was a real need for an economic means of transport that didn't require a lot of energy. The Solex bike, whose price was lower than the average wage, and with very low fuel consumption, corresponded perfectly to these requirements.

While cars were just starting to gain popularity, the Solex had become established as a means of mass transport. The Solex would go on to become a legend and occupy a place of the first order in the history of transportation. Economically viable, aesthetically pleasing, easy to handle and safe, Solex enjoyed great success, selling over 8 million units between 1946 and 1988.

Solex bikes today.
An icon of post-war France, the "bicycle that runs by itself" has left an impression on generations. At home in the city or the country, Solex owes its success to an ability to adapt to technical changes and requirements. Today, with its ecologically friendly electric power option, and innovative design, the Solex bikes represent new thinking and the freedom of smart mobility for the modern world.