BICICLI Berlin: More than just a pretty bike shop
27.03.2026
Bicicli isn't new to Berlin—but its new flagship location in the heart of Mitte certainly feels like a bold new chapter. Just a short distance from their previous home, the move marks more than a change of address. It’s a significant upgrade in size, visibility, and ambition.
But don’t mistake the stunning space for just another stylish bike shop. Located in the iconic Quartier 205, BICICLI plays an unexpected role in revitalizing this luxury hotspot, now in need of new direction. With elegant architecture, curated bikes, high-end apparel and accessories, and a distinctly urban sophistication, BICICLI looks every bit like a temple to cycling lifestyle. Yet it’s what lies underneath the polished surface that really sets it apart.
BICICLI is, in fact, the public face of something more strategic. Originally founded by Prof. Dr. Stephan A. Jansen, a prominent thinker on mobility and the driving force behind MOND – Gesellschaft für Urbane Mobilität, a consultancy focused on future-ready urban mobility—helping cities, companies, and institutions design sustainable, cycle-friendly transportation solutions.
If BICICLI is the boutique, MOND is the engine. Together, they form a rare blend of business, policy, and culture. From fleet concepts for universities and businesses, to consulting on infrastructure and mobility strategies, MOND’s work stretches far beyond retail. And BICICLI acts as both a showroom and a living proof of concept.
Promoting cycling culture rather than just selling bikes
This dual purpose—consultancy meets concept store—is part of what makes BICICLI unique. The shop doesn’t simply sell bikes; it promotes a culture of cycling grounded in public life, climate action, and long-term urban health. Whether you’re a commuter, a city planner, or just someone who appreciates a great build, BICICLI speaks to you with quiet authority.
Their curated selection reflects this mindset. Expect to find sleek city bikes, premium urban e-bikes, and accessories that blur the lines between design and utility. But unlike other high-end boutiques that cater to a narrow, aesthetic-driven clientele, BICICLI’s focus feels more holistic, even political. Their choices reflect function, intention, and context—not just trends.
And timing matters. As central Berlin faces a wave of retail closures and identity crises, BICICLI shows what a purposeful, smartly positioned physical store can still do: spark new relevance, invite new traffic, and offer not just products, but ideas.
It's also no accident that BICICLI has found a home in Mitte—a district symbolic of both Berlin’s prestige and its contradictions. As the city debates cars, climate, and infrastructure, BICICLI (and MOND) have planted their flag right in the middle of that conversation. And they’ve done it with style.
BICICLI Cycling Concept Store
Quartier 205
Friedrichstraße 67–70
10117 Berlin
To learn more about their consulting arm MOND and upcoming urban mobility projects, visit bicicli.de.
