A guardian angel to the rescue of clients abandoned by Angell?

A few days after the announcement of the cessation of activities, the Troyes startup Ellipse organizes a second life for Angell bikes.

A week after calling for collective mobilization following Angell’s bankruptcy, Ellipse begins to take action. With its partners, the company announces the operational launch of an ambitious project: to give a second life to abandoned bikes. A vast project that goes beyond the simple mechanical “framework” since it will be necessary to provide a replacement application for the deactivated Angell one.

Following the announcement of Angell’s liquidation on January 23, Ellipse called on the entire cycling industry to prevent thousands of bikes from being thrown away. The message, widely relayed, prompted a swift response: Parco Cycles (90), Cycles Services Loire (42, formerly Cycles Mercier), and F2J Industry (62) were among the first companies to come forward.

The coordinated reaction of manufacturers, assemblers, repairers, and resellers reflects their shared commitment to addressing ecological and economic challenges. Discussions have laid the groundwork for effective cooperation, paving the way for concrete actions.

Collection and valorization of Angell bikes

Starting today, Jungle Bike, through its territorial network, begins collecting Angell bikes directly from owners. These bikes will be sent to Cycles Services Loire in Saint-Étienne for disassembly, sorting, and valorization. Standard parts in good condition will form a stock for after-sales service or will be reused in new second-hand models. As for components specific to Angell, they will be kept to ensure the maintenance of the 2,000 next-generation bikes still in circulation.

The batteries, after diagnosis by VoltR, will be reintegrated into new applications. This approach aims to minimize waste while optimizing the valorization of materials.

Ellipse plans to assemble an initial batch of 100 bikes, a key step to refine valorization processes and ensure the economic viability of the initiative. This effort could ultimately serve as a reference for the sector, especially for bike-sharing fleets often facing a limited lifespan.

By coordinating these efforts, Ellipse hopes to turn this crisis into an opportunity and lay the foundations for a sustainable industrial model. With the upcoming implementation of an alternative application for Angell users, this initiative aims to be a concrete solution serving users and the industry as a whole.

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