Trends & developments

Klik hier voor NederlandsCliquez ici pour le français Today we celebrate Sustainability Day, a day when we reflect on the steps we can take to reduce our impact on the environment. At PENDLR, we are happy to contribute to this, not only by offering sustainable products, but also by working with our customers and suppliers to create a greener future. As a wholesaler for bicycle dealers, we want to help our customers make more sustainable choices, not only by cycling, but also by selecting the products they choose more consciously. We recently shared an infographic with all our sustainability initiatives on ‘Sustainable Tuesday’, today we take a closer look at our sustainable product range. The bicycl…

Klik hier voor NederlandsCliquez ici pour le français You may have seen it already: we have been nominated for the Computable Awards in the Large Business Project category! We are extremely proud that, together with Swisslog, we have received this nomination for our innovative AutoStore solution. This is already a great honour for us, but winning would be the icing on the cake! For everyone involved in this project and for the colleagues who work with the AutoStore every day to deliver your PENDLR parcels quickly and efficiently, this would be a fantastic reward. What makes our AutoStore so special? Our AutoStore solution has brought about a true transformation within PENDLR. This fully automated…

Klik hier voor NederlandsCliquez ici pour le françaisToday is Animal Day! A great opportunity not only to give our four-legged friends an extra treat, but also to think about how we can take them everywhere we go, even on a bike. Whether it's for commuting and shopping or a short ride to the park, with the right accessories, cycling with a pet becomes safe, comfortable and, above all, fun! At PENDLR, we offer a wide range of parts and accessories to match this seamlessly. In this blog, we highlight some of the top brands in our range that make this possible.  New Looxs Clipper: practical and durable Dutch brand New Looxs combines functionality with sleek design. The Clipper bike basket is the ultima…

Klik hier voor NederlandsCliquez ici pour le français Last week, our dealer magazine hit the mat of our dealers. In this edition, you can read all about our latest products and brands. With autumn just around the corner, this is the time to get your range ready for the new season. At PENDLR, we know exactly what is needed for that. Our latest collection of accessories and parts allows you to serve your customers in the best possible way. Together, we ensure that every cyclist can hit the road with confidence, with a tailwind. Besides our products and brands, you will also find a fascinating interview with one of our dealers, whose new workshop we recently built. Want to view the magazine? You can c…

Klik hier voor NederlandsCliquez ici pour le français Last weekend, the Spoorzone in Zwolle was all about speed, power and smart logistics. During the Dutch cycling courier championships, it was not only about who could cycle the fastest, but also who could make the most strategic choices. The event provided a great opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness of the art of bicycle courier. PENDLR was proud to be present as a sponsor and was delighted to contribute to this inspiring day, which surely also had a local flavour for us. The day in a nutshell The event started with the first challenges for the participants: with full speed and heavy loads, they had to collect and deliver stamps and pa…

Klik hier voor NederlandsCliquez ici pour le français Autumn is once again upon us! The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping and rain showers are becoming a regular part of everyday life. But that doesn't mean the bike or other forms of micromobility have to go into the garage. In fact, with the right preparations and equipment, your customers can be just as safe and comfortable on the road as they are in summer. At PENDLR, we help you do just that with a wide range of products that are perfect for autumn. In this blog, we share how you can best prepare your customers for autumn, whether commuting children to school or other forms of micromobility. Visibility: indispensable in the da…

Klik hier voor Nederlands Cliquez ici pour le françaisAt PENDLR, our mission is to make daily travel more flexible efficient and greener. While we do not completely reject the car, we strongly believe in the power of cycling and other forms of micro-mobility - especially for all daily trips in and around the city. This vision fits perfectly with the message of European Mobility Week, which takes place this week. An important part of this week is the car-free day - a powerful symbol for more sustainable transport choices. The origins of the car-free day Car-free day has an interesting history. It began in the Netherlands and Belgium during the Suez crisis in 1956, when limited oil reserves led to the…

Klik hier voor NederlandsCliquez ici pour le français PENDLR: Your partner in micromobility Micromobility for us is all about light, sustainable means of transport for daily use in and around the city. Our range focuses on products that improve these journeys. We offer all the essential parts and accessories you and your customers need. For example, also the parts for maintenance and repair of VanMoof bikes. Retrospective When VanMoof went bankrupt, a huge demand arose among VanMoof cyclists as to where they could go for maintenance or repair of their bikes. However, because the bike has very specific parts that are not readily available everywhere, bike shops had to leave these customers out in…

Klik hier voor Nederlands Cliquez ici pour le français At PENDLR, we are constantly working on sustainability, more so: it is our mission to make everyday travel more sustainable. As today is Sustainable Tuesday, we want to highlight 5 of our sustainability initiatives. And we are curious: how can we help you (even better) to make daily journeys greener together? Sustainable assortment The bicycle is a sustainable means of transport. We encourage the use of bicycles, because by taking the bike instead of fuel-driven means of transport, we relieve the burden on nature. But how we as PENDLR can also help is to offer parts and accessories that don't unnecessarily burden nature. We believe in products…

Klik hier voor NederlandsCliquez ici pour le français More daily travel by bikes instead of cars or vans. Bicycles of all kinds: bicycles, cargo bikes and you name it. Both to work, taking the children out or shopping and delivering parcels or meals. But then that bike has to work at all times & if it does go wrong, be repaired quickly. That is what Yeply - the mobile bicycle workshop - and PENDLR - the wholesaler of parts and accessories for all micromobility means of transport - are working on together. Together, they ensure maximum up-time of bikes, cargo bikes and other micromobility vehicles. Yeply is the fastest growing maintenance ecosystem for bicycles and bicycle-like vehicles in Euro…

Klik hier voor NederlandsCliquez ici pour le françaisL The new school year is just around the corner and the holidays are slowly coming to an end. Schools are starting, the workplace is calling, and for many this means getting back on their bikes. This is therefore the time to take action. More and more people on bikes Across Europe, there is a growing focus on sustainable transport solutions, including electric cars, public transport, and micro-mobility. Employers also play a crucial role in this development by encouraging employees to use bicycles more often for commuting. In the Netherlands, France and Belgium alike, we see that this approach is proving effective. A Dutch study by Shuttel, fo…

Exciting news! Kruitbosch wholesale is rebranding as PENDLR. We are becoming your partner in micromobility , promoting light, healthy, and sustainable daily commuting solutions within and around the city. This marks a new direction and a fresh identity. We ensure that you have everything to keep the city and the future in motion. New direction, new name A new direction ánd a new name, that is a lot. And we are aware of that. The daily means of commuting in and around the city are evolving. Emerging forms of urban mobility are gaining traction and popularity. In urban areas, we are progressively replacing cars, public transportation, and delivery vans with bicycles, scooters, cargo bikes, or longtail…