About us | Origin, vision, and values of ClipClap – Shop

ClipClap Gründer sitzen nebeneinander mit Wasser und Bäumen im Hintergrund

The team behind ClipClap®

Technology enthusiastic bike freaks

We are Vero and Jannik. We studied mechanical engineering and industrial or product design. At the same time, we were able to gain a lot of experience in product development and prototyping. We really enjoy putting ideas into practice and bringing completely new products to market. We think that ClipClap® is a pretty good start. We love cycling, want to make your experience even better and shape the future of cycling with our developments.

The motivation behind ClipClap®

Why

With ClipClap® we want to make cycling with clipless pedals more accessible to everyone...
mission

by developing and selling functional, high-quality products using resource-saving materials and processes that have been created in a fair and satisfactory environment.
vision

Inspiring people to move

Our Values

Meaningfulness & Satisfaction

"Our top priority is to ensure that everyone who works with us is satisfied, finds meaning in their tasks, has fun and feels good."
Responsibility & Health

"We take ecological and social responsibility by supporting sustainable projects. We strive for innovative and sustainable bicycle solutions that promote exercise and health."
Inclusiveness & Openness

"We respect, tolerate and celebrate diversity. United in a common mission, we live a culture of honest feedback."
Authenticity & warmth

"For us, people come first. We promote collaboration through a culture of openness, friendliness and humor."
Reliability & Freedom

"We value freedom and reliability in teamwork and product quality."
Functionality & Efficiency

"We are innovative and not afraid of making mistakes. In our products, functionality, innovation and speed take priority over perfection."

ClipClap Gründerin sitzt in Fahrradkleiddung mit Sneakern und Klickpedal-Adapter vor Mauer, das Gravelbike steht daneben

From the Mexican metropolis to the Rhineland

“Why is there no everyday solution for bicycle clipless pedals?”

This question had been on Vero's mind since she was cycling through her hometown of Monterrey in northern Mexico. During the lockdown in spring 2020, she was finally able to think long and hard about how to develop an adapter that would turn any sneaker into a click shoe. At that point, Vero was already living in Cologne. During her master's degree at KISD (Cologne International School of Design), she met Jannik, who she immediately became enthusiastic about her project. Thanks to Jannik's mechanical engineering background, the two were able to work together to bring the creative idea to market.

Vero also likes to swap her ClipClap®s and sneakers for climbing shoes. You can find her hanging on the wall in one of Cologne's many climbing/bouldering halls.

ClipClap Gründer mit Fahrrad und Fahrradtaschen vor bergigem Hintergrund

More than 10,000 kilometers across Europe

“The bicycle is by far the best means of transport for travelling.”

Jannik has covered over 10,000 kilometers of test routes on various cycling trips, including to the southernmost point in Europe. With little more than a tent and sleeping bag in his luggage - and of course a pair of Clix on his feet - he has proven that the invention works. He used the experience from the trip to improve the clipless pedal adapter, develop it further and make it the product it is today.

When Jannik is not touring Europe, you can find the Gütersloh native playing table tennis in Cologne's green belt or tinkering with some idea that is currently buzzing around in his head.