BESV

Darfon GroupBESV was founded by Andy Su, CEO of the Darfon Group

Red Dot designGerman Red Dot Awards for four BESV models in 2015 and 2016

Official distributorWitt is the official distributor of BESV

About BESV

Electronics know-how and a passion for cycling

BESV was founded by Andy Su, CEO of the Darfon Group, who combined his background in electronics with his passion for cycling. BESV makes and sells premium e-bikes and has offices in Taiwan, the Netherlands, the USA and China.

Four letters, one idea

The name BESV is made of the four principles the bikes are built on.

B

Beautiful

Design should inspire. BESV wants its bikes to look as good as they work.

E

Eco-friendly

BESV takes its responsibility for the environment seriously and wants its e-bikes to be a sustainable way to get around.

S

Smarter

Advanced technology makes the bikes responsive and intuitive for different riders and changing conditions.

V

Vision

Together, the three principles are the vision behind everything BESV does, and they give the brand its name.

The range

A BESV for every kind of ride

City, trekking, hybrid-SUV, e-MTB and gravel. Open a model to see sizes, specifications and the full story.

City

CT 1.3

A low-step city bike with a 630 Wh battery, 50 mm tyres and a suspension fork and seatpost.

See the CT 1.3 ›

City

CT 2.1 · CT 2.3

A stepless Enviolo hub, a Shimano mid-drive motor and a 504 Wh battery.

See the CT 2 ›

City

CT-B

A Bosch Gen 5 motor, a Gates belt and a Shimano Nexus 5 hub.

See the CT-B ›

City

BEATSTER

The quiet OLI Pico motor, a fully integrated battery and a MIK HD rack.

See the Beatster ›

City

JF1

16.1 kg, with the look of a road bike and Shimano XT 10-speed.

See the JF1 ›

Trekking

TR 1.1 · 1.2 · 1.3

Shimano mid-drive motors, derailleur gears and a suspension fork with remote lockout.

See the TR ›

Hybrid-SUV

TRX Urban · TRS Urban

Mountain-bike frames with mudguards, lights and a rear rack, as a hardtail or with full suspension.

See the Urban models ›

E-MTB

TRX · TRS 1.5

A hardtail or a full-suspension bike, both with the Shimano EP600 motor and 85 Nm.

See the e-MTBs ›

Gravel

JGR 1.1

A carbon fork, Shimano GRX and a quiet Bafang rear hub motor.

See the JGR 1.1 ›

Testing

Tested on BESV’s own equipment

To keep the quality of production at the level of the design, BESV has developed its own testing equipment and verification procedures.

Batteries are tested for vibration and long use, test rigs simulate steep climbs and rough roads, and an automotive-grade noise detection system is used to tune motors and drive systems so they run quietly. Before shipping, technicians test every bike.

Design

Awarded from the start

BESV’s early models collected design awards in Taiwan, Japan and Germany. The LX1 and PS1 won a German Red Dot Award in 2015, followed by the JS1 and CF1 in 2016.

Several BESV models have also received a Japan Good Design Award and a Taipei Cycle d&i Award.

Questions and answers

Who is behind BESV?

BESV was founded by Andy Su, CEO of the Darfon Group. BESV is a brand of Darfon Innovation Corp.

What does the name BESV stand for?

Beautiful, Eco-friendly, Smarter and Vision: the principles BESV builds its bikes on.

Which BESV should I choose?

For town: the CT 1.3, CT 2, CT-B, Beatster or the light JF1. For longer trips: the TR trekking bikes. For tarmac and gravel with full equipment: the TRX Urban or TRS Urban. For trails: the TRX hardtail or the full-suspension TRS 1.5. For gravel roads: the JGR 1.1.

How fast does the motor assist?

The motor assists you up to 25 km/h. Above that, you ride on pedal power alone, just like an ordinary bike.