The Velofollies show in Belgian Kortrijk last month is the first to present Leader 96’s new Jaguar branded e-bike range.

LEADER 96 has been taken over by KJK Capital Oy, and it looks like a Bulgarian powerhouse for bicycles is ahead on the road.

PLOVDIV, Bulgaria – The Panther and Jaguar brand names were established in 1907 and 1940 respectively, and since then, have made long German and international history.

PLOVDIV, Bulgaria – On 30th June, with a total investment of 6mln euro, the second LEADER factory is a fact, with new 18,000m² production and warehouse complex, and capacity of 150,000 bicycles per year.

BEGUNJE, Slovenia – It currently produces ski’s and sailing yachts but has been successful in bikes; Slovenian Elan d.o.o. As this company has been taken over by the owner of Bulgarian bike maker Leader 96 it raises the obvious question whether Elan bicycles will be brought back to life.

PLODIV, Bulgaria – Leader 96 presented its new Jaguar branded e-bike range at the Velofollies show in Belgian Kortrijk last month.