The year’s coming to an end, so it’s time to look back!
Which bikes ruled the road, which brands topped the charts, and how much CO₂ did we save together?
Here it is: Joule Wrapped 2025.
🚴♀️ Bike types
Top 3 leased bikes:
- E-bike (of course!)
- Sport bike
- Speed-pedelec
Least popular:
Not the classic non-electric bike, but the compact bike.
Sorry, little city bikes.
Interested in leasing a compact model but need some more convincing? Our colleague Lauren is a huge fan!
👉 Thinking of going full speed-pedelec? Make sure you know the rules: All speed-pedelec regulations explained.
✨ Bike brands
No fewer than 156 different brands are cruising around Belgium with a Joule sticker on their frame. But a few favorites still lead the pack.
Top 10 brands of 2025:
1. Gazelle
2. Riese & Müller
3. Cube
4. Trek
5. Stromer
6. Oxford
7. Canyon
8. Norta
9. Orbea
10. Scott
👉🏻 I (Elke) ride a Gazelle myself, and I totally get why it’s number one. Gazelle bikes are known for quality, comfort, and reliability. With over 130 years of experience, this Dutch brand makes sturdy, low-maintenance bikes perfect for everyday commuting.
Our colleagues Jules and Tibe swear by their custom VELO DE VILLE rides. ✨
⏳ Lease periods
The most popular lease term?
36 months, followed by 48 months.
Not sure whether a speed-pedelec fits your commute? Maybe you’re considering a cargo bike for your home visits, or you just want a one-year lease before moving abroad? At Joule, you can go shorter too — lease for 12 or 24 months, fully flexible and on your terms!
👉 Read more in our blog: 12 or 24 months of bike leasing: here’s how it works
🏎️ Record time!
2025 also brought some impressive records.
From signed order to full assembly and handover in just 36 hours!
Our fastest Joule Mobile delivery yet.
Lightning speed, literally. ⚡
🔐 Accessories
A bike without accessories? That’s like coffee without caffeine. Possible, but why would you? 🤷🏻
Cyclists love to make their rides safer, smoother, and more fun with the right gear.
Top 3 most popular accessories:
- Bike locks
- Bags
- Helmets
And the “other” category? Surprisingly strong featuring extra lights, bottle holders, and GPS trackers. Little things, big impact.
🌿 CO₂ savings
💡 Did you know an e-bike emits just 3 grams of CO₂ per passenger kilometer?
We calculated how much CO₂ our Joule riders saved together this year:
Using Belgian averages:
- Average commute: 20.8 km
- 220 workdays per year
- Car emissions: 0.193 kg CO₂/km
- E-bike emissions: 0.003 kg CO₂/km
👉 Total CO₂ saved in 2025: 5,168 tons
That’s the equivalent of 2,600 cars staying off the road for an entire year! 🚗❌
💔 Oops… damage & theft
Even with top locks and careful parking, things happen.
In 2025, a few unlucky moments were reported:
- Bike thefts: 37
- Damage reports: 209
It happens to the best of us… but prevention helps!
👉 Read our blog: Protect your bike from theft with these 5 tips.
Ready for 2026?
Whether you were part of our story this year or just joined the ride — thanks for moving with Joule.
We can’t wait to get even more people cycling in 2026: faster deliveries, more service, and maybe your dream bike too.
💡 Want to be part of next year’s stats? Join our peloton!
Alles verliep zeer vlot. Geen extra papierwerk, alles werd door Joules geregeld. Heel tevreden over de service.
Goede communicatie en uitleg. De persoon die het concept is komen voorstellen heeft dit duidelijk gedaan. De testritten waren ook goed georganiseerd.
Top ervaring! Klantenservice is top. Je kan er terecht met al je vragen en ze blijven altijd even vriendelijk. En ik heb best veel vragen gesteld. Levering was top. Zeker een aanrader voor iedereen.
Vlotte service, snel antwoord en zeer vlot in gebruik. De offertes van de fietsenwinkel werden snel verwerkt en overzichtelijk afgeleverd in een leasing-formule.
Heel gemakkelijk dat de technieker op het werk komt! De technieker was vriendelijk. Onderhoud was snel gedaan. Ik heb heel gemakkelijk de afspraak kunnen wijzigen. Ik heb daarvoor een heel vriendelijke en behulpzame persoon aan de lijn gehad.
