About YouMo
YouMo. Just cruise – Our story
A good 10 years ago, our journey began with a simple but revolutionary idea. Teenager Jon wanted a scooter or an iconic moped so that he could cruise around in cool style. However, his father, the environmentally conscious engineer Knut Späte, didn’t want to finance a gas-guzzling scooter. He thought there had to be a modern, clean and quiet alternative. When he realized that there was no such thing, he decided to develop a solution himself. Thus YouMo was born – and the concept of e-cruising was born.
Our products brands
With the YouMo eCruiser, we have launched a new type of electric bike on the market that combines riding fun, comfort and style. Our zero-emission, durable and stylish e-bike offers a high cult factor and is absolutely state of the art. YouMo is more than just a bike – it’s a way of living and getting around.
“YouMo” stands for “Your Mobility”. It is an abbreviation that focuses on individual mobility and customers’ personal freedom of movement.
Go SwissDrive: Following the acquisition of the Go SwissDrive brand in 2023, we will continue to offer their high-quality e-bike drive systems. These products stand for reliability, high performance and innovative technology that fit perfectly with our range.
XCYC: With the acquisition of the XCYC brand in April 2024, we have expanded our portfolio to include robust and versatile e-cargo bikes. These products are ideal for sustainable transportation and a wide range of applications, whether for commercial or private use.
Collaboration with Matthias Reim
We are pleased to announce that in 2019 we have developed a special design for our e-bikes in collaboration with the well-known singer Matthias Reim. Matthias Reim, an avid e-bike rider himself, has contributed his ideas and creativity as co-designer to create a unique model that perfectly combines style and functionality. This collaboration underlines our commitment to developing innovative and attractive products that meet the needs of our customers.
Participation in professional events
We have been heavily involved in the field of electromobility from the outset and have taken part in events in this area in Switzerland and Germany, including EUROBIKE, the largest event of its kind in Europe. We have sought direct exchange with our customers stakeholders and continuously developed our products in order to constantly optimize our services. Discover events we have participated in.
Annual milestones
2014: The first prototype of the YouMo eCruiser was launched in 2014 by Knut Späte.
2015: Launch of the YouMo eCruiser on the market, first sales success and acquisition of first partners from Swiss universities and companies.
2016: Expansion of the product range and expansion of the distribution network in Switzerland.
2017: Participation in international bicycle and electromobility trade fairs, winning first international awards.
2018: Introduction of new models and technical innovations, expansion of the team and opening of the logistics hub in Singen
2019: Collaboration with Matthias Reim as co-designer of a special e-bike model, cooperation with other international partners, expansion of production capacities.
2020: Increasing sales figures and market penetration, improving customer services.
2022: Preparation for the takeover of the Go SwissDrive brand and expansion of the repair and spare parts service
2023: Takeover of the Go SwissDrive brand and introduction of the comprehensive repair and spare parts service for Go SwissDrive customers.
2024: Acquisition of the XCYC brand to further strengthen our commitment to sustainable transportation
Our team
Our passion for e-bikes is reflected in our dedicated team. At our locations in Rapperswil-Jona and Singen, around 10 motivated employees work every day to offer you the best possible e-bike experience.
Whether we are selling e-bikes and e-cargo bikes or offering maintenance and repair services for them or their components, there are always challenges to overcome in our day-to-day work. We also offer conversions from conventional bikes to electric drive with special conversion kits. And last but not least, we support our customers with our in-depth expertise and help them with any problems they may have with Go SwissDrive components.
Let us introduce our team:
Knut Späte Managing Director / CEO
Jon Späte Head of Operations / COO
Ram Ali Customer service, administration and accounting
Violeta Bogdan Marketing
Erika Kis Logistics
Misha Kurmann E-bike workshop and customer support
Lina Lotterschmid Customer support
Belkise Sejfula-Memedi Engine repairs and electronic assembly
Michel Weber E-Bike Werkstatt
Universities and colleges
who have supported us from the very beginning
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