About us
Our story began a few years ago with an idea and the construction of an initial prototype in the garage at home. Also endowed with a tinkerer's gene, the first prototypes were made from solid metal with the help of Minja's father Heinrich.
Anyone who knows Münsterland knows about the strengths in craftsmanship; everything here is built to last and has to be incredibly practical. The robustness and practicality of the trailer was not the problem, but the trailer lacked a good balance between its own weight and transport weight.
The idea
We had endless ideas independently of each other, but unfortunately a good idea alone is not enough, as we have discovered over the years.
After a chance meeting years later and 2 cups of coffee later, the basic idea was dusted off and lit a new fire for the bike trailer. Now we are a team with very similar interests, different experiences and a common vision.
We are brimming with new ideas, which we will now implement at full speed with the Berkel trailer.
Our result
Our first Berkel trailer, the “Crafty 500” is versatile, suitable for everyday use, incredibly resilient and also very stylish.
It allows you to leave your car behind, protect the environment and do something for your health. You use it for simple errands, hobbies or as support for social bike tours with friends.
Be emission-free and sustainable, stay fit and healthy!
Minja
Technical genius, master electrician, inventor. A doer and coffee junkie, always looking for perfection and innovation!
Ralf
Hobby hobbyist, barista, cyclist and kiter, designer and media specialist, always looking for new challenges!