About

DANISH CARGO BIKES WITH A SUSTAINABLE MINDSET SINCE 1996

OWNED BY A CHARITY FOUNDATON

In 2022, the Ebbefos Foundation became the main shareholder in BLACK IRON HORSE. This means that 60% of our profits goes towards supporting young people to help them with greater well-being and a better future.

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LOCAL & MORE SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION

We keep production local to reduce the carbon footprint of each of our products. Our bike frames are manufactured locally in Europe and the steel is sourced from Northern Europe. Each box is made in Denmark from recycled plastic.

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DANISH DESIGN & QUALITY

All our bikes are designed, assembled and tested in Denmark. Since 1996, our production has been in Copenhagen. Wich means we maintain high quality standards, whether it’s design, safety or functionality.

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THE STORY OF BLACK IRON HORSE

The name Black Iron Horse is taken from 18th century Vesterbro, which was also the site of our first workshop. It was here that the Black Horse Inn was built in 1771 and gave the area its name.

It was also here that blacksmith Lars Leikier developed the original Sorte Jernhest cargo bike. After two years of development, the innovative rear-wheel steered cargo bike was launched. The design is unique as it not only allows the bike to be turned on a plate, but is also more usable because the cargo bike’s manoeuvrability is not impaired by the load – quite the contrary.

In 2019, we reinvented the rear-wheel steered bike – and we haven’t looked back since.

Our cargo bikes have proven their worth for over 25 years. All cargo bikes are still finished with the utmost care and love of craftsmanship in our workshops in Nørrebro and Kastrup.