Swego is the result of a dynamic partnership between Guylaine Niquet and Marcel Mérette, both passionate by the outdoor and the environment. Thus, these two entrepreneurs constantly looking for alternative mode of transportation joined their effort in order to develop and commercialize a new type of ergonomic, ecologic and innovative bicycle.
As a matter of fact, the dream of a new type of bicycle was already brewing in Mr. Mérette’s mind for a little while. Indeed, Mr. Mérette has been working on the conception of a low-riding, articulated, front-wheel-drive tricycle for several years already. After several attempts, he succeeded in an innovative and unique design. The prototypes were designed and tested during the summer of 2008 and then first introduced to the consumers under the name of Tripodcycle. The team then noticed a good potential for this type of product and therefore, decided to market their new type of bicycle as soon as the summer 2009.
[Photo du Tripodcycle original]
Between 2009 and 2011, fueled by the early adopters’ support and enthusiasm, Guylaine and Marcel refined the design and the image of their new type of bicycle in order to develop the Swego.
[Photo du Swego]
In 2012, they are now ready to share their Swego with the rest of the world and started the internationalization of their activities making it available across the world.
Timeline
2008
- Assessment and completion of product design.
- The production of eight prototypes is completed.
- Three additional prototypes completed.
2009-2011
- Improvements are made to the product and completed development of 2009 models.
- Production and marketing are launched.
2013
- Internationalization their activities under the Swego brand.
