Philippe Kohlbrenner, the inventor of the Flyer e-bike, expresses sadness over the company’s decision to move production from Huttwil, Switzerland, to Germany, resulting in mass layoffs of 150 employees. Despite past success and innovation in the e-bike industry, recent market fluctuations have forced the company into outsourcing. Kohlbrenner continues to pursue his passion for e-bikes, now running a new venture in the Emmental region, reflecting on the challenges of being a pioneer in the sector.