Two Wheels Engineering & Passion

I’m Joaquin Cortes, an industrial design engineer, two wheels enthusiast and founder of Desiknio.

From lightweight electric bicycles to motorcycle drivetrains, my work connects product vision with the engineering that brings it to life.

From sketch to reality

Creating lightweight electric bicycles where technology becomes part of the design.

A lighter way to move

The ambition was simple: create an electric bicycle that preserved the character, simplicity and pleasure of riding a bicycle.

Technology, seamlessly integrated

Motor, battery and controls designed around the bicycle, not the other way around.

A complete approach to electric assistance, developed around lightness, integration and simplicity.

Engineering the invisible

Precision behind simplicity. Working solutions through mechanical engineering, detailed CAD development and prototyping.

Frame design · Component integration · Mechanical systems · Prototyping

Attention to detail

From the overall proportions to the smallest mechanical interface, every detail must be refined until it feels just right.

Carbon Dream

A 12 kg electric bicycle with a carbon frame shaped by smooth surfaces, seamless transitions and fully integrated forms.

Designed to be made

From prototypes to production, every detail matters. Materials, manufacturing processes and assembly bring the original design to life.

Awards & Press

International recognition for bicycles combining distinctive design, technical innovation and advanced integration.

2024

Cyclingworld Europe Award

Desiknio X20 Pinion Smart.Shift

1st Place · Urban Bike Sport

2025

German Design Award

Desiknio X30 Pinion Lowstep

Winner · Excellent Product Design · Bicycles and E-Bikes

2025

Design & Innovation Award

Desiknio X20 Pinion Smart.Shift

All Winner · Urban

2026

BIG SEE Product Design Award

Desiknio X20 Pinion Smart.Shift

Winner · Mobility and Transportation

Technology partner · 2021

Pinion article on Desiknio urban bicycles

Pinion

How urban mobility works today

Pinion on the Desiknio approach to urban cycling and drivetrain integration.

Independent review · 2023

Grit! review of the Desiknio Gravel X20

Grit!

Tested: Desiknio Gravel X20

A field test in the Flemish Ardennes, exploring the Gravel X20’s integrated design, electric assistance and ride characteristics.