Brute discounts of up to 70 percent are still tempting on the website, but behind the scenes, the final end seems imminent: Fahrrad.de is in insolvency administration, but an investor is not in sight. Things are looking better for Tennis Point, which is also under the Signa Sports umbrella.

A month ago, a wave of insolvencies swept through the bicycle industry: major players such as Fahrrad.de, Bikester and Chain Reaction were affected, but were able to continue their operations within the insolvency proceedings. However, the Signa group of companies, in which the online bike stores are integrated, is still seething. The first bankruptcy is underway in Benko's core real estate business.

First the insolvency in the maelstrom of the demise of the Benko universe, then the search for a buyer. The latter is now complete, at a shockingly low price. According to British media reports, the Fraser Group has bought the former online giant Wiggle/Chain Reaction for around 10 million British pounds.