{"id":2437,"date":"2026-01-22T08:31:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T07:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/?p=2437"},"modified":"2026-01-22T08:38:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T07:38:14","slug":"van-rysel-ftp%c2%b2-concept-bike-extreme-e-performance-as-a-technological-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/van-rysel-ftp%c2%b2-concept-bike-extreme-e-performance-als-technologisch-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Van Rysel FTP\u00b2 concept bike: extreme e-performance as a technological statement"},"content":{"rendered":"

We were at Velofollies last weekend and could already see what Van Rysel has now officially presented: his most ambitious project to date: the FTP\u00b2 concept bike<\/strong>. One thing is certain: this is a futuristic development bike not for sale, but for research into maximum speed, aerodynamics and full system integration. A bit of a triathlon bike \u2018on steroids\u2019 as it is then so nicely called. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The name refers to the purpose of the project: the Doubling Functional Threshold Power (FTP)<\/strong> of the rider. This is done with the help of an electric motor specially developed by Van Rysel and MAHLE, which multiplies human power, enabling speeds well beyond the conventional e-bike category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Developed as a total concept<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whereas many innovations are limited to frame or drive, Van Rysel took a holistic approach. The FTP\u00b2 was developed as a single integrated ecosystem, consisting of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • carbon frame and cockpit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • own electronics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • drive system<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • helmet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • aerodynamic clothing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Everything is designed with one aim: minimal drag and maximum control at very high speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Aerodynamics specialist Swiss Side<\/strong> was closely involved in the development of frame shapes and helmet construction. The helmet combines an EU-certified base with a carbon aerodynamic shell that attaches magnetically to the helmet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Technical highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Most notable innovations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • MAHLE engine developed to order<\/strong>
      Not a standard e-bike unit, but a system focused on power multiplication and experimental speeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Formula 1 cockpit<\/strong>
      Integrated control of lights, shoes and system functions from the handlebars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Wireless shoe interface<\/strong>
      No mechanical buckles or click pedals. The shoe engages and disengages electronically via the cockpit system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • New generation of textiles<\/strong>
      Aerodynamic skinsuit with integrated motorcycle-quality protection panels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Full internal electronics system<\/strong>
      From shoe closure to lighting and data communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Not a product, but directional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      According to project manager Wim Van Hoecke, the project is not about market launch, but development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      \u201cWe built for the first time a completely unique carbon frame that can actually be ridden in real-life conditions. By developing our own electronics, drivetrain and cockpit, we were able to explore performance at a level normally out of reach.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      The FTP\u00b2 thus acts as a driving laboratory. Technologies from the project may eventually trickle down to regular Van Rysel models, especially in the areas of integration, aerodynamics and electronics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      At Velofollies 2026. this was undoubtedly one of the most technically talked-about projects of the moment.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      We waren afgelopen weekend op Velofollies en konden toen al zien wat Van Rysel nu ook officieel heeft gepresenteerd: zijn meest ambitieuze project tot nu toe: de FTP\u00b2 concept bike. Een ding is zeker: dit is een futuristische ontwikkelingsfiets die niet bedoeld is voor verkoop, maar voor onderzoek naar maximale snelheid, aerodynamica en volledige systeemintegratie. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2438,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[6,8,27],"tags":[191,79,192],"class_list":["post-2437","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fietsen","category-helmen","category-materiaal","tag-concept-bike","tag-van-rysel","tag-van-rysel-ftp"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2437","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2437"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2437\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2443,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2437\/revisions\/2443"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2437"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2437"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2437"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}