VAN RYSEL UNVEILS THE FTP^2 CONCEPT BIKE: THE MOST COMPLEX AND DEMANDING PROJECT EVER CARRIED OUT BY THE BRAND
Confirming VAN RYSEL’s commitment to research, design, and innovation, FTP^2 is a concept bike like no other - pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, inspiring future innovation and showcasing VAN RYSEL’s unique in-house R&D capabilities.
FTP^2 Concept bike - Photo credit: Van Rysel
(16th January - Lille, France) VAN RYSEL, the premium cycling brand born in the heart of Flanders, unveils the FTP^2 concept bike at the VeloFollies trade show - A bike designed to double the riders’ Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and introduce amateurs to the thrill of pro level speed. Not available to the general public, the FTP^2 is a radical concept bike designed to push the boundaries of speed, aerodynamics, and integrated performance, highlighting what’s possible and inspiring future innovation in the bicycle industry.
FTP^2 Concept bike - Photo credit: Van Rysel
Developed in-house
Like a bike from another planet, the FTP^2 concept bike is a creative approach that places VAN RYSEL at the forefront of research, design and innovation. Integration lies at the heart of this project, redefining the relationship between rider and bike, with a purpose-designed helmet, shoe, and skinsuit completing the system. It is the most complex project ever carried out by the team, aiming to inspire the general public, as well as the bicycle industry, to continue pushing the boundaries to see what is possible.
FTP^2 Concept helmet - Photo credit: Van Rysel
Designed for speed
Designed and developed over several years in collaboration with key partners such as Swiss Side, the FTP^2 concept bike is built around the idea of doubling your FTP, hence the name FTP^2. The concept bike is equipped with a unique MAHLE e-bike motor, specifically developed by the brand for this project, which multiplies the rider's input to achieve extreme speeds between. It breaks free from conventional e-bike speed limits to explore what is truly achievable.
Equipped for the future
The project represents a fully integrated ecosystem, or panoply, combining the bike, cockpit, helmet, clothing, and shoes, all co-developed for maximum aerodynamic efficiency and safety. Key innovations include:
Formula 1 inspired cockpit that allows almost full control from the handlebars, helping to further improve safety.
Internally developed electronics, such as integrated shoe tightening and custom lighting.
A shoe that reinvents rider-machine interaction, doing away with traditional fasteners and clip pedals whilst being controlled wirelessly from the cockpit. A technical feat that further guarantees safety at high speeds and helps improve aerodynamics by eliminating all mechanical elements from the shoe's upper.
Advanced “win-win” textiles featuring motorcycle-standard protective pads that also enhance both aerodynamics and safety.
A hybrid helmet combining an EU-certified base with a custom aerodynamic carbon shell co-developed with Swiss Side, which clips directly onto the helmet.
FTP^2 Concept shoes - Photo credit: Van Rysel
Wim Van Hoecke, FTP^2 Project Manager & VAN RYSEL E-Bike Product Manager, said “With Project FTP^2, we deliberately stepped outside traditional cycling industry frameworks. For the first time, we have manufactured a unique carbon frame capable of being ridden in the real world. Doubling the rider’s FTP, removing speed limits, and developing our own electronics, cockpit and textiles allowed us to explore extreme performance in a controlled and thoughtful way. Every component was designed as part of a single system designed to push the boundaries of what is possible. The project itself represents the most complex development we have undertaken at VAN RYSEL to date”.
The VAN RYSEL FTP^2 concept bike will be unveiled at the VeloFollies trade show on January 16th 2026 when the show opens at 10h00 CET / 09h00 GMT. The concept bike won’t be available to the general public. Key spokespeople, such as product managers and engineers, will be available on the VAN RYSEL stand for interviews and informal discussions about the groundbreaking bike.
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