Twenty years ago, when high-end carbon wheels were far from standard, one man had a vision. In a small unit in Zwolle, the Netherlands, Fast Forward Wheels (better known as FFWD) was born. From day one, the ambition was clear: to deliver top-quality wheels at a competitive price, backed by an exceptional level of service.

E-bike motors are becoming more powerful, and the batteries powering them need to keep up. Higher peak power means the battery needs to deliver more current, making it important to manage both current flow and heat. For Joycube, this is where tabless/multi-tab cell technology comes into play, helping meet these demands by improving how current flows through the cell.

Anyone who attended Eurobike could hardly have missed Gobao's impressive presence. The German trade show was a major milestone for the company as it introduced the new X-series. Going forward, the Chinese producer of e-bike drive units is looking to strengthen its presence in Europe in multiple ways.

With its new H2 two-speed system, UTgear is moving from specialist belt-drive tools into drivetrain technology. For OEMs and dealers, the bigger story is the expertise behind it: making belt-drive bikes easier to build, service and repair.

Folding bikes are no longer a niche. The past decade has brought a wave of options at every price tier, from entry-level commuters to premium folders making a fashion statement. "The growth of the folding bike category has come with higher expectations, and riding performance has been at the heart of our brand's engineering philosophy from the very beginning," says Dr. David Hon from DAHON. "And the question that has guided our R&D team was straightforward: 'Can a folding bike ride like a road bike?'"

As cargo bikes have become an increasingly important part of urban mobility, reliability and safety are more than a matter of convenience. Hutchinson's new Republic Cargo is designed to provide the puncture protection, load capacity and everyday durability that cargo bikes demand, all year around.