From downhill racer to belt drive specialist, Frank Schneider from Universal Transmissions reflects on 15 years of product development, hands-on testing, and why real-world experience matters more than specifications.

At Eurobike, Gates Belt Drive showcases three new sprocket product families — Cruise, Cruise Plus, and Commute — designed to bring clean, durable and low-maintenance drivetrain technology to more bicycle categories. Alongside the launch, Gates highlights the European support network that helps OEMs turn belt drive innovation into market-ready bikes.

MÜHLHAUSEN, Germany - At this year's Eurobike, Karlheinz 'Kalle' Nicolai celebrated a premiere with his first own e-drivetrain brand. With the Helius-Drive Systems brand under the umbrella of his company Universal Transmissions GmbH (UT), the two-wheeler visionary is once again thinking outside the box.

REUTLINGEN, Germany - To meet growing demand, Bosch eBike Systems has entered into a distribution partnership with Universal Transmissions GmbH. In the ...