(Frankfurt, GER) Eurobike 2026 welcomed the global cycling community once again with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and top level politicians. While the size and attendance at this year’s show did not match previous years, there were plenty of exhibitors, interesting product developments, and breaking news on the show floor for eager attendees to take in.
Gobao had a sizeable booth that drew a lot of attention with its new and innovative X-Series e-bike drive system and X1 and X1P motors that feature its E-CVT (Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission) which combines the motor and a continuously variable gearbox that takes care of shifting into a single unit – with an option for manual control – thus eliminating the need for traditional derailleurs.
The X1, for urban and trekking, offers 120 Nm of torque, 1,200 W of max power, a gear range of 400% and weighs 3.85 kg. The X1P, for MTB and cargo bikes, features 150 Nm of torque and 1,500 W of max power with 500% gear range and the same weight of 3.85 kg.
The new system offers two batteries that are optimized for the Gobao Supercharger. The 52 V batteries with 500 Wh and 750 Wh capacity use superfast charging cells designed for high charging currents – both batteries charge to 80% in 20 minutes according to Gobao.
Avinox recently launched its M2S and M2 motors (read more here) and took the opportunity at Eurobike to unveil for the first time their new Avinox MG Concept that combines the motor and gearbox into a single unit. The MG Concept is Avinox’s first concept product, created in partnership with Canyon, Commencal, Forbidden, and Mondraker that had units on display at the Avinox booth.
Key features of the new motor include smooth gear shifting, uninterrupted power delivery and a shift time of less than 0.1 second; fully customizable gear shifting, and the option to shift manually or automatically; little or no maintenance to the internal derailleur unit; a natural riding experience; real-time locking of the motor and use of the anti-theft function even without power; and the new platform’s drive units can be easily adapted to eMTB, eTrekking, eSUV, eGravel and other bike models.
Also presented at Eurobike 2026 was Avinox’s Smoothshift system featuring an electronic drivetrain. The new system allows the drive unit to detect gear-shift signals and shift the cassette smoothly, without requiring pedaling. Smoothshift was also on display on the new Amflow TL, an SUV-style ebike making its official debut at the show.
Amflow unveiled their new TL Carbon performance‑focused SUV e‑bike built for multiple riding options including trails, the city, and fully loaded for touring. The ultra‑light monocoque carbon frame, (approx. 2.9 kg), combines stiffness with low weight and is engineered for maximum efficiency, range and versatility.
At its core is an Avinox M2 drive unit, delivering peak output of up to 1100 W and a maximum torque of 125 Nm. A removable, 800 Wh high‑performance battery, with an optional range extender, offers up to 270 km of range.
The full suspension system, co-developed with Fox, features 120mm of front travel and 105mm of rear travel. Both front and rear wheels can be switched from 27.5-inch to 29-inch to match different terrain needs.
The total weight payload of 200kg includes the bike, front rack (max 20kg) and rear rack (max 27kg) loads, and a rider weight of up to 125kg. With its modular mounting design and MIK HD-compatible rear rack, the bike supports panniers, a bike trailer, and other accessories.
Aventon officially announced its expansion into the European e-bike market in Nov. 2025 and exhibited at Eurobike 2026 for the first time following its European debut at Cyclingworld Europe in Düsseldorf at Areal Böhler in March.
Next up was E-Bike Days at Munich’s Olympic Park in April, Germany’s largest public e-bike test festival held annually in the spring.
At Eurobike, Aventon showcased their full-suspension eMTB lineup including their flagship Current EXP model featuring a carbon front triangle and aluminum rear, a RockShox Lyrik Select 150mm fork and 140mm Super Deluxe Select+ rear shock, along with Aventon’s new Ultro X mid-drive motor delivering up to 120 Nm of torque.
The Aventon Current ADV is an all-aluminum version that’s also designed around their Ultro X mid-drive motor with 110Nm of torque and is equipped with RockShox full suspension featuring a Psylo Gold 150mm front fork and a Deluxe Select+ rear shock with 140mm of travel.
Canyon also had a substantive booth and was highlighting several bikes including their Eurobike award-winning Roadlite:ON CF, a stylish and clean urban e-bike featuring a carbon frame combined with Bosch’s new rear hub motor and featuring integrated Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication technology which enables real-time, wireless communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and pedestrians. With support from Volkswagen, it marks the first time the automotive industry’s latest connectivity standards have been fully integrated into a production-ready urban e-bike.
Canyon’s novel Lux Era is full-suspension concept XC bike featuring a biplane cockpit, 32” wheels, upside-down forks and an aero profile. The wild, bi-plane cockpit enables riders to put their hands on the lower section of the bars for an aero-optimized position. The upside-down fork offers both superior high-performance riding and better aerodynamic performance thanks to narrow crown integration.
Canyon also showcased a production-ready all-mountain e-MTB equipped with the new Avinox MG Concept E-CVT gearbox motor.
Their prototype Stingr Smart helmet is part of a breakthrough Canyon Predict intelligent safety and performance system. The Stingr Smart helmet features data visualisations such as road hazards, the behaviour of other road users, group-ride dynamics, and advice on riding behaviour that can be displayed on the helmet’s heads-up display (HUD) which sits on the inside of a retractable helmet visor.
Rad Life Mobility‘s booth was showcasing their Rad Power and Serial 1 e-bikes along with their newly acquired QuietKat brand of e-bikes – officially announced on June 29. Rad Life Mobility, a subsidiary of Life Electric Vehicles Holdings (Life EV), was formed in March 2026 to operate its e-bike portfolio, following Life EV’s acquisition of Rad Power Bikes .
Three short months later the news broke that Revelyst Inc., a collective of world-class maker brands that design and manufacture sports technology and outdoor gear, had announced the sale of its off-road electric bike brand QuietKat to Rad Life Mobility.
Founded in 2012, QuietKat is recognized as one of the leading brands in the off-road electric bike category, with a strong reputation among outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, anglers, land managers, and backcountry explorers.
With Rad Power Bikes, Serial 1, and now QuietKat, Rad Life Mobility is positioned to serve a broader range of customers while allowing each brand to maintain its own identity, rider community, and product focus.
Dahon showcased its new Dahon-V performance benchmark and featured heavy-duty folding bikes, lightweight e-bikes, tri-fold series and performance road bikes under the theme Dahon 2.0 – Beyond Folding Bikes.
Dahon’s award-winning Mariner HD is their heavy-duty flagship folding bike that is engineered around the Dahon-V structure and is rated to a 150 kg payload. Featuring an extendable handlebar, Dahon’s Deltech cable system, an 8-speed Shimano drivetrain, and a Super Down Tube for increased rigidity, the Mariner HD is engineered to withstand 50% higher loads than standard city bikes.
Also featured were Dahon’s Lunden C8, an upgraded carbon-fibre tri-fold equipped with Deltech and a redesigned top tube running directly from the head tube to the bottom bracket; the Unio E20, an e-bike offering five power-assist modes, a mid-drive motor and a long-range seatpost battery; and the Boardwalk D7, a British-retro-inspired city bike with an H-type steel frame, Deltech, Super Down Tube, KC joint and an upgraded two-section Internal V-Quick Lock.
Grin Technologies Ltd. from Vancouver, BC, was displaying at Eurobike for the first time. The Canadian product design and R&D company is dedicated to advancing the state of after-market electric bicycle conversion kits and has been continually expanding since Grin Technologies Ltd. was formed in 2005.
The company designs and manufactures unique electric bicycle hardware under their own GRIN brand, and sells parts directly to DIY ebike enthusiasts via their website and in-person at their store in Vancouver. They also distribute e-bike conversion kits to other dealers and bicycle shops, provide parts to OEM companies, offer tech support and more services.
“We take pride in designing and making clever electric bike parts and accessories that are universal in nature, striving to use open, non-proprietary standards wherever possible. Over the past 21 years we have grown to become a leader in the research, design, manufacture and distribution of parts for the e-bike revolution. We now sell e-bike parts worldwide through our website and our international network of distributors,” according to their website.
