Decathlon has unveiled a new electric road bike concept under its Van Rysel performance brand, introducing the FTP² at the Velofollies cycling event in Belgium in mid-January 2026. The concept model is positioned as a high-performance e-bike and is named for its claimed ability to significantly boost a rider’s Functional Threshold Power.
According to the company, the FTP² concept is designed to “double the rider’s FTP,” highlighting its focus on performance-oriented assistance rather than casual riding. The bike is powered by a Mahle M40 motor originally developed for mountain bikes, delivering up to 850 watts of peak power and 105 Nm of torque.
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The concept bike features premium components, including an SRAM Red AXS drivetrain paired with a Praxis carbon crank, Swiss Side Hardon3 850 wheels and a Fizik Argo Vento 00 Adaptive saddle. These specifications place the FTP² firmly in the high-end segment of electric road cycling, despite its conceptual status.
A distinctive element of the FTP² is its integrated cockpit, positioned between the handlebars, allowing riders to adjust gears and electric assistance modes. The cockpit also includes a micrometric shoe-tightening system, enabling adjustments without removing hands from the bars. The aerodynamic carbon fibre frame incorporates a two-part fork and is designed so that the motor and battery “disappear into the frame,” according to Decathlon.
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The medium-sized FTP² concept weighs around 15 kg, or about 33 pounds, making it relatively light for an e-road bike with a high-output motor. Decathlon has not announced whether the FTP² will enter production, nor has it provided any timeline or pricing details for future Van Rysel models inspired by the concept.
Source: Van Rysel, Cleanrider