What Fallbrook Technologies does

Fallbrook Technologies, operating commercially as Enviolo, develops and manufactures stepless continuously variable bicycle transmissions based on its proprietary Continuously Variable Planetary (CVP) technology. Founded in 1998, the company is legally domiciled as enviolo B.V. in the Netherlands with historical operational roots in Cedar Park, Texas, and concentrates on two product lines: Enviolo Automatic, which performs continuous gear ratio adjustments without rider input, and Enviolo Manual, which retains rider-controlled stepless shifting. The Utility Hub, launched in June 2026, extends the portfolio to higher-torque utility and cargo e-bike applications, with cumulative unit shipments exceeding 2.5 million hubs across 100+ bicycle OEM brands and 50+ brands offering Enviolo Automatic-equipped models.

The company monetizes primarily through B2B OEM sales of transmission hubs to bicycle manufacturers, supplemented by a global retailer/service network. Cannondale is cited as a named integration partner (Tesoro e-bike), and revenue mechanics include OEM order tooling, a paid Membership program, and warranty/parts flows through dedicated Orders and Support subdomains. Go-to-market uses cycling industry events (Eurobike), the Enviolo University training platform, retail training seasons, webinars, and a sustainability narrative that includes 90% recycled aluminum content with a 20% lower carbon footprint per hub (November 2025) and the second Sustainability Report (June 2026).

The company has raised roughly $177 million across 11 disclosed funding rounds between 2004 and 2014, with Macquarie Capital, NGEN Partners, Robeco, Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, Sustainable Asset Management, and Ningbo Shentong among the named investors; the most recent disclosed round was $8.3M in July 2014. The company acquired Hodyon LP in March 2011 for undisclosed consideration, relocated operational and corporate functions to a new Amsterdam headquarters in April 2026, and reports David Hancock as President & CEO. There is no disclosed revenue, no identified AI/ML capability, and no disclosed equity financing activity since 2014.

Name

Fallbrook Technologies

Legal name

enviolo B.V.

Website

https://fallbrooktech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fallbrook Technologies (dba: Enviolo) develops proprietary Continuously Variable Planetary (CVP) stepless bicycle transmissions, supplying over 100 e-bike OEM brands with hubs including the new Utility Hub and Automatic shifting technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bicycle Transmission Systems / Cycling Drivetrain Components

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Cycling & Micromobility Products Distribution (CRAOAJAF)

Keywords

• Continuously variable transmissions
• Bicycle transmission hubs
• Automatic gear shifting
• Stepless cycling components
• E-bike drivetrain systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fallbrook Technologies (commercialized through its Enviolo brand) designs and manufactures stepless, continuously variable bicycle transmission hubs using its proprietary CVP (Continuously Variable Planetary) technology. The hubs deliver automatic or manual stepless gear changes under load, eliminating shift shock for e-bike, city, trekking, cargo, and family-bike applications, and are sold to bicycle OEMs and through an authorized retailer/dealer network.

Product overview

Enviolo offers stepless bicycle transmissions with two main product lines: Automatic (automatic shifting) and Manual (manual stepless). The company's flagship technology is CVP (Continuously Variable Planetary), which enables infinitely variable smooth rides. The product portfolio includes Transmission Hubs, the newly launched Utility Hub (their strongest and most versatile hub for utility/cargo e-bikes), and supporting tools like the OEM Order Tool and University training platform. Over 2.5 million hubs have been sold across more than 100 bike brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enviolo Automatic transmission hub Stepless, automatic-shifting continuously variable transmission hub for e-bikes, city bicycles, and trekking bicycles; enables riders to change ratio under load without pedaling interruption or shift shock, sold to bicycle OEMs and through Enviolo retailers.
• Enviolo Manual transmission hub Continuously variable bicycle transmission hub with stepless manual ratio selection, suitable for e-bikes, city bikes, trekking bikes, and family bicycles; sold to OEMs and via Enviolo retailers.
• Enviolo Utility Hub Heavy-duty version of the Enviolo continuously variable transmission hub designed for high-torque, high-load applications such as cargo bikes, family bikes, and commercial/utility bicycles; sold to OEMs and through the Enviolo dealer network.
• OEM Order Tool Online ordering and product configuration portal that allows bicycle manufacturers (OEMs) to specify, order, and manage Enviolo CVP transmission hubs and related components for factory installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2.5 million hubs sold globally
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CannondalecoreTechnology or IntegrationCannondale has partnered with Enviolo to equip their Tesoro e-bike model with Enviolo Automatic technology, demonstrating automatic shifting integration on premium e-bikes
• 100+ Bicycle Brands (OEM Partners)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOver 100 bicycle brands globally integrate Enviolo transmission technology into their e-bikes. Over 50 of these brands have models featuring Enviolo Automatic technology. This represents the core distribution channel for Enviolo's technology in the bicycle market
• Bicycle Retailers (Global Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of bicycle retailers who sell and service Enviolo-equipped bikes, with access to Enviolo's partner education platform, training resources, and certification programs

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fallbrook-technologies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds11 records

Investors6 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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