Enviolo. The company that looked at bicycle gears and said: “What if we just… didn’t?” No gears to shift. No clicking between ratios. No overthinking whether you’re in 3rd or 4th. Just smooth, stepless, continuously variable transmission. Twist the grip, and the hub figures out the rest. It’s the automatic transmission of the bicycle world, except it actually makes sense here.
Based in Zwolle, Netherlands — population 130,000, approximately 129,000 of whom commute by bike — Enviolo (formerly NuVinci) has been quietly revolutionizing how we think about cycling. Or rather, how we don’t think about it. Because with Enviolo, you just pedal.
Company Profile
| Founded | 2006 (as Fallbrook) / Rebranded Enviolo 2018 (glow-up era) |
| Headquarters | Zwolle, Netherlands (bike culture capital) |
| Technology | CVT — Continuously Variable Transmission (the future, basically) |
| Gear Range | 310% – 380% (infinite ratios within that range) |
| OEM Partners | 100+ brands (the industry standard they don’t advertise) |
| Belt Compatible | 100% of models (built for belt drive from the start) |
| Annual Production | 1M+ units (quietly dominating) |
Products
Enviolo makes hubs, not complete bikes. But their hubs appear in bikes from virtually every premium manufacturer. The lineup:
- Enviolo City — The urban workhorse. 310% range for flat terrain and gentle hills.
- Enviolo Trekking — 380% range. For when your commute includes actual geography.
- Enviolo Heavy Duty — Cargo bike spec. Built to handle 250kg+ total weight without complaining.
- Enviolo Automatiq — Electronic version that shifts itself based on cadence and torque. Yes, really. The hub thinks for you.
- Enviolo SP — Sport Performance. For people who want CVT smoothness at higher speeds.
Every single Enviolo hub is designed to work perfectly with belt drive. In fact, they strongly recommend it. Because why would you pair a maintenance-free CVT hub with a chain that needs constant attention? That’s like buying a self-cleaning oven and then hand-scrubbing it anyway.
Markets & Distribution
Enviolo doesn’t sell to consumers directly — they sell to bike manufacturers who then build amazing bikes around their hubs. You’ll find Enviolo in:
- Europe — Dominant. Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Scandinavia.
- North America — Growing fast via e-bike brands.
- Asia Pacific — Japan and Australia particularly.
Over 100 bike brands use Enviolo hubs. You’ve probably ridden one without knowing it.
Why Belt Drive + Enviolo?
Enviolo + Gates Carbon Drive is the ultimate no-maintenance drivetrain. Here’s why they’re perfect together:
Sealed system: The CVT hub is fully enclosed. The belt is clean and dry. Nothing to lube, nothing to rust, nothing to replace for tens of thousands of kilometers.
Silent operation: CVT means no gear clicking. Belt means no chain noise. The result is a bike so quiet you can hear yourself think — or hear traffic coming, which is arguably more useful.
Shift under load: Unlike derailleurs, you can change ratios while climbing or accelerating. The belt handles the torque without skipping or complaining.
Your derailleur is out there adjusting cable tension. Enviolo is over here being the future.
Where to Buy
You don’t buy Enviolo hubs directly — you buy bikes that have them. Check out brands like Priority, Trek, Gazelle, Riese & Müller, and many others. Look for “Enviolo” or “CVT” in the specs. Once you ride one, regular gears feel like barbarism.
Official info: enviolo.com
In Our Catalog
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