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Udo Kewitsch combines his hobbies and passions of writing, biking and photography as an independent blogger and has been a Pinion fan for several years His latest project: the planning and development of a BBB = Best Bike Buddy, an everyday travel bike. Right from the start, it was clear to him...
PINION AT THE CYCLING WORLD 2024 IN DĂśSSELDORF
From March 15 to 17, 2024, we were once again at this year's CYCLINGWORLD EUROPE - the bicycle trade fair "for the finest cycling culture in Düsseldorf". This year, we were not only represented with our own stand in the Alte Schmiedehalle on the Areal Böhler, but also for the first time in the...
PINION PRODUCT MANAGEMENT STRENGTHENED BY INDUSTRY EXPERT
Pinion GmbH, manufacturer of innovative drive systems for bicycles based in Denkendorf near Stuttgart, is delighted to announce that Andy Benz has joined the team as Product Manager in January 2024. As a passionate hobby mountain biker, but above all through his previous activities in the bicycle...
PINION MOTOR.GEARBOX.UNIT HONORED WITH THREE IMPORTANT INDUSTRY AWARDS
In summer 2023, the Pinion E-Drive system with the Motor.Gearbox.Unit (MGU) at its heart was presented as a world first at Eurobike. After the innovative drive system won the Eurobike Gold Award in June and the Pinkbike Award in December last year, the Pinion team is now delighted to have received...
PINION REPOSITIONS ITSELF FOR FURTHER GRWOTH IN SALES
Following the successful product launch of the Pinion Motor.Gearbox.Unit and the expansion of Smart.Shift technology (electric shifting, including for non-e-bikes), the course has been set for further growth at the drive specialist from Stuttgart. In order to optimally serve the high demand for...
GEOS E-BIKE NOW WITH PINION SMART.SHIFT
The Berlin-based bicycle manufacturer led by Peter Hanstein is known for the timeless design of its e-bikes: a high-quality steel frame with a hard and corrosion-resistant coating and a permanently installed battery. Customers can use the configurator at GEOS to put together their own dream bike....
PINION SMART.SHIFT IN DOWNHILL WORLDCUP
Our Pinion Smart.Shift technology caused a sensation last year with the Stromer ST7. In the future, the electric shift control will also be seen in combination with other e-bikes in the E-Speed and E-Light categories, as well as for the first time as a version with its own power supply for normal...
PRIORITY 600HXT NOW WITH PINION SMART.SHIFT
Prioritiy Bicycles, US bike manufacturer of high-quality, low-maintenance bikes, presents its new “hardcore hardtail” – the Priority 600HXT. It is the first MTB in the USA equipped with Pinion Smart.Shift (C1.12 gearbox). The electric shift control, modern geometry and selected components...
DER START-UP EUROBIKE AWARD 2023 GEHT AN… MONOPOLE MIT PINION GETRIEBE!
Das Statement der Award-Jury: Das Toolbike No O1 des Schweizer Start-ups MONoPOLE ist mehr als nur ein weiteres Urban Bike - es ist eine Neuinterpretation des Diamantrahmens. Der rechteckige Stahlrahmen wird in Frankreich handgeschweiĂźt und integriert ein Mahle X35 E-Bike-System, ein C1.6 Pinion...
PINION E-DRIVE SYSTEM WINS THE GOLD AWARD
This year’s Eurobike Gold Award in the “Components” category goes to Pinion! The new E-Drive system with the Motor.Gearbox.Unit (MGU) was named the winner at the official awards ceremony at the Eurobike trade show on Wednesday evening (June 21, 2023). The Pinion motor-gearbox unit completely...
PINION LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY NEW E-DRIVE SYSTEM
WORLD’S FIRST. MOTOR AND GEARBOX. FINALLY UNITED. At the Eurobike Pinion recently presented the new E-Drive system. The drivetrain is the heart of an e-bike. Until now, this has consisted of two separate systems – a gearshift and a motor, which usually come from different manufacturers and yet...
PINION X MAHLE FIRST TIME AT DESIKNIO CYCLES
Behind the triple constellation “Pinion X Mahle X Desiknio” is an E-light drive integration of the next generation! New for the first time for the model year 2024 is the combination of Pinion Smart.Shift and the intelligent and lightweight Mahle drive system. It was developed in collaboration...
PINION E-CARGOBIKE CONVINCES TEST EDITORS
In the latest test by the Karl and Elektrobike editorial teams, e-bikes were put under the microscope. Among the 14 models was the Bullitt ePinion: a custom build equipped with C1.12 gearbox, Neodrives rear motor and Gates timing belt. "The Bullitt ePinion is an e-cargo bike for design lovers!...
VAB SELECTS ASKA SUPER COMMUTER AS SPEED PEDELEC OF THE YEAR
At the end of March, VAB announced the winners of the "Bike of the Year Awards 2023". And - in the Speed Pedelecs category, the Ă…SKA Super Commuter, equipped with the C1.6 Pinion gearbox, was named the winner! The competition was fierce. Almost all speed pedelecs currently on the market were...
BIKEPACKING ADVENTURE DELUXE
The San JosĂ© del PacĂfico Grand Dirt Tour is a 6-day bikeroute with the starting and ending in Oaxaca, capital of the state of Mexico and beautifully located mountain town. Anyone who has ever been to Mexico knows that the country is incredibly versatile - predestined for bike touring. Our friends...
JONGERIUS TRAVL PINION IS „BIKE OF THE YEAR 2023“ IN THE NETHERLANDS
The Jongerius TravL Pinion is named "Bicycle of the Year 2023". In the Netherlands, this is the highest award a bicycle can receive. The jury of several members, including journalists from relevant cycling magazines and experts from the cycling industry, evaluated a wide variety of aspects. These...
PINION´S GEARBOX AND GATES CARBON DRIVE BELT IN UCI REGULATIONS 2023 PERMITTED
Details of the Gamux Factory Racing Team were recently released - Pinion will also be supporting the Swiss team in 2023. The two riders - Mike Huter (Men - Pro U19) and Lino Lehmann (Men - Elite) - will compete in various international downhill world cup races riding the Gamux Sego, a...
The MTB News User Award 2023 goes to…. Pinion!
Wohooo! We have won! Already for the eighth time the MTB-News User Award 2023 was awarded and we are among the lucky winners! For the second year in a row, we were able to grab place number 3 in the category "drive trains" - behind the well-known competitors SRAM and Shimano. Over 11,400 votes...
Pinion expands cooperation with Stromer
Following the ST3 and ST7 models, Stromer is now launching the ST2 with Pinion gearbox in spring 2023 - with mechanical drive with twist grip, like the ST3 last time. The S-pedelec is equipped with the C1.6 gearbox and is the perfect bike for everyday commuters. From April, the ST2 will initially...
Stevens X Pinion 2023: Model range extended by another premium bike
At the Eurobike premiere in Frankfurt last year, Stevens presented the E-Strada 7.3.4, which is now also available at the dealers. The urban e-bike is equipped with a Mahle X35+ rear motor and C1.9 Pinion gearbox. It is the perfect commuter bike for the whole year. It is "Fully Equipped" (FEQ),...
Pinion 2023 sponsor of the Gamux Factory Racing Team
The Gamux Factory Racing Team starts into the new season and we are very pleased to continue the partnership! Martin Huter (Men - Pro U18) and Lino Lehmann (Men - Elite) start the racing season with Gamux Pinion bikes and will participate in various international professional races. We wish them...
On bike adventure through the Rockies – an experience from Canada
Guy Stuart is a Canadian and an enthusiastic adventure biker. On his custom-made Pinion bike - equipped with a C1.12 Pinion gearbox - from the titanium forge RollingDale Cycle, he had covered around 10,000 kilometers by the end of last year. The conditions in the Rocky Mountains could not have...
Reader’s Rig: Damian’s Tout Terrain Scrambler Xplore GT II
This week’s Reader’s Rig on Bikepacking.com comes from Damian Bradley in Freiburg, Germany, who shares his Pinion-equipped Tout Terrain Scrambler Explore GT II. Get to know Damian and his super dialed rig here.
Desiknio presents new Pinion bike X20
2023 a new Pinion bike will be launched on the market: the Desiknio X20 Pinion. The Spanish manufacturer remains true to its design. The urban e-bike is simple and made of aluminum, although a carbon fork can also be selected as an option. The Desiknio X20 Pinion has a Gates Carbon Drive CDN belt...
Deep insights in new video from Tristan & BĂ©len
At the end of September, the two Pinion riders Tristan Bogaard & BĂ©len CastellĂł were with us in Denkendorf as part of their "Factory Tour". How many steps does it take to hold a finished Pinion gearbox in your hands? What does the test bench look like? How does an oil change work? What other...
Pinion in the press
In recent weeks, there has been increased coverage of Pinion in local newspapers, but also nationally. Through the strategic participation of the Canadian group BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.), the course for further growth has been set - the future-oriented product strategy can be...
Pinion riders Simon and Nacho in “The Land of the Shirampari”
Pinion riders Simon and Nacho recently produced an exclusive documentary about their last big cycling tour. "The Land of the Shirampari" is the title of the 30-minute film. A trip from Cusco to Iquitos - from the Peruvian Andes Highlands to the Tropical Rainforest - that undoubtedly pushed them to...
Pinion Crew cycles 24,500 kilometers to work
"Cycling to work" was the motto of the health insurance´s (AOK) summer campaign, which was launched in cooperation with the ADFC. Of course, Pinion took part - it is nothing special for the majority of the employees anyway, just a lot of people use the bike as a means of transport in everyday...
Nicolai Saturn 11 – now also with Pinion gearbox
The German bike forge Nicolai brings the Saturn 11 on the market and presented it for the first time at the Eurobike Show in Frankfurt. There are not too big changes to the previous model and yet it has been greatly optimized in some places. For example, the tire clearance was increased, the rear...
Review Pinion Crew and Family & Friends Event
On the first weekend in July, there were two events in Denkendorf: the Pinion Crew and the Family & Friends Event. After the busy home office period (due to Corona), Pinion employees met in perfect summer weather, live and in color, in the nostalgic courtyard of the old mechanical engineering...
Pinion auction for a good cause
„The 10th anniversary of the P1.18 gearbox. Together into the next decade!"- To mark the occasion, we are launching a charity campaign as part of Eurobike 2022. We will be auctioning a unique artwork comprised of the original components of a P1.18 gearbox. The proceeds of the online auction will...
3-2-1… The countdown starts!
The atomosphere is electric. After 10 years of growing central gearbox technology in the cycling marketplace, the next generation follows... and this is hot! Together with our partner, the e-bike manufacturer Stromer, we will soon introduce a world`s first! So you can be excited! The official...
Nordish by nature: Touring bikes from German manufacturer Böttcher
At home on the world's roads Among bike travelers, the northern German manufacturer Böttcher is as well known as Bayern Munich is among soccer fans. The brand stands for individuality and high-quality touring bikes that can be adapted to individual needs thanks to practical features and numerous...
Tail wind at the start of the season: E-Touring bikes with Pinion and rear motor
New e-bikes for everyday use, touring and travel This season, several manufacturers are presenting their new Pinion bikes for trekking and touring. The models are all based on a modern aluminum frame that integrates a Pinion gearbox and powerful battery in a distinctive package. The Neodrives Z20...
DESIGN-AWARD FOR STROMER X PINION S-PEDELEC
What a start! Just recently unveiled, the brand-new Stromer X Pinion speed pedelec ST3 Pinion is already rolling into the fast lane and impressing the jury of the Red Dot Design Award with its innovative and unique design. The dynamic 45 km/h commuter bike integrates the latest shifting and drive...
Seans Mission to climb and descend all 282 Munros in Scotland
Sean Green is a well recognised face on the mountain’s of Scotland. With a eclectic mix of tattoos, his grizzly frame and often with a bike on his back, a shrinking violet he is not. What he dreamed of as a young boy, he now turns into reality: Sean's goal is to climb all 282 Scottish Munros -...
Hiphip Hurraaa! The MTB-News User Award Bronze in the category "drive train" goes to Pinion! In the last few weeks, about 16,000 MTB-News.de readers have voted and boosted us to 3rd place! So Pinion is one of the top-3 gear shift manufacturers - just after the quite well-known competitors Sram...
TEST REPORT INSTINCTIV M97
Introduced in spring, on Europe’s trails in summer, in the press in autumn! Due to the unique design with long reach, flat steering angle and low-mounted shock, the gearbox-driven Enduro bike from Dutch brand Instinctiv Bikes caused a stir in the MTB scene. Can the bike, which is available as a...
HOW DO I GET MY BIKE READY FOR WINTER?
CARING FOR YOUR PINION BIKE The fact that Pinion bikes are extremely robust and easy to clean is not only common knowledge among diehard cyclists. More and more commuters are relying on e-bikes and speed pedelecs with a combination of Pinion gearboxes and Gates Carbon Drive belts. While derailleur...
NICOLAI ARGON GX PINION – THE ALLROUNDER
The Nicolai Argon GX Pinion is indeed categorized as a gravel bike, but comes thanks to its versatility of a fast race bike as close as a serious bikepacking bike. On the one hand, this is ensured by the sporty geometry with Nicolai-typical long reach, flat steering angle and longer tail. Because...
NEW VIDEO PINION TRAVEL COMPANION
Simon and Nacho – also known as “260 Litros” – break out in 2017 and set out to discover the traditional Inca routes of Equador by bike. The two guys from the Spanish Basque Country captured stunning footage of extreme situations: Through rushing rivers, on clayey paths and all that at an altitude...
NEW: PINION H3 HYBRID HUBS
The new generation of hubs goes by the name H3 HYBRID. They were developed in cooperation with the hub and wheel specialists from DT Swiss® and stand for proven DT Swiss technology and straightforward functionality with low care and maintenance required. Due to the HYBRID technology it is...
Stromer S-Pedelecs with Pinion
Swiss bicycle manufacturer Stromer exclusively develops fast E-bikes which reach speeds up to 45 km/h. Thanks to their fully integrated design, exceptionally powerful motor, and extensive connectivity (including GPS positioning via a free smartphone app) they have been at the forefront of the...
NICOLAI SATURN 14 GPI
With the Saturn 14 GPI, Nicolai Bikes presents a versatile geared trail bike. Downhill, the modern geometry and low centre of gravity, as well as the lower unsprung mass at the rear wheel, provide unimagined downhill potential. Uphill, the balanced geometry and 600 % gear range result in limitless...
Read 75 test reviews online
... in times like these, most of us spend more time than usual at home. And have more time to read. Test reports, for example! On our website you will find over 75 reviews of various Pinion bikes: classic touring bikes, mountain bikes, trekking bikes and now also many e-bikes. This gives a lot of...
TEST OF 11 PINION TREKKING BIKES
In the latest issue of the 'aktivRadfahren' magazine eleven Pinion trekking bikes underwent extensive testing. The bikecheck involved brands such as Idworx and Tout Terrain with gearboxes ranging from 18 to 9 gears. You can find lightweight trekking bikes for every-day use as well as bikes with...
TEST OF 10 PINION E-BIKES
"The Neodrives rear motor and the Pinion transmissionare sophisticated high-tech systems for e-bikes. The combination of the two systems has enormous potential." - Georg Zeppin, Head of Test & Technology at elektroRad magazine. In issue 04/2020 you can expect a big Pinion special and 10...
12 Bikepacking Bikes
Is Bikepacking the new bike touring? Bike touring, bikepacking, adventure biking - the differences of the mentioned bike categories are fine. It is not up to us, as a manufacturer of high-quality drive trains, to define the limits of the individual areas of application. We know only one thing:...
3 bikepacking tips from the pro
The focus of bikepacking is on travelling with as little luggage as possible. This luggage is strapped directly to the bicycle frame in special bags. Popular formats of bikepacking are overnight trips, micro-adventures and tours lasting several days or weeks or endurance races. But what do I take...
Podcast Bikepacking with Pinion
As part of the virtual trade fair VELOWeek, a podcast was created on the topic of bikepacking with Pinion gears. In the 35-minute conversation, Andrea Escher (Communications & Marketing, Pinion GmbH) explains on which bikes "the Pinion" is installed and what the advantages of the gear system...
BEST OF PINION X NICOLAI CUSTOM BIKES
NICOLAI BIKES 100% MADE IN GERMANY, 100% CUSTOMISABLE NICOLAI BIKES stands for frame buildingn 100% made in Germany. NICOLAI focuses on craftmanship, excellant welding quality and with the love for the little details some of the best bike frames in the world are made in the town of Mehle (Lower...
33.105 km from Patagonia to Alaska
Kamran Ali cycled an unbelievable total of 33,105 km from Patagonia to Alaska. Kamran himself describes this trip as the "tour of his life" - to realize his dream he quit his job and left civil life behind. Kamran reaches his destination Alaska after 3 years, 7 months and 10 days. Of course, you...
WE ARE PINION
Did you know that the idea for the Pinion transmission was born at Porsche in 2006? Since then, a lot has happened. Our innovation has won several awards, more than 100 manufacturers are among our customers and we have grown into a large team of engineers, developers and salespeople, marketers,...
WITH PINION ON THE «GREAT DIVIDE»
To ride the "Great Divide Mountain Bike Route" once in a lifetime is the dream of many cyclists. This legendary route is considered the longest "off-road bike route" in the world and leads over 2,745 miles (= 4,417 kilometers) from Banff, Canada to the Mexican border. The US-American extreme...
THE EUROPEAN BIKE PROJECT
FROM THE BEGINNING In early 2019 Alex launched his Instagram channel "The European Bike Project" which gained huge popularity showcasing the immense variety of European manufacturers. Thanks to his daytime job in the environmental sector he gained a lot of knowledge when it comes to sustainability...
SCHINDELHAUERs PINION PEDELECS
The most advanced electrification of the classic Schindelhauer bicycle The new e-bikes Arthur VI/IX and Antonia combine independent design and state-of-the-art automotive technologies. As with all bicycles from Schindelhauer, the newcomers are characterized by the typical clear design. The...
Bikepacking in the realm of the Inca
„Through humid jungles, rushing rivers, on clayey paths and over paved roads - we want to be able to master the legendary Inca Road Qhapac Nan on our bikes!" Together, the 260 litros, Simon and Nacho, have traveled to the most remote corners of the world. They are hungry for adventure and know...
The dream of the cargo bike far away from all standards
The dream of the cargo bike far away from all standards It's hard to imagine Europe's roads without cargo bikes! The environmentally friendly transporters have won the hearts of families, and more and more people are opting for cargo bikes in inner-city areas. This was also the case for Jaap, who...
BEST-IN-TEST FOR FALKENJAGD RANDONNEUR
In the current issue 01/02 2021 the Radfahren magazine certifies the touring bicycle Falkenjagd Hoplit PI the mark "VERY GOOD". A total of 41 bikes without a motor for everyday use, touring and sport faced up to the big mega test. The versatility and sheer indestructibility of the Falkenjagd...
BRAND FILM â–Ş WE ARE PINION
"What does Pinion exactly do and what does the company stand for?" We are happy to answer this question: „We bring high-end automotive technology to the bicycle and offer a completely new riding and shifting experience!" Because cycling is our passion. Technical perfection is our claim, and...
Gravelbike Pilot Scram
As fast as a road bike and as agile as an MTB - this is how the manufacturer Pilot Cycles describes the advantages of this virtous gravel bike. One thing is obvious: Biking is fun with it in any weather! The robust Pinion gearbox and the easy-care belt drive are the perfect complement to the...
Rotor Elcano Pinion. Just your bike?
One bike for all The fairly new category of so-called gravel bikes is currently all the rage. They manage the balancing act from everyday bike to sports machine and thus appeal to a large target group: Just as suitable for the road as for off-road cycling. Sporty and comfortable at the same time....
PINION SPECIAL + 12 TRAVELBIKES IN THE TEST
Pinion fans take note! In RADTouren magazine, issue 02/2021, there is a big Pinion special! In addition to a 12-page report on Pinion, our history and a comprehensive product overview, 12 touring bikes with Pinion gears in the price range between 2,999.00 and just under 8,500 euros are subjected...
SCHINDELHAUER EMIL VI/IX and EMILIA VI/IX
Schindelhauer Emil VI/IX and Emilia VI/IXÂ - the electrified allrounder The new Pinion e-bike models Emil and Emilia are based on the award-winning design of the Schindelhauer Gustav and Greta models. Schindelhauer transfers this concept into the era of electric mobility, equips it in this course...
Tout Terrain Outback with new features
Tout Terrain updated the successful model Outback and make the ultimate bikepacking machine even more versatile! An extra dose of comfort provides the Cane Creek HELM MKII AIR 29 suspension fork and the rim-/tire combination from WTB. Also new: The Pinion transmission is now available with a...
THE ALL-TIME WINNER
And the winner is: Falkenjagd Hoplit PI. Once again, the titanium touring bike from Falkenjagd wins a test. In the MY BIKE magazine 04/2021 test among touring bikes, the gearbox-driven bike beat its competitors with derailleur and gear hub. Frame and fork are made of durable titanium, ingenious...
Arriving faster with the S-Pedelec
S-Pedelecs are picking up speed! Even though the legal situation in Germany for the use of S-pedelecs is still a bit fuzzy, at least at the moment, more and more long-distance commuters are switching to the 45 km/h bikes. In countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland, for example,...
Gamux Downhill Bike
GAMUX - A WorldCup Downhill Team and Bike Manufacturer The "GAMUX guys" are well known in the gravity scene. The names Dominic and Pascal Tinner, as well as Romeo Cairoli are synonymous with DH Racing in Switzerland. For years, they have shaped the sport on national and international stages as...
Side-by-side test Pinion vs. Rohloff
The Nomadstrails, Matilda and Peyman from Finland, have been cycling the world since 2018. Since the beginning of 2021, the two have been on the road on bikes from Tout Terrain. Peyman has opted for a touring bike with Rohloff gears, while in Matilda's bike the Pinion gearbox provides the...
DOUBLE AWARD FOR PINION CARGO BIKES
Cargo Bike of the Year Award 2021 The award was announced for the second time by the HUSS publishing house with its magazine Logistra for particularly logistics-suitable Cargobikes and awarded on 28.09.2021 during the 2nd National Cycle Logistics Conference in Frankfurt am Main. Â An international...
Schindelhauer Arthur VI/IX in review
In searching for the best e-bikes of 2021, the Downtown eBike Magazine team took a closer look at the Schindelhauer Arthur VI/IX. The editors agreed that the sleek avant-gardist was the optical highlight of the grouptest. But how does the 16 kg urban e-bike with Pinion 9-speed-gearbox and MAHLE...
8 Nasty Weather Bikes with Pinion
THE PERFECT BIKE FOR DIRTY WEATHER Isn't every Pinion bike the perfect bike for the wet and cold season? Basically yes, because the advantages of the closed shifting unit are at least as convincing in autumn/winter as in dry, dusty conditions. As is well known, the gearshift is one of the most...
Welcome, Tristan!
One man, one bike and the mission to cycle 100,000 km in 100 countries. Sounds quite ambitious! What started in 2015 with a 3-month bike tour in New Zealand developed into a passionate heart affair. Six years later, Tristan cycled about 61,000 km and 66 countries. For the remaining 39,000 km he...
Ramsay, the flying Scotsman
Ramsay MacFarlane is Enduro racer, MTB guide and trail coach in Scotland. He is one of those riders who are thrilled about innovations in mountain biking. Riding daily and in all weather conditions in the Scottish Highlands, Ramsay counts on his "low-wear gearbox-bikes" from Nicolai for years -...