The embodiment of German engineering and high-end drive technology in a compact and ultralight housing. Also in the C-Line, the Pinion drive technology is modelled on the sophisticated automotive drive technology. And so the C-Line also stands for long-term reliability. Shifting as carefree and intuitive as cycling itself.
The C1.12 gearbox is the reference for everyday riders and touring biker. 12 finely graded gears offer an unrivalled range of ratio and unique riding comfort.
E-Bikers and MTB-Endurists love the pure efficiency of the C1.9 XR! This gearbox type is optimized for all applications where large gear steps are an advantage.
Designed with “less is more” in mind, the C1.6 gearbox provides exactly the gears a modern pedelec needs.
Pinion touring bikes are among the best of their kind.
Discover the gearbox revolution in mountain biking.
Intuitive shifting. Careless technology. Compact design.
Pinion in E-Bikes: Shift first, then step it up!
The new, compact body is 33% lighter than aluminium. Cutting-edge manufacturing processes and top precision allow the use of an ultra lightweight magnesium housing. Of course: 100% “Made in Germany”./p>
Whether on your daily office sprint or on a long cycling weekend trip, t<he C-Line is the ideal companion. Its biomechanically perfect stance width (Q-factor) of just 166 mm allows a sporty and healthy riding since the pedalling power is directed straight into the bike guaranteeing a highly effective force transmission.
The new C-Line’s design is dedicated to the optimum integration into modern bicycle frames. This includes the 3 positions gear routing that harmonizes perfectly with the frame aesthetics. And the same applies for brake and electro cables, which can be routed invisibly inside the frame passing the gearbox to the rear.
Pinion is known for its carefree and durable gearboxes – under all conditions. For the C-Line’s external skin we use an ultra-resistant powder coating with an anthracite metallic look. A protector film also shiedls the gearbox against the impact of errant rocks.
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| Number of gears | 12 | 9 | 6 | |
| Overall ratio | 600% | 568% | 295% | |
| Gear steps | 17,7% | 24,3% | 24,3% | |
| Gain ratio in first gear | 1,82 | 1,82 | 0,95 | |
| Gain ratio in fastest gearg | 0,30 | 0,32 | 0,32 | |
| Gearbox Weight | ca.2100g | ca. 2000g | ca. 1800g |
The size ratio, or the ratio of the number of teeth between chainring and rear sprocket is called ratio. Together with the circumference of the wheel the unfolding can be calculated. The unfolding is the distance in meters or centimeters travelled by a bicycle with one crank rotation.
