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The P1.18 is a reliable partner on all continents under the harshest conditions. High mountains, deserts or coastal landscapes. Pure travelling pleasure: the P1.18 simply works – maintenance-free and permanently optimal function. Extreme climates, stone impact, sand, water and many thousands of miles cannot affect the P1.18. The huge ratio bandwidth combined with the even and very finely spaced gear steps permits comfortable travel over long distances with the pedalling rate that you find most comfortable.
The latest Pinion generation now offers even more shifting comfort. We have further optimised shift latches and cam shafts. as a result, shifting has become even smoother. The result: comprehensively silky-smooth running without any clicking noises in any of the 18 gears.

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"The P1.18 immediately convinces with the simple operation of an unrivaled gear-spectrum."

Jan Gathmann - RADtouren, das Radreise-Magazin (12/2012)

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"From the very first second it‘s fun riding the gearbox - always offering a perfect gear-ratio. I am absolutely delighted!"

Tom Bierl, Chefredakteur Trekkingbike (5/2013)

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p1.18 ratio calculator

Ratio calculator for calculating the optimal secondary ratio for your Pinion P1.18 bicycle with chain or belt drive

The Pinion gearbox calculator helps you to choose the ideal gearbox tuning. The internal gear ratio for each gear of all types of gearboxes is already defined in our calculator. The entire spectrum of a Pinion transmission can be shifted to fast or slow with the secondary ratio to the rear wheel. A 1:1 tuning is also possible by using sprockets of the same size or toothed belt pulleys.

Calculator is Available in only Desktop Mode

(Number of teeth chainring gearbox)
(Number of teeth sprocket rear wheel hub)
(Wheel circumference in mm)
(in mm)

Additional ground clearance compared to a derailleur gear system with a chainring with 44 teeth

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.

 
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Direct comparison of Pinion gearboxes
Number of gears
 18 12 9 9
Overall ratio %
 636 600 568 364
Gear steps %
 11,5 17,7 24,3 17,5
Frame connection
 Pinion Standard Pinion Standard Pinion Standard Pinion Standard
Gain ratio in first gear
 1,82 1,82 1,82 1,30
Gain ratio in fastest gear
 0,29 0,3 0,32 0,36
Sprocket / Spider mount
 Pinion Center Lock Pinion Center Lock Pinion Center Lock Pinion Center Lock
Chain line
 54 mm 54 mm 54 mm 54 mm
Maximum input torque
 250 Nm 250 Nm 250 Nm 250 Nm
Axle standard
 Pinion Standard Pinion Standard Pinion Standard Pinion Standard
Q-factor
 174 mm 174 mm 174 mm 174 mm
Lubrication
 Splash lubrication Splash lubrication Splash lubrication Splash lubrication
Oil type
 Pinion gearbox oil Pinion gearbox oil Pinion gearbox oil Pinion gearbox oil
Oil capacity
 60 ml 60 ml 60 ml 60 ml
Temperature range
 5 °F to 104 °F 5 °F to 104 °F 5 °F to 104 °F 5 °F to 104 °F
Oil change inteval
 Every 10.000km / Once a year Every 10.000km / Once a year Every 10.000km / Once a year Every 10.000km / Once a year
Gearbox Weight
 2700g 2350g 2200g 2200g
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p1.18 HARDFACTS

GEARBOX
transmission type Spur gearing
Number of gears 18
Overall ratio 636 %
Gear steps 11,5% constant
Recommended ratio of
Rear Sprockets (21t/24t for example) to front		 0,875
Gain ratio in 1st gear (21t/24t) 1,82
Gain ratio in 18th gear (21t/24t) 0,29

REAL GEARS
Real gears refer to the gear steps of a bicycle transmission that can be optimally used. In derailleur gears, the skewed running of the chain leads to significant losses of efficiency. In addition, when there are two or three front sprockets there will be redundant, i.e. equivalent, gears. A 3×10 derailleur transmission, for example, actually only offers 14 or 15 real gears from this perspective.

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Chain line with Pinion chain ring 54 mm
Maximum input torque 250 Nm
Axle standard Pinion splined shaft
Q-faktor 1 174 mm
Lubrication Splash lubrication
Oil type Pinion gearbox oil2
Oil capacity 60 ml (2.0 oz)
Temperature range 5 °F to 104 °F
  • Distance between the outer faces of the crank arms at the level of the pedal attachment points
  • synthetic, viscosity 68
  • including lock ring, crank central screws and shift cover with fastening screws
  • including crank clamp screws
  • including fastening screws

MAINTENANCE
Oil change interval every 6.200 miles /
Once a year

WEIGHTS
Gearbox 3 2698,0 g
Twist shifter 95,0 g
Crank arms „CNC“ 175 mm 4 434,5 g
Crank arms „Forged“ 175 mm 4 481,5g
Chain tensioner 5 122,0 g
Chain ring 30t 51,0 g
Chain ring 24t 37,5 g
Gearbox Spider 104 mm 40,0 g
Rear sprocket 26t 37,5 g
Rear sprocket 21t 29,0 g

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