Aaron Rolph

ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PINION RIDER SINCE: 2022
BIKE: Zerode Katipo, Zerode G3 Downhill, Nicolai Saturn 16 MGU
GEARBOX: Pinion C1.12, Pinion MGU
HIGHLIGHT: Atacama Desert, 700 km e-bike adventure through the Balkans
STATEMENT: „I love riding technical and steep trails, but also spending days in the bike park.“

Aaron Rolph is a passionate mountain biker and photographer from England, currently living in Chamonix, France. While he was previously involved in downhill and 4X racing, his great passion now lies in big mountain adventures in the Alps. Aaron rides a Zerode Katipo as his traditional trail bike, and the Nicolai Saturn 16 MGU has been part of his collection since summer 2024. For several years, he has gained experience with Pinion gearboxes and particularly values their low maintenance and robustness on technical trails. Fewer flat tires and no worries about chain oil are what have won him over. With Pinion Smart.Shift technology, he feels confident on steep, rocky sections and enjoys the fast gear changes, even while stationary.

Aaron´s Bikes

Zerode Katipo

The Zerode Katipo is a revolutionary enduro bike designed for peak performance and minimal maintenance. At the heart of its design lies the precise and low-maintenance Pinion gearbox, which ensures optimal weight distribution and reliable shifting in all conditions. Fully enclosed, the gearbox is resistant to dirt, water, and mud, making it ideal for demanding trails and extreme environments.

Instead of a traditional chain, the Katipo uses the Gates Carbon Drive, a silent and maintenance-free belt drive that excels in muddy and wet terrain. The carbon frame of the Katipo strikes the perfect balance between lightness, stiffness, and durability, enabling it to conquer the toughest descents and most challenging climbs. Its modern, progressive geometry is optimized for both technical trails and fast, flowy descents.

A standout feature of the Zerode Katipo is its versatility: it is compatible with different wheel sizes, allowing riders to tailor the bike to their preferences and the terrain at hand. The high-pivot design enhances the riding experience with smooth handling and excellent traction, even in rugged conditions.

The Zerode Katipo embodies innovative technology and thoughtful design, delivering an unparalleled riding experience for mountain bikers. It combines durability, efficiency, and unmatched ease of maintenance – perfect for demanding riders and challenging trails.

Zerode G3 Downhill

The Zerode G3 Downhill is the culmination of years of research and development, building on lessons learned from the G1 and G2 models, as well as Zerode’s Enduro platforms. The G3 embodies Zerode’s origins and the founding philosophy of the company – eliminating complexity, focusing on essentials, and leveraging fundamental principles of physics to enhance suspension performance in challenging terrain. The G3 is a mullet bike featuring a high-pivot design and a Pinion gearbox paired with a Gates belt drive.

Nicolai Saturn 16 MGU

The Nicolai Saturn 16 MGU is a groundbreaking e-enduro bike that combines multiple innovative technologies into a forward-thinking integrated system. Featuring 29-inch wheels and the Pinion E1.12 Motor.Gearbox.Unit (MGU), it merges a brushless high-performance motor with an electronically shiftable 12-speed gearbox offering a 600% gear range. This robust and wear-free construction delivers 160 Nm of torque in first gear and is based on proven automotive technology. There’s no derailleur to bend or break, and no chain system requiring constant adjustments. The MGU is housed in a compact casing, protected from dirt and moisture, making it low-maintenance and reliable. An oil change is needed only every 10,000 km.

Blog posts

Seans Mission to climb and descend all 282 Munros in Scotland
CYCLING ON THE BALEARIC ISLANDS

Bike Selection

Find the bike
that suits you!

Whether city, tour, trail or bikepacking adventure: We offer the right drivetrain solution for all types of bikes. In our Bike Selection you will find e-bikes, city bikes, mountain bikes, touring bikes and high-quality trekking/hybrid bikes. Either with belt or chain drive – always with Pinion gears.

Stay in touch with us

PINION NEWSLETTER

Receive special offers, exclusive product news and event information directly in your inbox. Sign up now! Our data protection policy applies.

Unique

DIRECT

Acclaimed

Frequenty