TEST REPORT INSTINCTIV M97

25. January 2022

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 650B, 29″- and Mullet version and whose frame is made of 7% recycled carbon, convince on the trail? German BIKE magazine has tested the M97.

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WEITERE BEITRÄGE

SANTOS BIKES PRESENTS NEW MODELS WITH PINION SMART.SHIFT

SANTOS BIKES PRESENTS NEW MODELS WITH PINION SMART.SHIFT

At Velofollies in Belgium, the most important cycling trade fair in the Benelux region, Santos Bikes unveiled its latest Pinion bikes – now equipped with Pinion Smart.Shift technology. Two new e-bikes, the Travelmaster E+ and the LowStep, are now available with Pinion Smart.Shift and a powerful Neodrives rear motor. This combination ensures seamless, intuitive shifting performance and an effortless riding experience – perfect for long tours and everyday use.

THREE PINION E-BIKES AWARDED THE DESIGN & INNOVATION AWARD

THREE PINION E-BIKES AWARDED THE DESIGN & INNOVATION AWARD

Pinion’s innovative strength has once again been recognized: At the renowned Design & Innovation Award, three e-bikes with Pinion technology won over the expert jury. The winning bikes are: The Flyer Upstreet TR:CF 7.63 HS, the Kettler Pinniato FS Sport and the Desiknio Dopamine Smart.Shift.
And this is what the jury wrote:

FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE NETHERLANDS RELIES ON KLEVER S-PEDELECS WITH PINION GEARBOX

FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE NETHERLANDS RELIES ON KLEVER S-PEDELECS WITH PINION GEARBOX

The municipality of Houten in the Netherlands has purchased 26 speed pedelecs from Klever to optimize the work of the volunteer fire department. The S-Pedelecs with the C1.9 Pinion gearbox enable the volunteers to get to the fire station quickly and in an environmentally friendly way after being alerted. With a top speed of 45 km/h, they offer the perfect and sustainable alternative to a normal car, especially for short distances.