Pinion - Seen this today at my grocery store

[raylo32]

I have seen this motor/gearbox discussed here but never thought I'd see one locally anytime soon. Looks really nice in person. Love the belt drive. It would be really cool if they would license the mounting to frame builders so we could build our own. I know, never happen...

 

[Chalo]

I like the idea of Pinion crank gearing. I don't like it enough to sign up for a frame that's 100% useless without a Pinion gearbox. So no thanks.

Same goes for Bosch, Shimano Steps, Bafang M500/600, Nicolai G-Boxx, and any other system using a frame that can't be used at all without that one specific system's components. Once they have you hostage, you're kinda screwed whether or not they stay in business.

 

[scrambler]

This not a Motor gearbox, it is just the Old Pinion Gearbox.

C-LINE | Compact gearbox bicycle shifting system

C-Line gearboxes are a gear shift system for bicycles, in a compact and lightweight housing. Our gear shifting system is centrally integrated into the frame.

pinion.eu

No motor there
It will probably take a year in the US to see the new Pinion MGU Motor gearbox announced at Eurobike

 

[mexican_amigo]

You can purchase the pinion mounts to build a frame: Gearing Mounts & Jig

 

[speedmd]

I have a note into them on timing for E1.12 deliveries to the US. Interesting looking setup.

 

[scrambler]

Remember, this is JUST a gearbox, NOT a motor...

 

[speedmd]

The E1 is a MGU (motor gearbox unit), in both 9 and 12 speed setups. BTW, they have no US model at the moment. Brilliant setup IMO. I am sure it is not cheap. Several have reviewed on youtube.

PINION MOTOR.GEARBOX.UNIT | Motor and gearbox in one unit

The Pinion MGU brings together, what belongs together. It’s more than adrivetrain. It’s a powertrain. It's motor and gearbox unified.

pinion.eu

 

[scrambler]

Sorry, I though you meant the C1.12 in the OP
I am afraid it will take while for bikes with the MGU to reach the states...

 

[speedmd]

Sorry, I though you meant the C1.12 in the OP
I am afraid it will take while for bikes with the MGU to reach the states...

No problem, lots to keep track of. The MGU will not come to the USA at the moment. Not even for beta platform developers. As good as it looks to be, I am relatively sure it will be knocked off in mass very shortly. Pretty much a dirt bike setup with electronic shifting drum. It could also be setup to regen. Would love to see this concept in an observed trials setup with manual / auto clutch selection in a sub 100 pound plunker.