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  1. Islandtrader

    New Pinion integrated gearbox and motor (MGU)

    As someone who lives in the US, I feel we should start reaching out to smaller big companies that sell bikes in the states to express our interest in them starting to build bikes with the Pinion mgu. I could see companies like Orbea, Canyon, Marin, Polygon, etc being able to make it happen if...
  2. Islandtrader

    New Pinion integrated gearbox and motor (MGU)

    I wonder if it's going to even be possible to find an e-mtb spec'd with the 9-speed unit. I would prefer the nine speed with it's fewer parts and slightly less weight but I have a feeling they're all going to come with the 12-speed.
  3. Islandtrader

    New Pinion integrated gearbox and motor (MGU)

    I am beyond excited for this. I really hope what I've been reading isn't true though that those of us in north america will have to wait until 2025 to be able to buy a bike with the MGU. I would assume the US would be one of the larger e-bike markets. A huge bummer if that's the case.
  4. Islandtrader

    Gearbox EMTB's that you can buy (+IGH bikes)

    Mission ON.E — Gearbox manufacturer Pinion wants to bring together what belongs together! — urbanbike.news It looks like the future of e-bikes might be here a lot sooner than expected. I've been following Pinion tease their new motor/gearbox on instagram for the last couple of weeks. Just a...
  5. Islandtrader

    Gearbox EMTB's that you can buy (+IGH bikes)

    BRP (Bombarbier) is now majority owner of Pinion gearbox. From what I can tell they are pretty close to starting development of their gearbox Ebike. It may take a couple years before it comes to market, but I truly believe it will be something special when it does. Here's the link to their...
  6. Islandtrader

    Comment by 'Islandtrader' in article 'Not sure the new SRAM Eagle Transmission is for you - What other options are there ?'

    BRP (bombardier) purchased Pinion gearbox about a year ago. They are currently hiring in all kinds of departments to start developing their new gearbox EMTB. It's going to be interesting to see what a company with this kind of manufacturing ability and the desire to push the envelope can come up...
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