3x3 hub and a Bafang ultra motor

[bryanpnew]

@Ravi Kempaiah Hello Ravi and the Zen team. Was there ever an update on bike prototypes from Zen with a 3x3 hub and a Bafang ultra motor? I believe I remember it being said Zen expected to reveal these earlier this year. Did I miss it? Is it something that could still happen?

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

@Ravi Kempaiah Hello Ravi and the Zen team. Was there ever an update on bike prototypes from Zen with a 3x3 hub and a Bafang ultra motor? I believe I remember it being said Zen expected to reveal these earlier this year. Did I miss it? Is it something that could still happen?

Thanks for your note.
We are building two samples. E-bike production suffered a substantial hit due to tariffs and global trade disruptions, but given experiences with Enviolo, Rohloff, and Kindernay, we are in a much better position to assess not only the product quality but also long-term support for parts and service. We could not make it to Eurobike this year to meet with 3X3 hub company personnel, but we are eager to do so and ensure this hub will be supported for a long time to come.
I will be personally testing it out and will look forward to sharing the experience with the community here.

 

[Merlin]

Thanks for your note.
We are building two samples. E-bike production suffered a substantial hit due to tariffs and global trade disruptions, but given experiences with Enviolo, Rohloff, and Kindernay, we are in a much better position to assess not only the product quality but also long-term support for parts and service. We could not make it to Eurobike this year to meet with 3X3 hub company personnel, but we are eager to do so and ensure this hub will be supported for a long time to come.
I will be personally testing it out and will look forward to sharing the experience with the community here.

I blew out a Kindernay in the first month with my M620. The best option for an IGH with a M620 at 160 nm is the 3X3Nine rated at 250 nm. I have over 1000 miles on mine with no issues.

 

[Tom@WashDC]

I blew out a Kindernay in the first month with my M620. The best option for an IGH with a M620 at 160 nm is the 3X3Nine rated at 250 nm. I have over 1000 miles on mine with no issues.

Sounds like a good hub Merlin. I've got 10,000 miles on my Rohloff Speedhub14 IGH married to a Bafang UltraMag @160nm. Riding off road MTB style 70% of the time.