antboy
Well-Known Member
Surprised that there hasn't already been a thread on the new Pinion MGU motor/gearbox combo.
I think it's been something a fair number of people were expecting for some time now.
pinion.eu
ebike-MTB.com has a first ride report which reports mostly good things. Oddly, it seems that technical climbs are one of the weak spots, or maybe it's a matter of getting used to the shifting in the new system.
ebike-mtb.com
The company is reporting that a 10 minute oil change every 10,000km is about all the maintenance it will need.
Can be used with a carbon or traditional chain, and will have both 12 and 9 gear options (600% and 564% ratios respectively, with even stepping)
Looks like it's comparable to the Shimano EP8 in size, but with less rounded edges (there's an overlay on the website that looks like the EP8).
I think it's been something a fair number of people were expecting for some time now.
![pinion.eu](https://pinion.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/E19.png)
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](https://pinion.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-Favicon-Pinion-512x512-black-32x32.png)
ebike-MTB.com has a first ride report which reports mostly good things. Oddly, it seems that technical climbs are one of the weak spots, or maybe it's a matter of getting used to the shifting in the new system.
![ebike-mtb.com](https://s14761.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Pinion-MGU-Mission-on-e-Motor-Gearbox-Unit-1345.jpg)
First ride review of the Pinion MGU E1.9 and MGU E1.12 motor/gearbox units – Is the end of conventional derailleurs?
With the MGU, gearbox specialists Pinion present a milestone in ebike history: a motor with an integrated gearbox.
The company is reporting that a 10 minute oil change every 10,000km is about all the maintenance it will need.
Can be used with a carbon or traditional chain, and will have both 12 and 9 gear options (600% and 564% ratios respectively, with even stepping)
Looks like it's comparable to the Shimano EP8 in size, but with less rounded edges (there's an overlay on the website that looks like the EP8).