Pinion Drive Technology

24/09/2026

Test des Pinion Smart.Shift Systems beim Transpyrenean Race, einem Rennen über 2.000 Kilometer mit 40.000 Höhenmetern. Pierre startet morgen für Pinion und testet dabei das Pinion Ci-Getriebe mit Smart.Shift System, eine elektronische Schaltung mit 12 Gängen und 600% Übersetzung. Seine Cap Nummer ist die 35.

23/09/2026

High in the mountains, we encounter a rare creature in its natural habitat.

No cassette. No derailleur. Perfectly adapted to steep climbs and rough terrain.

03/09/2026

eMTB ASMR.
The BULLS Vuca AM3 with Pinion MGU and Gates Carbon Drive 🎧

02/09/2026

The BULLS VUCA EVO AM3 with the Pinion Motor.Gearbox.Unit, and this time, no music or anything, just the pure sound of this beautiful E-MTB: Shifting, drivetrain sounds, freewheel and motor.

The Pinion MGU combines motor and gearbox in one compact unit and shifts electronically in any situation. The result: a clean drivetrain setup and a truly unique riding experience.

Headphones on, volume up — and enjoy. 🎧

25/08/2026

Huge congratulations to Hattie Harnden and the entire AON Racing team! 🏆

Hattie just made downhill history in Les Gets: her first Elite Downhill World Cup victory, the first-ever World Cup DH win on a belt-driven Pinion gearbox bike – and with it, the 100k price by Gates.

A huge moment for Hattie, AON Racing – and for gearbox technology at the highest level of racing. Proud to see a Pinion gearbox and Gates belt drive take the top step of the podium. 🔥

Congratulations, Hattie & AON Racing. What a ride. What a milestone.

24/08/2026

The KOCMO Daytona-PI Smart ICR is built for the long run: titanium frame, belt drive and a centrally integrated Pinion C1.12 with Smart.Shift.

12 real gears, 600% range, electronic shifting and just one gearbox oil change every 10,000 km.

Less maintenance. More gravel. Built to last.

21/08/2026

Swiss Epic. Mud, rain, demanding terrain exactly when your drivetrain simply has to perform. ⛰️

As the camera bike rider, Stefan Sahm relies on the gearbox inside the Pinion MGU to shift precisely whenever needed, even while coasting. Pre.Select takes it one step further: while rolling, it shifts automatically to match your preferred cadence.

And then there’s Auto.Shift.Pro: fully automatic shifting while riding, with the freedom to override it manually whenever you want.

Less thinking about shifting. More focus on the trail.

20/08/2026

The new NICOLAI R20 MGU brings together the engineering expertise of NICOLAI and GAMUX Bikes – with real racing input from the AON Racing Team pushing the bike where it matters most.

At its heart: the Pinion Motor.Gearbox.Unit, combining motor and gearbox in one system.

12/08/2026