Eine Schaltung im Motor? 🤔🚲 Super komplex oder doch ganz einfach? Pinion MGU im Detail erklärt

Motor and gearbox in a single housing – that sounds futuristic, but for Pinion, it's already a reality. We explain how the Pinion MGU is constructed, why it has revolutionized the cycling world, and what makes it truly superior to conventional derailleurs. Pinion was founded by two former Porsche engineers who wanted to develop a completely new type of bicycle drivetrain – a gearbox that is located not at the rear wheel, but directly at the bottom bracket. The classic Pinion Gearbox has been around for about 15 years and requires specially designed frames, which initially slowed its adoption. Then, in 2023, came the MGU, the Motor Gearbox Unit, which combines the electric motor and twelve-speed gearbox in a single housing, thus ushering in a true paradigm shift. Our in-house expert, Kim, explains, using a cutaway model, how the MGU is constructed internally, why the gearbox runs in an oil bath, how the shifting process works via a shift shaft and gears, and why the motor and gearbox are housed in two separate chambers. The gearbox's service interval is 10,000 km, which translates to several years of maintenance-free riding for most riders. Depending on the variant, the MGU weighs between 4 and 4.1 kg, but its central position on the frame makes this significantly less noticeable than a weight distributed across the wheels and rear triangle. Belt compatibility is another advantage that makes the MGU particularly easy to maintain. The automatic mode was added via a software update and is now entirely under Pinion's control, after initially being developed by a third-party provider. Who is this video for? For all e-bike riders and technology enthusiasts who want to understand how an integrated motor-gearbox unit really works – and why it represents the next big step in e-bike development. 🎙️ Featuring: Kim from the vitbikes Academy 🔧 E-bikes with Pinion MGU & more: www.vitbikes.de 0:00 Intro – Motor and gearbox in one housing 1:08 Pinion – Porsche engineers build bicycle drivetrains 1:33 The classic Pinion gearbox explained 2:47 2023: The MGU – a paradigm shift 3:59 Kim explains the internal structure of the MGU 6:03 Gearbox, oil bath & service interval 8:00 Motor, rotor & shift shaft in detail 12:00 Weight, center of gravity & riding feel 15:00 Advantages: Belt, maintenance & automatic transmission 20:22 Weight distribution & handling explained 23:31 Automatic function & software explained 24:06 Conclusion – Pinion compared to newer systems More on the topic of e-bikes & pedelecs Buyer's Guide: https://fahrrad.vitbikes.de/kaufberat... ▬ About this channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🚲 vit:bikes – your e-bike and bicycle specialist with over 30 stores in Germany. We're all about e-bikes, pedelecs, and bicycles – with a focus on ergonomics and pain-free riding. We test the latest models, explain the technology in an easy-to-understand way, and show you how to optimally adjust your e-bike to your body. 👉 E-Bike & Bicycle News & Reviews 👉 Ergonomic Tips for Pain-Free Cycling 👉 Practical Tips on Technology & Maintenance ▬ Contact ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📩 [email protected] ▬ Our Channels ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🌐 https://www.vitbikes.de/ 📘 Facebook: vitbikes 📸 Instagram: vitbikes 🛡️ E-Bike Insurance: https://www.vitbikes.de/wertgarantie/ #EBike #Pedelec #Bicycle #Ergonomics #vitbikes #BicycleConsulting #PainFreeCycling #EBikeTips #BicycleTechnology