Everything about pinion
From Porsche to Pinion
Sophisticated automotive technology for bikes
Since 2023, the Pinion drive system has extended the product range of FLYER e-bikes. The Goroc TR:X is one of the e-bikes that came onto the market at the time of the launch of the revolutionary Pinion MGU. We are honored to develop e-bikes on the cutting edge and to work with innovative partners such as Pinion.
What was still a sketched idea in 2006 is now a successful venture that applies the technology that has proven itself in the automotive industry to the bicycle. Pinion manufactures various gearboxes in which the electronic gears and the highly efficient motor merge in one package. This concept makes for bicycles that need virtually no maintenance.
Pinion MGU with the FLYER
Goroc TR:X
1. The highlight - the Pinion MGU (Motor.Gearbox.Unit)
Motor and gearbox in one, reliable and low-maintenance – this is the definition of the Pinion Motor.Gearbox.Unit (MGU). The Pinion MGU is the perfect drive for your next e-bike thanks to its highly efficient spur gears with two gear sets connected in succession. Depending on the equipment, the gearbox offers nine or twelve speeds. The Pinion MGU results in a direct and loss-free riding experience.
Questions about Pinion MGU
What is an MGU?
The Pinion MGU, or Pinion Motor.Gearbox.Unit to give it its full name, is a combination of a high-performance motor and electronic gears. The Pinion MGU is the perfect all-in-one solution for a new generation of e-bikes.
How does the Pinion MGU work?
The Pinion MGU consists of electronic gears and a highly efficient motor, which are protected in a compact housing. Everything is driven by gears, guided by spur gears with two gear sets connected in succession.
Where can I buy an e-bike with the Pinion MGU?
Pinion is already a well-established name in the bicycle industry, as around 100 manufacturers of bicycles without motors rely on Pinion technology, including FLYER AG. Pinion e-bikes are available from specialist dealers. Find a FLYER specialist dealer near you on our website and find out in advance whether they have a Pinion e-bike in stock.
What are theadvantages of the Pinion MGU?
Due to the very durable and robust components, the Pinion MGU has a very long lifetime. The Pinion MGU is enclosed and thus well protected from dirt, resulting in them being very low-maintenance and quiet. The state-of-the-art technology with belt drive also allows you to shift when you are at the traffic lights.
How can I maintain the Pinion MGU in my e-bike an chane the oil?
Pinion promises that the MGU is maintenance-free for up to 10,000 kilometers. Once this distance has been traveled, it is advisable to make an oil change. For this you need an oil change kit, which can be purchased from Pinion or from a specialist dealer. We recommend that you have the oil change done by your FLYER specialist dealer.
2. Pinion Smart.Shift
The system always knows which gear you are in and adjusts the performance perfectly to the pedaling frequency. A great advantage is the ability to shift while stationary as well as under load without any problems. The result is a natural, harmonious shifting and riding feeling. The two functions Pre.Select and Start.Select are really smart:
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Pre.Select |
Start.Select |
| With Pre.Select, the system automatically shifts to the appropriate gear while riding without pedaling. When going downhill, you can get back into the pedals without kicking into “nothing” or having to shift up and down frantically beforehand. | Start.Select automatically switches to the predefined gear when stopping. So you don’t have to start off awkwardly when the wrong gear is engaged. |
3. Pinion Auto.Shift
Use the Auto.Shift and Auto.Shift Pro functions to shift gears automatically.
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Auto.Shift |
Auto.Shift.Pro |
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Based on a preset desired pedaling frequency, the MGU shifts into the appropriate gear fully automatically – even under a full load. With Auto.Shift, the desired pedaling frequency can be easily adjusted while riding using the gear lever. |
Dynamic riders can also use the Auto.Shift.PRO function to override fully automatic shifting and manually set their preferred gear anytime, anywhere. |
4. Pinion Shift Control
Shifting at the touch of a button sounds like luxury and is now possible with Pinion. Since the smart system always knows what gear the rider is in, it can adjust the performance to suit the rider’s pedaling frequency. This simplifies a gear change. It can also be operated under load and works flawlessly.
The electric gears also make it possible for the driver to shift while stationary and under load.
5. Pinion E-Drive System with FIT
As FIT is a modular system, the high-quality system components are perfect for combining with the motor from Pinion. The modular system as an all-in-one solution for state-of-the-art and versatile Pinion e-bikes – the FIT E-Drive system offers four types of assistance that can perfectly adapt the level of assistance to any riding situation.
FIT batteries and accssoires
The batteries TP 700 FIT (700 Wh / 15 Ah/ 48 V) and TP 800 FIT (800 Wh / 15 Ah / 48V) can be elegantly inserted into the down tube and easily removed without tools.
Facts:
- Down tube battery, removable
- FIT 2.0 system
- Energy: 700 Wh / 800 Wh
- Weight: 3.8 kg
The FIT Fast Charger 5A 48 V is the ideal charger for everyday use. The FIT Fast Charger is also very well suited for tours, as it is easy to pack and charges very quickly.
The 535 FIT 48 V Range Extender provides extra range. For particularly long tours, you can also equip your FLYER e-bike with a Range Extender. This lets you significantly increase the range. Ideal for commuters, tour riders and cargo bikes.
FIT displays and control elements
Thanks to the FIT display, you have your e-bike system under control at all times. You can take a look at the speed, recognize the assistance level you have selected, or see how far you can travel with your battery capacity. The system can be operated with the practical remote on the handlebars. This allows you to change the assistance level in a matter of seconds. There are different display sizes for the FIT system.
FIT Display Comfort
The large display is particularly easy to read. The innovative Bluetooth connectivity makes additional features such as navigation, heart rate monitoring and much more available. Touch input not available for this display.
FIT Remote Basic
Safe and easy control is possible with the FIT Remote Basic both while riding and while stationary. The LED backlit buttons and vibration feedback make for practical operation.
FIT E-Bike Control app
The combination of e-bike and app offers a multitude of new functions. The FIT Key Card supplied in combination with the FIT E-Bike Control app provides digital access to your FLYER e-bike. This not only increases safety, but also comfort and riding enjoyment.
Configure your e-bike to suit your needs, use your smartphone as a key, ride using the navigation system or connect to Komoot (available soon). Activate, saddle up and away you go!
The Goroc TR:X with Pinion
FLYER’s versatile Goroc TR:X e-bike has won the prestigious Design & Innovation Award 2024. This bike industry award is a seal of quality and benchmark for outstanding products.
6. About Pinion
Pinion was founded in 2008 by two former Porsche engineers. Their vision was to build “a bicycle gearbox with the heart of a sports car”. The fully sealed manual transmission combines the best of automotive and bicycle technologies, providing unparalleled drive performance and reliability. In summer 2023, Pinion introduced the Pinion E-Drive System as a world first. It is a Motor.Gearbox.Unit. It combines a powerful electric motor with proven Pinion gear technology and electric gears of up to 12 speeds in a compact package to create a completely new drive system for e-bikes.
"We have turned our 2006 vision of developing automotive technology for bicycles into reality. The fact that more than 100 bicycle manufacturers are now convinced of our interpretation of bicycle gears drives me every day."
Michel Schmitz, Founder and Managing Director Pinion
7. About FIT from Biketec GmbH
FIT was developed by FLYER AG, the Swiss e-bike pioneer, and was first launched onto the market with the FLYER U Series in 2015. The aim was to synchronize the software and hardware of an e-bike in the best possible way and to integrate new functions. To combine our expertise in FIT technology and provide access for other e-bike manufacturers, we set up Biketec GmbH on July 1, 2020, based in Huttwil, Switzerland.
