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Pinion MGU

Pinion MGU

A revolution in terms of low maintenance. Here, a powerful motor (comparable to 85 Nm) and an electronic 9- or 12-speed gearbox merge into one housing at the bottom bracket. Derailleurs and derailleur hangers are eliminated, shifting is done electrically in a flash—even under load or at a standstill. Ideal for tour riders and E-MTBers who want "riding instead of wrenching." In combination with a carbon belt, the drivetrain is virtually wear-free and even quite a bit lighter than a regular mid-drive unit with a gearhub.

Weight
4.1 kg
Torque
85 Nm
Voltage
48 V

Battery System & Chargers

🔋 Battery System

3rd Party OptionsNo, proprietary
Indicates whether bike manufacturers can use third-party batteries or if the system is closed.
ModelCapacityWeightEnergy DensityDimensionsMounting
FIT Compactcore 800780 Wh3.85 kg203 Wh/kg424 x 90 x 89Frame
FIT TP 700700 Wh4 kg175 Wh/kg414 x 83 x 80Internal
FIT Ultracore 10601055 Wh4.6 kg229 Wh/kg385 x 87 x 95Internal
FIT Ultracore 800791 Wh3.8 kg208 Wh/kg385 x 87 x 75Internal
FIT Ultracore 720720 Wh3.8 kg189 Wh/kg385 x 87 x 75Internal
FIT Ultracore 960960 Wh4.5 kg213 Wh/kg385 x 87 x 95Internal
FIT Ultratube 700693 Wh3.8 kg182 Wh/kg430 x 81 x 75Internal
FIT BAT Tubepack 10601082 Wh4.5 kg240 Wh/kg422 x 94 x 74Internal
FIT BAT Tubepack 800800 Wh3.8 kg211 Wh/kg423 x 75 x 70Internal
FIT BAT Tubepack 535530 Wh3.1 kg171 Wh/kg423 x 75 x 70Internal

Range Extender Available

ModelCapacityWeightDimensions
FIT Range Extender 535520 Wh2.6 kg309 x 108 x 87

🔌 Chargers

ModelCurrentDimensions
Standard Charger3 A193 x 94 x 57
Fast Charger4.8 A193 x 94 x 57

Power Characteristics

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Shows how much power the motor delivers for a given rider input. The value shown is pure motor power, adjusted for input and drivetrain losses.

Input vs. Output: Pinion MGU

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Analysis

The Pinion MGU pushes powerfully even with relatively little own effort. The drive is close to its maximum output at a leisurely 120 watts. Significantly less than 150 watts of rider power are required for the almost 600 watts it delivers at the peak. Optimal for those who also want to be pushed up the mountain comfortably at times.

Cadence Behavior

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Shows the optimal RPM range.

RPM: Pinion MGU

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Analysis

The Pinion MGU shows interesting behavior regarding cadence. On one hand, it is remarkable how high the power is even at low cadences between 50 and 60. On the other hand, the power increases constantly up to 120 rpm, and the rule applies: Pedaling faster leads to higher power. If you crack 125 rpm, however, the power begins to drop significantly.

Thermal Performance

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Shows power output performance over 15/20 minutes under constant full load.

15 min

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Analysis

Due to its integrated gearbox and the resulting larger housing with more mass, the Pinion MGU has a purely physical advantage over most other mid-drive motors. This is also evident in our thermal test: We only see a slight drop in power after around 15 minutes of continuous load. Until then, the MGU is flawless.