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pinkbike.com

check out pinkbike.com for the latest in cycling and mountain biking news, freeride videos, photos, events and more. submit your own biking pictures and videos online. buy the latest biking dvds and videos. check race results.

bikeradar.com

Bike reviews and bike tests from experts, the latest bike news and buying advice. BikeRadar.com: from the Cycling Plus and MBUK network.

mbr.co.uk

There’s a lot to love about the Pinion MGU motor when combined with the Gate’s Carbon Drive Belt. With no chain, the bike is super silent on the descents and you’ll never have to lube a chain again. Bonus! You can also shift gears under load or without having to turn a pedal. And the electronic shifting is fast, precise and accurate. Best of all, with the 4kg mass of the MGU centred in the full-carbon frame, the Haibike rides much lighter than its weight suggests. And that’s because the wheels are much lighter relative to the centre of the bike, which makes the Haibike AllMtn CF11 Pinion MGU remarkably easy to manual and move around, both in the air and on the ground. Now for what we hated. Most notably, the operating noise of the motor is really loud, especially when spinning the cranks in the lower gears. Also, due to the planetary design of the gears, the motor has to shut down briefly when shifting between gears four to five and eight to nine, so there’s no overrun and no motor assistance, often when you need it most. So what about the range of the MGU? Given that the Pinion MGU motor only delivers 600watts peak power, with 85Nm torque, we were expecting it to be comparable to the best performing bike to date, the Gen 4 Specialized Turbo Levo (666w) which delivered 1,633m of vertical on a single charge of its 840Wh battery. However, the Haibike only managed 1,305m of vertical, which is still way less than the more powerful DJI Avinox Amflow PL Carbon (850w/105Nm) which managed 1,430m from an 800Wh battery. So this clearly highlights the inefficiencies within the gearbox/belt drive design, and it’s why gearboxes have never gained popularity on regular pedal bikes. Do gearboxes have a future on e-bikes? Possibly, but manufacturers need to increase the efficiency of the design, and figure out a solution so you can have continuous support throughout the gear range. They need to be quiet, and not just when freewheeling.

99bikes.com.au

Shop Australia's best range of bikes, electric bikes & accessories at 99 Bikes. Our sales consultants provide one on one expert advice in language you can understand. With stores all around Australia, visit us in-store or browse online!

bikeperfect.com

American bikepacking exploration from desert to mountain top with something for every ability

bikerumor.com

San Francisco's Mission Workshop has introduced the Manifest: X51, a new waterproof messenger bag made with X-Pac laminates and magnetic buckles.

singletracks.com

Today Shimano announces new eMTB motors and derailleurs that can shift automatically, and without any pedal input.

mtbdirect.com.au

Australia's best mountain bike store for top MTB clothing, bike parts, and gear. Discover a wide selection with fast shipping and expert local support at MTB Direct.

bikesonline.com.au

BikesOnline AU: Australia’s premier online bike shop. Top-spec road and mountain bikes, including Polygon bikes and Marin bikes, at unbeatable prices. Free shipping on parts & accessories over $149, bike delivery from $29. Direct-from-manufacturer savings. 30-day returns, price matching, expert service.

off.road.cc

[Sponsored by Funn] Cycling is full of conflict. Whether it’s the wheel size debate, MTB vs e-MTB, or coil vs air, few make quite as big a difference to a whole riding style as clipless and flat pedals. One ties you to a bike mechanically, whereas the other provides superior freedom. Whether you’re firmly in the ‘flat pedals win medals’ camp or you’re looking to eke extra efficiency from your bike, here are the pros and cons of flat vs clipless pedals.