Bikes with Pinion MGU E1.12: The 7 best E-MTBs with Pinion's innovative MGU
Florentin Vesenbeckh
· 17.05.2025
An encapsulated gearstick that is not exposed to environmental influences - what could be better on a mountain bike? Nevertheless, gears have a hard time in sporty use. Pinion wants to change this with the MGU E1.12 and delivers tangible advantages. No rear derailleur, no wear-prone chains and cassettes. In addition, there is a central, low centre of gravity - with a low unsprung mass at the rear. However, the MGU does not come without disadvantages. Nevertheless, the compact unit is a trend-setting innovation.
Below we show the most exciting bikes that are available with Pinion MGU. A little warning: there are no cheap bikes in this list. Due to the expensive drive, all models with Pinion MGU are quite expensive.
Haibike ALLMTN CF TRN/IQ
The latest addition to the Pinion family is the Haibike ALLMTN CF TRN/IQ. With its elegant carbon frame "Made in Europe" and sporty geometry, it skilfully strikes a balance between all-mountain and enduro. At 24.4 kilos, it is one of the lighter MGU bikes, despite its robust enduro equipment. The two equipment variants are expected to cost 8,500 and 10,000 euros respectively.
- Motor: Pinion MGU E1.12
- Battery: 800 Wh, classically removable
- Wheel size: Mullet (29/27.5 inch)
- Suspension travel: 160 mm
- high-quality carbon frame, made in Portugal
- Weight: from 24.4 kg
- Two models for 8599 and 10,000 euros
Moustache clutch
The Clutch from the French company Moustache is an uncompromising enduro bike. If you want to utilise the advantages of the MGU for radical enduro tracks, this is the bike for you. Full suspension travel, a robust aluminium frame and fat equipment: you can let it rip with the Clutch without hesitation. However, the bike's performance comes at a price: at around 28 kilos, it is very heavy. The good thing is that the high weight is surprisingly unnoticeable off-road!
- Motor: Pinion MGU E1.12
- Battery: 780 Wh, removable from the bottom
- Wheel size: Mullet (29/27.5 inch)
- Suspension travel: 170/160 mm
- Robust aluminium frame
- Weight: from 27.9 kg
- Three models for 7999, 8999 and 9999 euros
Nicolai S16 MGU
The Pinion MGU is an ideal match for Nicolai. After all, Pinion also relies on regional suppliers. The majority of the components are produced in Germany and the MGU is assembled in Denkendorf, Swabia. Made in Germany is also a top priority at Nicolai. The frames are mainly welded by hand from straight tubes and CNC parts in Lower Saxony.
Over the years, the manual work in the in-house workshop has become Nicolai's most important distinguishing feature alongside the geometry. Only four welders are allowed to manufacture the bikes, and each welder gives the bike their own individual signature with their welding beads. Geared bikes and belt drives have also long been a favourite at Nicolai.
- Motor: Pinion MGU E1.12
- Battery: 720 or 960 Wh, removable
- Wheel size: 29 inch
- Suspension travel: 160 mm
- Aluminium frame made in Germany
- Weight: 26.9 kg
- For the time being, only a luxury version for 10,999 euros, optionally with SUV add-on parts
Bulls Vuca Evo AM
The Vuca Evo AM from Bulls was one of the first E-MTBs with Pinion's MGU. With 150 millimetres of suspension travel and 29er wheels, the bike is designed for touring and moderate all-mountain use. With an entry-level price of 7499 euros (currently even significantly reduced), the Vuca is one of the more affordable fullys with MGU. And it even comes with a carbon main frame and excellent rear triangle.
- Motor: Pinion MGU E1.12
- Battery: 720 or 960 Wh, classically removable
- Wheel size: 29 inch
- Suspension travel: 150 mm
- Carbon frame with aluminium rear triangle
- Weight: from 25.1 kg
- Two models for 7499 and 8499 euros
Simplon Rapcon E:Pinion
At its launch, the Simplon Rapcon was available as either an enduro or all-mountain bike - with different suspension travel. There is now only one version, which with 160 mm at the front and rear meets exactly between the two worlds. The Rapcon is also available with Bosch CX or TQ HPR 50 - and in all variants it is a really sporty e-mountainbike that feels at home off-road. The fluffy suspension absorbs obstacles with ease. A special feature is the online configurator, which can be used to customise the equipment to personal preferences. Quite light thanks to the full carbon frame.
- Motor: Pinion MGU E1.12
- Battery: 820 or 1060 Wh, classically removable
- Wheel size: 29 inch
- Suspension travel: 160 mm
- Carbon frame
- Weight: 24.2 kg
- from 8599 Euro
- Equipment individually selectable in the configurator
Red Deer R.X 1000
Rotwild was also involved with the Pinion MGU right from the start. Rotwild is the only manufacturer to use a chain instead of a belt drive. What's more, the down tube houses a huge battery with 960 watt hours, which can also be easily removed. Despite this, the weight remains within limits at under 25 kilos, at least for the top-of-the-range model. With 150 millimetres of suspension travel, the bike is fully geared towards long tours and sporty all-mountain missions.
- Motor: Pinion MGU E1.12
- Battery: Supercore 1000 with 960 watt hours
- Wheel size: Mullet (29/27.5 inch)
- Suspension travel: 150 mm
- Full carbon frame
- Drive with robust single chain
- Weight: from 24.5 kg
- Two equipment variants (Pro and Ultra) from 9999 euros
Flyer Goroc TR:X
Flyer has presented the Goroc TR:X as a solid tourer. With 130 mm of suspension travel and tame equipment, the focus is clearly on tours that do not take you off-road. The bike is also available with complete everyday equipment, i.e. mudguards, pannier rack, kickstand and lighting system.
- Motor: Pinion MGU E1.12
- Battery: 700 Wh + optional range extender
- Wheel size: 29 inch
- Suspension travel: 130 mm
- Carbon main frame, aluminium rear triangle
- Crossover bike, also available with full equipment
- Belt drive
- max. permissible total weight: 150 kg
- Price: from 8699 Euro
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
