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Titan aus dem Drucker und E-Bikes unter 10 kg: Eurobike-Highlights 2026 Tag 2

- At Eurobike, brands such as Canyon, Amflow, Raymon and 3x3 are showcasing new safety, e-bike and drive concepts for various applications.
- Canyon is presenting, amongst other things, a 32-inch race bike, a V2X-enabled urban e-bike, the Predict safety system with 360° sensors, and a connected smart helmet.
- Amflow is launching an SUV e-bike with a 200 kg payload; Shimano is updating its Deore/XT groupsets and brakes; Raymon is focusing on Avinox; and 3x3 is offering an affordable 6-speed hub.

Eurobike 2026 Highlights Preview: Avinox, Canyon, Shimano & Co. – The Future of Cycling

GEARSTICKS

- 3X3 Six is a new 6-speed gear hub for urban e-bikes, featuring a 292% gear range, silent freewheel and the ability to change gears whilst stationary.  
- The hub shares its technical DNA with the 3X3 Nine; it is maintenance-free, fully sealed, efficient and modular for servicing, and is Made in Germany.  
- Positioned below the Nine in the premium segment; available from 22 June 2026, with the first production bikes due for the 2027 season.

3x3 Six internal gear hub: An affordable premium hub for city riding?

- Shimano is launching the mechanical Deore XT M8200, a comprehensively redesigned MTB gear system with improved ergonomics.
- New Shadow ES rear derailleur: a flatter, reinforced design, +70% chain tension, and greater protection and stability on rough terrain.
- Two platforms: 12-speed Hyperglide+ for performance, 11-speed Linkglide for durability; versions for MTBs and e-MTBs featuring familiar XT specifications.

Shimano Deore XT M8200 MTB groupset: The new XT – mechanical, robust and super-precise

- Pinion focuses on low-maintenance central gearboxes and MGUs, automatic gear changes and system integration rather than ever more powerful motors.  
- By consolidating its operations under Rotax Bike Technology and forming partnerships with FIT, BRP and brands such as Kettler, Pegasus and Lectric, Pinion is strengthening its market position.  
- Pinion remains committed to manufacturing in Germany out of conviction, emphasising repairability, the circular economy and its distinction from cheap Asian competition.

A revolution from within: How Pinion is making its mark in the challenging e-bike market

- The new Shimano Deore M7200/M6200 offers greater durability, more precise shifting and improved ergonomics in the mid-range price segment.  
- Redesigned rear derailleur with Shadow ES and dual-spring system increases chain stability by 70%; new brakes utilise XT/XTR technology.  
- Deore remains mechanical, offering 11- and 12-speed options; a typical complete bike configuration costs €379.75 and is closing the performance gap with the top tier.

New Shimano Deore groupset: even more robust, even more precise

- Choose your drivetrain based on intended use: Hyperglide (Deore, XT, GRX) for sport, Linkglide (Cues) for e-bikes, and a gear hub for low-maintenance operation.  
- Chains are inexpensive and efficient, but require a lot of maintenance; belts are quiet, durable and almost maintenance-free, but more expensive to buy.
- A wide gear range and low mountain gears are important for steep sections and carrying luggage; more expensive does not mean more durable – choosing the right gear system is crucial.

Gear systems for touring (e-)bikes: Which one comes out on top in the test?

- E-bikes with a mid-drive motor require special, more robust gear systems; standard Hyperglide groupsets such as Deore or XT wear out very quickly in this setup.  
- Suitable systems include Shimano Linkglide, Sram Transmission (T-Type) and gear systems such as Rohloff, Pinion or 3x3, some of which come at a higher price.  
- Conventional gear systems can be used with hub motors; however, e-bike gear systems offer smoother shifting and greater durability, but are heavier.

Shimano to Rohloff put to the test: Do e-bikes need different gear systems?

- As a 2x10 drivetrain, the GRX 400 offers a wide range of gear ratios with fine gradations and a sporty, crisp shifting feel
- Strengths are good ergonomics, Shadow Plus damping and speed capability; weakness is the less variable gear ratio, which is weak on climbs
- Compared to Cues, sportier and crisper, but older; Cues more durable and slower, should replace the GRX 400 in the entry-level segment in the long term

Affordable gravel gears: The Shimano GRX 400 polarises in the test

- Nexus 5 is an affordable, low-maintenance hub gear for city, urban, compact and cargo e-bikes with an intuitive twist grip.
- The range and climbing ability are limited, the gear gradation is coarse; steep climbs often require a high e-bike support mode.
- Suitable for tours and city rides with moderate differences in altitude; also available as a Di2 version, automatic only partially convincing due to coarse gradation.

Shimano Nexus 5E on test: The carefree gearstick for affordable e-bikes?

- Cues 8020 replaces the Trekking-XT, offers a wider gear range and homogeneous gear steps with 2x11 drivetrain.  
- Shadow Plus damping and Linkglide parts ensure quiet, durable shifting which, according to Shimano, lasts three times longer than Hyperglide.  
- Strengths: Feel, range, damping, price; weakness: slower shifting than Hyperglide/Di2 groupsets.

Shimano Cues 8020 on test: A classy replacement for the XT?

- Cues 6000 is a versatile mid-range drivetrain with a good price-performance ratio for city, SUV and MTB e-bikes.  
- The Linkglide cassette and chain promise high durability, crisp operation and a good gear range with sensible gear steps.  
- The ten-speed version is sufficient for everyday e-bike use and offers derailleur damping to prevent chain slap; Hyperglide shifts a little faster and more defined.

Shimano Cues 6000 test: Is this the best e-bike drivetrain for touring riders?

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Shifters for bikes: Test reports

Titan aus dem Drucker und E-Bikes unter 10 kg
Eurobike-Highlights 2026 Tag 2

Eurobike 2026 Highlights Preview
Avinox, Canyon, Shimano & Co. – The Future of Cycling

3x3 Six internal gear hub
An affordable premium hub for city riding?

Shimano Deore XT M8200 MTB groupset
The new XT – mechanical, robust and super-precise

A revolution from within
How Pinion is making its mark in the challenging e-bike market

New Shimano Deore groupset
Even more robust, even more precise

Gear systems for touring (e-)bikes
Which one comes out on top in the test?

Shimano to Rohloff put to the test
Do e-bikes need different gear systems?

Affordable gravel gears
The Shimano GRX 400 polarises in the test

Shimano Nexus 5E on test
The carefree gearstick for affordable e-bikes?

Shimano Cues 8020 on test
A classy replacement for the XT?

Shimano Cues 6000 test
Is this the best e-bike drivetrain for touring riders?

Shifters for bikes: Test reports

Titan aus dem Drucker und E-Bikes unter 10 kgEurobike-Highlights 2026 Tag 2

Eurobike 2026 Highlights PreviewAvinox, Canyon, Shimano & Co. – The Future of Cycling

3x3 Six internal gear hubAn affordable premium hub for city riding?

Shimano Deore XT M8200 MTB groupsetThe new XT – mechanical, robust and super-precise

A revolution from withinHow Pinion is making its mark in the challenging e-bike market

New Shimano Deore groupsetEven more robust, even more precise

Gear systems for touring (e-)bikesWhich one comes out on top in the test?

Shimano to Rohloff put to the testDo e-bikes need different gear systems?

Affordable gravel gearsThe Shimano GRX 400 polarises in the test

Shimano Nexus 5E on testThe carefree gearstick for affordable e-bikes?

Shimano Cues 8020 on testA classy replacement for the XT?

Shimano Cues 6000 testIs this the best e-bike drivetrain for touring riders?

Titan aus dem Drucker und E-Bikes unter 10 kg
Eurobike-Highlights 2026 Tag 2

Eurobike 2026 Highlights Preview
Avinox, Canyon, Shimano & Co. – The Future of Cycling

3x3 Six internal gear hub
An affordable premium hub for city riding?

Shimano Deore XT M8200 MTB groupset
The new XT – mechanical, robust and super-precise

A revolution from within
How Pinion is making its mark in the challenging e-bike market

New Shimano Deore groupset
Even more robust, even more precise

Gear systems for touring (e-)bikes
Which one comes out on top in the test?

Shimano to Rohloff put to the test
Do e-bikes need different gear systems?

Affordable gravel gears
The Shimano GRX 400 polarises in the test

Shimano Nexus 5E on test
The carefree gearstick for affordable e-bikes?

Shimano Cues 8020 on test
A classy replacement for the XT?

Shimano Cues 6000 test
Is this the best e-bike drivetrain for touring riders?