There’s hardly any disgrace about driving an ebike as of late, but it surely seems to be fairly slick when an organization can cover the electronics and craft a stealthy bike that gives pedal help. Desiknio suits this description, preferring minimalist aesthetics and lean general seems to be for his or her electrical bikes.
Desiknio is a Spanish firm who make premium, light-weight ebikes. Bikerumor checked out the Pinion again in 2019, and now they’re bringing two of their newer fashions to North America. After securing a ‘strategic alliance’ with fellow ebike model Stromer, Desiknio’s bikes can be obtainable via Stromer’s web site.
Mahle X20 Motor and Electronics:
As their mannequin names trace in the direction of, Desiknio outfitted the X20 bikes with Mahle X20 Smartbike know-how. Each fashions function Mahle X20 250W rear hub motors, which use torque sensors to supply easy energy supply. The motor offers help as much as 20mph, placing these bikes within the Class 1 ebike class. Mahle’s AMC (Automated Motor Connection) system allows wi-fi Bluetooth communication with the motor, so there aren’t any cables operating to the rear hub.
The batteries present 250Wh/7Ah, however with the addition of a Vary Extender water-bottle fashion battery, that may be doubled to 500Wh/14Ah. The built-in batteries are neatly hidden contained in the frames, and their cost time is 2-3 hours.
Vary for each fashions is listed at 31-62 miles relying on help degree, terrain, and so forth. Once more, that vary could be doubled by including the X20 Vary Extender.
The X20 Good System management unit is built-in into the bikes’ prime tubes, and the My SmartBike app by Mahle permits riders to make changes, observe GPS navigation, and monitor velocity, battery energy, vary, and help degree.
Desiknio X20 Gravel:
The X20 Gravel is constructed round a handcrafted monocoque carbon fiber body and fork. The body options inner cable routing and an built-in seat clamp. The fork options inner cable routing, fender, and light-weight mounts, and runs a 15mm through axle.
Two full builds of the X20 Gravel can be found with totally different drivetrain choices. Consumers can select between Shimano GRX 600 or Campagnolo’s EKAR 135 13-speed drivetrain. Drivetrain apart, there are a number of frequent parts listed for the X20 Gravel…
Each fashions get Campagnolo EKAR brakes, a Ritchey Ergo Comp drop handlebar, and a Brooks C13 Carved saddle. Inventory fashions include DSK Black aluminum wheels wrapped with Pirelli Black 45 tires. Desiknio says you possibly can improve to carbon wheels, however you’ll must get in contact with Desiknio if that possibility pursuits you.
One good contact on the X20 gravel is its built-in lighting. Out again you get a MINI 2 Black E3 tail gentle, which sits above the left dropout. Up entrance Desiknio has included a Supernova V521S headlight, which is managed by the bike’s X20 management system.
Geometry:
The X20 Gravel is proscribed to 1 body measurement, which is appropriate for riders from 165-185cm. Desiknio doesn’t present full geometry on-line, however they’ve listed a couple of figures. Seat-to-bar size is 640-660mm, standover peak is 790mm, and seat peak ranges from 595-780mm (measured from the underside bracket).
The X20 Gravel’s claimed weight is 26.5lbs, and the body is available in one ‘Daylight Magic’ colour. MSRP begins at $5995 (GRX 600 construct). The X20 Gravel is now obtainable in North America.
Desiknio X20 Pinion:
The X20 Pinion is an city commuter ebike that contains a Pinion gearbox and a Gates belt-drive system. The X20 Pinion’s heat-treated T6 6061 aluminum body affords the choice of normal or consolation types. The consolation body has a dropped prime tube, and that mannequin will get a swept-back handlebar. The frames embrace inner cable routing plus water bottle, fender, and rear rack mounts.
The bottom mannequin X20 Pinion comes with an aluminum fork, however there are two fashions that provide a carbon fork. Each forks run a 15mm thru-axle, embrace fender and light-weight mounts, and have inner cable routing.
Accompanying the 9-speed Pinion C1.9 XR gearbox is a Gates Carbon Drive CDX drivetrain with a 46t entrance chainring and a 30t rear sprocket. The X20 Pinion rolls on DSK Black aluminum wheels, and TRP’s C1.8 Clear Cockpit brakes deliver you to a halt.
Different parts embrace Ritchey Ergo Comp handlebars, Brooks Ergonomic grips, and a set of aluminum pedals. The usual body fashions get a Brooks C17 Carved saddle, whereas the consolation mannequin will get a Brooks C67.
The X20 Pinions additionally include entrance and rear fenders (on aluminum fork and luxury body fashions, not included on carbon fork builds). Lighting is included too, with a MINI 2 Black rear gentle and Supernova V521S headlight managed by the bike’s iWOC ONE controller.
Geometry:
The usual body X20 Pinion is offered in two body sizes (medium and huge), and the consolation body is available in one measurement. The massive has a seat-to-bar measurement of 685-705mm, a standover peak of 810mm, and a seat peak vary of 615-800mm (measured from the BB). It is suggested for riders 180-195cm tall. The medium body is 640-660mm from seat-to-bar, has a standover peak of 790mm, and a seat peak vary of 595-780mm. This measurement is good for riders from 165-185cms. The consolation body affords shorter 615mm seat-to-bar, a a lot decrease 620mm standover peak, and a set peak vary of 565-750mm. This mannequin is appropriate for riders from 155-175cm.
The X20 Pinion’s weight is listed at 30.1lbs. Commonplace body colour choices are Granada Crimson or Polar Blue (with carbon fork), or Jade Inexperienced or Darkish Gray (with aluminum fork). The consolation body is simply obtainable in Darkish Gray.
MSRP for the X20 Pinion begins at $5995. This mannequin can be obtainable in North America someday this winter.
