
Shifting Systems

Basically, the following should be clarified when choosing the gears: where do you want to go with ride your the bike and under what conditions? For (sporty) riders who have to cope with big climbs, derailleur gears with a wider range are recommended. For everyday riders in wind and weather, hub gears may be the better alternative as they require much less maintenance. In addition, a coaster brake can only be selected for certain hub gears.
Gear hub
Thanks to its closed design, the gear hub is a reliable companion in al weathers. Your shifting system covers both everyday riding and more sporty areas depending on the number of gears.
The internal lubrication ensures that the gears function reliably and take you to your destination. The shifting system is known for its low maintenance, so you can concentrate even more on touring on bike. You can find your perfect hub gear and your amount of speeds here:
Gear Hub
5 Gang Shimano Nexus Freilauf
A hub gear specially developed for pedelecs that also supports the more powerful motors. A coaster brake is optional.
Pinion C1.12
The Pinion gearbox, which is located entirely on the bottom bracket, scores with a particularly large gear ratio. With its 12 gears it is very evenly graduated and a perfect all-round solution.
Derailleur
Derailleur gear has a number of sprockets in different sizes, a rear derailleur and, on classic bicycles, a front derailleur. The resulting combination of gears allows for a wide range, i.e. a noticeable change in the gear ratio.
Derailleur gears are particularly suitable for riding in mountainous terrain where more gear choices are needed, such as a particularly low gear for starting uphill or a high gear for higher top speed. They are also used on sportier bikes because they save weight and give more direct feedback. Our derailleur gears and their ranges at a glance:
Derailleur gears
Electronic gear
The advantages of derailleur or hub gears are consistently taken further by the electronic implementation. Gear changes can thus be realised particularly precisely. In addition, some electronic gearsticks offer an automatic mode.
Electronic gears
5 Gang Shimano Nexus Di2 Freilauf
As the electronic version of the Nexus 5-speed, the Di2 variant offers many advantages – durability, a robust design, and the ability to handle powerful mid-drive motors up to 85 Nm. It’s perfect for touring or everyday use and requires little maintenance.
5 Gang Shimano Nexus Di2 Rücktritt
The Shimano Nexus 5-speed Di2 impresses with its durability and low maintenance – and it also comes with a coaster brake. Powerful mid-drive motors up to 85 Nm are no problem. This makes it particularly well suited for everyday rides and longer tours.
8 Gang Shimano Alfine Di2
The Alfine 8 Di2 is an electronic hub gear that shifts smoothly, quietly and with high precision. Unlike many other systems, it uses oil instead of grease – resulting in an exceptionally smooth and low-maintenance ride. Ideal for sporty, everyday or urban use. Supports e-bike motors up to 50 Nm.
8 Gang Shimano Nexus Di2 Freilauf
The Shimano Nexus 8-speed Di2 offers a great gear range for everyday riding. As an electronic hub, it shifts smoothly and precisely, without mechanical resistance. Mid-drive motors are supported up to 50 Nm.
8 Gang Shimano Nexus Di2 Rücktritt
Light, electronic shifting combined with a coaster brake – that’s what the Shimano Nexus 8-speed Di2 offers. Its gear range is ideal for everyday rides, and in combination with mid-drive motors up to 50 Nm, it performs convincingly across the board.
Enviolo AUTOMATiQ
Stepless shifting, and fully automatic. The pedelec adjusts the cadence completely independently.