Automatic shifting on an eMTB: when it helps and when it is unnecessary
Gobao X1P and Avinox MG put automatic shifting center stage. But not every rider will need it.
Gobao X1P and Avinox MG put automatic shifting center stage. But not every rider will need it.
Integrated drivetrains promise less hassle and more control, but different systems have different aims and suit different riders.
Canyon appears linked to Avinox and the MG concept: this is not just another bike, but a clue to where the mainstream market is heading.
The Avinox MG prototype points towards an eMTB where the motor, gearing and electronic management no longer operate separately.