This new motor could kill the classic bike drivetrain

At Eurobike 2026, Avinox introduced the MG Concept, a combined e-bike motor and stepless gearbox that could redefine how e-bikes are built.

At Eurobike 2026, Avinox unveiled its groundbreaking MG Concept—a combined e-bike motor and stepless gearbox. The MG Concept uses virtual gearing, an eCVT system that eliminates traditional derailleurs and cassettes.

With up to 150 Nm of torque and 1,500 watts of peak power, this motor delivers unmatched performance. Its gear range up to 520% matches a 12-speed SRAM or Shimano drivetrain, offering seamless shifting.

It shifts in under 0.1 seconds while maintaining constant torque, ensuring smooth transitions. This is Avinox's first motor featuring regenerative braking, recharging the battery during descents.

Chinese rival Gobao unveiled a nearly identical eCVT motor-gearbox unit weighing just 3.8 kg. By eliminating gears and chains that wear out, this technology could reshape how every e-bike is built. Will you be ready for a gearless future?

Key facts

• At Eurobike 2026, Avinox unveiled the "MG Concept", a combined e-bike motor and stepless gearbox, with no traditional derailleur or cassette.
• It uses "virtual gearing" (an eCVT): up to 150 Nm of torque, 1,500 watts of peak power, and a gear range up to 520%, matching a 12-speed SRAM or Shimano drivetrain.
• It shifts in under 0.1 seconds while holding constant torque, and is Avinox's first motor with REGENERATIVE BRAKING, recharging the battery on descents.
• A Chinese rival, Gobao, showed a nearly identical eCVT motor-gearbox unit weighing just 3.8 kg.
• Eliminating gears and chains that wear out could reshape how every e-bike is built.

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