DJI Spinoff Avinox Unveils E-Bike Motor with Auto-Adjusting Gears

Imagine an e-bike motor that lets you select your preferred pedaling cadence and then automatically adjusts the gears to keep your legs spinning at that exact speed, no matter how steep the hill gets - all without a fragile derailleur or heavy multi-speed cassette to maintain. Prefer manual control? No problem, you can have as many gears as you like in whatever ratio makes you feel most connected to the terrain.

That's the e-bike motor announced last week at the big Eurobike trade show in Frankfurt, by not just one company, but two. Pictured above is the MG Concept. It's a Motor Gearbox Unit, or MGU, from Avinox, the DJI spinoff that's upping the ante in e-bike technology.

The MG Concept from Avinox allows riders to choose their preferred cadence and the motor adjusts the gears accordingly. This technology eliminates the need for manual gear shifting, providing a seamless riding experience. Two companies unveiled similar e-bike motors at the Eurobike trade show, highlighting the growing interest in innovative e-bike technology.

Why this matters: The introduction of e-bike motors with auto-adjusting gears has significant implications for the cycling industry. For developers, this technology presents an opportunity to create more efficient and user-friendly e-bikes. Businesses can capitalize on the growing demand for high-performance e-bikes, while consumers will benefit from a more enjoyable and customizable riding experience.

However, questions remain about the durability and cost of these new motors, as well as their potential impact on traditional bike manufacturers. As the e-bike market continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how this technology shapes the future of cycling.