Everything You Need to Know About Pinion Gearboxes

Learn more about Pinion Here: https://www.prioritybicycles.com/page... -- What is a Pinion gearbox, and why are more riders getting interested in them? In this episode, we break down how a Pinion gearbox works, why its low-maintenance sealed design is so durable, and what makes it different from a traditional derailleur drivetrain. We also cover the biggest benefits like gear range, weight placement, and suspension advantages, along with the real tradeoffs in weight, efficiency, cost, and bike design. On top of that, we get into manual vs Smart.Shift, chain vs belt drive, how Pinion compares to other internal gear systems, and what service actually looks like in the real world. -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:03 What is a Pinion gearbox 00:38 Where Pinion came from 00:50 How the gearbox works 01:19 What is happening inside when you shift 02:14 Why this 12-speed layout works 02:55 Main benefits of a Pinion gearbox 03:22 Durability and lifespan 03:28 Service and oil changes 03:35 Gear range advantages 04:26 Weight placement benefits 04:58 Why it matters for full suspension bikes 05:52 Tradeoffs like drag and weight 06:34 Efficiency difference explained 07:05 Different types of Pinion gearboxes 07:23 Manual vs Smart.Shift 08:39 Can you run a chain with Pinion 08:57 Pinion vs other internal shifting systems 09:58 Why more bikes do not use Pinion 10:54 Service and repair questions 11:40 Final thoughts and call for questions -- Priority Bicycles creates low-maintenance bicycles featuring a Gates Carbon Drive Belt, backed by 7-day-a-week customer service, shipped directly to your door. - Learn more on our Website: http://www.prioritybicycles.com Connect with us on Facebook:   / ridepriority   See us in action on Instagram:   / ridepriority   Follow Priority news on Twitter:   / ridepriority   -- Questions? Email us at [email protected] Reach us via text or phone at (917) 819-1665