Electric
E-bike reimagined!
We asked ourselves the question – what does an idworx customer expect from an electric idworx bicycle? Answer – the same perfection as with our bikes without electrical support. That is why our e-bikes are based on our reliable Trekking and Adventure bikes with Pinion gearbox, in combination with the new Neodrives Z20 rear wheel drive unit. This drive concept combines the following benefits.
"Cycling is meditation in motion."
Bert van Radau
Electric Bikes: idworx perfection – now with electric assistance
We asked ourselves: What does an idworx customer expect from an idworx e-bike?
The answer is clear: the same perfection as with our bikes without electric assistance. That is why our e-bikes are based on our proven trekking and adventure platforms with Pinion gearbox – combined with the neodrives Z20 rear hub motor. This exceptional drive concept unites several decisive advantages.
Absolutely silent
Widely used mid-drive motors, such as those from Bosch or Shimano, require an upstream gearbox to generate the necessary torque. This gearbox is largely responsible for the typical operating noise – including the new Pinion MGU unit.
The neodrives Z20 rear hub motor deliberately does without a gearbox. The result: no motor noise, no disturbing vibrations – just quiet, relaxed riding. You give up nothing – except noise.
Low wear
gearbox and neodrives Z20 rear hub motor offer a particularly low-wear combination for high-mileage riders and commuters. The drivetrain transmits only the rider’s input power – not the additional motor power.
With mid-drive systems, the drivetrain must transmit both rider and motor power. Due to the usually very small drive sprockets, high chain forces occur, resulting in high wear.
With an idworx e-bike featuring a rear hub motor, wear on the entire drivetrain – chain, chainrings, and sprocket, or alternatively belt and pulleys – is drastically reduced. This allows long service intervals and low maintenance costs.
True to our motto: Ride it all, all the time.
Effective engine braking
On long descents, the neodrives Z20 can be used as an effective motor brake. This significantly reduces wear on brake discs and brake pads and helps prevent dangerous overheating of the braking system.
It also noticeably relieves the rider, especially the forearm muscles, reducing fatigue and increasing comfort. This function is not possible with mid-drive systems.
Effective recuperation
A special feature of the neodrives rear hub motor is recuperation – the recovery of energy while riding downhill by using the motor brake. During this process, the battery is recharged while riding.
With consistent use of recuperation, range can be increased by well over 10%. The level of recuperation can be finely adjusted in three stages depending on terrain and preference.
Natural pedaling feel
The neodrives Z20 delivers its power directly at the rear wheel. This ensures immediate, linear response and spontaneous acceleration. Maximum torque is always available regardless of the selected gear.
The riding experience remains natural at all times – like cycling with an electric tailwind.