In search of the ultimate Bullitt cargo bike episode 6. Ittai's Pinion Bullitt cargo bike 

And the battery is hidden underneath! I love it.

Waiting time is about 10 month at the moment… don’t ask how I know … :(

@@derTeddy that's too bad. I'm in Canada anyway, and sadly, they don't ship internationally, so I can wait as long as it takes.😁

@@derTeddy That is something i am aware of too.. :/

@@derTeddy A was also told its 8-10 months this Monday when I was test driving one there ;-) Not 100% sure yet about it ... Love the 27.5 inch rear weal in addition to the C1.12 I would order. My second favorite version is a Rohloff based one with a standard frame set ...

Hi, You can see him riding his bike in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qLrCk1VNqko.html and also here (riding is RAW Bullitt) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-znglml-t6LM.html

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Hi, you can always contact the people of Bullitt-bike.de for more info on this bike. Please refer to this video if you do so. Thanks for watching my videos! Check: www.bullitt-bike.de/

Hi, I have had both the e6100 from shimano and the pinion + neodrives. The shimano system has the motor in the bottom bracket and the gearing in the back wheel, the pinion is the other way around (obviously). There are different subjects to focus on: maintainance required and driving experience. I’ve had the shimano system with belt and nexus as with chain and derailleur. I can tell you that the belt and nexus is crap. No way around it. The XT di2 derailleur wit chain drives like a dream, but needs a new chain/cassette every +/- 2000km. I would say the pinion drives somewhere between those systems but with 1% the maintenance. The motor is in your rear wheel, so the power delivery is very direct (always there). Downside is that it doesn’t feel as powerful. Let me know if you have some specific questions!

@@ittai1985 Thank you so much for the comprehensive answer, that’s really helpful! So the pinion doesn’t feel better than a XT drivetrain.. that’s a bit surprising as I thought the pinion would be the most superior option. I did a test ride with a Riese & Müller High speed cargo with a bosch mid-drive and the E14 rohloff.. and switching gears didn’t really impress me, maybe because I am very much used to the Shimano chain/cassette setup on other bikes. I guess some more testing needed.. do you think more power (newton meters) for the neodrive will be needed/desired?

Hi, it should be clear that nothing will beat the feeling of a well set up derailleur system. But for a center motor e-bike it just isn’t strong enough. The primary reason for a internal hub gearing system, or in this case a gearbox on a cargo bike used daily should be how little maintenance it requires. Apart from that the pinion shifts very nicely. You can shift under full load. It hardly ever skips a beat. You can’t compare it to a rohloff (which I also used for a long time on a mtb). The rohloff is great, but it’s a very old system. If you want to ride your bike around the world without being worried about your drivetrain you should pick the rohloff or pinion. If you want to win races and tinker with your bikes often, you should keep the XT (which is amazing). See next weeks video which is about my other bullitt, hint, it’s an XT.

Hi, I'm looking into making a special video about the damper. Keep an eye on the channel and don't forget to subscibe if you haven't already ;-)

@@BicycleLoveWorld Looking forward to it and yes I did subscribe. I did a little looking and found the damper headset. I will be getting one for my Bullitt, but I need to be sure which is the right one.

@@SuperUncleRyan Thanks! You can always contact www.bullitt-bike.de/ for technical details

I think you're being a little bit harsh on American e-bike's. What about Tern? They seem to be a quality brand? Or at least reassuringly very expensive! 😜 I have no experience of either Bullitt or Tern. I'm in the market for a first workhorse e-bike so checking out some videos.

Hi OssoGrizz, thanks for reaching out to me. To install a Pinion gear they have to cut out the original bottombracket and they have to weld a new bracket into the frame that takes the Pinion gearbox. Bullitt-bike.de are the only ones who have permission from LvsH to do this. But sadly they don't sell to the US. You can check the interview with Norbert Wuddick here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SJDKu7CW588.html

Should be velution

indeed Velution. Eric Vandermeer

Plus, any aftermarket Bafang middrive Bullitt owners?

@@baudelette Hi, thanks for your message/ question. So far I have not come across a Bullitteer who has installed a front wheel motor or Bafang motor on his bike. Have you seen this already? I've only seen front hub motors on older electric bikes (+5 years old). I'll put the question in the Facebook group of Antwerp. I'll keep you posted. Regards, Helgi

@@BicycleLoveWorld Front hub motors seem to be popular when searching for alternative electric support systems. Might be more abroad, as midmotors are the standard in Belgium and surroundings.

Hi Thomas, It so happens that today I am going to make a video about this system together with Ittai. If everything goes as planned I will publish the video next Friday

@@BicycleLoveWorld wow awesome! That is so timely!

Hi, I've asked the people from Bullitt-bike.de to answer this question. Answer should folow soon. Regards, Helgi

It’s not like a Break. The Power is fading out. But 40km/h ? The Bike is very heavy. Like a normal Bike you have to have the Legs for that. 😊

@@BicycleLoveWorld what about @ittai1985 ‘s experience???

@@janvansteenwegen5847 your free to ask him if you like to.

Hi Antoine, I think the fenders are from a Belgian manufacturer called Curana www.curana.com/

Thanks !!!

Dag Ittai, Die motor in het achterwiel, kan je makkelijk sneller gaan dan 25 km/h of waarom deze af als je naar 30 per uur wilt gaan? Ik wil graag eentje bestellen met pinion, en ben bang dat hij gaat tegensteken wat dit betreft.

@@janvansteenwegen5847 assistentie tot 25km/h maar je kan hier makkelijk voorbij trappen. Geen handrem gevoel zoals op gewone ebullitts.

@@ittai1985 ok. Bedankt voor de feedback want de gewone e-bullit viel wat dat betreft erg tegen.

They are from Curana.

@@maraclorenz380 I already stated it is the Curana C-Lite model

Some dirt on the bike shows its used. He clearly cares for his bike. Not everyone needs to have a pristine trailer queen for it to be their ultimate bike.

Dear Xtian, the concept of this series is to show these bikes as functional tools. except for Bart der Locomotiv no one cleaned his bike. But they all love and care for their Bullitts. Ittai's knowledge about this bike is quite extensive as stated by Bullittbike.de. Thanks for your input. I hope you'll enjoy the upcomming episodes.

Are they from Curana? I think they’re from Curana. Did you already mention they’re from Curana or am I the first to say they’re from Curana?