The drive for sustainable mobility - Pendix gDrive

The drive for sustainable mobility:
Pendix gDrive
Engineered and produced in Germany
60 years of motor expertise
Pre- and af t er-sales service
Made in Germany
Supply stability

Future-oriented and eco-friendly
The concept behind the eBike drive of tomorrow
The Pendix gDrive mid-mounted motor
Synergy of the expertises
Our energy-efficient drive systems for bicycles contribute to reduce CO2 emissions in the mobility sector. To achieve
this, we at Pendix focus on sustainability and align our actions accordingly. The result is a coherent drive concept in all
facets, which not only convinces with quality and function, but also in the area of sustainability.
The new Pendix gDrive combines Pendix GmbH‘s expertise in the eBike segment with Johnson Electric‘s 60 years of
experience in the large-scale production of electric motors. This fusion of know-how has created a powerful midmounted
motor that also impresses with its smart technology.
The 4 pillars of sustainability
Powerful drive
Maximum torque of 85 Nm
On the basis of the „4 pillars of sustainability“, we ensure
environmentally conscious operations. As early as the
design stage of our products, we place great emphasis on
durability and quality. If a drive should ever be defective,
we focus on „repairing instead of replacing“ in order to
extend the service life and reduce waste. For the production
of individual components, we largely use factories
of our alliance company Johnson Electric, which means
that production conditions in the value chain can be controlled.
The engine is produced in our own Pendix factory
in Germany, which meets the highest environmental,
labour and social standards. With the help of our distinctive
service network, we create a circular economy and
Production
Our factories rely on
renewable energies.
Service structure
Through spare parts
supply and our service
network, we enable
a circular economy.
Modular
Product design
The design
allows the exchange
of defective individual
components.
Pendix &
Johnson Electric
Our goal is to reduce
our CO2 emissions
by 42 % until 2030.
Pendix gDrive drive unit
Strong assistance
Up to 320 % additional assistance to the cyclist‘s pedal power
Natural ride feeling
Through torque measurement
No pedal resistance
When the battery is empty or switched off
Smart technology
App connection via Bluetooth
Start assist
Easily adjustable via app up to 6 km/h
thus help to save valuable resources.
Modular design of the drive unit
The user of the eBike benefits from the advantages of the compact design and the modular construction of the drive
unit. The intelligent connection of hardware and software components makes reliable and long-lasting usage possible.
If necessary, individual components can be replaced, which enables cost-efficient use of the system.
Exploded view of the drive unit

The Pendix gDrive overall system
Interaction is the key
As a system provider, we attach great importance to the reliability of the overall product. Only with holistic competence,
understanding and control of the individual components and their interaction it is possible to develop a
stable and reliably operating drive system.
The system components at a glance
4 The main components of the system include a compact drive unit, a powerful lithium-ion battery and a user-friendly
remote and display unit. An app also complements the overall product and enables over-the-air updates as well as
individual settings and diagnostics.
5
2
1 Drive unit
2
• gear motor at central position of the eBike
• permanent magnet synchronous motor
• contains sensor technology to capture torque and
speed data from the cyclist
• 3-point connection for attachment to the frame
• different installation angles possible
• ISIS interface for cranks
Battery
• various lithium-ion batteries with high energy density
possible
• model selection depending on capacity
• intube construction for integrated design
• vertical and horizontal battery variants possible
• easy to remove, lockable
• charging possible on or off the bike
3 Wheel speed sensor
4
HMI remote
1
3
5
• for determining the wheel speed
• can be attached to the chainstay or
the rear dropout
• spoke magnet as counterpart
Display/app
• fixed component of the system
• multifunctional unit
• functions:
· switching the system on/off
· operation of the start assist
· selecting the assistance levels
· switching the light on/off
· additional functions can be mapped
• optional component of the system
• display of riding data such as average speed,
distance or navigation
• display of system data such as selected support
level, charging status or range
• guided troubleshooting and diagnosis
• individualisation of drive profiles

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Technical data of the drive system
Trust the drive specialists
Pendix and Johnson Electric as strong partners
Pendix gDrive
Drive unit
Integrated gear motor
Voltage
36 V / 48 V DC
Nominal power
250 W
Torque (max.)
85 Nm
Weight drive unit
2,9 kg
IP protection
IP 65 (Water-jet protected)
Light supply
12 V / 1 A
Assistance factor (max.) 320 %
Start assist
up to 6 km/h
Assistance cadence (max.)
120 rpm
Since 2022, the Pendix GmbH has been a part of Johnson Electric. The leading company in the field of motor and switch
technologies, which is represented in 22 countries on 4 continents, produces more than 2.5 million units per day and
has a global purchasing structure. This enables a secure supply of parts and thus stable production. With Pendix‘s years
of experience in the bicycle market and Johnson Electric‘s cross-industry expertise, we are able to create groundbreaking
drive solutions for bicycle manufacturers.
Higher safety through a sophisticated service concept
Crank
ISIS
Our quality products also include first-class service. This
mented by numerous dealers in most European countries,
Position
central, mid-mounted motor
begins with the integration of the drive solution into the
so that your customers can also find support on site. In
Sensors
torque, cadence, speed sensor
customer‘s vehicle. Our product developers rely on direct
addition, we offer a smart tool in the form of an app, with
Classification
Pedelec up to 25 km/h
communication with the bicycle manufacturers in order
which updates and diagnoses can be carried out and fine
to generate an optimal solution. In the event of a failure,
adjustments can be made.
our in-house service department provides uncomplicated
support at short notice. Our service network is comple-
Dimensions of the drive unit
(Specifications in mm)
1 2
3
4 5
6
7
8
193
145
60
A
B
C
C
120
136
D
D
105
180
112

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Rev. 07-2023
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