While demand for intelligent shifting is growing rapidly, access to it remains highly limited. Pinion and Enviolo offer high-end performance, but their price points are prohibitive for many brands. This makes automatic shifting a luxury feature few OEMs can afford to scale. Decathlon’s e2Drive is a proprietary system, exclusively available to Decathlon products. So other brands don't have access to its integrated intelligence.
“That’s why we created the iGearbox series—a high-performance, intelligent drivetrain platform that delivers the same adaptive auto-shifting experience, with broader compatibility, flexible integration, and up to 50% lower cost,” explains Ryan, CFO of Elevandi.
Same smart experience, now open to everyone
Ryan continues: “Riders and OEMs turn to systems like Pinion Smart.Shift or Decathlon’s e2Drive for a reason: they provide an incredibly smooth, intuitive ride. These systems automatically select the optimal gear based on real-time conditions, eliminating shifting errors, improving efficiency on hills, and enhancing comfort in stop-and-go urban riding.”
“Our iGearbox delivers the same core benefits,” explains Ryan. Then he sums up the benefits of Elevandi’s product:
- Adaptive auto shifting powered by DynaSync AI algorithm
- 0.2-second shift response for seamless transitions
- Multi-sensor data fusion (cadence, torque, speed, gradient)
- High torque capacity (max 200Nm) for cargo or commuter needs
- Fully sealed, low-maintenance design
- Over-the-air (OTA) upgrades to keep bikes evolving
“With support for both mid-drive and hub motors, and a modular form factor designed for flexible OEM integration, iGearbox is not just another smart shifting system. It is the most accessible way to bring premium performance to your full product range,” says Ryan.
Smart inside, freedom outside
Unlike closed systems that restrict OEMs with rigid architectures and limited component choices, iGearbox is built for openness and flexibility. Its plug-and-play design allows seamless integration into a wide range of e-bike types from lightweight city commuters to high-torque cargo and utility bikes, without requiring a redesign of existing platforms.
Ryan outlines four key advantages iGearbox offers to brands that are looking to build a scalable, differentiated e-bike lineup:
- Modular design: one system, multiple products
A single intelligent drivetrain platform supports multiple SKUs, reducing part complexity and inventory pressure. - Broad compatibility with motors, frames, and ECUs
iGearbox easily integrates with popular mid-drive and hub motors, various battery systems, and control units, giving OEMs the freedom to design around their existing ecosystem. - Accelerated development, lower R&D costs
Integration cycles and engineering time can be shortened with a pre-validated system, and the time-to-market can be cut by weeks or even months. - Full control over product strategy
Elevandi offers complete ownership of your product design, pricing model, and supply chain—unlike closed, all-in-one systems that lock you into a single vendor.
“In short, iGearbox empowers OEMs with the freedom to innovate and deliver bikes that look premium, feel intelligent, and perform smoothly. Without the limitations of costly proprietary systems,” emphasises Ryan.
Already proven across global markets
Elevandi has already partnered with more than 15 brands across Europe and Asia, powering commuter, lifestyle, and cargo e-bikes that demand performance and scalability. “Many of these partners had a single goal: to offer a Pinion- or e2Drive-like experience—without being locked into expensive or proprietary platforms,” Ryan adds. “Thanks to iGearbox, they now deliver intelligent shifting at a price point that works across product lines—not just in flagship models.”
This article is sponsored by Elevandi.
