Pendix presents new gDrive drive at Eurobike 2025
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Zwickau/Frankfurt, June 23, 2025 – German bicycle drive specialist Pendix from Saxony is once again positioning itself ahead of its established competitors with an innovative product. With its newly developed modular bicycle motor gDrive, the company is breaking new ground in the bicycle electric drive segment. The focus is on the sustainable and long-lasting use of these drives.
The company has realigned its strategy in recent months and at the same time made a change in the management of the “Pendix GmbH and VSC Bike GmbH” group. Since May 2025, Andrea Straniero and Janane Ait Ahmet, senior leaders at Johnson Electric Europe, have taken over the management directly from the founders, who continue to support the company in an advisory capacity. “Johnson Electric is convinced of the great growth potential of Pendix and VSC Bike. The unique combination of Johnson Electric’s industrial scale and motor expertise with Pendix and VSC’s knowledge of the e-bike industry offers our customers undeniable advantages,” said Andrea Straniero.

The new gDrive – flexible, robust, versatile
With the gDrive, Pendix is launching a completely newly developed mid-drive motor that is designed for durability, easy maintenance, and maximum compatibility. Thanks to its modular design, individual components can be replaced during maintenance or repair without having to replace the entire drive unit. Another key feature: the gDrive is fully compatible with frames designed for some of the most widely used motor systems on the market – this simplifies OEM integration and reduces development costs.
With a torque of 85 Nm, the gDrive is suitable for both urban applications and demanding routes with inclines or loads. OEMs benefit from a system that can be easily integrated into different bicycle concepts while guaranteeing the highest quality – thanks to joint development with Johnson Electric, a renowned partner from the automotive industry with decades of experience in large-scale production.
Technology “Made in Germany” meets global expertise
Production, final assembly, and quality assurance for the gDrive take place entirely in Germany. This enables stable supply chains, high vertical integration, and short response times—even when market demand is high. At the same time, Johnson Electric, as the parent company, contributes international technological expertise and industrial scalability. This combination offers OEM partners a powerful, reliable platform for their e-bike models.
Pendix ecosystem
The new gDrive motor is part of a larger Pendix ecosystem that also includes three different batteries with a capacity of 510 Wh to 800 Wh, two different remote control options in combination with two display options, and the Pendix app. The entire ecosystem has been designed to ensure an excellent user experience for a wide range of customers, including e-bike enthusiasts and first-time e-bike buyers.
Strong service – Europe-wide
Another key advantage for OEMs and retail partners: Pendix has an established service network with over 1,200 authorized dealers in Europe. In addition, a trained internal customer service team provides fast after-sales support – a unique selling point that is just as relevant for end customers as it is for manufacturers and fleet customers.

Eurobike 2025 – experience Pendix live
The new generation of drives will be presented at Eurobike in Frankfurt from June 25 to 29, 2025. Visitors will be able to experience the new gDrive in action on site and find out about integration, specifications, and services.
Further information: Eurobike website
About Pendix
Pendix GmbH, founded in 2013 and part of the international Johnson Electric Group since 2022, develops and manufactures electric drive systems for bicycles at its location in Germany. In addition to the classic Pendix eDrive retrofit system, the focus since 2025 has been on the OEM-compatible Pendix gDrive mid-drive motor, which was developed in close partnership with Johnson Electric. Approximately 1,200 dealers, 37 bicycle manufacturers, and numerous industrial customers worldwide use Pendix solutions, supported by a strong after-sales network in several countries.
Press contact:
Kathleen Scheurer
k.scheurer@pendix.de
+49 171 35 26 796