Bicycles made & assembled in the UK
Asteroid Bicycle Range
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Cargo Bikes - Pinion MGU
At Asteroid Bicycles HQ we developed a front load e-Cargo Bike with...
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eBikes - Pinion MGU
At Asteroid Bicycles HQ, we were inspired by how Yeti made their...
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Commuter Bikes (not electric)
At Asteroid Bicycles HQ, we were inspired by how Yeti made their...
How it works:
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1. Pay now
Use the discount code to get 40% off. This holds your spot in line—no need to configure anything yet. We’ll let you know when it’s time to order, and expect production to be Q1 2026
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2. Order Schedule: Q1 2026
We are working with our suppliers to make this happen. We will contact you and help guide you through the wheel sizes, deck lengths, battery range and pre-installed accessories like box and rack options.
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3. Change: Add & Swap.
SEE MOREWith 2 wheel sizes, we have you covered for changes later in life. Safety up front - up to a 60x60cm capacity box and 225mm Hydraulic Brakes for controlled stopping power. Configurable with 20inch or 26inch wheels.
Asteroid Hub Steering
Hub steering is a big part of the Asteroid Cargo Bike design. Why? Hub steering allows the front wheel to be closer to the load, making a shorter wheelbase, which helps with steering and handling. Cargo Bikes have an inherent wobble, due to the conventional fork. "Hub-Steering" hubs do not wobble, making them ideal for Cargo Bikes.
NO DERAILEUR NEEDED.
The Pinion Motor.Gearbox.Unit or MGU is a high-power electric bicycle motor with no need for a secondary gear system. That's correct NO need for a derailleur, meaning less drivetrain maintenance. This also means that Asteroid can run Gates Carbondrive Belts.
MORE THAN JUST A MOTOR
The Pinion MGU unites a wear-free, brushless full-power electric motor and Pinion’s industry-leading gearbox with up to 12 speeds in a compact package the size and weight of ordinary e-bike mid-engine motors with separate transmissions.
- With torque between 85Nm - 160Nm on rear wheel.
- Maintenance Free for 10,000km
- 9 or 12 Speeds with upto 600% gear spread.
- Electronic shifting under load
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
FOR E-CARGO BIKES.
If the cycling industry of today started the development of (electric) bicycle shifting systems from scratch, most would entirely forgo an exposed and vulnerable derailleur-style system from the get-go. Thanks to the functional principles and housed construction, a gearbox offers more reliable shifting than traditional bicycle drivetrains and is far better equipped to handle the stress of an e-bike motor.
Tried, tested and proven over more than a decade and used by more than 100 bicycle manufactures, the Pinion gearbox technology is reliable, durable and ultra-low maintenance.
4 SETTINGS!
The Pinion E-Drive system offers 4 support levels:
- Eco is designed for maximum range.
- Flow is more adaptive than Eco, adapting to the terrain.
- Flex is a dynamic, but still allows to conserve battery power.
- Fly lets the rider fully call on the enormous power when needed.
- There is also a Walk Assist & Start Assist ideal for Cargo bikes
10,000 KM MAINTENANCE FREE
The Pinion MGU system is contained in a closed and sealed housing that keeps dust, mud and water out, cleaning and maintaining the bike is enormously easy, especially when equipped with Gates Carbondrive belt-drive that doesn’t need to be greased or lubricated.
AGAIN, not NEED for a derailleur, the rear wheel is a simple single-speed hub, allowing for wider flanges and stronger a wheel.
The Pinion E-Drive System is therefore extremely durable whilst wear on the drive system is extremely low due to the elimination of external shifting components. The maintenance interval? A 10-minute oil-change after 10,000 km.
SIMPLE APP DISPLAY
The unique FIT Key Card is the entry ticket into the digital world of any Pinion-powered ebike. Combined with the FIT E-Bike Control App, for example, the displays can be used to plan or show routes and directions via Komoot.
In addition to offering the option to adjust and fine-tune functions and values like power output, power onset, power delivery and all Smart.Shift functions, the app also offers easy and clear explanations to guide the user in the tuning process.
Blog posts
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CAD, CAM, KISS, FRO & BMX?
More Asteroids are coming. Electric and analogue. We have worked on this in social media and radio silence for a while until, we knew we could compete on global...
CAD, CAM, KISS, FRO & BMX?
More Asteroids are coming. Electric and analogue. We have worked on this in social media and radio silence for a while until, we knew we could compete on global...
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Asteroid Bicycles are on a Million Mile Mission
We are launching the Adventure model with 26inch wheels front and back, but we also make the 20inch wheel versions. We have designed Asteroid Bicycles to be really versatile. Because...
Asteroid Bicycles are on a Million Mile Mission
We are launching the Adventure model with 26inch wheels front and back, but we also make the 20inch wheel versions. We have designed Asteroid Bicycles to be really versatile. Because...
Asteroid Impact
Public right of ways (bridleways and byways) are often surrounded by hedge rows and are a natural corridor for wildlife. Bridleways and byways need preservation as they act as natures corridors. For Every cargo bike sold Asteroid will contribute 5% to a "Public right of way Regeneration Fund" to help with the replanting of native trees, creating more nesting environments for British birds. This regeneration fund will also improve and extend this network.