Here’s Why the $4,500 Rivian eBike Uses a Digital Gearbox & Belt Drive!

CYCLINGABOUT β€’ October 31, 2025
Video Thumbnail
CYCLINGABOUT Logo

CYCLINGABOUT

@cyclingabout

About

Alee Denham | Bike Tech | Nomad Bike Adventurer | Author | 100+ Countries Cycled

Video Description

It's time to learn about Rivian's weird new drivetrain with digital gears! ⚑️ The Bikepacking Bike Buyer's Guide is available here (free yearly updates): https://www.cyclingabout.com/bikepacking-bike-buyers-guide πŸ“• The Touring Bicycle Buyer's Guide: https://www.cyclingabout.com/touring-bicycle-buyers-guide Like my videos? Patreon supporters get early access to my films and exclusive access to my Q&As: 🌱 PATREON (Rewards!): https://bit.ly/3vVaioW ⚑️ PAYPAL (One-off donation to replace broken camera gear!): https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=AK5GDWZEHBY5S&source=url πŸ”₯ INSTA: https://instagram.com/cyclingabout/ 🌎 FACEBOOK: https://fb.com/cyclingabout/ πŸš΅πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ CYCLINGABOUT (endless bike travel info!): https://cyclingabout.com/ 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - What makes the drivetrain so special? 3:13 - The advantages of the drivetrain 5:03 - Why does the drivetrain use a belt? 7:00 - The disadvantages of the drivetrain 8:56 - ALSO TM-B eBike Specs 10:03 - ALSO TM-Q Quad 11:13 - Summary

You May Also Like