Schindelhauer EMIL IX X35 / Grind Edition L (55cm) / Grind Edition

Schindelhauer EMIL IX X35 Grind Edition: The limited edition in raw aluminium

The frame is made of triple-butted AL6061-T6 aluminium, formed into an aero tube set with forged Pinion bridge, forged dropouts including the sliding tensioner system and the Schindelhauer belt port. Screw-on points for the frame-mounted rack, smoothed welds and internal cable routing keep the surface flawless and the design line of the brand reduced. The Grind Edition refines the untreated aluminium into a distinctive matte finish with a unique texture and is limited to 50 bikes – each one individually engraved and numbered. A longer head tube and the shorter Satori Stealth aluminium stem, together with the Acros ICR 1.5-inch headset, provide a comfortable, upright seating position. The hydroformed aluminium fork with tapered head tube, internal cable routing, post mount brake mount and 15 mm through-axle fits neatly into the design. At 17.9 kg the bike stays manageable; this variant is offered in frame size L (55 cm).

The Pinion C-Line gear unit with nine gears, developed by former Porsche engineers, works sequentially in the bottom bracket and shifts precisely both at standstill and while riding. Its spread of 568 percent reaches from flat city rides to steep climbs while keeping every cadence in a comfortable range. Because the gearbox sits immediately in the chain of power, the rear wheel stays calm and the bearings are spared. The Gates Carbon Drive CDX toothed belt with 39 teeth at the front, 34/28 teeth at the rear and 118 or 115 teeth transmits the drive force – three to four times the service life of a chain at the same efficiency, with less maintenance and no oil or grease. Pinion bottom bracket, Pinion crankset and VP plastic pedals with grip tape and industrial bearings complete the drivetrain.

The Mahle-ebikemotion hub drive M1 sits inconspicuously in the rear wheel hub and delivers 250 watts, 40 Nm of torque and support up to 25 km/h. The Intube battery with around 250 Wh sits in the down tube and is controlled via the iWoc ONE with Bluetooth and ANT+ or through an app. The drive remains so quiet that shift operations do not enter the riding feel – in keeping with the claim of a reduced machine that focuses on the essentials.

Alexrims DP23 rims in 27.5 inches with Sapim spokes and three-fold and single-cross lacing carry 47 mm wide WTB Horizon tyres with reflective strip. The high-volume tyres absorb cobblestones and park paths and give confidence on wet roads. Hydraulic Shimano MT200 disc brakes with 160 mm rotors deliver reliable deceleration. The Schindelhauer high-flange front hub with disc mount, the Schindelhauer CITY handlebar, grips, seatpost and the Schindelhauer saddle form a consistently reduced specification – everything aligned with function and a uniform surface.

The lighting consists of the LightSKIN Ultra-Mini-Light U2E at the front and the ILU jr. at the rear, both StVZO-approved and powered directly from the battery. With 150 lumens, the front light is the smallest StVZO-approved bicycle light in the world and is integrated flat into the Curana Apollo mudguard made of aluminium profile, while the rear light sits just as discreetly in the mudguard skirt. The frame-mounted aluminium front rack with VarioStrap tensioning system holds luggage pieces of any shape securely, is suitable for the Ortlieb Rack-Lock and leaves the handling unchanged even with larger loads – the basis for weekend trips, multi-day tours and spontaneous bikepacking adventures. Added to this are the option of a kickstand, holders for bottle and lock as well as the possibility of fitting a frame lock. The total weight rating of 130 kg leaves plenty of room for shopping and luggage.

Where the designation EMIL IX X35 Grind Edition comes from

“Emil” is the male model name and stands for the diamond frame, while “Emilia” forms the female counterpart with trapezoid frame and low step-through. “IX” is the Roman nine for the nine gears of the Pinion C-Line gear unit with 568 percent spread; the six-speed edition carries the designation VI. “X35” names the generation of the electric drive from Mahle with 250 watts, 40 Newton metres and the iWoc ONE – the stronger X20 generation works with 55 Newton metres and a head unit in the top tube. “Grind Edition” refers to the special edition limited to 50 pieces in raw, matte-refined aluminium, and “L (55cm)” refers to the frame size.

How the Grind Edition stands apart from the other models in the range

The EMIL IX X35 Grind Edition is the limited special edition with diamond frame: it combines the lighter X35 drive with 40 Newton metres, 47 mm WTB Horizon tyres on Alexrims DP23 rims and the Schindelhauer saddle. Compared with the X20 generation with 55 Newton metres, 50 mm Continental Contact Urban tyres on Kinlin TL23R rims, Selle Royal Essenza moderate and Mahle X20 head unit in the top tube, it comes out lighter and more purist while offering a little less torque reserve. Compared with the regular EMIL IX X35 in sage green or mineral grey, the difference lies in the finish: frame in untreated aluminium with a matte, one-of-a-kind texture, individually engraved and numbered, limited to 50 bikes. Against the Emilia IX X35 Grind Edition with trapezoid frame, the Emil pairs the same technology and the same edition with the classic diamond frame. In terms of colour, the X35 models appear in sage green, mineral grey and as raw grind execution, while the X20 generation appears in midnight green, mineral grey and lavender blue.

Who this e-bike was built for

The EMIL IX X35 Grind Edition is aimed at everyone who is looking for a diamond frame, full equipment and a reduced design, and who values an X35 drive with 40 Newton metres, 250 Wh and nine gears. For commute routes, shopping trips and weekend outings, the combination of belt drive, frame rack and StVZO lighting provides everything that matters in everyday use: quiet running, low maintenance, safe visibility and an upright seating position that still feels good after many kilometres. The 47 mm tyres absorb cobblestones, the 17.9 kilograms remain easy to handle even with luggage, and the 55 cm size leaves plenty of room on longer day stages. Anyone looking for a bike that still looks distinctive after years will find exactly the right thing in this numbered edition – a piece that is not available at will.

Emilia with trapezoid frame and low step-through is the female counterpart; beyond that, the Schindelhauer programme includes Gustav and Greta as classic city bikes with Nexus hub gears, Arthur and Antonia as minimalist e-bikes with Mahle drive, Ludwig and Lotte as high-quality all-rounders with Alfine gear, Wilhelm as the gravel bike for terrain and tour, Siegfried and Hektor as two purist singlespeed models, Cato as the track bike and Neo as the compact 20-inch folding bike. The EMIL IX X35 Grind Edition is thus the rarest piece with diamond frame in the electric range: fully equipped, reduced and, as a numbered edition, not available at will.