Schindelhauer EMILIA IX X20 / mitternachtsgrün S (45cm) | mitternachtsgrün | Mahle X20 / 9-Gang Pinion

Schindelhauer EMILIA IX X20 in Midnight Green: The step-through e-bike with 9 gears

The frame is made of triple-butted AL6061-T6 aluminium, formed into an aero tube set and equipped with a forged bottom bracket shell, forged dropouts including the sliding tensioner system and the Schindelhauer belt port. Integrated motor plug, integrated seatpost clamp, smoothed welds and internal cable routing keep the surface flawless and the design line of the brand reduced. In midnight green, the trapezoid frame appears calm and deep, monochrome down to the smallest detail. 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, and the low step-through makes mounting and dismounting easy in dense traffic. The frame is available in size S (45 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 covers flat city rides and steep climbs alike and translates every gradient into a comfortable cadence. Because the gearbox sits immediately in the chain of power, the rear wheel stays calm and the bearings are spared. A 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.

With 250 watts, 55 Nm of torque and support up to 25 km/h, the Mahle X20 hub drive delivers the highest torque in the range. The X20 Intube battery with around 250 Wh sits invisibly in the down tube and is controlled via the Mahle X20 head unit in the top tube with Bluetooth and ANT+ or through an app. The motor is integrated into the rear wheel hub via a 12 mm through-axle, while the front wheel uses a straight-pull hub with disc mount. 55 Nm provide decisive pull-away and reserve on every incline.

On 27.5-inch Kinlin TL23R rims with Sapim race spokes and three-fold and two-fold lacing run 50 mm wide Continental Contact Urban 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. Schindelhauer CITY handlebar, grips and seatpost as well as the Selle Royal Essenza moderate saddle form a comfort-oriented specification that comes together neatly with the calm colouring.

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 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 EMILIA IX X20 comes from

“Emilia” is the female model name and stands for the trapezoid frame with low step-through, while “Emil” forms the male counterpart with diamond frame. “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. “X20” names the generation of the electric drive from Mahle with 250 watts, 55 Newton metres and the head unit in the top tube – the lighter X35 generation works with 40 Newton metres. “S (45cm)” refers to the frame size and “mitternachtsgrün” to the colour. Together, this yields a fully equipped combination of low step-through, highest torque, nine gears and a wide spread.

How the EMILIA IX X20 stands apart from the other models in the range

The EMILIA IX X20 combines the highest torque in the range with low entry and nine gears. Compared to the VI gearbox with 295 percent, 568 percent are available – this way even the steepest climb is driven evenly and quietly. Compared with the X35 generation, the differences are clear: 55 instead of 40 Newton metres, 50 mm Continental Contact Urban tyres on Kinlin TL23R rims instead of 47 mm WTB Horizon on Alexrims DP23, a Selle Royal Essenza moderate saddle instead of the Schindelhauer saddle, the Mahle X20 head unit in the top tube instead of the iWoc ONE as well as a forged bottom bracket shell instead of the forged Pinion bridge. Compared to the six-speed editions Emil VI and Emilia VI, the bike is around 300 grams heavier, but offers three additional gears for long tours and changing gradients. Against the male Emil IX X20 with diamond frame, the Emilia combination offers the lower entry with identical technology. In terms of colour, the X20 generation is broader: midnight green, mineral grey and lavender blue are available, while the X35 versions appear in sage green and mineral grey.

Who this e-bike was built for

The EMILIA IX X20 is aimed at everyone who is looking for a low step-through, full equipment and the highest torque in the range, and who wants to benefit from nine gears with a wide spread. For commute routes, long journeys to work and multi-day tours with luggage, the combination of 55 Nm, 250 Wh and frame rack provides exactly the reserve that matters on the road: decisive pull-away, even climbing and an upright seating position that still feels good after many hours. The low step-through makes mounting and dismounting easier in tight situations, at traffic lights, in cellars and on platforms. The 50 mm tyres absorb cobblestones, the StVZO lighting keeps routes safe in the evening and at night, and the nine gears also allow a sportier riding style whenever the route invites it. The quiet running of gearbox and belt drive makes every ride a calm affair – from after work to multi-day trips.

Emil with diamond frame is the male 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 EMILIA IX X20 is thus the most comprehensive electric line-up variant with low step-through: fully equipped, comfortable and with full drive reserve.