Sometimes you
have to steer away
from the crowd to
get somewhere.

As a bike lover and builder, Elian had a vision of a cargo bike that would outperform both conventional cargo bikes and other forms of motorized city transport. The only way to turn that vision into reality was to tackle the stability problems caused by the fork steering setup used on all common cargo bikes.

As an automotive engineer, he knew the answer had to be found in a new steering system. He had to get rid of the fork, and the only way to do that was to build the steering in the front hub. Virtual prototyping and calculations quickly proved he was on the right track. Machine prototyping lead to a first cargo bike build. Over the next years, he kept testing, adapting and improving both the bike and the steering hub, perfecting every little detail.

Today, the Elian Steering Hub is machined and assembled in the Netherlands and implemented worldwide in the most innovative cargo bikes.

NEW!

The Hydraulic Elian Steering Hub

We are excited to introduce the Hydraulic Elian Steering Hub (ESH), a groundbreaking innovation poised to redefine standards in the bicycle industry, particularly in the realm of cargo bikes. This patented technology offers solutions to longstanding challenges posed by conventional steering mechanisms, delivering a superior experience for manufacturers, retailers, and end users alike.

The ESH represents a paradigm shift in bicycle steering, integrating the steering gear directly into the front wheel hub. By eliminating the traditional headtube and front fork steering mechanisms, the ESH addresses critical inefficiencies, including:

• Vibration in the steering gear, ensuring a smoother, more comfortable ride.

• Shimmy (rapid oscillation of the front wheel), enhancing stability and safety.

• Complex frame construction requirements, allowing for a more straightforward, robust design.

• Limited cargo space above the front wheel, as the ESH eliminates structural obstructions.

• High maintenance costs, with its durable bearings lasting over eight times longer than conventional systems.

Beyond these fundamental advantages, the ESH delivers transformative benefits when hydraulically operated a patented advancement by Elian Steering:

• Minimal rotating parts, significantly reducing wear and tear, and virtually eliminating maintenance.

• Complete design freedom, enabling innovative frame and handlebar positioning, thanks to the decoupling of handlebars from the steering front wheel.

• Unmatched frame stiffness, contributing to a safer and more reliable ride, especially crucial for cargo bikes.

• Further reduction of maintenance and servicing costs, a major advantage for both individual users and fleet operators.

By leveraging the Hydraulic ESH, cargo bike manufacturers gain a competitive edge, offering end users a product that is more efficient, safer, and economical over its lifetime. Additionally, the simplified construction and enhanced design flexibility open new possibilities in cargo bike

innovation, allowing greater adaptability for various consumer and commercial needs.

The Hydraulic Elian Steering Hub is not just a technical improvement it’s a bold step toward redefining what’s possible in bicycle engineering.

Elian Cycles Company Cargo

ARTEFAKT design / Kettler*

Elian steering hub

A smooth ride ahead with technology that’s built to last.

The Elian Steering Hub is a solid piece of Dutch engineering. Built to withstand far more than you can imagine.

Engineered and designed in 2011, patented, and proven in daily use since day one.
Designed to withstand forces far greater than you’ll come across in real life situations.
Allows designing and building forkless cargo bikes with increased frame stiffness and stability.
Heavy duty engineering, wheel bearings with the size used in industrial machinery.
8 bolt disk rotor mounting pattern for maximum braking and stopping power without drag.
Super stiff steering pivot design based on a double row angular & single row tapered bearing set.
Fixed position spoke pattern, directly mounted in the hub body for ultimate wheel stiffness.
Enabling an optimal 41 degree turning angle, similar to, but outperforming a fork setup.
Inner & outer hub shell are fully CNC machined from high grade aluminium and hard anodized.
Steering axle is CNC machined and chemically nickle plated from C45 steel to last a lifetime.
Designed with industrial standard double sealed bearings, for a maintenance free & long lifetime.

Share the dream.

At Elian Steering we want our technology to excell. To guarantee a seamless implementation in your design project, we offer design consultancy so we can apply all the knowledge we have gathered over the years. Why reinvent the wheel all by yourself?

Doejenburg 148, 4021 HR Maurik, the Netherlands
www.eliansteeringhub.com - hello@elian.bike

+31(0)85 11 24 394