Bosch eBike System’s new Performance Line SX e-drive system combines high performance with low weight, aimed at more active/sporty riders. In addition, a new Performance Line Sprint version (Class 3 / up to 28mph) will be available in the US and New Zealand only.

The drive unit, with a peak power of up to 600W, weighs around 4.4 lbs and delivers a maximum torque of 55Nm, along with a power-to-weight ratio of up to 300 watts per kilogram.

For eMTB riders, the benefits will be noticeable on trails with frequent technical sections and tight bends, including steep uphill sections.

This is supplemented by the dynamic- progressively tuned Tour+ and eMTB riding modes, which can be customized using Bosch’s eBike Flow app.

The Performance Line SX system sports a new CompactTube 400 battery, one of the lightest in Bosch’s e-bike portfolio, and it features the highest energy density thanks to its innovative cell technology. Weighing around 4.4 lbs, the battery has a capacity of 400Wh, which can be increased via a new PowerMore 250 range extender that weighs approx. 3.5 lbs.

Suitable for gravel routes or commuting to the office, a new Sprint riding mode was also developed to match the new drive units and support riders according to their own power to deliver a more natural riding feel. This new mode helps riders to quickly reach and maintain higher speeds — the faster you pedal, the higher the level of support.

Also new and optimally adapted to gravel e-bikes is a Mini Remote Dropbar control unit, which can be mounted to dropbar handlebars with a larger diameter (1.25 inches), to the left of the stem, and allows riders to expand the range of functions.

According to Bosch, the two new drive units deliver further optimizations withlow-noise motors and gearbox concepts. Thanks to a new sealing concept and narrow cranks (Q factor: 6.3 in), the pedal resistance is barely noticeable. The first models with the Performance Line SX are expected to be available in winter 2023.

New Displays and Features
With the new Purion 200, Bosch presents a compact control unit that also functions as a colour display which can be optimally read when riding even in changing light conditions for important information such as battery charge percentage, riding mode, time and total distance. Another advantage is that the Purion 200 can be combined with a second display, which can be used as a navigation screen for example if required.

Another new addition is the Kiox 500 colour display with a 2.8-inch (diagonal) screen that’s about 40% larger than the Kiox 300; this display can be read safely and quickly, even under demanding conditions. In the future, both displays will be customizable via the eBike Flow app to assist in determining the order and content of the info displayed.

Flow+
In 2024, Bosch eBike Systems is introducing the Flow+ premium subscription, which initially will include a premium service eBike Alarm. Users can activate Flow+ via the app or Play Store and can opt-in for a monthly ($4.99 US) or annual subscription ($39.99 US). The first twelve months are free, and the premium subscription will be expanded in the future to include further additional services and functions.

In addition, for 2024, the eBike Flow app will provide more training-relevant information, such as the number of calories burned in the statistics area of the app, to complement the performance measurement data and help riders to optimize their rides and improve their fitness level.

Bafang Electric unveiled its next-generation display human- machine interface (HMI) models at Eurobike, including the new DP C010 and DP E165 units that feature more attractive and user-friendly monitors.

The large DP C010 hydrophobic display allows users to choose between six modes in pre-programmed languages including German, English, French, Italian, Dutch and Czech.

The bright, fully laminated design makes it easy to read the ride/tour data in any condition, and the display automatically switches between day and night view. With multi-mount options, the display can easily fit handlebars up to 3.5cm in diameter.

The innovative DP E165 display model features a slim, elegant design and was specially developed for seamless integration/positioning in the top tube. The intuitive display allows for the quick acquisition of ride data, and it features a concealed cable guide while supporting over-the-air upgrades via Bluetooth.

Mahle SmartBike Systems’ big news for 2024 is a new joint collaboration that sees its award-winning lightweight and powerful X20 rear hub motor, combined with Desiknio and Pinion’s Smart.Shift system, to deliver a unique e-bike that debuted at Eurobike 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany.

The new lightweight Desiknio e-bike also features Mahle’s integrated 240Wh battery, a maintenance-free Pinion gearbox, and a Gates carbon belt drive for a sleek, lightweight and virtually maintenance-free electric bicycle.

Mahle’s X20, touted as the lightest system on the market, weighing only 3.2kg, offers a frictionless 55Nm of torque and a seamless start/stop functionality to the system’s assistance. The X20 won the Eurobike Innovators Prize in 2022, and it also took home a Design & Innovation Award in 2023.

At Eurobike, Mahle’s One ecosystem presented some new connectivity features designed to enhance the riding experience including Smart Assist, a personalized mode that adapts the inclination of the terrain and the weight of the user to the X20 system for a smoother, more seamless and intuitive execution.

Another convenient new feature allows riders to update the system software in just a few minutes using their mobile phone from the My SmartBike app via Bluetooth.

In addition, Mahle SmartBike Systems was pleased to offer Strava Integration. Riders can now record their activities with any device that can be linked to the platform. Once uploaded, the activity can be imported into the My SmartBike App, allowing two-way communication between the two platforms.

Finally, Mahle introduced a new Routing feature that allows riders to create routes based on their Strava activities or a GPX file, and also receive guidance and instructions to enhance the route along the way with the My SmartBike app.

Also on display was Mahle’s new Range Extender e185 battery, providing 171Wh of power to increase the battery’s range up to 60km. Weighing only 1.1 kilograms, it’s touted as the lightest on the market with the best weight-to-capacity ratio; it also claims to be the only range extender on the market that fits into a standard bottle cage.

The new Energy Hub is a charging base for the Range Extender e185 that allows hassle-free charging by simply resting the e185 on the Energy Hub to start the charging process. The innovative hub can also charge other devices like cell phones or computers.

Also on display was Mahle’s next- gen X35+ e-drive system that provides great solutions for urban mobility, combining extremely light and ideal power performance, for more natural riding.

At Eurobike in Frankfurt, Brose presented its new 48-volt system with Drive3, providing 410% of assistance up to a maximum speed of 25kph. The company’s future e-drive flagship, it will be available in 2024, featuring a more compact design for optimized integration of components such as the drive unit, display and battery pack.

The new Brose Battery 48V has an energy storage capacity of 814Wh and can be fully charged in three to four hours. This battery is equipped with a premium aluminum housing and is removable for flexible wheel mounting.

Also new is the 48-volt Brose Control Series with three models — Control Allround, Control Remote and Control Integrate. Offering a range of features for a more natural ride, the streamlined design includes practical, user-friendly ergonomics such as a USB-C port allowing riders to charge their smartphone or access the Brose Service Tool. The Control Remote model is completely wireless and can be used with Integrate for a reduced cockpit.

Brose also debuted its automatic Concept Drive system for infinitely variable gear shifting without any interruptions in torque. The intuitive gear-shifting system ensures riders select the perfect gear in every riding situation for optimum riding experiences.

Perfect for e-cargo bikes, the compact yet powerful new Brose Drive HMag motor, in a magnesium housing, pairs with a 36-volt battery and offers up to 410% of assistance up to 25kph with a maximum load of 250 kilograms. The magnesium version of the drive weighs only 2.9kg and is 500 grams lighter and 15% smaller than the aluminum platform.

With the introduction of the Reman Drive initiative, Brose became the first e-bike drive manufacturer to develop a standard remanufacturing process for its old e-bike drives. The process refurbishes five pre-defined components from irreparable drives. The replacement motors are made available as after-sale products for all drive versions on its magnesium and aluminum platforms, at about half the cost of a new drive, and include a full manufacturer’s warranty.

In addition, the company will be implementing an improved range of products and services in an expanded service network to its partners, both nationally and internationally, including a more comprehensive spare parts portfolio and a wider range of digital and stationary options.

The family-owned company has an objective to become a CO2-neutral operation by 2025 and provides detailed information in its Sustainability Report by the Brose Group, published annually on its website.

SRAM has unveiled its new eMTB Eagle Powertrain Drive System, combining its Eagle Transmission and AXS wireless technology to create a “complete, seamless and holistic system designed to turn on uninterrupted flow on your ride.”

Powered by a motor featuring 90Nm torque and 680W of peak output, the system pairs with a compact 630Wh battery that weighs 3kg, or a higher capacity 720Wh battery that tips the scales at 4.1kg. A 250Wh range extender is also available.

The motor is manufactured by Brose, although it was initially thought that SRAM’s acquisition in January of Amprio, an e-bike motor manufacturer based in Germany, would be part of the process.

The new system keeps it simple, offering only two power level options — Range Mode for longer routes, easier terrain or when conserving power, and Rally Mode for shorter rides or whenever you want access the capabilities of full power.

There are two shifting modes as well, “Eagle Powertrain Auto Shift is a feat of German engineering that senses and translates rider input with the Powertrain algorithm to deliver an incredibly intuitive experience. Planning an attack or simply want to override the system? Auto Shift seamlessly accepts rider commands, to be ready for your next move.”

The second mode is Coast Shift which allows the chainring to move freely from the cranks, letting you shift while coasting. According to SRAM, this mode “opens the possibilities of shifting performance anywhere, whether pedaling or not, puts you in total control, even when the terrain ahead isn’t favorable for pedaling.”

The system is controlled and works together via the Eagle Powertrain AXS Bridge Display, “the sophisticated nerve center of the entire system, giving you a control unit that greatly simplifies the experience. Think of it as an onboard extension of the AXS app, providing everything you need to know in a brilliantly illuminated, full color, waterproof display, protected under gorilla glass.”

The Eagle Powertrain AXS app allows you to customize the drive unit power output, check battery life while off the bike, and view and fine-tune a host of features, right from your phone. Plus, it lets you receive system notifications and maintenance reminders. Propain, Nukeproof and Gas Gas are three brands that will be sporting SRAM’s new eMTB Eagle Powertrain Drive System. For more information visit here.