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On the eve of Eurobike, BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger travelled to the hills just outside of Frankfurt to test the new lightweight Bosch e-bike system
osch remains one of the biggest players in the e-bike motor world, providing its holistic systems to some of the largest bike brands on
the market. While the likes of Giant and Specialized have developed their own power systems for e-bikes, Cube, Whyte, Orbea, Kona, Canyon, Cannondale, Trek are just a handful of the brands opting to utilise the third-party motor systems Bosch offers. What Bosch brings to the market is a full package of e-bike
motors, batteries, displays, and software, which can be adapted by OEM bike brands to fit the chosen market and discipline, from e-cargo to performance road, and e-MTB. Ahead of this year’s Eurobike, which took place in
Frankfurt, Germany in June, Bosch invited media and a selection of ambassadors to the picturesque hills just outside the city, for a sneak peak at its products for 2024, including the new lightweight Performance Line SX drive system, and range-extending accessories.
The philosophy “The smart system represents the digital future of e-biking. With it, the physical and digital e-bike experiences merge. In order to inspire e-bikers again and again, we are continuously
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expanding the smart system with new hardware and digital features,” said Claus Fleischer, CEO of Bosch eBike Systems. “In the coming model year, we have matching product innovations for minimalist e-gravel bikes, stylish e-urban bikes and lightweight e-mountain bikes – ensuring even more comfort and long-lasting riding fun.” The Performance Line SX drive develops on the previous
Performance Line CX drive, this time offering a lower weight and streamlined design for e-MTB, e-gravel and urban bike manufacturers.
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