New Bosch line changes the concept of electric bicycles

The novelty was presented in last week and must equip the first commercial models later this year.

For those in a hurry:

• Bosch presented the Hub Lineits first hub motor for electric bicycles, marking the company’s entry into a segment that was not part of its strategy;
• The new system is aimed at light urban bicycles and combines a 2.3 kg rear motor, torque of up to 45 Nm and a compact battery integrated into the frame with a range of up to 80 km;
• The first bicycles equipped with the technology have already been announced by manufacturers such as Canyon and Vello, with prices between €2,400 and €3,000.

New bet targets urban and lighter electric bicycles

Put more than a decadethe Bosch concentrated his efforts on thecentral otors, considered a reference in the European electric bicycle market. With the launch of Hub Line, the company enters for the first time node segment of engines installed directly in the rear wheel hubone common solution in urban bikes and lighter models.

The new engine weighs about 2.3kg and delivery torque up to 45 Nm. According to Bosch, the system monitors effort of the cyclist in real time and adjusts the electric assistance automatically. Above 25km/h, speed limit for electric bicycles in Europe, the engine “turns off”so that the bike returns to “manual” pedaling.

In addition to the engine, Bosch presented the new battery PowerTube 360described as the thinner already produced by the company. With the ability to 360 Wh and weight of approximately 2.1kgit was designed to be integrated into the bicycle frame. THE autonomy can reach 80 km in mode Echoaccording to the manufacturer.

The set is part of the ecosystem Smart System from the Bosch and is compatible with the application Flowwhich has options for navigation, software updates and theft protection functions. Additionally, the system has a port USB-C for charging mobile devices.

The first models equipped with the Hub Line have already been released by manufacturers, and although Bosch has not revealed how much the system will cost to partners, the first bicycles with new technology were announced in the €2,400 to €3,000.