Stuttgart/Reutlingen – Bosch eBike Systems is continually optimising its products in order to make eBiking more convenient, more harmonious and more elegant. And in many cases it is the little details which make all the difference. For Model Year 2018 there are three new eShift variants for different applications, useful features for the Nyon onboard computer and greater DualBattery compatibility.
Intelligent expansion of eShift
In 2018 the eShift electronic gear solution will be available in three new variants which will ensure convenient gear changing, less wear and greater riding safety. In the derailleur version with Shimano XTR Di2 or Shimano Deore XT Di2, eShift is specially designed for sporty use, e.g. on eMountain bikes. The derailleur system is optimally synchronised with the motor: this ensures speedy, precise gear shifts even on uphill sections. The eShift solution with the hub gear systems Shimano Alfine Di2 and Nexus Di2 is ideally suited for use in urban areas. The automatic gear system ensures fast, smooth gear shifts and complete comfort and convenience for the biker; manual operation is also possible.
For the first time, eShift is being marketed in combination with the Rohloff E-14, the electronic version of the Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 – a particularly sturdy and reliable gear hub designed for a huge mileage performance and characterised by a first-class efficiency factor and outstanding quality. Ideal for commuters and for use with speed pedelecs. As Claus Fleischer, CEO of Bosch eBike Systems, explains: "With the Rohloff version of eShift we are targeting eBikers for whom performance and speedy, crisp gear shifts are all-important. Plus a very large transmission ratio range – 526 percent – which is unique for pedelecs with hub gear systems."
Facelift for Nyon
Nyon, Bosch's all-in-one onboard computer for eBikes, is entering its fourth season with an update. This includes new map material which indicates additional routes and also factors in recent name changes, roadworks and one-way streets, thus enhancing route planning. The map update also comprises the smartphone app eBike Connect and the online portal ebike-connect.com. A helpful new feature enables the map to be transferred directly to Nyon by means of a joystick. This means that the eBiker has a better overview of his or her route and surroundings. The zoom function is activated by clicking on the centre of the joystick. Following the update, the energy consumption over the last 20 kilometres is displayed – in the app and also in the portal. With the new digital keyboard the destination can be entered easily and conveniently. Further improvements in the graphics, display and menu navigation, coupled with optimised route planning in the online portal, complete the Nyon update in time for the Eurobike trade show and ensure the best possible experience for the eBiker.
DualBattery is expanded
Thanks to a new Y adapter cable which can be connected to different battery cables, various combinations of Bosch batteries (frame, luggage rack or integrable) will be possible with DualBattery from Model Year 2018 onwards. This makes it possible to cover long distances with any type of battery.
Claus Fleischer sums up the numerous detailed improvements for eBike Model Year 2018 as follows: "At Bosch, the primary focus is on the customer. We listen carefully, build the feedback into our development concepts and make every effort to implement customers' wishes as fully as possible. In many cases we spend a lot of time fine-tuning, so that we can move up to the next level."
About Bosch eBike Systems
A new generation of bikes is taking town and country by storm and is already a part of everyday life. eBikes are a modern means of transport for modern people: people in a hurry and people who prefer to take it easy, the fit and the comfort lovers, commuters and pleasure cyclists and, of course, young and old. The tailwind of technology-leading eBikes made by what are already more than 70 leading brands in Europe is powered by components that Bosch is developing to perfection. The Bosch portfolio ranges from the highly efficient drive unit (motor and gearbox) and high-quality batteries to a smart on-board and cycle computer that can be used intuitively. Perfect coordination of components holds the key to typical Bosch performance in terms of both comfort and efficiency.
Like other Bosch products, the eBike systems benefit from the Bosch Group’s technology and production know-how. From conception and engineering to manufacturing, marketing and after-sales service, Bosch eBike Systems constantly set new standards for the eBike industry. The Bosch Group’s experience in the areas of electric motors, sensor technology, displays and lithium-ion batteries ensures that Bosch eBike systems use technology that is invented for life and that eBike users have their fun.
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The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 400,500 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2017). According to preliminary figures, the company generated sales of 78 billion euros in 2017. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected industry. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life, and to improve quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 450 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. The basis for the company’s future growth is its innovative strength. At 125 locations across the globe, Bosch employs 62,500 associates in research and development.
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