MY23 Systems With EMTB Innovations

Bosch eBike Systems expands the smart system, introduced last year, with numerous new products and features in the 2023 model year. The smart system combines high- quality, interconnected components with practical features that can be continuously expanded through over-the-air updates.

ABS Trail: specially designed with sporty adventures in mind

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trail enthusiast – good braking technique is a key requirement for unlimited riding enjoyment on challenging trails. With the new ABS, Bosch eBike Systems presents the world’s smallest ABS developed based on motorcycle technology. Bosch has worked with professional eMountain bike athletes in developing the ABS Trail application to meet the requirements and needs of sporty riders. In technically difficult passages, such as areas of exposed roots, eMountain bikers can now use the brake more actively. The new eBike ABS Trail automatically adjusts the brake pressure on the front wheel to effectively match the surface. This enables them to refine their riding technique even further improving their performance on the trails, while enjoying a safer ride.

Relaxed uphill climbs: Hill Hold means there is no danger of rolling back on slopes

In alpine terrain, sometimes narrow, blocked trails are the only way to reach your destination, so the only choice is to push the eMTB. For greater safety in such situations, last year Bosch eBike Systems already introduced Walk Assist in the smart system. This switches on the motor support when pushing your eBike uphill simply by pressing a button on the LED Remote or Mini Remote.

The new Hill Hold feature now takes smart walk assist to the next level: If eBikers change their grip on the handlebars or have to stop pushing for a moment, the eBike is immediately and automatically prevented from rolling back unintentionally – without having to use the brake. Riders then have ten seconds to activate walk assist again before Hill Hold deactivates.

System controller: seamlessly integrated and slim in design

The new system controller from Bosch eBike Systems is a slim control unit for the smart system, that is reduced to the essentials. This can be seamlessly integrated into the top tube, protecting it from scratches and knocks – ideal for sporty rides. The different colours of the riding mode LED, each represent a different riding mode. The five LEDs indicate the battery charge level: if they all light up ice blue, the battery is 100 percent charged. If an LED turns white, this means the charge level has decreased by ten percent. Quick overview, greater focus on the trail.

Mini Remote: A perfect addition with more functions

To enable the system controller to be operated even more safely and conveniently, Bosch offers the small Mini Remote operating unit as an additional product. It can be easily retrofitted and independently mounted on the handlebars. The three additional buttons near the thumb mean that further functions such as the smart push-assist with the new Hill Hold function, the eBike light or riding modes can be easily used without having to take your hands off the handlebars. If the Mini Remote is installed, a Bosch eBike display or your own smartphone can also be used and controlled in conjunction with the SmartphoneGrip. Thanks to the Bluetooth link between the Mini Remote and system controller, everything works completely wirelessly, further emphasising the minimalist eMTB look.

Bosch also releases the new Powertube battery offering in smaller 500 Wh and 625Wh offerings, targeted at eMTB’s with lower range requirements and eBike lights.

The new products and functions are available from specialist retailers or as updates over-the-air via the eBike Flow app.