Hi guys, as a part of the Bosch Ebike Systems 10 Year Anniversary, the company created a contest inviting bicycle manufacturers to use their systems to create themed electric bikes. I thought it was pretty cool to see the results, and the best part is that the three winning models will actually be sold in limited quantities! I've attached high resolution photos of each bike, and embedded a video below so you can learn more.
You can learn more about the Bosch Anniversary Design Contest winners at their official website here: https://www.bosch-ebike.com/en/service/anniversary-bikes/
Bosch also created an in-house prototype product under the category of "Bosch Ebike Design Vision" to showcase what they believe the future could look like. This product is categorized as an urban sports cruiser, and also features full suspension design with a hidden rear suspension. It has an integrated headlight, anti-lock braking system Bosch ABS, and carbon rims for lightweight. Of course, this bike is using the completely integrated PowerTube battery pack. Interestingly, they chose the Performance Line CX motor vs. a Speed motor, which might have been a win for commuters. The frame is carbon fiber and features side cooling channels to help dissipate heat. It's using the new Bosch Nyon display panel and has a high-powered Supernova M99 integrated headlight. The brake levers and button pads are surrounded by a cover system that looks futuristic and reminds me of the Stromer ST5. I do wonder how this covering might impact the angle of the front rack and adjustability of the brake levers themselves... is it necessary? How much weight does it add? Honestly, the front luggage rack doesn't look super useful to me. But, I haven't seen it in person, so I'll reserve judgement. This ebike is a pure concept study and will not go into production or sales, like the other design contest winners.
You can learn more about the Bosch Concept Ebike at their official website here: https://www.bosch-ebike.com/en/service/concept-bike/
- Future Design Winner: Cannondale Topstone Neo Carbon (this ebike is made for road and gravel performance. It is lightweight, fast, and has hidden 30mm full suspension designs for comfort. It is intended for riders who do not want to be limited to a specific application or surface. To me, it looks like a gravel grinder type road ebike).
- Unique Character Winner: CUBE Stereo Hybrid 140 (this is a high-end e-mountain bike with premium components and unique metallic rainbow colored frame, made from composite carbon. It uses the Bosch CX motor, Nyon display panel, wireless electronic shifter system from SRAM and dropper seat post from RockShox which is part of SRAM).
- Bosch Heritage Winner: Moustache Friday 28.7 (this is another road style ebike with drop bars. It features a crazy/unique paint job calling out the 10 year anniversary of Bosch Ebike Systems and also comes with a Bosch Nyon display. The bike can carry up to six Bosch PowerPack 500 batteries with front and rear pannier bags, making it an extremely long-range capable touring platform.
You can learn more about the Bosch Anniversary Design Contest winners at their official website here: https://www.bosch-ebike.com/en/service/anniversary-bikes/
Bosch also created an in-house prototype product under the category of "Bosch Ebike Design Vision" to showcase what they believe the future could look like. This product is categorized as an urban sports cruiser, and also features full suspension design with a hidden rear suspension. It has an integrated headlight, anti-lock braking system Bosch ABS, and carbon rims for lightweight. Of course, this bike is using the completely integrated PowerTube battery pack. Interestingly, they chose the Performance Line CX motor vs. a Speed motor, which might have been a win for commuters. The frame is carbon fiber and features side cooling channels to help dissipate heat. It's using the new Bosch Nyon display panel and has a high-powered Supernova M99 integrated headlight. The brake levers and button pads are surrounded by a cover system that looks futuristic and reminds me of the Stromer ST5. I do wonder how this covering might impact the angle of the front rack and adjustability of the brake levers themselves... is it necessary? How much weight does it add? Honestly, the front luggage rack doesn't look super useful to me. But, I haven't seen it in person, so I'll reserve judgement. This ebike is a pure concept study and will not go into production or sales, like the other design contest winners.
You can learn more about the Bosch Concept Ebike at their official website here: https://www.bosch-ebike.com/en/service/concept-bike/
