Bosch Hub Line

[Dewey]

When can we expect e-bikes with the new Bosch rear hub motor to appear? Seems like a good move for them to integrate it with their Smart System including the LED Controller or Intuvia 200 display and the Ebike Flow app. Journalist Honza Galla described the specs including 45nm torque, 2.3kg/5.1lb weight, a bottom bracket cadence sensor, and ability to be powered by various batteries including the PowerTube 360 or a single PowerMore 250 range extender pack (or two), and ability to thread on either a cassette, a single speed belt sprocket, or a 2-speed UTgear H2 gearbox.

official Bosch PR

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Bosch moving against the market trends

 

[Chargeride]

Covering the board if you ask me.

 

[Dewey]

The Bosch Hub Line with a PowerMore 250 battery has similar specs to the Aikema rear hub motor and small battery on my Urtopia Fold and I wonder if this might entice folding bike brands? An OEM Bosch hub solution might appeal to Brompton & Bike Friday, and in the UK the ARCC conversion kit for Moulton and Brompton uses Bosch power tool batteries. However the omission of a torque PAS sensor is odd so hopefully they will add one in due course.