Intuvia lifespan

[Steve Green]

Having read a thread about Bosch motor lifespans I am less worried about that than the Intuvia computer controller. If it breaks down, or gets stolen in the future chances are future controllers will not be backwards compatible. What are the options in that ( fairly likely ) scenario? How future proof are these systems given some us ( Riese & Muller customer here ) have dug deep into our pockets?

 

[Alaskan]

I have not heard of anyone with a failed intuvia display. If you are really worried about the possibility of it failing, you can buy a new one on ebay for under $100 and consider it your personal insurance policy against display death.

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[Deleted member 18083]

Steve …
The Intuvia is a mainstay of Bosch's ebike systems and it is reasonable to assume that Bosch will guarantee support for at least five years (hopefully much longer) after the Intuvia is eventually withdrawn (which shouldn't be anytime soon).
… David

 

[Steve Green]

Richard,
Thanks again. I'm mostly worried about it ( the Intuvia display ) getting stolen. I have ridden bicycles all my adult life and if there is one constant it's that anything not physically bolted to your bicycle gets stolen - especially cycle computers.

 

[Alaskan]

There is a spot to insert a machine screw from the back of the display mount into a socket of the Intuvia itself, which secures it to the mount. Makes it much more of a challenge to steal. I am sure you can get on cheaper if you can get the diameter, length and thread count.

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[Steve Green]

Steve …
The Intuvia is a mainstay of Bosch's ebike systems and it is reasonable to assume that Bosch will guarantee support for at least five years (hopefully much longer) after the Intuvia is eventually withdrawn (which shouldn't be anytime soon).
… David

Considering the $$$ I just shelled out I'd like to think I can count on at least 10, maybe 20 years on this thing.

 

[Steve Green]

There is a spot to insert a machine screw from the back of the display mount into a socket of the Intuvia itself, which secures it to the mount. Makes it much more of a challenge to steal. I am sure you can get on cheaper if you can get the diameter, length and thread count.

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Yea ... I still have *that* screw. Just not sure about it having had at least 3 cycle computers stolen over the years.

 

[Molly45]

Just take it off!
I never leave my display (kiox), on my bike when I'm not riding it.

 

[Chris Nolte]

To the OP. New displays are backwards compatible. I wouldn’t be concerned about being able to support the bike long term.

 

[Alaskan]

Once the screw is in, the only way to remove it is to unscrew the four hex machine screws that clamp the display mount to the handlebar, doable but time consuming and thus potentially discouraging to the quick opportunistic thief.
You can always leave the screw off and make a habit of removing the Intuvia and putting in your pocket when you lock up the bike.

 

[AlanDB]

I have not heard of anyone with a failed intuvia display. If you are really worried about the possibility of it failing, you can buy a new one on ebay for under $100 and consider it your personal insurance policy against display death.

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Ha Ha! I have my original Intuvia and two Nyons (for one bike) ... guess I am insured. If I have to leave my bike and lock it up (like when I stop at a watering hole), I always take the display with me. I think that adds one additional level of protection in that the thief can't ride it away under power even if the locks are cut off, and its absence would make the bike that much less valuable to sell.

 

[rich c]

Once the screw is in, the only way to remove it is to unscrew the four hex machine screws that clamp the display mount to the handlebar, doable but time consuming and thus potentially discouraging to the quick opportunistic thief.
You can always leave the screw off and make a habit of removing the Intuvia and putting in your pocket when you lock up the bike.

Well not exactly. The plastic slides that hold the display on the base are incredibly thin. Our son crashed my Full Seven and sheared both tabs off the display. It wouldn't take much to knock it off with the heal of your hand, but it would then be vandalism instead of theft. I put it back into service with the locking bolt (love that they cast the bolt size in the plastic, no mystery of what to buy) and two zip ties. I've got a new display sitting on the shelf to fix it. Much better price when you order from Germany.

 

[JohnDoe1983]

I always take it off when I install my Moustache on the carrier as to not lose it while driving. The idea of the bolt is good but as I just read, someone forcing the support might steal it anyway. So I'll remove it every time I feel unsafe. Thanks for the trick.

 

[Steve Green]

To the OP. New displays are backwards compatible. I wouldn’t be concerned about being able to support the bike long term.

Thanks Chris, that is good to know. And thank you for your wonderful videos. It was due to those in no small part that I purchased my Load 60 without ever seeing one in the flesh. I am happy to report it continues to exceed my expectations. It just does everything so effortlessly.

 

[Chris Nolte]

Thanks Chris, that is good to know. And thank you for your wonderful videos. It was due to those in no small part that I purchased my Load 60 without ever seeing one in the flesh. I am happy to report it continues to exceed my expectations. It just does everything so effortlessly.

Thanks Steve! Happy riding my favorite bike the load!

 

[nantycoy]

I have not heard of anyone with a failed intuvia display. If you are really worried about the possibility of it failing, you can buy a new one on ebay for under $100 and consider it your personal insurance policy against display death.

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I have had two Inuvias fail on me! Both displayed the same symptoms - they ceased communicating with the Performance CX.
In the first instance I just assumed the Intuvia was at fault and, because it was outside the warranty period, bought another one off eBay.
After less than 100 miles that one failed as well (same symptoms) so this time I took the bike (Trek Powerfly 7) to my LBS where analysis showed
“Software fault 4B0 - internal system communication error. If the error persists, try another cycle computer”
LBS contacted Bosch who asked for the drive unit to be sent to them which they found to be "faulty" (unexplained). They provided me with a new Drive Unit free of charge ("as a goodwill gesture"), I fitted another new Intuvia and, fingers crossed, have so far clocked up over 1,000 fault-free miles.