Upon the release of the new Avinox M2 and M2S motors, we were just waiting for one of the other key motor competitors to amp up the e-MTB power race. The first brand to step up to the plate is Bosch as it rolls out a new Performance upgrade 2.0 that boosts the power of its Performance Line CX and CX-R motors to output 120Nm and 750W at peak.
But more power is merely the tip of the Bosch iceberg. Of course, upping its motors’ output to 120Nm and 750W at peak power brings a real benefit to performance by providing more support when cranking up steep climbs. Additionally, the motor’s maximum support can now be achieved up to speeds of 15km/h, whereas before, it was reduced before hitting the limiter. Though, Bosch says that the power is only provided “in certain riding situations”. We expect that to be the steepest of climbs, in response to more rider input.
Diving deeper into that iceberg, and Bosch has graced its e-MTB drive systems with an adjustable extended boost, or overrun. As before, the motor can still provide assistance for a set period after a rider stops pedalling for up to two metres. But now, it’s adjustable via a slider found in the Bosch eBike Flow app.
The update also introduces a software-based drivetrain tensioner in a bid to improve control. It does so by closing the freewheel between the motor and rear wheel, which reduces the free travel through the crank, thus minimising any delay from pedal stroke to drive. This system is also said to protect the freewheel to increase longevity and lower repair costs.
Another feature that’s more of a nice thing to have is Trick Check. It leverages the motor’s sensors to automatically register jumps, wheelies, manuals, or endos while recording the length, height, distance, and angle. It’ll also give you an audible cue to let you know that it’s picked up your jump, for example. All of this information will then be available in the Bosch app.
Last but not least, Bosch has brought a new 12A charger into the mix. Apparently, it charges three times faster than previous chargers, claiming that its 800Wh battery can charge to 50% in around an hour. The brand also reckons that it doesn’t get as hot and that it weighs less than a kilo.
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Does it still qualify as an EAPC? Or is it a motorbike?
It still qualifies as an EAPC (provided it’s paired with a suitable controller limiting the speed to 25 km/h) as it is a 250W continuous rated power motor (250W being the highest power it can deliver continuously over a long period without burning out or otherwise damaging the motor) with 750W peak.
Who is this amied at? 30 stones people who have never broken into a sweat in their lives?
Well, let’s hope you never get old, or get sick, or have one of the other myriad needs for which a motor like this would be an excellent solution without having to use a car (one presumes that you’ve never actually used the car in your life or a motorcycle, despite your username, because surely with their motors that are much more powerful than this they also must only be for “30 stones people who have never broken into a sweat in their lives”?), or at least let’s hope that if you do people will be rather more understanding and appreciative of why you might be using such a motor instead of making silly and offensive remarks.