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  1. A new standard for charging ebikes is coming? A quick interview with Bosch - charge2bike

    A new standard for charging ebikes is coming? A quick interview with Bosch - charge2bike

    I had a quick chat with dr Vikram Godbole about "charge2bike", a new standard for charging ebikes. See the interview in the video and keep reading for more details. The CHAdeMO consortium was formed to create a standard for charging e-bikes. In addition to Bosch, it consists of several...
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    • bosch charge2bike shimano
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    XC emtb short travel

    A new option launched today. https://www.emtbforums.com/ams/introducing-the-forestal-e-cygnus-a-downcountry-and-xc-emtb.120/
  3. Introducing the Forestal e-Cygnus - a downcountry and XC emtb

    Introducing the Forestal e-Cygnus - a downcountry and XC emtb

    The new Forestal e-Cygnus is a slightly unusual emtb. It comes in two spec levels, Halo and Diode, both with 120 mm rear suspension. Forestal label these XC bikes, downcountry or just light short-travel trail bikes. The Bosch SX motorsystem Forestal introduce the e-Cygnus as a...
    • Knut Nes
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    • bosch emtb forestal
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  4. 2025 M1 Sporttechnik EN 8.0 review

    2025 M1 Sporttechnik EN 8.0 review

    The M1 EN is one of four M1 models built on the same frame. Well, it’s actually six models, but I’m overlooking the “GT” SUV bike and the “FG” gravel bike. M1 Sporttechnik takes an interesting approach with their new emtb. They’ve got just one frame, and you choose whether you want it set up on...
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    New Bosch Gen 5 rumours

    There has been talk about solid-state batteries for years, and I've lost interest a bit lately. Toyota declared they would solve SSB by the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. And as "luck" would have it, they even got an extra year to acheive their goal. And sure, come 2021, they had cars that could be driven...
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    New Bosch Gen 5 rumours

    We have seen some progress in battery tech lately. Not long ago, the default 21700 cell was about 70g and 5Ah. These were used in the 360, 540 and 720 Wh batteries. Giant was the first (afaik) to launch versions of these batteries with slightly higher capacity using a 5.56 Ah cell. But the cells...
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    Enduro EMTB SL with removable battery?

    The M1 AM should be about 21 kg with the CX and a 600 Wh battery https://www.emtbforums.com/ams/m1-sporttechnik-and-their-2025-line-up.113/
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'Bosch-powered Merida is here – the eOne-Sixty SL and eOne-Eighty intro and test'

    Yeah, starting with the -24 e160, Merida have long and straight seat tubes that will take a 230mm dropper.
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  9. Bosch-powered Merida is here – the eOne-Sixty SL and eOne-Eighty intro and test

    Bosch-powered Merida is here – the eOne-Sixty SL and eOne-Eighty intro and test

    Merida has used Bosch-motors for years, but not on the emtbs. The full suspension eOne-Forty and eOne-Sixty always had, and still have Shimano motors. But it’s nice to have options. If you’re set on buying a Bosch Powered emtb, you can now add Merida to your list. Merida use their «AGILOMETER...
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    • 10 min read
    • bosch eone-eighty eone-sixty sl merida
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    • Category: Bike Reviews
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'Bosch ABS Pro and Trail Pro - an interview about the new ABS profiles'

    If anyone know the brand, let us know. A short video showing the bike - YouTube
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'Bosch ABS Pro and Trail Pro - an interview about the new ABS profiles'

    I asked and was told it was just a random, generic frame ordered for the CX gen5 launch. I accepted that answer and forgot about it. But then another journalist said he'd heard it was an upcoming bike, but he didn't know what brand. It didn't look like a Bulls to me, like they used for the SX...
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'What's new with the Giant 400 Wh battery on the lightweight Trance?'

    Hey. I haven't looked into the 22700 cells since I wrote this article. Nice to see the data sheet. I believe one (the?) reason Giant went with the 22700 cells was to build a small battery with a higher current output than what was available back then. The Energypak 800 was released like over 3...
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  13. Bosch ABS Pro and Trail Pro - an interview about the new ABS profiles

    Bosch ABS Pro and Trail Pro - an interview about the new ABS profiles

    When testing the new Bosch Performance CX gen5, we were also introduced to the TRP E.A.S.I. A12 automatic shifting and the the new ABS profiles. We had a chat with Daniel Klemme, Bosch ABS product manager. Check out that interview for more detailed info about functionality, servicing, etc. This...
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'Bosch Performance CX gen5 is highly refined'

    Yeah, I find this one the most interesting too. It's the same cell configuration as found in the Orbea and YT 540 Wh batteries. It's a 60 Wh bump and practically no change in weight. 600 Wh will be enough for many, and it saves 600 g off the old PowerTube 625.
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'Bosch Performance CX gen5 is highly refined'

    It's nice that they dropped the battery capacity while increasing the capacity. But the old PowerTube 750 was quite heavy, so it was low hanging fruit. There are 720 Wh batteries weighing just over 4 kg with the same generation cell chemistry (21700 5 Ah cells). Regardless, the new 600 and 800...
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'Bosch Performance CX gen5 is highly refined'

    Yeah, sure is!
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'Bosch Performance CX gen5 is highly refined'

    To my understanding, the batteries wont work with the gen4/BDU37. I assume it could be fixed with Bosch releasing a firmware update, but what do I know.
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'Bosch Performance CX gen5 is highly refined'

    Yeah, I often move the Mini Remote further in on the handlebars to avoid unintentionally reducing assist mode.
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'Bosch Performance CX gen5 is highly refined'

    Same IP rating as before, was all they said. But they also said something along the lines that it was improved.
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    No 2025 Bosch e-shift bikes announced yet?

    A very quick first-ride video/short about the TRP E.A.S.I. A12 https://youtube.com/shorts/56zK6k1WTBU?feature=share
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