The PowerPacks used on Bosch powered eBikes are amongst the most advanced batteries currently on the electric bike market. They offer a superior range, reliability & longevity compared to many other batteries. However this all comes at a price; with a replacement currently costing around £500+. Some people are put off by the price of a replacement battery, thinking that it will have to be replaced every other year, but this is not true. Bosch actually guarantee their batteries for 2 years or 500 charge cycles (whichever comes first). This doesn't mean your battery will pack up after 2 years and 1 day. In fact Bosch themselves state that the battery should be good for around 8-9 years or 1000 full charge cycles. After 1000 cycles the battery will still work, but any battery will age over time so it will start to lose capacity and therefore not power your electric bike so far. Also I would like to point out that many people think that a part charge counts as a full charge cycle in Bosch's terms. Well it doesn't, if you just top the battery up a small amount, only this is recorded and will not be counted until there are enough of these partial charges to count towards a full charge cycle. When a Bosch powered eBike visits our workshop we can use our diagnostics tool to read into the battery itself. The Bosch battery is very clever and records many different parameters, these are then saved within the system for us as a Bosch eBike dealer to consider. We can tap into the system and see exactly how many 'Full Charge Cycles' this particular battery has had. We can also view many other parameters for example - maximum / minimum battery temperature, charge state, usage etc. etc. Interesting stuff eh? Anyway back to the point.. Certain measures explained in this article can help you look after, extend the life of your eBike battery and keep it well maintained. OK so here are some of the most common questions we hear regarding Bosch batteries (It's the easiest way to structure the article) - I have just received my brand new Bosch eBike, what's the first step? If your eBike came from us, we normally charge the battery fully just before letting it out of the workshop as we know you'll be itching to ride it the minute you receive it. However if your battery arrives partially charged then it's best to charge it fully before the first ride. This helps condition the battery and gives it a start point from which to gauge the rest of its operation.  How often should you charge your Bosch eBike battery? The new Lithium cells used within the Bosch battery packs are very advanced. Unlike the older style batteries where you had to completely discharge the battery and then fully charge it back up again to avoid any damage; this is not the case on the Bosch PowerPacks. In fact it's much better to just top up the battery after every trip. So if you have just cycled 10 miles on your electric bike, it's better to top it back up to full when you get home rather than incorporating a few trips before charging back fully.  Should I keep my battery clean? Yes of course it is good to keep any component of your eBike clean. Although this will not affect the internals of the battery at all if the exterior case is dirty. The best way to clean the battery, or any components of your electric bike for that matter, is with a wet sponge or low pressure hose. A typical garden hose is perfect at washing away grime without applying too much pressure. Although the Bosch batteries are weather proof it is never advised to use any sort of high pressure jet / pressure washer on your bike. This pressure can force water into the battery case itself and cause problems. It can also force water into other parts of your electric bike where you don't want water to exist (motor, bearing internals, suspension seals etc.). So although it may be quicker to clean please don't use pressure washers at all. I may as well use this opportunity to stick a plug in for our Bosch Battery Covers to keep it clean. Will my battery range be affected if using a inverter in from my vehicle or motor home? - No, you can use inverters to charge your electric bike for example from the cigarette lighter port in most cars. This can be handy if you are out and about or wish to charge on the move. But please make sure that the inverter itself is rated for the correct output for the Bosch charger. You can normally find all of this information on the inverters packaging or on a sticker on the inverter itself. The Bosch charger is designed for a rated voltage between 207 - 264 volts with an output of 42v. The charger only charges the battery at a low 4 amp current so is fine for most inverters and car batteries. Please check these values to make sure the inverter is compatible before plugging it in. Also remember depending on the inverter itself that the battery may take a little longer to charge than if it was plugged into the mains. Most importantly of all make sure the vehicle engine is running whilst the battery is on charge because it could drain your vehicle battery faster than you think. Will it reduce my battery life if riding in very harsh conditions or using full power a lot? Remember the power of the motor can peak at 500w so can draw power from the battery quicker and put a higher load on it. Think of it this way; the harder you use your eBike the faster the battery will discharge. The faster it discharges, then the more you will be charging it back up. This means that you could end up performing many more charge cycles than someone who is using their eBike lightly in the same time period. After a long time the capacity of the battery will gradually drop. So you could be replacing it sooner if riding the bike very hard for the majority of the time. I would recommend using an assistance level that works for you. Many people (mainly adrenaline junkies / blokes) could use their eBike flat out in the maximum assistance mode 'Turbo'. The eBike will use more power and therefore you will get a shorter assisted distance out of it. Quite honestly you don't 'need' to use the eBike flat out in 'Turbo' all of the time (I can't deny that this isn't fun though!). I have actually found to use 'Eco' & 'Tour' modes for the majority of my riding is more than enough, with 'Turbo' mode assisting me on the very toughest of climbs. Obviously everyone's fitness levels are different so you will need to work out what works for you, it is far too easy to hit 'Turbo' mode for the majority of your ride. The bike wont go any faster (mph) but it will have more 'grunt', in fact the eBike will only go as fast as you pedal, it's just the amount of assistance the motor gives you that changes.  I'm putting my eBike away for the winter, will this damage the battery at all? No, we know that some less keen (fair weather) riders may not want to cycle through the cold, wet and grim UK conditions found in the winter. You can store your eBike away, it's not a problem; however there are some steps you can take to keep your battery healthy during these times -If you are keeping your eBike outside in a shed or garage, then it's always best to bring your battery indoors. The Bosch batteries are capable of being stored in temperatures between -10 through to +60 degrees centigrade. But the cells don't like to be stored in very low or very high temperatures. In fact the best possible temperature for storage is room temperature. Around 15-20 degrees is perfect. So the eBike can stay in the shed but bring the battery inside with you. Once in the house at room temperature, store the battery in a dry and secure place. Sticking it on a shelf in the kitchen above the kettle runs the risk of moisture travelling up from the kettle and into the battery case. The perfect place is tucked away in a cupboard where its kept at optimum temperature, away from moisture and where it's not vulnerable to being knocked at all. I know it can make a very good door stop, it's tempting; but you'll end up tripping over it. It's not good for your battery, not good for your toes & certainly not good for your partner when they hear profanity from your mouth! When storing your eBike battery for long periods of time it's best to keep the battery partially charged. If you store the battery completely flat then you run the risk of damaging the internals of the cells themselves. Also if you store the battery fully charged this can leave the cells under more pressure. So it's best to keep the battery stored in between. For the Bosch battery in particular the optimum charge state to leave it in is 60% (Or 3 LED's lit on the battery level indicator). For very long periods try to check the capacity every 6 months or so. When the battery reaches 1 LED showing, then top it back up to 3 LED's again. Many people think it's best to keep the battery on the charger so its always topped up in storage, but this is simply not the case. The Bosch charger won't 'overcharge' the battery at all but again it does leave the battery under more pressure.  Will it harm the battery if I run it completely flat on a ride? No, it's never recommended to run the battery completely flat, but for longer rides it obviously can happen. The Bosch Battery is protected by its on board BMS (Battery Management System). This means it's protected for deep discharging, the BMS won't allow the battery to run completely flat. It may seem that you have no power left, but the BMS will have already shut off the power to the motor before it can hurt itself. We all know that the beauty of the Bosch drive is you can still ride without any resistance with the power switched off. On a side note here, if you are running lights directly powered from the Bosch motor and you do run out of power, the BMS will allow a small amount of power still to the lights so you will still remain visible!  I ride in very cold conditions during the winter will this affect battery life? The simple answer is yes. Cold or very hot conditions can affect your battery range considerably. Bosch say it can be affected up to 30% in sub zero conditions. So if you are consistently riding in these conditions it can really affect not just your range; but the battery has to work a lot harder to perform the same function, this will decrease the overall lifespan of the battery as well. There are certain actions you can take to prevent this. You can wrap your battery up to keep it to temperature. Some people use a sock, some knit a woollen jumper for it, we actually provide a perfect neoprene Bosch Battery Cover that really hugs all styles of the Bosch battery to not just keep them within temperature but can keep the battery clean, protected from knocks and out of direct sunlight. You can buy this from our shop by clicking the link above.  Should I clean the connections between the Bosch Battery and the eBike itself? Yes it is always good to keep these connections clean. This can minimize the risk of short circuit and damage to the battery itself. My advice would be to clean the battery mount connections on the bike with a cloth and if you are feeling really adventurous apply a small amount of grease (or Vaseline for the less handy users). When I say a small amount i really do mean a small amount, just a tiny bit to wipe over the connectors to keep them from corroding, its not good to plaster these with grease. It will not help at all. All it will do is attract more dirt and dust from the terrain which will stick to these connectors. I would not suggest to play with the connections on the bottom of the battery itself as you run the risk of short circuiting here, although 36v won't kill you it could make your hair stand on end and your wallet will end up £500+ lighter.  Should I remove the battery when transporting my bike on the bike rack of my car / motor home? Yes this is strongly advised, stick it in a dry & safe place inside the vehicle. Here it is less likely to get knocked and lessens the chances of the battery flying off the electric bike on the motorway if it's not secured properly. The motorcyclist travelling behind you will not appreciate this hitting his visor. The best place to store the battery is under the driver's seat, this means it's out of the way and also shouldn't move around too much. Wrap it in a towel to prevent any knocks. Do not leave the battery on your parcel shelf, if you end up braking hard, the 2kg+ battery is the last thing you want hitting you in the back of the head. It will leave you with a headache! Also by storing in within the car it keeps the battery from getting wet. Although the battery is rain proof, people don't realize that if you're travelling at 70mph down the motorway, the water & air travelling over your car is then doubled in speed as it wraps round the back of your vehicle. This means the battery could be being sprayed with water at around 140mph. This is stronger than a pressure washer and can force water into the battery and components of the eBike itself. While I'm on this topic it's advised to use a cycle cover on the eBike and secured down safely.  I dropped my Bosch battery and the case is cracked what shall I do? If your Bosch battery is damaged in anyway then it should be replaced. Even if it seems OK on the outside one of the cells inside may be damaged, this can then move onto other cells and the whole pack can become a ticking time bomb. The battery could seem fine and work but weeks later the effects of the damage could become apparent. The battery could heat up or even ignite. Do not under any circumstances ship this battery anywhere, you could be responsible for a DHL truck travelling down the motorway on fire! You should have the old battery properly disposed of. A faulty Lithium cell can reach temperatures of 1000+ degrees. It's really not worth the risk, visit a Bosch dealer and have it replaced. If your battery was damaged and did ever ignite, then get it outside immediately, the best way to put out a Lithium cell is with water and lots of it! Be careful to never inhale fumes from a burning battery as this can burn your throat. Anyway let's get back on topic..  I have had my Bosch eBike a while now and it's not going as far as it did when new, does the battery need replacing? Yes, quite possibly, but not always. There may certain other factors causing this -Are your tyres inflated correctly? It's important to keep your tyres inflated to the correct pressure as stated on the side of the tyre. It's amazing how much effect this can have, in fact a tyre that is half the pressure it should be can affect your range up to 40%! So check them every couple of months and inflate as necessary. When was your eBike last serviced? Something as simple as a brake pad rubbing can slow you down considerably. With the extra assistance on an electric bike, you may not even notice the extra drag. But the motor will be working much harder to assist you and therefore will drain the battery faster. Its best to get your eBike serviced once a year to keep it in good shape which can rub off well on your battery. Already described above, but you may notice this during the winter. If the range is significantly reduced, it could be because the battery is operating in much lower temperatures. Buy one of our Bosch Battery covers to help prevent this. Your battery could possibly benefit from a complete conditioning cycle, this allows the battery to re-learn its full capacity and charge state. Please read the topic which is covered further down in this article.  My battery needs replacing, what shall I do? It may be that none of the above factors are affecting your battery. It possibly time to call it a day and have the battery replaced. But to be sure you should have the capacity of the battery checked first, just to make sure. If you are not competent with a testing meter I do not advise poking around on the Battery connections to test anything. You could easily cross two of the connectors and be in for a shock, you could destroy your battery this way too. You should visit a Bosch dealer and have the battery capacity checked properly. We won't take a meter near it, we will plug it into our computers and be able to give you an decision straight away if the battery needs to be replaced. On request we can also print diagnostics reports for your records. When a new battery is purchased it comes with a new Warranty from a Bosch dealer, so be sure to keep the receipt of purchase date safe.  Can I open up the case & replace the cells myself? Yes of course it's your battery and therefore you can do what you want with it. But there are various reasons why this should not be done -There is risk of short circuiting, burning your fingers, fire and even harmful acids. Batteries are assembled in strictly controlled environments by specialists to ensure maximum safety. Going at with a screwdriver in the garden shed probably won't end up well. As soon as you open it up, your warranty will be void from Bosch and the CE certification from Bosch will be invalid. This also holds you responsible if you or others are harmed by the battery in the event of a future problem. Fitting an aftermarket battery or new internal cells not only could harm others but could harm the rest of your electric bikes components. You probably won't be able to achieve this anyway as the battery is very intelligent and the on board BMS makes contact with the rest of the Bosch system. The chances are you will probably waste money on new cells or the new cells will be a cheap Chinese imitation and won't last very long anyway. It's really not worth the risk.  Should I perform a full conditioning cycle often? No, the Bosch battery is very intelligent, the on board BMS takes the hassle away to make a really user friendly battery. All you have to do is charge it and the Bosch system will take care of the rest. The BMS will self balance the cells when charging, it will control everything from deep discharging, over charging through to short circuiting. If you do wish to perform a full conditioning cycle then you can do this by simply discharging the battery completely by riding it until it is flat, then charging it back up fully with no interruptions. This can be done twice in a row to make sure it has fully conditioned. This is not recommended to do all of the time. Once a year is sufficient but like I say above it's not necessary in most cases.  To conclude The main points are - Top the battery up, keep it at a good temperature, make sure the overall eBike is well maintained & keep the battery about 60% capacity when not being used for longer periods of time. Remember if you treat your Bosch eBike Battery well it will treat you well in return. By following the tips above, your battery should last 8-10 years in the perfect conditions. It could last even longer.. Who knows?.. 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A while back we here at e-bikeshop secured the sole rights to import the Bosch eBike Battery Pack cover into the UK for the Berlin manufacturers Fahrer. We have kept it quiet but are now too excited so had to blab about it. We have new stock arriving in Jan 2014 of the Bosch Classic+ Battery. The new 2014 Bosch Performance & Active Line covers will be arriving in mid Feb 2014.The Bosch PowerPack cover is designed to hide the battery away and keep it protected from the elements. It also keeps the PowerPack within the best temperature range for the battery to operate in cold winter conditions. Conversely in the summer it can help protect the battery from direct sunlight which can also heat up to temperatures outside of its preferred zone. The winter can have a huge affect on the battery. In fact in sub zero conditions you can loose 25% of the batteries range operating outside of its optimum temperature. The Bosch battery cover can help protect the battery from these conditions and wind chill.It also helps to keep your battery clean in all conditions, you can remove the battery without removing the cover which is a real bonus, meaning it can stay on there all of the time. The 4.5mm thick neoprene cover prevents the battery getting scratched and allows some cushioning to knocks. The Fahrer battery cover really hugs the battery tight and is secured to the battery to prevent it moving around.This Bosch PowerPack cover is available in 3 versions as follows and can be ordered from our website - The Classic + For Frame mounted Batteries 2012, 2013+ model years :Its really neat and has cut outs so you can still see the battery level indicator LED's and have access to the power button. The cover itself does not get in the way of the key operation at all. The Rack Style Battery for model years 2012, 2013, 2014+ : This offers the same features as the frame style but takes a new shape for Bosch batteries mounted on the pannier rack, often found on ladies electric bikes or step through frame styles. The Performance & Active Line for the 2014 system : Offering a revised shape for the new style battery this cover slips over smoothly and has a velcro tab at the bottom to stop it sliding about. All of the above covers fit both the 300Wh & 400Wh Bosch eBike batteries.At a recent meeting with Bosch, although not their own product, Bosch themselves highly recommended this product for their PowerPack's pointing out all of the benefits above.They are available for pre order, we have the Classic & Rack mount covers arriving in Jan 2014. The Active & Performance LIne Battery Covers are in production as we speak and comes into stock in Feb 2014. Please visit the e-bikeshop online shop to buy or to view more details.
E-bikeshop is one of the largest Independent eBike dealers in the UK. We are keen to be able to give our customers the best after sales and customer care, so when Bosch contacted us to see if we would like a further training session on the new 2014 Bosch eBike system, we jumped at the chance! The day started off with an introduction to Bosch and their background, how Bosch eBike Systems have grown since 2012 and where they are now. I have to say in my mind Bosch are way ahead of the game now in the Crank Drive Electric Bike market. They have not only created a very good reliable eBike system, but Bosch are offering their full support to us (the UK dealer). This makes a real difference as it breaks down the barrier between dealer, manufacturer and supplier. It allows us to really understand the product and therefore give our customers the very best knowledge and support in-store for after sales care. This is of course one of our most important factors in any of our sales here at e-bikeshop. Any Bosch eBike enthusiasts heaven! The inside of every component. I take my hat off the Bosch guyâs that came over from Germany to show support here, the venue was very good, the presentation was well structured, Bosch presenters were very knowledgeable, and most importantly of all the food was fantastic with a steady flow of hot and cold drinks, lunch and coffee breaks in between.We went on to talk about how the Bosch eBike system has adapted over the last couple of years, how feedback has been taken on board and every aspect of the system has been improved as it adopts new user friendly features and functions. Bosch was not shy to talk about their competition in the presentation and did not seem phased by other manufacturers. They explained that they are a predominantly an automotive manufacturer, they have been able to move some of their knowledge from this market and use the components in the eBike design. Interestingly they didn't set out to dominate the market, but it naturally evolved very fast, they now provide to over 60 brands and manufacturers making Bosch one of the biggest eBike motor system suppliers in the world. Bosch were very clear that this growth had taken them by surprise and they quickly had to adopt a much larger support service, they quickly opted use already established bike distributors across Europe to give dealers quick access to parts and spares, alongside their own warranty and technical service. Bosch was very excited to present their new eBike system innovation for 2014. They outlined the many improvements that have been made for 2014. The introduction of the new Active and Performance line to run alongside their already established Classic+ line. Bosch were clear that the Classic+ line already used on thousands of electric bikes was not to be phased out by the new system but to run alongside it for the years ahead. The reason they introduced the new Active and Performance 2014 lines was to meet different eBiker's demand on the market. Both motors are the same drive units although they are tuned slightly different for riderâs needs. Both give more ground clearance and share the same new design. The difference between the normal Drive Pulley and the pedal back brake version. The differences lie in the programming, the Active line is described as 'Harmonious and Smooth', it gives a maximum 48Nm of torque, it offers a back pedal function (on particular bikes, mainly in Germany, not something we use much if at all over here in the UK). The Performance line is described as 'Dynamic and powerful', it gives a maximum of 60Nm torque and is tuned slightly more aggressive. Each system will feature on different bikes, for example the Active Line may feature on some more subtle touring and town bikes, whereas the Performance line will feature on more sporty MTB's and Road electric bikes.All of this info is just a brief overview of the changes for 2014, if you would like to ready how the Bosch eBike system works and performs I suggest you read a couple of my other blog articles. A view inside the new Bosch 2014 Drive Unit Motor Assembly. The new Bosch drive unit is designed with lots of improvements. Its optimized control technology employs 3 sensors to make 1000 measurements a second of the riderâs requirements. Itâs actually got a more powerful 32-bit processor to handle all of these senses. It also incorporates gear shift detection where it will smooth gear changes by dropping the torque for just a second when you change gear. This will smooth out gear changes and also lower drivetrain wear. The new Bosch motor system also offers less vibration, its lighter, more compact and has a reduced crank width.The new smaller chain wheel innovation works by using and internal gearing ratio which turns the sprocket approximately 2.5 turns to every crank revolution. The chain wheel is significantly smaller, this is designed to lower torque per chain wheel cogs and thus lessen the wear on the drivetrain. It also is almost impossible for the chain to come off of rougher terrain. The Bosch Drive unit will come with 15, 18 or 20 teeth depending on the type of eBike.The new Bosch Intuvia on board computer has had improvements to the odometer, where the user can further fine adjust the wheel size so it matches up perfectly to your miles / speed when using other devices. The Intuvia has a new colour scheme, Platinum for the Active line and Anthracite for the Performance line; this matches all of the other components to quickly define the different Bosch systems. The walk function has also had some improvements to the speed it produces; it should now fit the rider a lot better. A view inside the Bosch battery itself, this is a textbook image, it would be too dangerous to transport an opened Lithium Cell in house. The Bosch PowerPack 300Wh & 400Wh batteries have also had some improvements to the on board BMS (Battery Management System) to make them more user friendly, you can now charge the battery on the eBike, which makes for much easier operation and has been requested for quite some time. Both 400 & 300Wh batteries are slightly smaller & lighter. They have a more compact design and are more appealing to the eye. Along with the battery the charger has had some minor improvements, including rubber feet so it doesn't slide off the bench (happens almost every day here). Itâs slightly smaller and has no venting holes due to it being a more efficient and producing less heat. Charge times remain the same. The charger has a new plug which has a thumb print on top, so it should be easier to plug in without looking each time to see what way up the plug goes before plugging it in. We also covered all of the legal aspects involving electric bikes, proper maintenance and care of both the Batter and the Bosch eBike system, transportation of goods, installation of components & common faults and how to diagnose / resolve them. We here at e-bikeshop have most of this knowledge already. We have been working on Bosch powered eBike for a while now so have all the relevant tools, knowledge and diagnostics machines to perform these tasks. Our workshop mechanics are very competent in the use of these in setting up new eBikes as well as diagnosing faults on older ones. However, visiting Bosch was a good chance to brush up on these skills and also a good chance to see some more of the motor internals. Definitely a day well spent! To view or full range of Bosch eBike please click here >>
We have been wanting to expand our ever growing electric bike range here at e-bikeshop. So we have had our eyes peeled over the last 6 months or so for another brand to bring under our roof here in the UK. Thing is our criteria is very high, with the key points being Quality, European Build, Quality Finish, Bosch Drive & Value for money. After looking high and low over lots of brands we stumbled upon the Moustache Electric Bikes. They tick all the boxes and are exactly what we are looking for!.. We met with the French designer from Moustache a week or so ago and were very impressed not just with the quality and finish of the French brand Moustache but also the enthusiasm and passion behind the bikes. This really was shown in the build quality of the bikes with lots of innovative features and practical minimal fuss designs. We had a ride on some of the models and I have to say the quality really showed well in the actual ride. We are already very experienced with the Bosch eBike system here so knew what we were in for in that sense, but its amazing how much a difference a good quality base makes to 2 different eBikes featuring the same motor and similar components. It was really a no brainer for us to have this brand on board, we can use our already established customer service and sales support that we have been providing with our Haibike eBikes and bring this to the Moustache brand also. The nice thing about the whole range is that there is an electric bike for almost every users needs. From Mountain Bikes to Road & Trekking eBikes. The breakdown is as follows >> Moustache Samedi 28 Silver Trekking Gents - Full Specification Moustache Samedi 28 Trekking Silver Open - Full Specification Moustache Samedi 28 Trekking Titanium Gents - Full Specification Moustache Dimanche 28 Titanium Gents - Full Specification Moustache Samedi 279 Silver Hard Tail - Full Specification Moustache Samedi 279 Gold Hard Tail - Full Specification Moustache Samedi 279 Silver Full Suspension- Full Specification Moustache Samedi 279 Titanium Full Suspension- Full Specification Moustache Samedi 279 Gold Full Suspension- Full Specification Most of these eBike start arriving with us in January 2014, we are taking deposits now so do call us to secure one to avoid missing out. As ever if you want to book an appointment to come and talk about the range or if you would prefer to call then please contact us on 01252 279 279.
Fantastic review here from the Guys over at eMTB magazine in Germany (these guys have no direct influence with Haibike themselves) translated here into English (as best as possible). Full credit to these guys for the write up. Review Electric Mountain Bike: Haibike XDURO NDURO Pro 26 Watch out Stealth Bomber! The Haibikeâs hydro forming and decals are very well made!There are cars you simply pass by. There are cars that you casually glance at and appreciate with a nod. Rarely, but every now and then, there are cars that make you stop, take a closer look and examine with great enthusiasm. The color coordination, the shaping, the design. How much power? Whatâs the torque? Standard questions from engineering-lovers or athletes â or both?! In the case of this hybrid, the answers to those rhetorical questions would be: A lot! With admiring child-like glances, we approached the all-new Haibike XDURO NDURO Pro 26 2014. It is the flagship of their new E-Mountainbike range, comprising 35 models. With its aggressive color coordination, a sporting design, high-quality equipment and an innovative look, it stands out from the mass of E-Mountainbike. HAIBIKE themselves characterized the bike as âpure sexâ during the presentation at the Eurobike 2013. Sounds good? Looks hot? Definitely! So far so good. But still, the key question remains: Does it also ride well? With brutal free-ride looks and technologies that are well-known from the enduro racing segment like a telescopic seatpost (KindShock LEV), a rear shock with adjustable threefold-compression-damping and a large air chamber (FOX Float X), providing control over the efficiency and forgivingness of the chassis. On top of that, the Haibike is also equipped with special Mavic Crossmax enduro wheels that have actually won the Enduro World Championship 2013. Quite a distinguished equipment-list â but no cares about the highlights of this E-Mountainbike, right!? The KindShock LEV telescopic seatpost can be comfortably extended via a remote control. It allows you to prepare for any kind of situation on the trail â a considerable plus in standover and freedom of movement can be achieved in a split second without having to stop. Improving not just safety but also the important fun factor! Hard to believe, but once you have tried it, it is addictive! Letâs move on: The NDURO Pro is equipped with as much as 180mm of travel at both the front and the rear, putting it in a class of its own compared to other standard E-Mountainbikes. That the NDURO is suited and built for all-terrain is demonstrated in the nicely integrated details like the replaceable underbody protection of the Bosch engine, made of extremely strong nylon synthetics. Also the small deflection roller for the chain providing ideal efficiency (rear kinematics!) as well as the integrated chain guide in order to save the chain from dropping in rough terrain are clever additions. The deflection roller as well as the chain ring are milled out of aluminum and have special teeth that are adjusted to the chain links (narrow-wide-narrow-wide), improving security for the chain. Another highlight of the Haibikeâs equipment is the tremendously expensive XX1 drivetrain by the US American manufacturer SRAM, one of the greatest rivals of Shimano. In the enduro-racing segment, this drivetrain is totally state-of-the-art equipment that possesses an unrivaled gear range. The interior chain guides provide a very clean look! We are stoked! So much for the equipment! Letâs hit the trails! The Haibike tips the scale at 22.2 kg. At first, it feels a little heavy and ponderous due to its weight. But as soon as you get used to the riding dynamics, which happens quite fast, this is no longer an issue. The seating position â not least due to the long travel (180mm!) â is relatively high but still nicely central. The wide handlebar, in combination with the 50mm stem, offers a sense of confidence, security and control. Pedaling on flat and uphill trails is pretty comfy and efficient. There were only very small influences from the chain hoist. The one thing that needed servicing after the countless test kilometers was the expensive XX1 rear derailleur by SRAM. Its eleven gears are constructed very closely, meaning that the derailleur needs to be tuned carefully. The chain had managed approximately 1000 kilometers, time for a chain replacement and readjustment of the shifter unit. As an electric drivetrain brings along a surplus load for the derailleur, gear changes should be avoided when in full assist mode if possible â for the love of durability. Other than that, the XDURO NDURO is a true source of joy. With its confident handling it is one of the smoothest bikes. It is almost shouting (silently) when on the trail: Here I come! The fact that you are sitting on an E-Mountainbike will be long forgotten â it rather feels like a downhill bike! The geometries, especially the comfortably slack steering angle of 65-5° (the adjustable angle-set was set to 0°m meaning no change) as well as the long wheelbase (1186mm) in size large turn the bike into a real high-speed-rocket! Fortunately, the chassis plays along as well. Thanks to its fine responding qualities, the bike stays extremely flat on the trail. The high-end spring elements by Fox were delivered in a gold Kashima coating to provide ideal responding characteristics. The 180mm of travel work harmoniously, whilst we only made use of the entire travel range in extreme situations. On normal rides, the chassis always provides enough travel but never more than necessary. This is how it always keeps some reserves for extreme situation and therefore provides a plus in safety. This can be attributed to the indiscernibly initiating but constantly increasing ending progression. Geometry adjustments via angle-set at the steering tube. Altering the steering angle up to -/+ degrees â changing the entire geometry and riding qualities. (The scope of delivery only contains the option of +1°).  Catching obstacles or trail debris with the bottom bracket did not occur â the chassis clearance is fine! Spontaneous braking manoeuvres are possible even in current weather conditions thanks to the determined but well controllable hydraulic disk brakes Avid X.0 Trail. The Bosch display clearly shows current data like battery life, assist mode and tachometer functions like speed. For the future, we would like a smaller display that is less exposed in spills. The Bosch Performance mid-engine provided less power on the trails with its 250 watts than expected. All other Borsch Performance engines that we tested so far had a noticeably stronger power delivery. According to Haibike, the mounted engine is a pre-production-test-sample that may cause problems every now and then. In production â with a totally working engine â the XDURO will therefore gain more aggressiveness and friskiness. So, just who is the Haibike XDURO NDURO Pro 26 aimed at? A bike, only suited to extreme athletes? We say no! Thanks to the Bosch engine, there is enough propulsion to level out the extra weight and âmassâ so it does not negatively influence the travel. The geometries play a much more important role. On flat trails and uphills, the Fox Talas fork can be lowered from 180mm down to 140mm leading to a steeper steering angle, which is more suitable for tours as well. Everyone who wants more agility (especially when it is about riding through extremely narrow curves or if you generally tend to work less with your body weight) can mount the included angle-set by CaneCreek, permitting a 1-degree steeper steering angle. This measure improves the bike on flat terrain and slow speeds. (Our personal taste was, of course, stuck in the thrill of speed, which is why we preferably rode the bike in its more extreme geometry option). Fact is: The familiar home trail soon becomes faster with this bike, both on uphills and downhills. Especially in demanding and steep sections, the NDURO leads a triumph! Conclusion: The Haibike NDURO XDURO Pro left us slack-jawed. It does not matter if there was slobber, cries like âI want that â now!â or simply speechless breath. Fact is: The NDURO Pro sets a new benchmark for the entire E-Mountainbike industry. Aesthetics, design, German engineering and function have been incorporated to a maximum. The many details speak for the very thoughtful overall concept. We are stoked! Forget what I said about the cars in the introduction⌠Full credit here to the guys in Germany over at E-mountain bike magazine. Link to the review (in German) and their website -http://www.ebike-mtb.com/testbericht-e-mountainbike-haibike-xduro-nduro-pro-26/ Text: Robin Schmitt, Christian Laemmle Photo: Sebas Romero Thanks for an interesting read guys! To buy this bike please visit here for the Haibike NDURO Pro Specification
German manufacturer Haibike have been dominating the UK market with their electric mountain bikes. However we are pleased to announce today that we (The UK's largest Haibike eBike dealer) will be selling the brands Trekking models on UK shores for 2014. In particular the Haibike xDuro Trekking SL 2014 electric bike. We all know that the largest electric bike market in the UK is for trekking bikes. Used for everyday Commuting / Trekking / Touring cycling. Well up until now only the Germans got to buy the popular trekking models from Haibike. By bringing the Trekking eBikes to the UK these will be sure to be a popular choice for someone looking for the high German build quality and finish. Haibike are already known for their unique inverted design to situate the Bosch motor within the frame so its up and out of the way. You can read more about this in my 'What makes Haibike different' post. The model we will be bringing over is the Haibike xDuro Trekking SL 2014 model. Available in both Gents and Ladies formats. The specification and price of both electric bikes will be the same but the ladies version has some alterations to the frame style and geometry to give a shorter top tube for a more relaxed ladies specific position and a lower step through design frame. Both frames are designed to be both lightweight and comfortable over longer rides. They are also fully equipped with mudguards, puncture resistant tyres, pannier racks, lighting systems, comfy saddles, prop stands and even an inbuilt pump. In fact every aspect of the users requirements has been well thought out here by Haibike. They feature German Schwalbe manufacturers puncture resistant tyres. These are the 'Energiser' tyres designed specifically for electric bikes. they offer low rolling resistance and an in-built Kevlar lining to stop those nasty punctures. These Haibike Trekking bikes feature self sufficient lighting systems that run straight from the Shimano dynamo hub. They will actually stay on for a while when the wheels are not rolling so as to stay on at traffic lights etc. So you can be sure to be visible in all conditions. These electric bikes are Bosch Tuning Dongle compatible if you should wish to take away the annoying 15mph speed cut off. (Not for road use obviously). As always these models will be popular and Haibike generally don't have enough to meet the demand the eBikes generate. We are therefore taking deposits to secure models and sizes ahead of the proposed delivery date of Mid December 2013. We sell more Haibike electric bikes than any other supplier. Therefore we always receive these models first. We can ship anywhere in the country. Otherwise collection in store is welcomed with a coffee and rider set-up so we can make sure the bike fits you perfectly and talk you through the electric bike from top to bottom to make sure you are clue'd up prior to leaving. You can view the Haibike Trekking SL Ladies version here. The ladies version will be available in 2 sizes - 48cm & 52cm.Or the Haibike Trekking SL Gents eBike here. The gents model will be available in 3 sizes - 48cm, 52cm & 56cm. Should you have any questions or wish to place a deposit please feel free to call us on 01252 279 279 (Ask for Martin for technical advice)
The Haibike xDuro FS SL 26" 2014 eBike is in stock now with us @ e-bikeshop. We are the UK's largest Haibike dealer so normally have all the models in stock in various sizes. The FS SL electric bike is a versatile XC / MTB / trail centre eBike. Built with mid travel for lightweight all-round performance. The xDuro Haibike FS SL 26 2014 eBike is a full suspension mountain bike built for all round use. Its built on a 120mm chassis with a 26" wheel. This is the perfect mid level bike for mountain biking at local trail centres and all round use. The FOX Float CTD rear shock uses all of its 120mm travel to take the strain out of your ride. It has a rebound adjuster and 3 levels of lock-out. The FOX shock uses its own style of lockout adjust-ability called CTD (Climb, Trail & Descent). You can set it to fully locked ('Climb' mode) out for the climbing or use on the road. The other extreme is fully unlocked ('Descent' mode) for when your putting the bike through its paces. The best setting for me personally is the 'Trail' position where it remains locked when pedalling but open under impact. Â This means you can be thrashing the bike about with minimum energy loss but in the event of riding over some bumps it will still give in and take the strain. Both the front and rear suspension are oil dampened which gives a smooth feel when riding. They are both air adjustable too so the rider can easily set the shocks up to their riding style and rider weight. The Rock Shox Recon Silver forks offer 120mm of travel up front. As with the rear shock the front suspension can be locked out too. Meaning minimal energy loss when climbing, this is done remotely front he handle bars so you can lock and un-lock on the fly. If you are riding more harsh terrain and descents I would suggest taking a look at the FS AMT which is the bigger brother to the SL with more travel and a bigger battery pack. This is what one of my customers said after purchasing one - "Haibike have produced an excellent mountain bike that would stand it's ground easily on the trail amongst many "normal" mountain bikes costing significantly more. It rides like a normal bike (a very good one), weight distribution is very good and at no time did the bike feel unsettled. Coming from an 11kg bike to a 21kg bike I had hang ups about how it would ride in the rough. I needn't have bothered as once moving there is little perceivable difference. The suspension is great, the Rockshox Recon performed much better than anticipated and was nice and stiff (I'm a long time Fox fork fan), the Fox CTD rear shock was as you'd expect from Fox and flawless. As for the Bosch system all I can say really is wow. It performed way beyond my expectations and I simply just raise my hat to the Bosch engineers" The xDuro FS SL 2014 features Tektro HDC300 hydraulic disc brakes on larger 180mm rotors so it has ample stopping power. Full Shimano gear system which are Deore grade components for smooth shifting even under load. The rear derailer incorporates the clutch design mechanism for good chain tension and snappy gear changes. The wheels consist of quality Rodi CC double wall alloy rims, built on XLC Pro disc hubs and finished off with DT Swiss premium spokes. Both front and back wheels are through axles which give much stiffer response and less flex than a quick release. The through axles are a lot thicker/stronger and can both be easily removed if you need to take the wheel out. To grip these to the terrain Haibike have opted for 26" Schwalbe Racing Ralph tyres. The Haibike FS SL eBike incorporates the Bosch crank drive eBike system. More of which can be read about Haibike eBike Integration. Haibike is the only manufacturer to invert the motor 180 degrees up out the way so it is built in within the frame work, this means its tucked up out the way. I have written a whole new post about why Haibike are different. The FS SL features the 300Wh power pack from Bosch which gives up to a 90 mile range on Eco mode. Read the bikes full specification and overview / see more pictures/ read customer reviews of the Haibike xDuro FS SL 26 here. These bikes are in stock and ready to be collected in-store or despatched nationwide. All our eBikes benefit from a full set-up prior to delivery / collection. If you collect your electric bike in-store we also offer a free suspension set-up. For a quick glance over the bike you may watch our video here - Â To purchase this eBike please visit our Electric Bike Shop website.
The Haibike xDuro FS AMT 26" 2014 eBike is in stock now with us @ e-bikeshop. We are the UK's largest Haibike dealer so normally have all the models in stock in various sizes. The FS AMT electric bike is a tough hitting all mountain / enduro / free ride ebike. Built with larger travel for ultimate comfortability for off road riding. The xDuro Haibike FS AM (All Mountain) 26 2014 eBike is a full suspension mountain bike built to hit rougher terrain. Its a bit of a do-it-all eBike. Its light enough to use on lighter cross country courses. But also sturdy enough to take out to some of the more aggressive tail centres and has the option to lock out the front and rear suspension so that it doesn't struggle with climbing or use on the road. The Rock Shox Monarch rear shock uses all of its 140mm travel to take the strain out of your ride. It has a rebound adjuster and 3 levels of lock-out. You can set it to fully locked out for the climbing or use on the road. The other extreme is fully unlocked for when your putting the bike through its paces. The best setting for me personally is the 'Pedal' position where it remains locked when pedalling but open under impact. This means you can be thrashing the bike about with minimum energy loss but in the event of riding over some bumps it will still give in and take the strain. Both the front and rear suspension are oil dampened which gives a smooth feel when riding. They are both air adjustable too so the rider can easily set the shocks up to their riding style and rider weight. As with the rear shock the front suspension can be locked out too. Meaning minimal energy loss when climbing, this is done remotely front he handle bars so you can lock and un-lock on the fly. The Rock Shox Revelation RL forks are very special indeed, you can toggle between 120mm up to 150mm of travel whilst riding. This is brilliant because it is effectively two sets of forks in one. Meaning if you are sticking to the lighter trails or the road you can drop it to 120mm of travel. As soon as you hit the rougher stuff. One click and its back up to 150mm! This is what one of my customers said after purchasing one - You might recall I bought a Haibike from you last month. First things first: it is a fantastic bike, like riding a cross between an agile mountain bike and a motorised trials bike. I'm just getting to grips with flying uphill almost as fast as downhill. I've tackled everything the Lookout has to offer, and I'm getting out a lot more. My regular cycling partner is already contemplating getting some funds and joining me. Truly a game changer... The xDuro FS AMT 2014 features Magura MT2 hydraulic disc brakes on larger 180mm front and 203mm rear rotors so it has ample stopping power. Full Shimano gear system which are SLX / Deore grade components for smooth shifting even under load. The rear derailier incorporates the clutch design mechanism for good chain tension and snappy gear changes, more on that can be read on my previous blog post here. The wheels consist of quality DT Swiss double wall alloy rims, built on Sram disc hubs and finished off with DT Swiss premium spokes. Both front and back wheels are through axles which give much stiffer response and less flex than a quick release. The through axles are a lot thicker/stronger and can both be easily removed if you need to take the wheel out. To grip these to the terrain Haibike have opted for 26" Schwalbe Fat Albert Evolution tyres. These are top of the range tyres, they are also tubeless compatible should you wish to convert. The Haibike FS All Mountain incorporates the Bosch crank drive eBike system. Haibike is the only manufacturer to invert the motor 180 degrees up out the way so it is built in within the frame work, this means its tucked up out the way. I have written a whole new post about this here. The FS AMT features the 400Wh power pack from Bosch which gives up to a 110 mile range on Eco mode. Click here for the Haibike FS AMT 26 2014 model full specification and overview / see more pictures/ read customer reviews. These bikes are in stock and ready to be collected in-store or despatched nationwide. All our eBikes benefit from a full set-up prior to delivery / collection. If you collect your electric bike in-store we also offer a free suspension set-up. For a quick glance over the bike you may watch our video here - Â To purchase this Electric bike, visit our Electric Bike Shop here.
The 2014 Haibike xDuro SL 29 is in stock now with us @ e-bikeshop. We are the UK's largest Haibike dealer so normally have all the models in stock in various sizes. The SL29 electric bike is the entry level hard tail mountain bike ideal for light off road but also brilliant as a commuter / trekking / hybrid bike due to its versatility. The xDuro Haibike SL 29 2014 ebike is a good all round Hardtail mountain bike. The bike has a good all round geometry and is agile enough for multi use. Being a hard tail bike it tends to roll quickly on the flat and climb well without soaking up any energy into a rear shock. The Rock Shox XC32 forks are only 100mm travel but are oil dampened and air adjustable so the bike owner can easily adjust the fork to their own weight preference and riding style. They also have a remote lock-out which is really useful when it comes to the road, flatter riding and climbing. Its based on a 29" wheel which tends to roll over terrain a little easier than the smaller 26" wheel. If you are after a more aggressive off-roader I would suggest one of our full suspension models which you can view here (Haibike Full Suspension models). The xDuro 29'er features Tektro HDC300 hydraulic disc brakes on larger 180mm rotors so it has ample stopping power. Full Shimano gear system which are Deore grade components for smooth shifting even under load. The rear derailier incorporates the clutch design mechanism for good chain tension and snappy gear changes, more on that can be read on my previous blog post here.The wheels consist of quality Rodi CC double wall alloy rims, built on Sram disc hubs and finished off with DT Swiss premium spokes. So they are solid enough for all round off road abuse. To grip these to the terrain Haibike have opted for 29" Schwalbe Racing Ralph performance tyres. The Haibike incorporates the Bosch crank drive eBike system. Haibike is the only manufacturer to invert the motor 180 degrees up out the way so it is built in within the frame work, this means its tucked up out the way. I have written a whole new post about this here. The SL29 is the younger brother to the RC 29 and therefore features slightly lower grade components and the smaller 300Wh power pack from Bosch which gives up to a 90 mile range on Eco mode.Read the bikes full specification and overview / see more pictures / read customer reviews of the Haibike SL 29 2014 model by clicking here.These bikes are in stock and ready to be collected in-store or despatched nationwide. All our eBikes benefit from a full set-up prior to delivery / collection. If you collect your electric bike in-store we also offer a free suspension set-up.For a quick glance over the bike you may watch our video here - Click here to purchase this eBike on our full electric bike website
The 2014 Haibike xDuro RC 29 is in stock now with us @ e-bikeshop. We are the UK's largest Haibike dealer so normally have all the models in stock in various sizes. The RC29 electric bike is a hard tail mountain bike ideal for light off road but also brilliant as a commuter / trekking / hybrid bike due to its versatility. The xDuro Haibike RC 29 2014 ebike is a good all round Hardtail mountain bike. Its based on a 29" wheel which tends to roll over terrain a little easier than the smaller 26" wheel. The bike has a good all round geometry and is agile enough for multi use. Being a hard tail bike it tends to roll quickly on the flat and climb well without soaking up any energy into a rear shock. The Rock Shox Reba RL forks are only 100mm travel but are oil dampened and air adjustable so the bike owner can easily adjust the fork to their own weight preference and riding style. The xDuro 29'er features Magura MT2 hydraulic disc brakes on larger 180mm rotors so it has ample stopping power. Full Shimano gear system which is a mixture of SLX & Deore grade components for smooth shifting even under load. The rear derailier incorporates the clutch design mechanism for good chain tension and snappy gear changes, more on that can be read on my other posts.The wheels consist of quality Alex double wall alloy rims, built on Sram disc hubs and finished off with DT Swiss premium spokes. So they are solid enough for all round off road abuse. To grip these to the terrain Haibike have opted for 29" Schwalbe Racing Ralph performance tyres. The Haibike incorporates the Bosch crank drive eBike system. Haibike is the only manufacturer to invert the motor 180 degrees up out the way so it is built in within the frame work, this means its tucked up out the way. I have written a whole new post about this.The RC29 is the bigger brother to the SL 29 and therefore features higher grade components and the bigger 400Wh power pack from Bosch to give the maximum range out of an electric bike.To read the bikes full specification and overview / see more pictures / read customer reviews of the Haibike xDuro RC 29 2014 model click here.These bikes are in stock and ready to be collected in-store or despatched nationwide. All our eBikes benefit from a full set-up prior to delivery / collection. If you collect your electric bike in-store we also offer a free suspension set-up.For a quick glance over the bike you may watch our video here - To purchase this eBike please visit our full website by clicking here.
When you're ripping through rolling terrain, cranking the pedals one minute and getting off the back of the bike the next, no seat height is "just right." The all-new Reverb gives you infinite seat-height adjustment and control of your return speed in a hydraulically actuated remote package. A custom sealing system means the plush and consistent feel of this seat post won't degrade, no matter how much the weather does. Reviewed well across the mountain biking industry Bike Radar says - Clever actuation with excellent sealing and no-slop mechanism  MTB'r quoted - A veritable must-have for the all mountain rider, dropper posts allow freedom of movement when the going gets steep or technical  We offer these as an option on all our Haibike Electric bikes. Haibike actually anticipate the fitting of these by adding the mounts necessary for a clean installation in the production process. On purchase of an electric bike from us, please add the dropper post to the basket along with the bike of your choice. We will fit the post free of charge of any labour in our workshop. The idea is that rather than keep getting on and off the bike to adjust your saddle height you can adjust it infinitely to exactly where you want it on the fly using the remote button that we mount conveniently next to your left hand. When you're travelling on any of the more tricky tight trails you can adjust the saddle right down out of the way. So you can be confident you have full movement above the bike without the saddle getting in the way / hitting you in the a*rse! Then when you cycle on the flat or when your climbing, to get the most out of each pedal stroke its best to use your legs to their full potential. Again at the flick of a switch you can have the post up to exactly where you need it. It doesn't just work un and down, you can set it almost anywhere you want between the full down or fully extended stages. I have one on my bike and you'd be surprised how handy it is. When they first came out people said it was a gimmick, but I guarantee once you've had one you'll never go back to running a normal post again. Obviously this is for more off road cycling , however one of my customer was using his bike darting around London. In the shop I explained how it worked and he passed it off. THis is his response after riding the electric bike for a month or so - I have to mention the James Bond Ejector Saddle what a useless gimmick was my initial thought but then I used it, I would like to change that last comment to âwhat a fantastic additionâ, with my regular bike I am always stopping and adjusting my ride height only by half a cm or so, not with this I just release the button on the handlebars and lift myself or put more weight on the saddle, itâs adjusted, itâs also really helpful if in traffic/traffic lights, a word of warning if the seat is fully down and you are standing a press of the little button may make your eyes water... If you would like one of these then please get in touch. A word of warning though.. When looking online you will find the grey market ones lurking at cheap prices. These are fraught with problems and RockShox will not warranty the serial number in the event of a problem. Our ones are OEM, packed in original box with fitting and bleed kit. They also have the newer re designed lever and pop lock. We actually quoted up one a while back and the guy bought a grey market one online for about ÂŁ80 quid less than we quoted him. He had a problem with it and the main shaft had to be replaced. RockShox billed him for it and it cost ÂŁ234 to fix. If this was an OEM one he would have had it fixed FOC. We laughed because at this point he had spent over 500 quid and still had no further backup in the event of future problems. Find out how to purchase a Rock Shox Reverb for your Electric Bike.
Certain model Bosch eBikes were affected by a noisy popping, cracking, clunking noise on each pedal revolution. The model years affected were between early 2012 and mid 2013. It normally occurs after the first few months of riding from new. Don't worry if this has happened on your eBike motor. It won't harm your motors at all. It does need attending too but in the meantime you can still ride your electric bike without causing any damage. Although wearing headphones is advised as the noise can get annoying. Official words from Bosch themselves- The noise does not result in damage to the drive unit, however, disturbs the driving pleasure. The good news is that there is a fix, and whilst Bosch will refer you back to the original place of purchase, we have found many 'dealers' scratching their heads when it comes to resolving the problem. We have many calls where people have had multiple visits back to the dealer with no avail. We (as a Bosch UK Service Center) are now providing a service to fix this issue. You can click the link at the bottom of this post to purchase. After checkout we will call you to arrange a convenient time for your to bring your Bosch powered eBike in for inspection and to address the problem. Please check that it sounds the same as in our video below. It will be a popping noise at roughly the same point on every pedal rotation - Please Note: This service is free to any of our previous customers on proof of original sales invoice. (Please call us prior to bringing your bike in) From around the time of the fault being noticed we then proceeded to address the issue on every new ebike that left us from that point. So the chances are if you purchased your eBike from us after May 2103 then you will be OK. Bosch have addressed the issue with a simple modification to any motor that comes on a 2014 eBike onwards.
Bosch electric bikes sold throughout Europe are capable of speeds of 30mph+. But due to current legislation they are restricted to 15mph (25kph). Are you fed up with the power cutting off when you reach the speed limit?.. We are the only UK suppliers of the Bosch tuning dongle that takes away the speed cut off restriction and allows you to reach higher speeds on your Bosch 250w or 350w ebike system. Now lets set the records straight from the start. The legislation is in place for many reasons. Therefore the speed tuning dongle we supply is for off road (private land) use only.. Now that's out the way let me tell you how it works.The Bosch speed tuning dongle is a tiny gadget that makes a big difference. Lets face it the Bosch motor is pretty 'pokey' it gets the bike up to the 15mph speed pretty quickly. Its then a bit of a dull moment as the electric assistance cuts out and its back to a normal pedal bike. This is where the speed tuning de-restriction device takes over. It takes away the cut off and allows you to keep pedalling as fast as you want with the motor power still assisting. This totally transforms the bike as a lot of people want to go faster, I for example am not too fussed about going a crazy high speeds but I generally average around 18mph so for most of my ride I would normally be outside of the power range.Here is what one of my customers had to say after he fitted the dongle to his Bosch powered Haibike (excuse the language!) - Wow! Amazing! Great! Super! Yes!!!! (is the basic experience). Wow what a difference it makes - no longer are you just getting interested and the motor cuts out! Oh no! The thing just keeps going! F****** ace. Just what I wanted.  A lot of people ask me about the Bosch S 350w pedelecs. Now this 350w Bosch motor gives the exact same assistance levels and torque as the 250w motor. The only difference is that the 350w motor is capable of higher speeds out the box. However if you plan to use the ebike both on and off-road. The 350w motor will always be illegal to use on the road as its above the motor wattage limit. Its fairly obvious when looking at the bike that is is a speed pedelec. This cannot be used on the road at all - as one guy recently found out when he was hit by a bus. The cyclist was not at fault but had the book thrown at him when his bike was accessed and found to be a Bosch S pedelec. He was then liable for all damages resulting in a lot of money, he also lost his driving license as a 350w motor is classed as a motor vehicle! With this in mind remember that the 250w motor with the dongle fitted will actually out speed the 350w motor. It is also compliant (with the dongle detached). The Bosch speed tuning dongle is software based and wires into the speed sensor. Its fairly simple to fit. We build the software into a head phone jack, so once the cable kit is fitted you can plug and play the dongle whenever you want. Giving you complete flexibility of when you wish to use it. On the bike its virtually invisible, you can either leave the dongle / dongle holder within the motor casing (completely invisible). Or you can have the dongle more accessible so you can plug and un-plug on the fly.With the dongle plugged in the speed readout on the Bosch Intuvia display will be halved once you reach 15mph. So if, for example, you are riding along and the speed meter reads 17mph you are actually travelling at a speed of 34mph. Its really that simple..This fits all Bosch ebike motors - 250w & 350w - 2011, 2012, 2013 models.We do have a dongle kit for the 2014 Gen2 Bosch Motors. This can only be purchased with one of of own eBikes. We will include fitting within the price. If you would like one, please add a dongle and your bike to the basket together. We will then fit the dongle prior to the eBike leaving our workshop. The Gen2 2014 Bosch motor dongles cannot be purchased on their own.You can read the full customer review of the dongle here. You may purchase a dongle here.To download the full fitting instructions click here.
2014 is certainly an exciting year for Haibike in the UK, with the launch of their new xDuro FS RX 650B model eBike. We at e-bike shop, (the biggest selling Haibike dealer in the UK!) canât wait to get our hands on this full suspension, free ride/cross country/mountain bike â which is coming soon to UK dealer shores and at our Haibike dealership in early Jan 2014. Below is a quick overview / review of the new 2014 Haibike xDuro FS RX 27.5 The all new 2014 Haibike xDuro FS RX 27.5 as a 120mm travel XC style mountain bike is the entry level full suspension eMTB in the new 2014 Haibike eBike line up. Its built around everyday mountain bike use for local trail centres. A smaller travel bike compared to its bigger brothers offers maximum pedal performance with good air suspension adjust-ability. This is actually the lowest price Gen 2 model in the range. At a reachable price point it should bow well with smaller pockets who want to experience the new Bosch 2014 motor on an electric mountain bike. It a bike build with decent German engineering too! The new Haibike xDuro FS RX Gen 2 2014 model has some all new features. The frame geometry is totally re-designed. It features 120mm travel front and rear and benefits from the new 650B / 27.5" wheel size. This new wheel is designed with the benefits of the bigger 29" in wheel in mind, so it rolls fast and flows over bumps easier, but uses the 26" wheel characteristics for good manoeuvrability through tight single track areas. Its perfect for the serious mountain biker from full on all mountain trials to local bike parks. The spec of this bike is top end. You have DT Swiss wheelset, Shimano SLX drive train and, of course, completely newly developed suspension of the Haibike Sprocket Equalizing System (SES). The bike also features a RockShox Reba RL forks with remote lock out and a FOX CTD rear shock. Shimano Deore trail brakes on big uprated rotors supply more than enough stopping power in any condition. Couple this with Haibike's newly developed frame geometry and you have an eBike you can really put through its paces. Its un-stoppable! The new Haibike Gen 2 bikes also feature the latest Bosch Performance crank drive motor, so you can be sure its fitted with the latest kit and set up for optimum performance. Haibike are the only manufacturer to mount the motor with the swing arm pivot bolt in a raised position ensuring the rear end is much shorter than any other eMTB. This ensures a shorter wheelbase for the ultimate control and manoeuvrability off road. They fix the chain line with their new S.E.S (Sprocket Equalizing System). Which raises the chain off the front sprocket up to the same level as the swing arm pivot point so the chain is not affected by the rear end moving up and down over bumps. To find out more about this please read some of our Bosch information articles in our blog. This eBike is 'Bosch Tuning Dongle' compatible. So you can now have no speed limits; creating an un-stoppable machine! With deposits already flowing in for these Gen 2 editions. We will have to keep a close eye on stock levels. With Haibike already currently in limited supply. The demand for even the current machines is incredible! Bosch announced there could be short supply of the new motors. Read the full specification / reviews / pictures of the Haibike xDuro FS RX 2014 model If you would like further information or to place a deposit on the stock arriving please call us on 01252 279 279 (ask for Martin).