Bosch reveals next-generation Smart System

Year after year Bosch has been at the forefront of taking electric bike technology steadily forwards, delivering to the bike world’s multitude of bike labels reliable and well- developed systems that deliver on user friendliness and create a seamless riding experience.

That steady pace of innovation saw us arrive this year at a new junction where the software fed through the motor system, display, battery and control unit began to communicate in a new way; that is, the software is now capable of over-the-air updates. “The smart system from Bosch ebike Systems brings cyclists into the digital future,” says Bosch of the development, alluding to the potential futureproofing customers will now enjoy as part of a connected platform.

Linked by the ebike Flow app via Bluetooth to a new

LED control unit, the rider is now never not connected in a very personal way to their bike. What this unlocks is a new level of customisation where you can fine-tune your e- bike’s functionality to suit your riding style; simply head into the app, find the sliders and set the comfortable assist metrics for Eco, Tour, Sport and Turbo.

On top of that, the Smart System pairs your favourite apps to your display. If you’re a fan of Komoot’s rideplanning app, for example, you can now bring that into play, simultaneously synchronising with health apps like Apple Health.

A final bonus for those of us who are guilty of winging it on the maintenance front – the ride-tracking service will give you a pretty good indication of when your next service should be due, as well as diagnosing any faults very quickly to the mechanic.