Riding modes: Individually adapted to you – Bosch eBike Systems

More riding enjoyment

Choose the most suitable riding mode for your ride and get the best possible support.

More comfort

Enjoy the ride and your surroundings – the set mode will take care of the rest.

More control

Smooth or powerful: Start gently with a full eCargo bike or conquer the MTB trail.

More individuality

Take advantage of the option to individually adapt riding modes to you and your environment.

Choose the appropriate riding mode

Dynamic on a trail, energy-saving on a tour, relaxed in the city or powerful for transport with an eCargo bike – choose the appropriate riding mode and the drive unit will provide you with optimum support. In the Bosch eBike system 2 you can create and set your own riding modes. In the smart system you tailor all riding modes to your personal preferences.

Always optimally supported: The riding modes for eBikes with Bosch drive are precisely adapted to the riding situation and the respective eBike type.

Sprint

Dynamic support with increasing cadence – for sprints and steep climbs.

Race

Uncompromising dynamics and maximum support from start to finish – for the toughest eMTB races.

Cargo

Maximum support for eCargo bikes with up to 400% of your own pedal power and optimum start-up behaviour, even when carrying a full load.

Turbo

Maximum power assist even at high cadences on steep climbs.

Auto

Automatic adjustment of support in response to a drop in speed, due to climbs or sudden headwinds.

eMTB*

Dynamic support for a natural riding sensation and optimal control when eMountain biking.

Sport

Powerful support for universal use – both sporty riding as well as fast commuting in city traffic.

Tour+**

Smooth incremental support for energy-saving riding and a natural riding sensation for sporty rides.

Tour

Consistent support for long rides.

Eco

Low level support with maximum efficiency for the greatest range.

Off

No support, all display functions are available.

*In eMTB mode, the level of support varies between Tour and Turbo riding modes.
**In Tour+ mode, the level of support varies between Eco and Turbo riding modes.

All the available riding modes can be flexibly combined on eBikes with the smart system. Exceptions are the Cargo mode and the Race mode, as well as the Sprint mode. These are only available for eBikes with the Cargo Line drive unit or Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition or Performance Line SX and Performance Line Sprint (US/NZ). Specialist dealers can activate up to four modes (in addition to Off mode) and thus adapt the eBike perfectly to individual eBikers (unless modifications have been excluded by the bicycle manufacturer). Using the individual riding modes function in the eBike Flow app, the riding modes can be configured according to individual needs. The support, dynamics, maximum torque and maximum speed can be set within the specified limits. It's not possible to customise your riding mode on S-pedelecs.

The support from the eBike motor can be easily adjusted via the control unit/display with the help of the riding modes. All modes can be found here for optimum support in every situation.

Turbo

Direct, maximum power support up to the highest cadences for sporty riding.

Turbo

Direct, maximum power support up to the highest cadences for sporty riding.

Sport/eMTB*

Powerful support for universal usage for both sporty riding and fast commuting in urban traffic.

Sport/eMTB*

Powerful support for universal usage for both sporty riding and fast commuting in urban traffic.

Tour+**

Continuously incremented support for a natural riding sensation and energy-saving riding for sporty eBikers.

Tour+**

Continuously incremented support for a natural riding sensation and energy-saving riding for sporty eBikers.

Tour**

Consistent support for long rides.

Tour**

Consistent support for long rides.

Eco

Low level support with maximum efficiency for the greatest range.

Eco

Low level support with maximum efficiency for the greatest range.

Off

No support, all display functions are available.

Off

No support, all display functions are available.

*Progressive support for a natural riding sensation and optimal control in challenging terrain.
**The Tour+ riding mode is available for eBikes with the Performance Line CX drive unit with derailleur system (from model year 2020) and eMTB mode and replaces Tour mode.

The smart system

Decide for yourself with which support and dynamics as well as with which maximum torque and up to which maximum speed the eBike will take you forward. You can adapt all riding modes to your needs in the eBike Flow app. So you not only get the best possible support for your training, tour or commute to work, but also one that is precisely tailored to you.

It's not possible to customise your riding mode on S-pedelecs.

Bosch eBike system 2

You can purchase the premium function for the Nyon on-board computer in the eBike Connect smartphone app. It can be used to create and set four additional riding modes. This allows you to perfectly adapt the motor support for different speeds to your riding behaviour.

Step 1

Open the eBike Flow app and connect to your eBike.

Step 1

Open the eBike Flow app and connect to your eBike.

Step 2

Select "Individual riding modes" on the home screen of the eBike Flow app.

Step 2

Select "Individual riding modes" on the home screen of the eBike Flow app.

Step 3

Use the sliders to adjust dynamics, speed, torque and support factor.

Step 3

Use the sliders to adjust dynamics, speed, torque and support factor.

Where is the ABS located on my eBike?

The Bosch eBike ABS is attached to the left side of the fork of your eBike.

What are individual riding modes and how do I set them?

The Custom riding modes premium function allows Nyon owners to set four additional riding modes for themselves.

To use it, you need to purchase the feature once through the shop in the eBike Connect app.

The corresponding settings are then available to you in the eBike Connect app as well as in the online portal under My eBike > Custom riding modes.

Each of the four riding modes can be individually set up with five speed-dependent reference points. The motor support can be set as a percentage value for each of the reference points. Following the appropriate setup, it is possible to switch between the standard and individual riding modes in the Quick menu.

While riding, the rider can switch between the individual riding modes in the usual way using the plus and minus buttons on the control unit.

For S-pedelecs, adjusting riding modes is disabled for legal reasons.

Why can't I change my custom riding mode?

You have four pre-installed riding modes on your eBike. You can adapt these according to your needs in the eBike Flow app. Learn more in this video.

If you can't adjust the pre-installed riding modes, check if there is an active connection between the Flow app and your eBike.

If you want to change the riding modes available on your eBike, e.g. replace Sport with eMTB, contact your bicycle retailer. Please note that limitations apply to this. For example, cargo bikes cannot have an eMTB mode.

For S-pedelecs, adjusting riding modes is disabled for legal reasons.

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