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Bosch eBike Systems Active Line drive unit

Whether you need to get to work in the morning or to a restaurant in the evening: Active Line brings the joy back to urban mobility – even in rush hour. Smooth, lightweight and quiet, it is the ideal way to get around the city. Its controlled acceleration with barely perceptible pedal resistance at over 20 mph or in Off mode make every ride an experience as well as an elegant statement, the design received the Red Dot Award. The drive unit integrates perfectly into the bike frame, making handling and life just that little bit easier, thanks to the lightweight nature. 

Award-winning design

Bosch sets new standards with flowing shapes and a pleasing linear design.

Clean eBike look

Thanks to its compact size, the Active Line drive unit allows improved integration within the bicycle frame.

Easy handling

Its modest weight and low center of gravity provide for easy handling.

Carefree cruising

The innovative drive concept allows a very light drive unit, weighing only 6.4 lbs.

Quiet cruising

A lightweight and quiet Bosch motor provides even more riding fun without annoying extraneous noises.

Great riding sensation

The Active Line delivers moderate support while providing a particularly enjoyable riding sensation.

Smart riding experience

Feels great: The controlled acceleration with barely perceptible pedal resistance in Off mode or at over 20 mph ensures a natural riding sensation. 

Relaxation on tour

Intelligent support: The multi-sensor drive unit concept takes more than 1,000 measurements per second to ensure a smooth power characteristic. The optional backpedal function helps make braking more comfortable. 

Backpedal function

The Active Line is also available with a backpedal function that makes braking easier.

Plastic gear wheel

For the quiet transmission of the motor torque to the hollow shaft and thus to the chainring

Crank shaft

With splined axle receiver

Motor control

For controlling the drive system

Torque sensor

Detects the rider's own pedal power and passes this on to the motor control system

Electrical connections

For battery, sensors and light

Plastic gear wheel

For the quiet transmission of the motor torque to the hollow shaft and thus to the chainring

Absorbs the power of the electric motor and transmits it via a freewheel to the hollow shaft. On the hollow shaft, the chainring is fixed by means of a splined axle and a fastening nut.

Crank shaft

With splined axle receiver

The pedal is secured on the crank shaft with the crank arm by means of a splined axle.

Motor control

For controlling the drive system

The electronic control center of the drive ensures smooth delivery of power, processing over 1,000 measured values per second.

Torque sensor

Detects the rider's own pedal power and passes this on to the motor control system

Alongside the cadence and speed sensor, this is the key component for determining riding behavior.

Electrical connections

For battery, sensors and light

The drive unit contains all the cable connections for the battery, display, sensors and third party components.

Shifting system

The Active Line is compatible with both the derailleur and hub gear systems.

Unique riding experience

Experience controlled acceleration with minimum pedal resistance in Off mode or at over 20 mph.

Unrivalled support

The intelligent multi-sensor concept takes more than 1,000 measurements per second to ensure a controlled power characteristic.


Maximum torque

For controlled acceleration.  

Arrow points upwards 250%

Maximum support

Gentle drive, perfect for city trips.

Drive unit

Smooth delivery of support up to a maximum of 20 mph.

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Shift type Hub gear system Derailleur system Hub gear system Derailleur system Hub gear system* Derailleur system Hub gear system Derailleur system Hub gear system* Derailleur system Hub gear system Derailleur system Derailleur system Derailleur system Derailleur system Derailleur system Derailleur system/hub gear system* Derailleur system/hub gear system* Derailleur system
Support level** (%) 250 250 250 T270

400

400 400 400 340 340 300 300 340 340 340 300 340 340 400
Maximal possible drive torque (Nm) 40 40 50 50 85 85 85 85 75 75 65 65 85 85

75

65

85

85 85
Support up to maximum cadence (rpm) 100 100 105 105 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120
Start-up behavior Controlled Controlled Controlled and agile Controlled and agile Powerful Powerful Powerful Powerful dynamic/
sporty
dynamic/
sporty
dynamic sporty very sporty sporty sporty sporty very sporty very sporty super sporty
Max. support up to 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 28 mph 28 mph 28 mph 28 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph
Backpedal function optional no optional no no no no no optional no no no no no no no no no no
Smart Push Assist with rollback protection j x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Gear shift detection yes yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes yes yes yes yes yes

yes

(dynamic)

yes
Weight  approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 7 lbs approx. 7 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 7 lbs approx. 7 lbs approx. 7 lbs approx. 7 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs 7.1 lbs/
7 lbs
7.1 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 6.1 lbs

*Maximum values. Deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system.

**Activation/deactivation of the various riding modes is carried out by the bicycle manufacturer and the eBike dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated in the display. With the help of the individual riding modes, the modes can be configured according to the individual needs of the eBike rider via the eBike Flow app. It's not possible to customize your riding mode on speed eBikes.

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Awards and test wins

For more than 10 years, Bosch eBike systems has been delivering innovative eBike drive systems that offer the best performance and quality. Numerous awards and test wins confirm this and allow us to pursue our daily work with pride.

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eMTB News User Award 2021 – Gold
Best Brand 2021

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