Safety comes first

Safety tips for riding an ebike

Higher speed, more weight and a different handling experience - find out more on the small but important differences to riding conventional bicycles.

Safety comes first

Risks and solutions

Risk:

Faults on the eBike

Lack of regular maintenance increases the safety risk.

Solution:

The specialist dealer sets a regular service schedule with the aid of the service interval display.

Risk:

Inadequate protection

eBiker who don't wear a helmet increase the risk of a head injury. Up to 70% of head injuries caused during accidents can be prevented by helmets. Only 60% of eBikers (up to 25 km/h) wear protective headgear while biking.

Solution:

A helmet protects against injury. In-mold helmets offer good protection. During manufacturing, the shock-absorbing hard foam is injected directly into the outer shell.

Risk:

Incorrect starting

Incorrect starting is a common cause of error with dangerous consequences.

Solution:

The 3-sensor concept of Bosch drives measures torque, speed and acceleration more than 1,000 times per second and determines precisely what support the rider needs in the particular situation. You experience gentle start-up and optimal acceleration. With the automatic eShift solutions for hub gear systems, you always start safely in the best starting gear. eShift always enhances riding comfort.

Risk:

Sufficient energy

Some people interested in eBikes are sceptical that the energy provided by the eBike battery is actually sufficient for their purposes.

Solution:

Bosch batteries are among the most efficient on the market. Ranges of more than 100 kilometres are possible with a single battery charge. DualBattery, combining two Bosch batteries, offers energy content of up to 1,000 Wh for long distances or steep climbs. Our Range Assistant is worth visiting to calculate a typical range under various conditions.

Safety, Service-Tips

11 questions about the eBike battery

22.07.2018

The battery is the eBike’s power source. It supplies the motor with the electrical energy that is required to provide power assistance when cycling. So it is hardly surprising that there is frequent discussion and “talking shop” about the eBike’s battery in particular. What is the difference between batteries? How far can you go on a fully charged battery? What do you have to remember about storage? Thomas Raica, head of technical customer application, here provides information and advice.

Street Flow, Safety

Green Bay Police Department case study

28.03.2018

Battery-Powered Policing: Bosch eBike Systems give Wisconsin police department’s bike patrol a boost.

Street Flow, Safety, Uphill Flow

All innovations at a glance

21.06.2017

More riding enjoyment for explorers with the Active Line Plus, smart support with the new Active Line, and modern design with PowerTube 500. All this and much more is what’s new in 2018.

Staying safe with the eBike

Bosch eBike Systems provides innovative and inspiring mobility solutions. For people who want to get around in a relaxed, sustainable and above all, safe manner. For people with a joy for riding.