The ebike is a dark and full of details way: at first it all seems simple but when you get into the technicalities you risk getting lost like Bastian in the Neverending Story.
BOSCH engines are among the most reliable on the market even if, to be honest, there are now many equally valid alternatives. Let's get to know the 4 engines that Bosch offers on electric bikes.
BOSCH ACTIVE LINE
The engine Bosch ActiveLine it is mainly mounted on electric city bikes, therefore urban world. the ideal power unit for all electric city bikes. Maximum torque of 40Nm against 50Nm of the Active Line Plus and 85Nm of the Performance line.
Originally born as an engine with less power in order to be used on flat roads (without much uphill) which therefore gave a greater autonomy and less power to manage for a less technical audience.
BOSCH ACTIVE LINE PLUS
Il Bosch Active Line Plus it is the evolution of the Active Line: it is mounted (and recommended) on trekking bikes, that is, those vehicles that do not disdain easy dirt roads.
This engine is excellent on asphalt and cycle paths, but also for trekking e-mtb and dirt but simple trails.
It offers a greater and more dynamic thrust than the Bosch Active Line, while remaining a very quiet and compact power unit.
The torque rises to 50Nm (against the 40Nm of the base Active Line and the 85Nm of the Performance line).
BOSCH PERFORMANCE LINE
The line Bosch-Performance it is suitable for more technical bikers who want the best in terms of performance. This product is mainly mounted on full-suspension electric mountain bikes.
It offers both power and fluidity in delivery, thanks to a more sophisticated control unit system than the Active line. In the Performance Line model in question, the torque rises to 75Nm (almost double that of the base Active Line). To make up for the greater power, we try to mount it with batteries with greater autonomy than city / urban solutions.
BOSCH PERFORMANCE LINE CX
The engine Bosch PerformanceLine CX it is the top of the range as far as the German brand is concerned and is one of the reference points in the most technical e-mtb.
The difference compared to the "little brother" Performance Line lies in the greater power and more abrupt delivery. The torque still rises up to 85Nm (double the base Active Line). At maximum power this engine can multiply the force exerted by the rider by 300%.
