9 Tuning Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Bosch Electric Mountain Bike | Bosch Smart System Review

Summary

In this video, Will from Flow Mountain Bike explores the top nine tuning tips for optimizing your Bosch smart system e-mountain bike. From customizing the LED remote to tuning motor performance and improving battery health, he shares insights on enhancing the bike's efficiency and performance. Tips also include using the e-bike Flow app for over-the-air updates, adjusting motor settings for various riding styles, and ensuring a tidy cockpit with wireless components. Whether you're a beginner or experienced rider, these tuning tips will help you make the most of your Bosch e-mountain bike.

Takeaways

• 😀 Setting up the LED remote improves ease of use and compatibility with dropper posts, and allows for lateral position adjustments.
• 😀 The Kiox 300 head unit can be removed entirely, offering a cleaner cockpit while still providing basic information through the LED controller.
• 😀 The e-bike Flow app is crucial for over-the-air updates, including new features like turn-by-turn navigation and the e-bike lock function.
• 😀 Custom motor tuning through the e-bike Flow app allows riders to adjust power, acceleration, support level, and speed, tailoring the experience to their needs.
• 😀 The extended boost feature keeps the motor supplying power for a short period after pedaling stops, useful for technical climbs but potentially overwhelming for less experienced riders.
• 😀 New walk assist and hill hold functions simplify pushing and remounting the bike, especially on steep terrain, by providing assistance and holding the bike in place momentarily.
• 😀 Pedaling cadence is important for maintaining efficiency and reducing strain on the motor and drivetrain; aim for 80-90 RPM for optimal performance.
• 😀 Battery health is essential, and Bosch recommends storing the battery with 30-60% charge and in a temperature-controlled environment to prolong its lifespan.
• 😀 Upgrading to a wireless speed sensor helps tidy up the setup by eliminating external speed sensors and wires, utilizing an internal sensor in the motor casing.
• 😀 The Bosch smart system is continually evolving, with improvements expected in future updates that could introduce even more features and enhanced functionality.

Q & A

What is the Bosch Smart System for e-mountain bikes?

The Bosch Smart System is an advanced e-bike system that includes components like a motor, battery, and display, all controlled via the e-Bike Flow app. It offers features like over-the-air updates, customized motor tuning, and new riding modes for an enhanced riding experience.

How does the LED remote compare to the old Purion display?

The LED remote is a significant improvement over the old Purion display. It's more user-friendly, offers better integration with dropper posts, and can be adjusted for both rotational and lateral positions on the handlebars.

Can the Kiox 300 display be removed from the Bosch Smart System?

Yes, the Kiox 300 display can be removed entirely without affecting the motor’s performance. This allows for a cleaner cockpit setup while still using the LED remote for essential functions.

Why is it important to use the e-Bike Flow app with the Bosch Smart System?

The e-Bike Flow app is crucial for updating the bike’s system with new features, tuning the motor, and tracking ride data. It enables over-the-air updates, including features like turn-by-turn navigation and an auto-adjusting riding mode.

How can motor performance be customized using the e-Bike Flow app?

The motor’s performance can be customized by adjusting four key attributes: max power, acceleration, support level, and maximum riding speed. These settings are adjustable in specific riding modes to suit different rider preferences and terrain conditions.

What is the Extended Boost feature, and how does it affect riding?

Extended Boost allows the motor to continue providing support even after you stop pedaling, which is helpful during technical climbs. However, it can feel overwhelming at low speeds or when approaching a corner, especially for less experienced riders.

What is the difference between the Walk Assist and Hill Hold functions?

Walk Assist helps you move the bike at up to 4 km/h with a single button press, making it easier to push the bike uphill. Hill Hold, on the other hand, temporarily holds the bike in place, allowing you to remount or adjust when on steep terrain.

How can cadence affect the motor performance and drivetrain longevity?

Maintaining a cadence of 80-90 RPM optimizes motor support while reducing strain on both the drivetrain and the motor. Riding in higher gears with low cadence can lead to unnecessary wear and reduced efficiency.

What are the best practices for maintaining battery health?

For optimal battery health, Bosch recommends storing the battery at 30-60% charge when not in use and avoiding extreme temperatures. It's also best to remove the battery from the bike and store it indoors if not riding for an extended period.

How does the wireless speed sensor improve the bike’s setup?

The wireless speed sensor, integrated into the motor’s casing, eliminates the need for an external sensor and wires. It provides an accurate speed measurement by syncing with a magnet on the valve stem, leading to a tidier setup.