Bosch eBike System - Hands On

Much like other electric bikes you may have seen before, Bosch’s version uses what’s known a pedal-assist system rather than a traditional throttle. This means that you still need to pedal to move the bike forward, but when you do, the bike’s motor kicks in and multiplies the power you put into it. Thanks to this system, riding the bike basically feels like having a set of bionic legs that never get tired. Depending on which one of the four riding modes you choose (Eco, Tour, Sport, and Turbo) the bike can give you a boost of anywhere from 50 to 250 percent of the power you put into the pedals — making it a breeze to ride up hills, blast along straightaways, and get from A to B without breaking a sweat. Bosch definitely isn’t the first company to make a pedal assist system like this, but it does have a few features that you won’t find on other eBikes. Take the drive unit, for instance. Unlike the rear-wheel motor you’ll find on most electric bikes, Bosch’s system is designed to be mounted right in the middle of the frame, around the crank, to give the bike a more balanced feel for the rider. Read more: http://www.digitaltrends.com/bike-reviews/hands-on-bosch-ebike-systems/ SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LATEST VIDEOS http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=DigitalTrends VISIT DIGITAL TRENDS http://www.digitaltrends.com/ CHECK OUT OUR LATEST PODCAST http://www.digitaltrends.com/podcasts/ https://www.facebook.com/digitaltrendsftw https://twitter.com/digitaltrends https://plus.google.com/+digitaltrends/posts