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Increasingly popular for their speed and their smooth ride, electric bikes can have other attractive characteristics. While it's already possible to choose a riding mode in relation to your needs, new specific and customizable modes are expected to land soon.
Increasingly popular for their speed and their smooth ride, electric bikes can have other attractive characteristics. While it's already possible to choose a riding mode in relation to your needs, new specific and customizable modes are expected to land soon.
Electric bikes offer different riding modes, to select in relation to the type of terrain, or simply how much of a rush you're in. Generally, an eco mode offers minimal electric assistance and consequently a longer battery life. An intermediate mode allows you to advance without much effort. Finally, a sportier mode makes the most of the electric motor to reach a top speed capped at 25km/h. At any time, it is obviously possible to switch off this assistance entirely and pedal at your own pace.
The German company Bosch, whose motorization system now equips the majority of electric bikes on the market, has announced the arrival of new riding modes, accessible and configurable from its eBike Flow mobile application.
Among the expected new features is a Race riding mode, for mountain bike racing fans. Meanwhile, as its name suggests, a Cargo mode is specifically designed for cargo bike owners. They will be able to benefit from a boosted maximum power and a special starting aid. In a different style, the Auto mode will adapt to keep a constant speed despite changing conditions such as a hill to climb or the onset of a strong headwind. Note that most of these modes are customizable via the application.
In all cases, the level of assistance chosen will naturally influence the battery life. The higher the power, the shorter the bike's range in electric mode.
See also: How to get the best out of your e-bike's battery life.
