The Managing Director of Bosch eBike Systems is concerned about the current race for motor performance and warns of possible EU measures.

  • humanspiral@lemmy.ca
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    21 days ago

    the DJI motor is light/cool. 120nm/1000w, up to anyway (current model is 105nm and 840w). It’s meant for $10k mtbs. Bosch has always competed in this segment, and it’s simply not one worth regulating. The advantages of the “Bosch midmotor category” has always been high torque to weight/nominal watt ratio, low weight, and extreme handling needs.

    For cargo/touring, fat bikes, 1000w or 750w hub motors are needed and ideal and more affordable, and therefore better car replacements. Regulation should be about how fast/safe you should ride when passing other vehicles and people.

    Bosch is the company responsible for EU regulations to prevent useful hub motors, btw.