Online Magazine: Technological developments driving the e-bike market

Online Magazine: Technological developments driving the e-bike market

An increasing number of new technologies have entered the e-bike market and for many consumers this has become an essential part of their purchasing decisions. The development of new parts and accessories has also shifted its focus to e-bikes. The new products introduced for MY 2023 (and even 2024) show that innovation is pushing forward.

Highlights in this latest online magazine (Issue 23 | October 2022) include:

  • Connectivity still drives components development
  • Leading trends at Eurobike 2022
  • Safety and quality in drivetrain technologies
  • Next model year e-bike parts & accessories
Eurobike 2024: A closer look at ZF's e-bike drive system

Eurobike 2024: A closer look at ZF's e-bike drive system

At Eurobike 2024, the ZF Group unveiled its new 48-Volt drive system for e-bikes for the first time. The 'ZF Bike Eco System' includes all drive components such as the e-motor, batteries, control units, app, and cloud connectivity. The core component is the ZF CentriX drive unit with a compact, 90 Nm mid-motor.

An overview of the test track where a lot of colour could be found. – Photos Peter van der Veer

Eurobike design trends: E-bikes are no longer homogeneous

FRANKFURT, Germany - With market challenges currently dominating business strategies, Eurobike was a good opportunity to gauge what product development is still continuing in the bicycle industry. Dutch bicycle designer Peter van der Veer was there to reflect on the latest trends in design and form. A key take-away was that e-bikes are no longer homogeneous and that the range per target group and use case is growing.

At the core of the DJI Avinox system is a 2” full-colour OLED touchscreen control display which has been integrated directly into the frame of the launch model, Amflow PL. – Photos Bike Europe

Newcomer DJI enters e-bike market with high-powered drive system

FRANKFURT, Germany - A newcomer on the scene at this year's Eurobike, was drone manufacturer DJI with the launch of its Avinox drive system. The lightweight, 105 Nm torque drive system was debuted on the company's 'incubator e-MTB brand' Amflow which was launched in 2023. With lengthy queues to test the product, it was one of the most eye-catching innovations at this year's Eurobike.

New look, new vision: Thun unveils rebranding at Eurobike 

New look, new vision: Thun unveils rebranding at Eurobike

Alfred Thun has unveiled its new brand identity at Eurobike 2024. During the show, we sat down with Co-CEO Alexander Thun to discuss the new branding and its associated goals.