Muscle Power and Electric Working in Harmony To Give Top Performance Exactly When You Need It!

Introduction

Bosch needs no introduction when it comes to their reputation for developing powerful eBike motors such as the Performance Line CX Smart System, introduced in 2021. More recently they’ve launched the Bosch Performance Line SX, a mid-drive motor that is both smaller and lighter than any of Bosch’s other models, aimed at rider looking for a more engaging and rewarding ride experience, whilst also allowing the rider to venture deeper into the back country to terrain usually out of bounds for heavy, cumbersome eBikes.

Overview

The first consideration for most riders is power. This is a where the Performance SX motor is unique, especially in how it delivers it power. It does require a little more ‘muscle power’ to reach the systems full potential.

The Bosch Performance SX boasts 55 Nm of torque, with a peak output of up to 600 watts. At peak… which means, the motor won’t deliver its maximum power continuously, but instead it regulates it dynamically through the system’s software, which calculates a moving average of the rider’s own power input. Providing you output an average physical effort, the motor assists you with up to 40 Nm torque. If you pedal harder, exceeding your previous average, the motor churns out up to 55 Nm torque. As a result, you reach the peak power only in dynamic riding situations. Encouraging you to keep on the gas, for a more rewarding ride experience.

The Performance SX motor features for four riding modes with just as many support levels. There’s a new progressive support mode called Sprint, which adjusts the assistance according to the pedalling cadence. Simply put, the faster you pedal, the more the motor assists you, with up to 280% support, coaxing you to work harder and giving a more engaging ride feel.

Battery and range – Adventure awaits…

Bosch also introduced a brand-new battery to power the Performance SX motor, the CompactTube 400. As the name suggests, it has 400 Wh capacity, and weighs in at 2 kg, bringing the total weight of the drive system to just 4 kg. This opens up a new world of riding for riders who are more either more adventurous, looking to undertake backcountry hike a bike missions or seeking a lightweight package that handles without compromise and provides agility on par with that of a ‘analog’ bike. The lighter weight of the Performance SX package gives the rider the ability to respond quickly to terrain, making lightning quick changes in line choice and weight transfers to flow effortlessly through technical terrain as opposed to feeling like a passenger aboard eBikes of a heavier nature.

Speaking of epic adventures, you can expand the standard battery with the optional 250 Wh PowerMore range extender, which can be secured to bottle cage mounts, providing a total battery capacity of 650 Wh, allowing you to keep up with many ‘full-fat eMTBs’. The range extender weighs an additional 1.6 kg and is backwards-compatible with existing Smart System batteries, meaning that you can combine the Performance Line SX motor with, for example, the 500 Wh PowerTube 500 and all other Smart System batteries currently available on the market.

How it rides

The Performance SX is an excellent option for riders who want to push themselves a little more physically. Whether that be the Enduro racer looking to eek out more hot laps without compromising bike handling or the trail rider looking to ride father and deeper into the backcountry without limitations. The Performance SX motor requires a slightly higher cadence to fully develop its power, but supports you willingly once it gets there, even on steep, technical climbs. Especially in technical terrain, the sustained response allows you to negotiate bigger roots and small steps without pedalling.

When negotiating slow, technical climbs and tight switchbacks that force you to pedal slowly, the Performance SX does require significantly more physical input than other motors relying a slightly higher cadence to fully develop its power, however it supports you willingly once it gets there, even on steeper climbs.

If you ride alongside a ‘full-fat’ e-Mountain Bike and the gradient suddenly increases, you can compensate for the lack of torque by shifting into an easier gear and pedal at a higher cadence. The Bosch Performance Line SX knows no limits, providing support even at very high cadences, where the most of its competitors run out of steam.

Whyte E-Lyte e-Mountain Bike Range

Whyte have three models in their range that utilise the Bosch Performance Line SX delivering uncompromised XC/trail performance. These are the E-Lyte 140 Works, E-Lyte 150 Works, and the E-Lyte 150 RSX.

The E-Lyte 140 works is Whyte’s lightest ever electric mountain bike, weighing in at just 16.4kg! With the slightly harder hitting trail/enduro 150 Works coming in at 19.2kg (size M) and the similar RSX at 18.9kg (size M). Despite these low weights, every E-Lyte comes complete with a fully trail-proven spec, including reinforced tyres, four-pot brakes, full-length dropper posts, wide handlebars and appropriate forks, so there’s no need to compromise on the way you ride.

Each works model is equipped off the peg with a Bosch PowerMore 250Wh range extender which is placed as low in the frame as possible to optimize the bike’s center of gravity, delivering an exceptional handling bike. Check out the spec of each bike below…

CUBE AMS Hybrid One44 e-Mountain Bike Range

There are four models in the range of AMS Hybrid One44 C:68’s e-MTB’s. Each boasting an ultra-sleek silhouette that has you second-guessing as to whether it’s an e-bike at all. All four bikes in the range all feature a superlight frame constructed from CUBE’s premium C:68X® carbon fibre for a weight of just 2100g!

Two of the models have been built for speed and efficiency, when you want to cover as much ground as possible and climb gradients that would have had you previously off the bike and pushing. The other two options have been spec’d to handle the increased demands of more rowdy trail riding when you are really pushing the bike to its limits downhill before quickly heading back to the top of your favourite trails thanks to that powerful but compact Bosch Performance SX motor. Check out the range below…

Engineered to take you Further, Faster and For Longer.

Reserve are renown for their expertise in designing the best composite rims and constructing the most optimum Mountain Bike wheelsets on the market. In recent years Reserve have built upon their own knowledge of manufacturing a superbly compliant and durable wheel and collaborated with Cervélo when looking to develop, test and manufacture the most optimum Road Bike wheelset.

This partnership which utilises Cervélo’s understanding of how to develop an aerodynamic advantage and Reserve’s ability to construct compliance, strength and stiffness into a wheel has resulted in the ultimate road riding wheelset range!

The Unfair Advantage… Turbulant Aero Technology

The partnership between Cervélo and Reserve saw the introduction of ‘Turbulent Aero Technology’. A technology that accurately replicates the kind of wind conditions you experience day in and day out on your typical rides, but in a wind tunnel. For two years, the Reserve engineers travelled the US, mapping different types of wind conditions, and using the data to replicate real world conditions from shifting winds, changes in wind direction to alternating velocities to develop the fastest and most stable road wheelset available.

Developed and Tested on the World Stage

Perhaps the biggest step in the development of Reserve Road wheels has been as a result of their partnership with undoubtedly the best race team in the Pro Tour peloton. With athletes such as Jonas Vingegaard and Wout van Aert providing essential developmental feedback on Turbulent Aero Technology at the highest levels of competition, allowing the engineers to fine tune carbon construction and rim profiles for the perfect balance of comfort, efficiency and aerodynamics.

Reserve Make Rims and Build Wheels.

Reserve believe building the wheel is just as important as manufacturing the rim, and each wheel goes through a thorough human and machine-aided inspection before it gets put in the box. This process and inspection is the first and most important step in offering a lifetime warranty.

Reserve 34|37 Wheelset – The wheelset for everything you do on your road bike, the only decision is which hub…

The Reserve 34/37 is the wheelset for everything you ride on your road bike, designed to find that perfect balance between weight, stability and aerodynamics. It benefits from a wider, shallower front mixed with a narrower, taller rear wheel.

Developed in the wind tunnel and proven on the tarmac with professional race teams, the 34|37 provides quick acceleration and predictable handling. And with all the lateral stiffness and lightweight that comes with a Reserve the 34|37 offers outstanding performance when climbing.

There are no weight limits, no tire limitations, and can be set up tubeless or with tubes. The mixed profile front and rear setup of the 34|37 provides for maximum stability, lowest weight and optimized aerodynamics.

The only differentiator is the hub specification of which reserve offer three, the DT Swiss 350, DT Swiss 240 and DT Swiss 180 option. All of which are in stock, here at Wheelbase in HG and XD freehub options.

Reserve Wheelset Hub Options

DT Swiss 350 Hub Option

• Reliable performance at a wheelset weight of 1392g. Offering incredible durability at extraordinary value, the DT Swiss 350 hub option is easy to service and a benchmark in reliablity. The DT star ratchet system is time tested and trusted by cyclists all over the globe.

• Lightweight performance at a wheelset weight of 1320g
• The latest DT Swiss 240 hub option now features the Ratchet EXP® freehub system, which increases the bearing lifetime thanks to the increased bearing distance.

Lifetime Warranty

Reserve stands behind the wheels they make, if you break a wheel, they’ll send you a new one to keep you going. Even if you reverse over it with your car, they’ll arrange a low-cost crash replacement ASAP. This Reserve rider support is in effect for the lifetime of the wheel for the original owner, offering huge peace of mind.

Everyone at Reserve is a rider and they know that missing a ride is a huge disappointment, and missing a race can mean throwing away months of hard work, so they’ll do everything they can to ensure that never happens as a result of one of their wheels.

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Light as Émonda. Fast as Madone.

Worlds collide: Our fastest and lightest unite

Today, Trek released the all-new Madone Gen 8, a combination of its two iconic superbikes. Light as Émonda, fast as Madone, it truly is the best of both models — and the only road race bike you’ll ever need to reach your full potential.

The new Madone Gen 8 is the best of both world’s, no compromises, as a rider you no longer have to choose between fast or light and sprinting or climbing. With Madone Gen 8, those seeking speed get an even more aerodynamic ride, and riders focussed on ascending get an ultra-light bike that helps them climb faster than ever.

The Madone Gen 8 was designed with input from the world’s top racers to be the best in any riding scenario, whether that’s powering up alpine climbs or sprinting across the finish line in your local criterium. The New Madone Gen 8 is confidence inspiring in any scenario.

Light as Émonda

Madone Gen 8 is as light as the current Émonda SLR chassis and 320 grams lighter than the previous Madone platform, thanks to all-new 900 Series OCLV Carbon and radical new tube design. Plus, it climbs like a dream, so even those who previously chose the svelteness of the Émonda will be impressed by it’s ability to fight gravity.

Fast as Madone Gen 7

Madone Gen 8 is 77 sec/hr faster than Émonda and as fast as the previous Madone* with new Full System Foil aero shapes that redefine what fast looks like. Plus, new RSL Aero Bottles and Cages (included with Madone SLR) help make the whole rider system faster on any bike out there.

The best of both worlds

Taking the standout charectaristics of the Émonda and Madone Gen 7 and combining them in one bike, the Madone Gen 8 now replaces these two bikes, offering Émonda riders an even more aerodynamic ride, whilst Madone riders get an ultra-light bike that pushes them climb faster and more efficiently than ever.

Improved IsoFlow technology

The Madone Gen 8’s updated IsoFlow technology is even lighter too and 80% more vertically compliant than before, absorbing road chatter to help keep you riding stronger longer.

New lighter-weight and more ergonomic bar/stem

Madone SLR models put riders in the ultimate aero position with an updated Aero RSL Road Integrated Bar/Stem made with uber-light OCLV Carbon, ultra-fast aero shapes, and hoods that are 3cm narrower than the drops.

Full range of carbon price points 

The all-new Madone SL shares all the same revolutionary frame technology as the SLR model in a more affordable package utilising more economical 500 Series OCLV Carbon and two-piece handlebar/stem combos.

*As a whole rider system of bike, rider, and bottles/cages at 200Wh

Fly up climbs. Sprint across flats. Madone Gen 8 wasn’t made to do it all — it was made to win.

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