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Eurobike 2026 – Tech Highlights, Day 3: Super-charging, affordable e-MTBs and XXL brakes

- Cracks in the Spectral:On’s battery casing led to a recall, a suspension of sales and compensation payments to affected customers.
- Canyon has developed new batteries, including an 800 Wh version with a fully enclosed aluminium casing and IPX57 water resistance.
- The 800 Wh battery is heavier, but is said to offer a long range, faster charging times and better integration at an attractive price.

“Only seemingly simple”: An interview with the developers of the Canyon Spectral:On

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- Bosch is launching the Powertube 360 and Powertube 720, which are compatible with the Smart System and share the same mounting points as several other Powertube models.
- The Powertube 360 is Bosch’s smallest battery to date: slimmer, weighing 2.1 kg, with a capacity of 360 Wh, and suitable for slim e-bikes with less powerful motors.
- The Powertube 720 offers 720 Wh at 3.9 kg, with no weight advantage over the Powertube 800; its potential benefit is likely to lie in its lower price, complemented by Battery Lock.

New e-bike batteries from Bosch: What can the Powertube 720 and Powertube 360 do?

- The Bluetti Apex 300 is designed as a fixed power centre for campers with a complete 12 V installation, not for spontaneous, portable road trips.  
- With Hub D1 (30 A Anderson port, €299) and Charger One (560 W, €249), the Apex 300 is suitable for self-sufficient e-bike and campervan use.  
- Its strengths are the powerful 12 V connection and fast car charging, its weaknesses are the high weight of 36 kg and the lack of 12 V ports without Hub D1.

Bluetti Apex 300 test: power station for e-bikers and DIY camper conversions

- DJI Power 2000 offers 2048 Wh, 3000 W continuous power and up to 1000 W fast car charging, ideal for self-sufficient e-bike road trips.  
- Compact 22 kg trolley format with integrated 230 V, USB and SDC connections, optional hand truck, but expensive.  
- Only suitable to a limited extent for camper extensions, as SDC outputs are limited to 12 A and are too weak for consumers with high starting currents.

The perfect power station for e-bikers: DJI Power 2000 + car quick charger in the test

- Scheffer warns: E-tuning jeopardises the bicycle status of e-MTBs and thus trail access, as tuned pedelecs are legally motor vehicles.  
- He calls for physical limits: maximum weight for motor (approx. 2.2 kg) and bike (25 kg), instead of electronic power or 750 watt limits.  
- He considers software limits and mandatory ABS to be expensive, manipulable and risky for acceptance; weight limits should promote innovation and safety.

E-motor tuning - Interview Lutz Scheffer: "That's why e-tuning concerns us all!"

- Turntec T2 are handlebar end indicators with USB-C charging, motorbike level and simple, tool-free five-minute installation.  
- Difficult to control in bright light, users often have to check whether the ten-second flashing cycle is still active.  
- Significantly better visibility and increased safety in the dark, but unfamiliar palm operation and desire for an acoustic signal.

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- Bosch is strengthening its CX/CX-R motors (up to 120 Nm, 600% support) with Performance Upgrade 2.0 and is introducing a 12A fast charger plus an open interface.
- The focus is on lightweight, technically orientated e-MTBs with Maxon and Avinox motors, plenty of suspension travel, carbon frames and some limited high-end models.
- Several brands are launching price-conscious E-MTBs with Bosch or Mahle (Radon, Raymon, HoheAcht) with permanently integrated batteries, range extender options and trail orientation.

E-bike highlights from Riva: New e-MTBs and motors from the bike festival

- Powerstations with a car quick-charging function enable e-bikers on road trips to have a self-sufficient power supply via the vehicle's alternator.
- DJI models focus on portability and charging speed, Bluetti on modular high performance, EcoFlow offers the highest capacity without an additional battery.
- The differences lie in charging performance, compatibility (especially hybrid/EV), expandability, service life, weight and suitability for camping or complete motorhome supply.

Powerstations for e-bikers: an overview of the best models with fast car charging function

- The FSA Bike Festival Riva 2026 offered awards, expo innovations and races and is considered one of the most important MTB events in Europe.
- Technical highlights included new e-MTB and 32-inch innovations from Bosch, Maxxis, Pole, Unno, Raymon, Radon and Chiru.
- Sporting highlights: Marathon race, Bosch E-MTB Challenge and Maxxis Gravel Garda; next edition: 30.4.-2.5.2027.

Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2026: Gravel bikes, e-bikes, stars - all the highlights!

- Self-sufficient e-bike tours are possible with a suitable power station, the capacity of which is calculated using the rule of thumb daily charges × battery size × 1.2.  
- Car quick chargers on the starter battery utilise the alternator and deliver up to 1000 watts of charging power while riding.  
- The alternator sets the power limit; use is problematic with hybrids, electric cars and some Euro 6 diesels; manufacturer clarification is recommended.

Watt-hour calculation for e-bikers: How much Powerstation do you need to be self-sufficient?

- Bosch announces 12A Fast Charger (500 W) for the smart system, up to three times faster than the previous 4A charger, market launch at the end of 2026.
- GaN technology enables high charging power with a weight of less than 1 kg; according to Bosch, no negative impact on battery life.
- Fast charging extends range on the road and is often lighter, more compact and cheaper than a second battery or range extender.

12 amp charger for CX & SX: Bosch launches fast charger for e-bike batteries - finally!

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Batteries & chargers for bikes: Test reports | BIKE

Eurobike 2026 – Tech Highlights, Day 3
Super-charging, affordable e-MTBs and XXL brakes

“Only seemingly simple”
An interview with the developers of the Canyon Spectral:On

New e-bike batteries from Bosch
What can the Powertube 720 and Powertube 360 do?

Bluetti Apex 300 test
Power station for e-bikers and DIY camper conversions

The perfect power station for e-bikers
DJI Power 2000 + car quick charger in the test

E-motor tuning - Interview Lutz Scheffer
"That's why e-tuning concerns us all!"

Indicators for bicycles
Do you need them? We tried out the bike indicators from Busch&Müller

E-bike highlights from Riva
New e-MTBs and motors from the bike festival

Powerstations for e-bikers
An overview of the best models with fast car charging function

Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2026
Gravel bikes, e-bikes, stars - all the highlights!

Watt-hour calculation for e-bikers
How much Powerstation do you need to be self-sufficient?

12 amp charger for CX & SX
Bosch launches fast charger for e-bike batteries - finally!

Batteries & chargers for bikes: Test reports | BIKE

Eurobike 2026 – Tech Highlights, Day 3Super-charging, affordable e-MTBs and XXL brakes

“Only seemingly simple”An interview with the developers of the Canyon Spectral:On

New e-bike batteries from BoschWhat can the Powertube 720 and Powertube 360 do?

Bluetti Apex 300 testPower station for e-bikers and DIY camper conversions

The perfect power station for e-bikersDJI Power 2000 + car quick charger in the test

E-motor tuning - Interview Lutz Scheffer"That's why e-tuning concerns us all!"

Indicators for bicyclesDo you need them? We tried out the bike indicators from Busch&Müller

E-bike highlights from RivaNew e-MTBs and motors from the bike festival

Powerstations for e-bikersAn overview of the best models with fast car charging function

Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2026Gravel bikes, e-bikes, stars - all the highlights!

Watt-hour calculation for e-bikersHow much Powerstation do you need to be self-sufficient?

12 amp charger for CX & SXBosch launches fast charger for e-bike batteries - finally!

Eurobike 2026 – Tech Highlights, Day 3
Super-charging, affordable e-MTBs and XXL brakes

“Only seemingly simple”
An interview with the developers of the Canyon Spectral:On

New e-bike batteries from Bosch
What can the Powertube 720 and Powertube 360 do?

Bluetti Apex 300 test
Power station for e-bikers and DIY camper conversions

The perfect power station for e-bikers
DJI Power 2000 + car quick charger in the test

E-motor tuning - Interview Lutz Scheffer
"That's why e-tuning concerns us all!"

Indicators for bicycles
Do you need them? We tried out the bike indicators from Busch&Müller

E-bike highlights from Riva
New e-MTBs and motors from the bike festival

Powerstations for e-bikers
An overview of the best models with fast car charging function

Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2026
Gravel bikes, e-bikes, stars - all the highlights!

Watt-hour calculation for e-bikers
How much Powerstation do you need to be self-sufficient?

12 amp charger for CX & SX
Bosch launches fast charger for e-bike batteries - finally!