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Brose brings its own battery and displays

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 02.07.2019

Brose brings its own battery and displaysPhoto: Hersteller
Brose brings its own battery and displays
Until now, bike manufacturers who wanted to use a Brose drive had to painstakingly put together their package. Now Brose is presenting a complete system consisting of motor, slim battery and display.

E-MTBs with a Brose motor have always had one special feature: every bike was different. This is because e-bike manufacturers had to find a suitable battery and display from third-party suppliers. Now Brose is presenting its own Intube battery and various display variants, thus taking the step towards becoming a full-service provider. This makes it much easier for bike manufacturers to offer a bike with a Brose drive. It also means that service is provided from a single source. The possibility of a customised solution, such as the Specialised with its Levo continues to exist.

The complete Brose system in a show bike from Nox Cycles. The down tube was not adapted to the new battery, but taken from the standard bike with BMZ battery. The down tube can therefore be significantly slimmer in reality.Photo: Robert Niedring The complete Brose system in a show bike from Nox Cycles. The down tube was not adapted to the new battery, but taken from the standard bike with BMZ battery. The down tube can therefore be significantly slimmer in reality.

The battery from Brose

Brose Battery 630 - the capacity is already in the name. With 630 watt hours, the new energy source is located next to the new Bosch Powertube 625 in good company. The shape is also very reminiscent of its Bosch counterpart. At 3.8 kilos, the Brose battery with aluminium body is slightly heavier than the large Powertube (3.5 kg), but lighter than the solid aluminium battery (4.2 kg) from industry giant BMZ, which is used in the Nox-E-MTBs is stuck.

The Brose Battery 630: The shape is comparable to a Powertube from Bosch or the new BT-E8035 from Shimano. The dimensions of the down tubes will also be comparable.Photo: Robert Niedring The Brose Battery 630: The shape is comparable to a Powertube from Bosch or the new BT-E8035 from Shimano. The dimensions of the down tubes will also be comparable. The battery sits in a patented aluminium holder that is completely recessed into the manufacturer's down tubes. This should make problems with frame tolerances less problematic and ensure a firm and rattle-free fit.Photo: Robert Niedring The battery sits in a patented aluminium holder that is completely recessed into the manufacturer's down tubes. This should make problems with frame tolerances less problematic and ensure a firm and rattle-free fit.
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The battery can be removed from the down tube in the classic way.Photo: Robert Niedring The battery can be removed from the down tube in the classic way.

The displays from Brose

Brose has three display variants for e-bikes in its programme. From small and minimalist to large and comprehensive. The Berlin-based company has placed particular emphasis on simple operation and good readability. All control units are Bluetooth-capable so that they can provide networking at various levels in the future. The details are currently being finalised.

The Display Remote completely dispenses with a digital display and enables a very minimalist cockpit on e-mountainbikes.

The remote display is the most discreet solution. With LEDs instead of a digital display, a very tidy and unobtrusive cockpit is possible.Photo: Robert Niedring The remote display is the most discreet solution. With LEDs instead of a digital display, a very tidy and unobtrusive cockpit is possible.

Brose praises the Display Allround to.

1.5 inches in size, slim and clear: the Brose Allround Display offers many functions with a discreet look.Photo: Robert Niedring 1.5 inches in size, slim and clear: the Brose Allround Display offers many functions with a discreet look. The support levels can be operated as usual with the thumb, the button for the push mode is located underneath.Photo: Robert Niedring The support levels can be operated as usual with the thumb, the button for the push mode is located underneath.

The large cutlery set goes by the name of Display Central. The large screen sits above the stem and is controlled via the Display Remote.

The Brose Display Central is always combined with the Remote. There is space for a wealth of information on a large screen above the stem.Photo: Robert Niedring The Brose Display Central is always combined with the Remote. There is space for a wealth of information on a large screen above the stem.
Florentin Vesenbeckh

Florentin Vesenbeckh has been on a mountain bike since he was ten years old. Even on his very first tour, he focussed on single trails - and even after more than 30 years in the saddle of an MTB, these are still the quintessence of biking for him. He spent his youth competing in various bike disciplines and later his cycling career was characterised by years as a riding technique coach. Professionally, the experienced test editor now focusses on e-mountainbikes. In recent years, the qualified sports scientist and trained journalist has tested over 300 bikes and more than 40 different motor systems in the laboratory and in practice.

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