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whether it's for health or easier commute or just looking for another way to get around electric bikes or a bikes are becoming more and more popular today we're taking a look at the system from Bosch which combines three different parts to make getting around with a little assistance from a motor just a little bit easier Bosh's e bike system consists of three parts the drive unit the power pack in the control center the drive unit is a 250 watt motor that can get the bike up to speeds of 20 miles per hour sensors inside monitor torque cadence and speed enabling precise control over speed the power pack is the battery running things it can be frame or rack mounted and you can lock it in place for safety and can be charged while mounted under ideal conditions and using different riding modes you can go up to 60 miles on a single charge and the power pack can be charged to 50% in an hour and a half or a full charge in three and a half the last part the into via Control Center lets you pick one of five riding modes from eco for the most efficient use - turbo for the most power or you shut the assistance off entirely there's also a remote to allow for easier changing while riding in - via also gives you important trip info like speed distance and battery life unfortunately you can't just slap one of these on your current bike and call it a day the bikes are designed specifically for Bosh's system for the best performance and for safety the bikes currently started about $4,000 and are available from brands including felt electric and extra cycle and soon from Cannondale and Trek and others ten partners in all taking one out for a spin in New York it's easy to see how bashas system has the incredible potential to get people out of cars and onto bikes and because you choose when to use the assistance the bikes can be used for exercise just as well as for commuting or running errands with ease or anything in between I'm Josh : the Sienna and that's a quick look at bashes ebike system