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E-bikes with pedal assistance up to 25 km/h – often also referred to as pedelecs – are by far the most popular type of e-bike in Germany and Europe. They combine comfort, everyday usability, and fitness in a way that hardly any other means of transport offers. But what exactly is behind the 25 km/h limit? And for whom is such an e-bike particularly worthwhile?

Buying a bicycle online also means taking on a certain amount of responsibility for its maintenance and care. This isn't a disadvantage – quite the opposite: Doing basic maintenance yourself not only saves money, but also helps you understand your bike better and recognize wear and tear early on. A well-equipped home workshop makes all the difference between a bike that lasts forever and one that needs to go to the shop sooner than necessary.

Cycle as much as possible for three weeks – and not only rack up your own kilometers, but also save CO₂, influence local politics, and be part of one of Germany's largest cycling campaigns. That's the idea behind City Cycling . Whether you're a casual cyclist or a daily commuter, whether you ride a city bike or an e-bike – City Cycling makes every kilometer countable.

More torque via app update: What sounded like futuristic music just a few years ago has become a reality for modern e-bikes. For e-bikes with the Bosch BDU38 drive system, the maximum torque can now be configured via software to up to 120 Nm. The update is installed "Over the Air" (OTA) via a smartphone app - without a workshop visit, without new hardware.

Anyone looking to buy an e-bike quickly comes across one of the most important questions of all: Which motor is the right one? 35 Nm, 45 Nm, 65 Nm, 85 Nm, or even 100 Nm? Mid-drive motor or rear hub? Is 250 watts enough? And why do some e-bikes feel completely different despite similar specifications?

The so-called "last mile" describes the final leg of a journey, which one often has to travel to reach one's actual destination. Classic examples are the route from the train station to the workplace or from the parking lot on the outskirts of town to the city center.

E-bikes have long been more than just a trend – they represent modern, sustainable mobility. But while motors, batteries, and ranges are constantly being improved, one detail often remains surprisingly "old-fashioned": cable charging. This is where inductive charging of e-bikes comes in – a technology that could make everyday life significantly more convenient.

Charging time was long the underestimated bottleneck in e-bikes. While motors became more powerful and batteries grew larger, charging often remained surprisingly slow. This is precisely where Bosch's new 12A Charger comes in, set to be released in late 2026 or for the 2027 model year.

The parking problem is becoming increasingly pressing in German cities. Cars take up a lot of space, parking areas are limited, and the number of vehicles is constantly rising. Anyone who lives or works in city centers knows the daily challenge: hours of circling, expensive parking fees, and frayed nerves.

A dead battery is annoying – but a deeply discharged e-bike battery can be really expensive. Many e-bike riders don't realize that modern lithium-ion batteries are sensitive to improper storage and long periods of inactivity. In this article, you'll learn how deep discharge occurs, what consequences it can have, and how to save – or protect – your battery in the future.

Sustainable mobility is one of the central topics for modern cities and societies. Increasing CO₂ emissions, congested roads, and high energy costs are leading more and more people to consider alternative forms of transportation.

Sustainable mobility does not only mean using low-emission means of transport, but also making transport as a whole more efficient, healthier, and more livable.

The correct frame size is one of the most important factors for comfort, efficiency and riding pleasure on a bike or e-bike. Those who get it wrong not only risk back pain or numb hands – power transmission also suffers noticeably. The good news: you can determine the optimal size yourself relatively easily. The key to this is your inseam length.