That’s it… we’re Bosch exclusive.

Today I wanted to talk about our product lineup and why we made the decision to work exclusively with Bosch. This was a difficult decision to make, especially during the pandemic when bike shortages are at an all time high, but we are trying to think more in the long term. It’s really important that everything we put into the market lasts. Here are some of the many reasons why we decided to make this decision!

0:00 What is the Pareto principle?
1:00 Why we chose to switch exclusively to Bosch
1:40 Bosch offers long term support
3:40 False marketing speech
4:00 eBike safety and testing
4:50 Long term support and sustainability
7:30 Trusted partners work with Bosch
7:50 Bosch lasting on the market
8:20 Customer satisfaction is important
9:10 Bosch history and other applications
9:50 Bosch advanced sensor technology
11:30 Making a positive change
13:10 Other industries being more mature
14:00 Confident making this decision

#Bosch #boschebikes #ebikes #electricbikes

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[bilalreffas]

As an eBike Software Engineer at Bosch I'm really proud hearing this. The only thing I can say is that we are working really really hard. Therefore this is what exactly drives me every morning. Seriously thank you for your trust.

[NotJustBikes]

As somebody who had a BionX electric assist (who went out of business in 2018), and has spent the past 4 months trying to fix it, giving up, and painfully piecing together a replacement electric assist, I applaud this move.

It *sucks* to have to tear out an obsolete electric assist.

[alanwainwright]

Great video Chris. Long term support is essential for products like E-Bikes. Your point about poor quality hurting the overall industry is valid and people need to be aware of that.
Strong relationships in the industry will help us all. Keep on promoting your philosophy, the industry and consumers will be better for it. Cheers.

[michaelbramel]

Good things to bear in mind...and a good strategy to adopt. E-bikes represent a rather sizeable investment for most of us that we will likely hold onto for a long time. As relatively new products, reliability data isn't really available yet. I don't expect any product to be perfect, but I do look for a manufacturer to be in it for the long haul with us.

[indeedsnusen]

Definitely the best e-bike channel out there, by far👌🏻

[leojonkers]

I think Bosch is a very good brand, my experiences with the Bosch motor are good as well. First e-bicycle I bought in 2013 I still have. Use it now as bicycle to go to shops and in the city. The Bosch classic motor still works fine, even my batterys do. My new e-bicycle rides like a dream, with the Bosch Perfomance Line motor. I am still as happy as when I drove it the first time. I do not need a stronger motor. I almost never drive in Turbo, when I must climb steep I use Sport. 99% of my driving I do in Tour. My washing machine and dryer are a Bosch, so is my fridge. If you have a good experience, why chose another brand. I also believe Shimano motors will be good and also for a long time. Shimano is making parts for bicycles for a long time. But I can imaging that you only sell Bosch. It is good when you go to a shop knowing what that shop is about.

[OzzVidal]

Second!! I do 80/20. 80% junk food 20%salad. Not sure what I'm doing wrong and why I can't lose weight

[xmateinc]

I've worked on many ebikes, and bosch has the best motors. They support their product like no other, and are always coming out with software update. Good move.

[merendell]

I'd be more willing to ride a bike powered by Bosch if they were willing to embrace right to repair. They are like Apple, a walled garden ecosystem.
Did a cell in your battery go bad? That's too bad well sell you another. Oh you'd rather just replace that one cell for a fraction of the price? To bad the BMS won't work anymore and if you use a non Bosch battery or BMS your motor won't function. Throwing out a battery pack with 29 good cells and 1 bad one just because Bosch designed their BMS to suicide on power loss is not friendly to the customer or the environment.

That's why I don't ride a Bosch and won't in the future unless they change.

[CarlosSaboCoffeebean]

This is pretty much the same reasoning I had when I was shopping for an ebike and only looked at Bosch-driven bikes.

It’s reassuring to know that an expert was thinking the same thing.

[alibeydoun]

Chris, this video is awesome! I really respect this decision and I am surprised it hasn’t been done sooner. Riese & Muller and Bosch virtually guarantee an awesome e-bike experience, and buying through Propel is the way! Love the personal tidbits you share in your videos as well. Keep up the awesome work!

[raviuk]

As a biking family, we made a decision last year to only buy Bosch-powered bikes. We got fed up of the reliability and BS of the other motor brands. We have three bikes, 2 Cubes and a R+M, all Bosch powered.

[Wkazak]

Hi, Chris. Respect to your values and integrity to live them by ! Another great video is done!

[BookmansBlues]

I think it is a good move for you.
My only issue with Bosch is that I can't seem to find their motors retail. It's not just Bosch, I have found that most of the higher end components out there seem only to be available as a part of an assembled bike.

One of my personal goals is to build a Conversion eBike, and then build a from scratch eBike so I know how to totally maintain my own stuff end to end without having to go through a third party, and so that my bike is built to fit me, because I have a lot of trouble with comfort on my current ebike. I will likely end up building my own seat at some point this year, though my biggest issue is that standard bike seats can't be moved far enough back, and would lack support if they could without building a custom seatpost (I am already using a suspension seatpost, so changing that out for one that has a bend in it or something to that effect isn't ideal).

[Finnurkg]

The Propel maintenance team look like they know what they are doing. Could you make a spinoff called "Propel fix" channel for basic maintenance videos for each bike type? Start with how to remove the back wheel of the Load 60 :)

[hannujanhunen]

Your comments about sustainable technologies with eBikes are very important to take seriously. Recirculation of used eBikes and matherials is crucial. We run three Bosch motored Cube bikes in family. Bosch is in Finland a synonyme to German reliability well over 100 years. Cube eBike maintenance services needs development still in our country. I like very much to follow your business philosofy! Go on!

[scotgill]

When we purchased an ebike for my wife, Bosch was a critical factor in making the selection we did. Yes, they may cost a bit more, but they have greater longevity and a better support system. That makes them a better deal in the long run. I like that you and your business are playing the long game and helping consumers make better decisions.

[peterleadley]

I had a 1969, 10 ton ex military radio truck (M.A.N) converted to a camper. I drove it to India and back from the Netherlands in 2001/2. On the way back, the 30 year old, specialist, heavy duty Bosch generator stopped working as we were driving through Samsum in Turkey. I took it to the local M.A.N dealer who told me it was so old and unusual that he could do nothing for me. However, they removed it and took it to their local Bosch supplier to see if a replacement could be supplied. It wasn't the brushes that needed replacing (which they did anyway) but some sort of heavy duty regulator. Not a cheap item.The original unit was repaired in under an hour. They could have told me I would have to buy an alternative standard generator (US$950) which I would have accepted. Instead it was returned to me, free of charge, because they wanted photos of the truck (quite a rarity) to show the longevity of their product. That is real customer service and I've been a fan of Bosch ever since!

My bike has a Bosch system. Works great. Never a problem. German engineering; do we need to say more?

[LivingAnExaminedLife]

I think Bosch makes the most durable motors and batteries out there, and they have good warranty support. I would make the same decision if I ran a bike shop. Bosch has an automotive industry mentality for reliability, safety, and durability.

[kmemz]

I think that we need to set more open standards for cross compatibility, even more than we have already. We already have standardized mounts, but we need standardized interfaces, standardized connectors, controller and display communication protocols, mounting systems for the batteries and controller boxes, and more. Just as I can buy standardized parts for my brakes on my car, like buying a five lug rotor with X diameter, or buying a replacement blower motor for my interior cooling with a standard mounting plate, or getting a new engine that uses the same mount points as the original as a performance upgrade, having standards on every corner of the eBike world would make it so that you can service your bike even if the original parts were made by a brand that disappeared for some unknown reason a decade ago, because the parts are standard and several brands kept making compatible stuff.