Bosch just unlocked more e-bike torque and power in a simple update
If you’ve been paying attention to the e-bike world lately, you’ve probably noticed a trend: riders always seem to want more power and torque. And Bosch’s latest update looks like a direct answer to that demand. The company has announced its new Performance Upgrade 2.0, a software-based boost for its popular Performance Line CX and CX-R drive units that can push torque up to 120 Nm and support levels as high as 600%. That’s a pretty significant jump, especially considering many high-end mid-drives have hovered around the 85 Nm mark for years. But the real story here is how that power is delivered. Advertisement – scroll for more content Instead of simply cranking up output across the board, Bosch is leaning heavily into what it calls “intelligent” power delivery. The system detects when riders hit technically challenging sections – we’re talking steep climbs, tight switchbacks, or rooty trail features – and automatically delivers peak power right when it’s needed most. In other words, you aren’t needlessly increasing power (and thus battery drain) when you don’t …
