{"id":66626,"date":"2024-07-02T22:25:44","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T20:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4a454d7a-115d-4449-944e-263710d5087f"},"modified":"2024-07-02T23:25:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T21:25:25","slug":"bosch-expands-eshift-capabilities-with-new-trp-easi-a12-electronic-drivetrain-and-shimano-di2-connectivity","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/bosch-expands-eshift-capabilities-with-new-trp-easi-a12-electronic-drivetrain-and-shimano-di2-connectivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Bosch expands eShift capabilities with new TRP EASI A12 electronic drivetrain and Shimano Di2 connectivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\">German brand also integrates AI into Flow app and updates Eco+ mode <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 at 20:25 PM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>Bosch has announced updates to its eShift system in collaboration with TRP and Shimano.<\/p><p>Launching at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/events\/eurobike\">Eurobike 2024<\/a>, this is the first time eShift can be used with electronic derailleurs, with Bosch using TRP\u2019s unreleased EASI A12 drivetrain, which has soft launched alongside the updates.<\/p><p>The German brand has also integrated AI into its navigation and route-planning app. A new Eco+ motor mode has been added as well.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eshift-extended-to-derailleurs\">eShift extended to derailleurs<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">eShift is now compatible with TRP and Shimano electronic derailleurs. &#8211; Bosch<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Bosch first launched eShift in 2014. It was originally only compatible with select <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/internal-gear-hubs\">internal gear hubs<\/a>, such as Shimano Nexus Di2.<\/p><p>It has now extended its partnership with TRP and Shimano, integrating the technology with their electronic derailleurs.<\/p><p>eShift works by timing the gearshift while reducing motor support for a fraction of a second, resulting in a smoother gear change.<\/p><p>Bosch says this not only makes for a more comfortable ride but also decreases wear on mechanical components because less power is transferred when the chain isn&#8217;t properly seated on the cassette.<\/p><p>The system can also change gears automatically. This works similarly to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/electric-bike-motors\/sram-eagle-powertrain-review\">SRAM\u2019s Eagle Powertrain <\/a>AutoShift function, where gear changes are made to maintain a set cadence.<\/p><p>A new RollShift feature is also incorporated into the automatic mode. This measures your rolling speed while coasting, automatically changing gears to make your speed.<\/p><p>You can still change gear while in auto mode by using the triggers on the shifter.\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1348\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/Shimano-Nexus-Di2-on-Bosch-bike.png\" alt=\"Shimano Nexus Di2 on Bosch bike\" class=\"wp-image-870205\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shimano Nexus Di2 is commonly specced on urban and cargo bikes. &#8211; Bosch<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>In addition to TRP&#8217;s new electronic groupset, eShift is still compatible with Shimano\u2019s mechanical Cues Di2 derailleurs and Nexus Di2 internal gear hubs. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trp-teases-easi-a12-drivetrain\">TRP teases EASI A12 drivetrain<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/DSC1961-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"TRP EASI A12 on Bosch bike at Eurobike 2024\" class=\"wp-image-870197\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TRP enters the electronic drivetrain market with its EASI A12 derailleur. &#8211; Nick Clark \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This EASI A12 is the first electronic drivetrain we\u2019ve seen from TRP. <\/p><p>TRP is tight-lipped on details, but we expect to learn more as Eurobike progresses. <\/p><p>So far we can see the derailleur takes power from a wire connected to an ebike&#8217;s battery. The shifter on the bars is completely wireless.<\/p><p>As the name suggests, the drivetrain is 12-speed.<\/p><p>The derailleur exclusively works with the Performance Line CX and SX motors. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ai-integrated-flow-nbsp\">AI integrated Flow\u00a0<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3508\" height=\"2338\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/Bosch-Kiosk-with-Range-Control.png\" alt=\"Bosch Kiosk with Range Control\" class=\"wp-image-870207\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New features should reduce range anxiety. &#8211; Nick Clark \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>AI is now integrated into Bosch&#8217;s Smart System. Bosch says this enables more intelligent navigation and route planning. <\/p><p>The new Range Control feature calculates predicted battery life when you arrive at your destination, reducing range anxiety.<\/p><p>Rider weight, the elevation profile of the journey and riding behaviour are all tracked to provide as accurate an estimate as possible. <\/p><p>Bosch says the system becomes more accurate over time as it observes rider behaviour.<\/p><p>The system can automatically reduce motor support based on a planned route to maximise range.<\/p><p>The new system can also estimate arrival time. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-eco-mode\">New Eco+ mode<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2408\" height=\"1606\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/Bosch-Eco.png\" alt=\"Bosch Eco \" class=\"wp-image-870209\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eco is very close to riding a non-assisted bike, according to Bosch. &#8211; Bosch<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Bosch has updated its Eco+ mode with more energy-saving features.<\/p><p>The motor is now switched off when descending hills or coasting on the flat to conserve battery life.<\/p><p>The mode will provide gentle support when getting up to speed or when overtaking, but Bosch says the mode is more akin to riding a non-assisted bike, with more work required by the rider once up to speed.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>German brand also integrates AI into Flow app and updates Eco+ mode <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":66627,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"3"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/bosch-expands-eshift-capabilities-with-new-trp-easi-a12-electronic-drivetrain-and-shimano-di2-connectivity.jpg",2560,1707,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/bosch-expands-eshift-capabilities-with-new-trp-easi-a12-electronic-drivetrain-and-shimano-di2-connectivity-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/bosch-expands-eshift-capabilities-with-new-trp-easi-a12-electronic-drivetrain-and-shimano-di2-connectivity-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/bosch-expands-eshift-capabilities-with-new-trp-easi-a12-electronic-drivetrain-and-shimano-di2-connectivity-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/bosch-expands-eshift-capabilities-with-new-trp-easi-a12-electronic-drivetrain-and-shimano-di2-connectivity-1024x683.jpg",800,534,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/bosch-expands-eshift-capabilities-with-new-trp-easi-a12-electronic-drivetrain-and-shimano-di2-connectivity-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/bosch-expands-eshift-capabilities-with-new-trp-easi-a12-electronic-drivetrain-and-shimano-di2-connectivity-2048x1366.jpg",2048,1366,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"German brand also integrates AI into Flow app and updates Eco+ mode","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/66626"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66627"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}