When we think of an eBike we are still attached to the idea of a bike with a motor and a battery. While this may have been the case in the beginning, eBikes are now a concentrate of technology and 'intelligence'. With Federica Cudini, Marketing Manager of Bosch eBike Systems Italy, we took a closer look at three of the paths eBike systems are taking.

The first goes towards increasing product customisation, particularly of the engines and electronics that regulate their performance. From cargo bikes to MTBs, there is the right motor for every type of cyclist and every type of bike.

Secondly, eBikes are getting smarter and more and more connected. They are becoming true technology hubs and travel assistants for cyclists.

Last but certainly not least, we talk about safety. The arrival of ABS in the bike world revolutionises the concept of safety in the same way as it did in the car and motorbike worlds in the past.