Tuning brands at a glance – by system, operating principle and product range

On this page you will find the most important tuning brands from our shop in a clearer structure: not only by manufacturer name, but also by system logic , operating principle and product type . This way you can more quickly see whether a digital unlock , a classic module , a removable dongle solution , a sensor solution or an easily reversible box is more suitable for your e-bike or e-scooter.

This brand overview is particularly helpful if you are not yet looking for a single brand, but first want to understand which product type best suits your engine, your driving style and your desired operating concept.

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Quick start – which product world suits you?

Many visitors already know their engine, but not yet the right brand. Therefore, you will first find a simple classification based on product logic here:

• Are you looking for a solution without permanently installed additional hardware?
  Than are EBTsmart Unlock Key & EBT Unlock Key especially interesting.
• Do you want a detachable or flexibly usable solution?
  Than are Splug, Sx2 dongle or sIMPLEk Good starting points.
• Do you prefer a classic, permanently installed module with convenient operation?
  Then it is especially worthwhile VOLspeed, PearTune and SpeedBox.
• Do you want lots of extra features and as much control as possible?
  Then RedPed As an app-based premium solution, it's particularly exciting.
• Are you looking for a compact, technical, or particularly straightforward hardware solution?
  Then it's worth taking a look at MBIQ or Badass Box.
• Are you looking for modern, specialized solutions for new systems or specific platforms?
  Then MountainTuning an important entry point.

For Bosch drivers, these direct routes are particularly useful: Bosch license code tuning, Bosch Tuning Guide, Bosch Smart System and Bosch Gen2-4.

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digital solutions

This brand world is aimed primarily at users who prefer a modern solution without traditional, permanently installed additional hardware. Especially within the Bosch range, digital activation has become a separate access point with a clear system logic.

EBTsmart Unlock Key & EBT Unlock Key – Digital activation for Bosch systems

• EBTsmart Unlock Key: browser-based activation for Bosch Smart System / BES3.
• EBT Unlock Key: digital solution for Bosch Gen1 to Gen4 / BES1 and BES2.
• No permanently installed additional hardware on the e-bike.
• Particularly interesting for drivers who prefer a clean, reversible and modern solution.
• Also useful: Bosch license code tuning.

MountainTuning – modern specialist solutions for e-bikes and e-scooters

• Strong focus on technically sophisticated and modern systems.
• Particularly relevant for Bosch Smart System, Rocky Mountain Powerplay and selected e-scooter solutions.
• Also includes closely related product worlds such as Splug, RimBoost, EBT / EBTsmart Unlock Key and MESC.
• Ideal for users who are specifically looking for new and unusually clean solutions.

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Dongles & detachable solutions

This product range is particularly interesting for drivers who prefer a removable, flexibly usable or particularly classically designed hardware solution.

Splug – the magnetic super dongle

• Magnetic mount for particularly convenient attachment and removal.
• Dongle plugged in = tuning active / Dongle unplugged = tuning deactivated.
• Interesting for drivers who want a removable solution Prefer a module without a permanently active one.
• Available for multiple systems, including Bosch Smart System, Shimano EP8, Yamaha PW-X3 / PW-S2 and other suitable platforms.
• Developed in Germany and exclusively available from us with a particularly strong presence.

Sx2 dongle – the classic plug-and-play solution

• Proven dongle for many older and mid-range engine generations.
• Known for its ease of use, robust technology and good reversibility.
• Depending on the version, suitable for Bosch, Yamaha, Panasonic, Brose, Impulse and other systems.
• Ideal for users looking for a classic, uncomplicated dongle solution without an app.

sIMPLEk – Sticks, Pro versions and hardware from Germany

• Available as a USB stick, module, pro version or kit – depending on the system and intended use.
• Suitable solutions for Bosch, Shimano, Yamaha, among others, Brose and Specialized.
• Especially popular with technically oriented users who prefer a robust and direct hardware solution.
• Depending on the variant, it can be used as a permanently installed or removable solution.

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Modules, chips & app-supported systems

These brands stand for classic modular solutions – from particularly harmonious driving logic to extensive control and additional setting options.

VOLspeed – comfortable tuning with particularly pleasant driving logic

• Proven premium modules for Bosch, Yamaha, Brose, Giant and other systems.
• Typical for VOLspeed is the Dynamic mode with a softer cut-off behavior.
• In many cases, direct control is possible via the bike's control buttons.
• Particularly interesting for drivers looking for a very harmonious and comfortable modular solution.

PearTune – High-quality MSO modules for many engine platforms

• Very broad coverage of Bosch, Yamaha, Shimano, Brose, Giant, Specialized, Panasonic FIT, TQ and more.
• MSO 4.0 Depending on the system, it offers additional features such as adjustable maximum speed and chip lock.
• In many cases, operation is directly via the e-bike's control buttons.
• One of the most versatile brands for classic, permanently installed tuning modules.

SpeedBox – broad product family for many drive systems

• Large selection for Bosch, Bosch Smart System, Shimano, Yamaha, Specialized, Brose, Bafang and other engines.
• Depending on the product, either as a classic version or as B.Tuning Version with app available.
• Many models allow you to set the maximum speed and control it directly via the bike.
• Internationally, one of the best-known brands in e-bike tuning.

RedPed – app-supported premium tuning

• Bluetooth and app-based solutions with a particularly wide range of functions.
• Depending on the system, it features freely adjustable maximum speed, live data and extended operating options.
• Especially interesting for drivers who want many additional functions and maximum control.
• Strong in modern Bosch, Shimano, Yamaha and Giant-platforms represented.

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Sensor & Box Solutions

These solutions are primarily aimed at drivers who prefer compact, direct, or particularly quick-to-remove hardware.

MBIQ – compact sensor and plug-in solutions

• Sensor-based solutions for Bosch, Yamaha, Shimano, Panasonic, Specialized, Flyon TQ and other systems.
• Available as a plug-in module, replacement sensor or universal version.
• No app requirement, no unnecessary additional technology – focus on direct and functional hardware.
• Particularly interesting for drivers who prefer a technical, compact and straightforward solution.

Badass Box – Tuning without traditional installation

• One of the best-known box solutions in the entire e-bike tuning sector.
• It is attached to the outside of the sensor and works without any conventional intervention in the engine compartment.
• Available for many systems such as Bosch, Yamaha, Shimano, Brose, Panasonic, Impulse and more.
• Especially popular with users looking for a solution that is quick to assemble and easy to dismantle.

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Brands for e-scooters and special worlds

Not all brands on this page are exclusively geared towards classic e-bike systems. Some product lines are particularly interesting for e-scooters or special conversions.

Edison Evo – Controller conversion for e-scooters

• Complete tuning kit for e-scooters, especially for Xiaomi and Ninebot platforms.
• Suitable for users who want to delve deeper into controller and performance logic.
• Interesting for more technically demanding e-scooter projects.

MESC – special e-scooter solutions from the MountainTuning-Surroundings

• Brand world for selected e-scooter solutions and special technical applications.
• Particularly interesting for users who are not just looking for standard products, but for targeted, specialized solutions.

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If you already know a brand, you'll find it directly below the logo table. If you'd like to find out which product logic best suits your system, it's best to use the classification at the top of this page or start with our motor overview.

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