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Splug – the magnetic e-bike tuning dongle for Bosch Smart System, Shimano, Yamaha, Giant, Panasonic & Flyer

Splug is a particularly clever evolution of the classic tuning dongle. Instead of relying on rigid plug-in solutions or permanently installed modules, it works Splug with one magnetic fastening mechanismThis creates a system that can be used particularly quickly in everyday life: Dongle plugged in = tuning active, Dongle removed = tuning deactivated.

What Splug makes special

Splug It combines the practical logic of classic dongle solutions with significantly more convenient handling. The tuning-relevant unit is not permanently attached to the bike, but can be plugged in or removed again in seconds. Only the mount and cable set remain on the bicycle. This is precisely what makes it Splug especially interesting for drivers who prefer a flexible, removable solution.


Here, the logic of the dongle is taken a further step.

Splug belongs to the group of removable tuning donglesThe crucial difference to classic tuning chips or modules is that the actual tuning unit does not have to remain permanently attached to the e-bike.

Instead, a suitable cable set with a bracket is first installed. The actual dongle is then attached from the outside. When it is removed, the tuning-relevant unit is no longer connected to the e-bike. This immediately returns the vehicle to its standard, factory-set speed limit.

This basic idea is precisely what makes it so Splug Particularly attractive for many drivers: no permanently visible module, no constant driving in the unlocked state, but a dongle solution that can be consciously switched on and off.

The basic logic of everyday life

Splug plugged in = tuning active – the speed limit has been lifted.

Splug deducted = tuning deactivated – the vehicle is now driving with the standard 25 km/h speed limit again.

Splug plugged
Splug deducted

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Revolutionary magnetic fastening mechanism

The real unique selling point of Splug is the magnetic fastening mechanismWhile previous dongle solutions often required cumbersome plugging, locking, or securing with cable ties, the Splug The magnetic force brings it into contact with the holder.

This makes handling noticeably more comfortable:

  • quick attachment
  • quick peeling
  • clean positioning
  • very compact design
  • Easy to carry in a bag or backpack

This solution is particularly practical for drivers who don't want to leave their tuning permanently active. The dongle can be easily removed and safely stored after driving or before other uses.

At the same time, the magnetic mechanism is described as robust and weatherproof. Even under difficult conditions, vibrations, or wetness, the connection is designed for a reliable hold.

Practical advantage of the concept

Splug It's not a classic "permanently installed and then forgotten" solution. Its strength lies precisely in the fact that the tuning-relevant unit can be detached from the bike in seconds at any time.

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Splug as MountainTuning-Solution

Splug comes from the circle of MountainTuning It follows the same basic technical principle as other well-known sensor-based or signal-based solutions from the brand. There is no direct intervention in the engine software. Instead, the sensor signal is processed or forwarded in such a way that the factory-set speed limiter is removed.

This is a key point, especially in the Bosch Smart System area, as many systems there are considered particularly sensitive to tuning detection and error messages. Splug It was perceived as an interesting solution precisely because the dongle approach was combined with this signal-based logic.

For many users, this results in a mixture of:

  • detachable dongle solution
  • comparatively inconspicuous technical principle
  • high everyday usability
  • clear separation between unlocked and standard state

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Splug and Bosch Smart System

It was perceived particularly strongly Splug under Bosch Smart System BES3Finding practical and everyday-use solutions was particularly difficult in this area for a long time. Splug It was therefore quickly seen as an interesting alternative to permanently installed chips, sensor solutions or integrated modules.

Within the SplugIn the Bosch world, there are two particularly important variants:

  • a message Frame variant for Bosch Smart System BES3
  • a message Handlebar/display variant with a 100 cm cable length

This separation in particular shows that Splug It is intended not only as a general idea, but as a product family specifically tailored to different installation situations.

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Splug for other systems

Even outside of Bosch Splug Clearly positioned. Currently relevant options exist, especially for:

  • Shimano EP8 / EP800
  • Yamaha PW-X3 / PW-S2
  • Giant SyncDrive Pro2
  • Panasonic / Flyer (2-pin)

This covers Splug the modern platforms that are in particularly high demand today, where flexible dongle solutions are more attractive to many customers than a permanently installed module.

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Here you can see which Splug Variants are currently relevant

Bosch Smart System – Frame

The classical Splug-Variant for Bosch Smart BES3 system with frame mounting.

Splug for Bosch Smart System

Bosch Smart System – Handlebars

Special version with 100 cm cable length and mounting in the handlebar/display area.

Splug Handlebar / Display

Shimano

Splug-Variant for Shimano EP8 and EP800.

Splug for Shimano EP8 / EP800

Yamaha / Giant

Dongle for Yamaha PW-X3, PW-S2 and Giant SyncDrive Pro2.

Splug for Yamaha / Giant

Panasonic / Flyer

Special 2-pin version for Panasonic and Flyer systems.

Splug for Panasonic / Flyer

Replacement dongle

If an existing dongle is lost, a replacement dongle can be ordered.

Splug Replacement dongle

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Why the replacement dongle is important

Especially because Splug Since this is designed as a removable dongle solution, the replacement dongle plays a more significant role than with permanently installed tuning chips. If the actual dongle is lost, the mount remains on the bike, and functionality can be restored with a suitable replacement part.

This is a practical advantage of Splug-Logic: Not every lost part necessarily means that the entire system has to be replaced.

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Dongle philosophy instead of fixed installation

Who for Splug Those interested are usually not just looking for any old tuning chip. They often have a very specific desire at the forefront: a removable, clean and quickly interchangeable solution.

That's precisely where the difference lies. Splug from many classic modules:

  • No permanently visible tuning body on the bike
  • no constant activity necessary
  • Tuning status can be directly checked by plugging and unplugging.
  • A particularly interesting solution for drivers with changing operating scenarios.

This is Splug Less a classic "always active" tuning solution, but rather a deliberately flexible tool.

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Why Splug?

  • magnetic fastening mechanism for particularly convenient plugging and unplugging
  • Dongle attached = tuning active / Dongle removed = tuning off
  • especially interesting for Bosch Smart System BES3
  • also for Shimano EP8 / EP800, Yamaha PW-X3 / PW-S2, Giant SyncDrive Pro2 and Panasonic / Flyer
  • removable solution instead of a permanently installed module
  • Replacement dongle available in case of loss
  • MountainTuningQuality from Germany
Important NOTE

Even when Splug Please note: An activated e-bike is not intended for use on public roads in its original pedelec configuration. Usage, responsibility, liability, and legality must always be checked by the individual.

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