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Tuning tips: Guide for optimal e-bike tuning
Im EBikeTuningShop You receive high-quality, tested, and proven tuning products. It's also important that we only sell tuning chips that always contain the latest firmware. This way, you can optimally speed up your e-bike, outside of traffic regulations. Please take once Time to read these tips, even if you already know a lot. Many of our tuning products are available exclusively from us. Here we'll show you how to find your perfect tuning product:
I. Find out the exact name of your e-bike motor (read the user manual and/or data sheet of the e-bike)!
II. Determine the right tuning product with this guide and the Configurator!
III. Order the best tuning product for your needs and install it!
Or: Go directly to the shop and select your engine!
1. The exact name of your engine
Positive list - "E-bike motors that can be tuned":
Bosch Gen5: Smart System from 2024 (BES3)
Bosch Gen5: Smart System from 2024 (BES3, BDU38) with rim magnet
Bosch Gen4: Smart System from 2022 and until 2024 (BES3, BDU37) with rim magnet
Bosch Gen4/5: Smart System from 2022 (BES3, other BDU) with rim magnet
Bosch Gen4: Smart System 2022 (BES3)
Bosch Gen4: Performance Line (+ CX) or Cargo Line from 2020
Bosch Gen3: Active Line Plus from 2018
Bosch Gen2: Active or Performance Line (+ CX) from 2014
Bosch Gen1: Classic or Classic+ Line from 2011 to 2014
Note: There are special recommendations for Bosch engines depending on the generation. To the complete Bosch Tuning Guide!
Yamaha Powerdrive: PW-X, PW-X2, PW-SE, PW-ST or PW-TE
Yamaha Syncdrive: Giant Syncdrive Pro2
Yamaha Syncdrive: Giant SyncDrive Life, Core, Pro or Sport
Yamaha Syncdrive: Giant SyncDrive C mid-engine from 2014
Shimano STePS: EP-801 and EP-6
Shimano STePS: E8000, E7000, E6100, E6000, E5000 with and without electronic Di2
Brose: Mid-engines, Drive C, Drive T Drive S, Drive TF or Drive S Mag
Specialized (Brose): Specialized 1.1 / 1.2 SL
Specialized (Brose): Specialized 2.0 / 2.0E / 2.1 / 2.2
Panasonic: Mid-engine, Multi Speed Assist, X0 or GX0 (Ultimate)
Impulse: 1, 2 & EVO & EVO RS mid-engines
Powerplay: Rocky Mountain Powerplay Dyname 4.0 and 3.0
BionX: Drives from June 2009 with CanBus system
AEG: Eco Drive, Sport Drive or Comfort Drive
Heinzman and ELFEi V3 mid-engines
If your e-bike motor is in the positive list, please start the Configurator or limit your search with our Comparison further.
Negative list - "E-bike motors that CANNOT be tuned":
Many rear engines (except Neodrives & Xion and Heinzmann), and essentially all front-mounted motors, cannot be exempted from the speed limit. E-bikes with automatic gearshifts (except Di2) and/or dual batteries may have limited tuning capabilities. E-bikes with ABS also cannot be unlocked. E-bikes with a 20 km/h speed limit should not be tuned. All e-bike motors not on the positive list generally cannot be optimized. So keep your eyes peeled when buying an e-bike!
2. Buyer's Guide: Which is the best e-bike tuning?
A) One or more tuning solutions
Is only a compatible E-Bike tuning product for your engine on the market, so the decision is inevitably easy. However, especially for particularly common engines, there are often many different tuning options available today.
When different If you are considering tuning products for your e-bike, you should weigh up the respective advantages and limitations of each product. For this, you should check again which tuning categories there are - and ultimately decide according to your personal preferences:
B) Installation or type of tuning
Which tuning do I want to use on my e-bike?
a) Software tuning, with which the engine can be manipulated, usually with a control unit or display,
b) attachable Boxing, can be plugged contactlessly onto speed sensors to share the speed signals,
c) installable Modules (chips)located in the engine compartment and modifying the transmitted signals,
d) dongleswhich are connected in the engine and which have removable components,
Special solutions, such as e) Assembly KitsAlso f) Controller or g) Sensors (complete replacement of the sensors).
C) Activation of tuning
How can I activate and/or control my tuning? There are many different approaches:
a) Per App, conveniently control and program the (basic) settings (optional) via a smartphone,
b) am Display, this refers to the entire handlebar area with a walk, light and other possible buttons,
c) with external Controller, connect, adjust and disconnect,
d) in connection with the PC Make modifications to the module,
e) as a module with Button equipped to make changes at the touch of a button,
f) as a module always on (Still On) installed in the engine,
g) using the magnetic sensor controlled on the rear wheel or via external Magnet as a switch,
h) as Plug (dongle) or as
i) Essay (Box) as contactless tuning via the sensor.
D) Correct display
How are the values displayed on the screen?
corrector, divided / halved, frozen (usually before reaching the 25 km/h limit).
E) Maximum speed
What is the maximum speed?
Some tuning tools remove the speed limit completely, while others even allow you to set the maximum speed to an individual value (adjustable). From a maximum speed support of the motor over 35 km/h we have the tuning tool as "aufgehoben“, since the actual achievable top speed depends on many other factors (battery, motor, gear ratio,...).
F) Summary
If you consider the above points, the purchase decision for your own tuning product should be made fairly quickly. Now you should consider tools and other accessories:
3. Tools: Make sure you have the necessary tools!
Which parts of your e-bike do you need to work on? If you only need to replace the display, connect, or plug something in, your tool requirements will be limited. Therefore, our tip: Please make sure you know which tools you need to open the engine compartment (or whether it's even necessary to open the engine compartment). Have you chosen a module (chip), a sensor, kit, dongle or controller, you can still reach for the professional toolbox Once you have acquired the tools you need, you have the advantage that sensible Tools and accessories is always ready.
A) Standard tool
We recommend always having a multi-tool handy. We have different Standard tools compiled in the shop.
B) Special tools
Important: For many e-bike engines, the tuning Specialized Tools needed. This is usually the case when the engine compartment has to be opened. Crank puller The crank arm is loosened so that the motor cover can be opened (variations possible). Almost every e-bike motor that needs to be opened should therefore be fitted with a high-quality Crank puller therefore be in the shopping cart.
For special motors (like the Bosch Classic), a spider tool is also required, which is always specific to the motor, to open the locking ring on the chainring. This requires the chainring to be loosened so that the motor cover can be removed to access the interior of the motor. If you want to replace the chainring (due to wear or changing the gear ratio), you often need a spider tool. necessary You can also find special tools in our shop. Popular for Bosch E-Bikes Gen1 and Gen2 is the EBikeSpider, which combines both Spider tools in one product.
4. Further optimization options!
A) Smartphone holder
Every e-bike, tuned or not, needs a decent smartphone mount for the handlebar. We also have many app-enabled tuning solutions in our shop – so a smartphone mount for the handlebar makes twice as much sense. Our tip: A mount that sits firmly and offers optimal support would be the new vacuum system from Fidlock. This mount not only offers optimal grip and performance, it also comes with an excellent, high-quality smartphone case.
B) Larger chainring
Recommendation: In most cases, after installing the tuning, you'll notice that your cadence increases significantly at higher speeds: At approximately 35 km/h in top gear, you'll pedal as fast as you would at 15 km/h in first gear. This isn't particularly comfortable. A larger chainring with significantly more teeth will help (see Chainrings). You can find a detailed overview in our Chainring comparison. Attention: Here you actively change the gear ratio.
C) Longer chain
If you have chosen a different chainring that has more teeth (and therefore a larger crown), a new chain for your e-bike is usually mandatory (see Tracks ), because 1-3 chain links are usually missing (example: the previous chainring had 15 teeth, now there's a chainring with 18 teeth = the chain should roughly have three more teeth). To shorten the new chain, you'll need either a chain tool or a multi-tool with a chain rivet remover.
D) Optimize air pressure
Rolling resistance becomes increasingly important with increasing speed. Regardless of the e-bike tuning, adjusting the air pressure (usually increasing it) is essential due to lower rolling resistance. This means that you need a reasonable, ideally mobile air pump You need. Compare the specified values (see the tire or the tire manufacturer's website) with an air pressure gauge. If you need new tires anyway, you can choose faster ones when you buy them. Manufacturers often specify the rolling resistance here. The lower the resistance, the faster you'll reach higher speeds with the same amount of effort.
E) Vary crank length
For more advanced riders, changing the crank length is an option. The crank arm is usually around 170 mm long, but it can be shortened to 150 mm. shorter crank This results in higher ground clearance, which can be particularly advantageous off-road. In combination with a powerful e-bike motor, this also shortens the distance traveled per crank revolution. Shortening the crank arm should be done carefully and in small increments.
F) Theft protection
Last tip: Your own e-bike with an active, smart GPS transmitter to stay constantly informed about the status and location of your e-bike. While this process isn't tuning, if your e-bike is stolen, it's certainly bad for your top speed :-)
