In early July, it was held in Frankfurt, Germany, New edition of Eurobike, the most important exhibition in the sector From the bike. There, the main manufacturers take the opportunity to showcase their new products and discuss how this “leisure and sports device has become a central base for sustainable mobility in the future” with the arrival of new electric models, which are sweeping Spain.
In this context, for example, the Amflow PL was presented, DJI’s first bicycle, which combines power and lightness for mountain bikers. Another brand, the German ZF, known for its technological advances in the automotive sector for about 100 years, took the opportunity to present the ZF Bike Eco System. This kit for manufacturers includes batteries, controllers and a specific application to control all parameters, especially some The smallest, lightest and most powerful engines on the market..
With our CentriX engine, which Weighing just 2.5kg it is exceptionally compact.Daniel Harter, Head of Partial Mobility at ZF, explained in press release“This allows manufacturers to offer their customers high-performance electric bikes that are similar in weight and appearance to e-bikes with a lightweight assist motor.”
Easy to integrate
The research and development of companies dedicated to the manufacture of bicycles and their components is increasingly ambitious. With the arrival of electric transmission units, the effort has doubled. Achieving the smallest and lightest components that engineering can achieve. Without sacrificing reliability or strength.
This is what the German company focused on when designing and marketing the ZF Bike Eco System. Thanks to the 48-volt electrical architecture and extensive work on miniaturizing components, they were able to make the motor so small that there is hardly any difference with the bottom bracket of a regular bike that was also designed. Make integration and maintenance as simple as possible.with quick and easy assembly and disassembly.
ZF Bike Eco System Electric Bike Kit
From ZF they consider the CentriX powertrain “unique in the market due to its high torque density, low weight and reduced installation space”, with Components that integrate perfectly with the bike’s frame itself.The central motor and gear unit feature a cylindrical design and are fully integrated into the bottom bracket, with no visible cables and a very clean design.
With its 88mm diameter and 118mm width, These units are similar in size to a 33cl beverage can.and are compatible with both derailleur and hub changes. Better yet, they weigh just 2.5kg, a kilo less than the lightest, lightest drivetrain in its class.
Two copies
These transport units are available in two versions. On the one hand there is the CentriX 90, With 90 Nm of torque and a maximum power of 600 W.Ideal for tough mountain bikes, touring or off-roading. The city version is the CentriX 75, with 75 Nm of pedal assist and 450W of peak power, designed for flat gravel roads, touring or urban bikes.
As for continuous power, both units offer the 250W standard set by the European Union. This also allows for a great deal of autonomy, which the manufacturer does not specify. In its press release, it specifies that The kits’ lithium-ion battery packs contain 504 or 756 Wh.It mounts to the frame’s downtube using an innovative rail system, “allowing for quick removal for easier loading and improved safety.”
To complete everything essential in an electric bike, the ZF Bike Eco System includes a control unit integrated into the top tube of the frame to make information such as the battery charge level accessible to the rider at all times thanks to a small circular LED display. For those who want to access more details without losing sight of the road, it is offered as an option 2.8-inch high-resolution color steering wheel-mounted display.
Another option is to take advantage of the smartphone screen and that’s why they’ve integrated a charger with magnetic connectors into the controller. Through Bluetooth connectivity and the ZF app for Android and iOS, the user can connect to and access the cloud Advanced features, such as navigation or track recording.which will be expanded with future updates and is open to third-party features.
Tarok e-MTD, the first bike to integrate the ZF Bike Eco System
The announcement of the new comprehensive electrification system for all types of bicycles is accompanied by the first model to be integrated from the factory. It is about Tarok e-MTD with full suspension from German brand Raymonis present at Eurobike 2024 and is scheduled to go on sale in early 2025, although its official retail price is still unknown.
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