
I’m not the first person to bring up this issue but it’s important to recognize this issue and for us to try and fight it. I have no right to repair my own property. But I am not allowed to own the tools to fix my own bicycle. Running the diagnostic tool consists of plugging in a USB cord into the bike’s display and into a laptop with the software. And if you’re not able to find a bike shop with a Bosch certified technician, then you’re SOL if your bike has a problem. If there’s an issue with those bikes, he claimed the solution would be “replace parts and see what happens”.īosch does not allow individuals to have access to their diagnostic software, only bike shop owners. And while it was frustrating trying to find a shop that could actually do it, he pointed out that other cheaper e-bikes don’t have diagnostic tools like Bosch. The technician said that this wasn’t the first time updating the firmware miraculously resolved technical issues. That resolved my battery issue for some reason. After contacting a dozen bike shops and showing up to a few that misinformed me over the phone, I finally found a technician who could plug the bike in, run the diagnostic software, and update the bicycle’s firmware. In my recent post, I complained about trying to resolve issues with my Haibike with a Bosch motor system. If you have an ebike link, message the admin to have it added here. forum Ebike battery life estimatorĮstimate how long your battery will last Friends: With video too! EBike Schoolįree information designed to help beginners learn about the world of electric bicycles.

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