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First Look: The new drive system by ContiTech

30.08.2014
by Aaron Steinke

ContiTech, a company by Continental, introduced its new drive system at Eurobike 2014. It is made out of one display, operating unit, motor, battery, luggage rack and a charger. The CONTI eBIKE SYSTEM should set new values in the E-drive sector.

ContiTech offers its new drive system in combination with v-belts.
ContiTech offers its new drive system in combination with v-belts.
The motor was developed with Brose and offers the usual 250 watts drive.
The motor was developed with Brose and offers the usual 250 watts drive.

The system is supposed to be very flexible and can be optimized for very different applications.
For example, the motor can be built in standing or lying down. It can be combined with batteries of different makes.
The switch for choice of support is quite interesting too. The different settings can be changed with the help of a ring, which can be turned and is located on the handlebar.

The switch gives control over the display and different settings.
The switch gives control over the display and different settings.

We especially liked the variable mounting positioning of the display. It can be fixed, just like with other manufacturers, onto the handlebar, or onto the stem.
The ContiTech System’s settings are supposed to be very intuitive.

The new display resembles a smartphone.
The new display resembles a smartphone.

We are very curious how the testbikes with this new system will perform.

Text: Tobias Döring Photos: Christoph Bayer

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Aaron Steinke

Aaron was our first employee and actively helped make our company what it is today, significantly shaping the look and direction of our various magazines. Aaron has been pursuing his own projects since mid-2020 but he continues to advise and support us on issues of marketing and technology. For many years, you would usually have found Aaron at casual enduro races, but increasingly you'll find him riding his road bike – long live freedom on two wheels!