Free Bosch update brings enhanced control and comfort to e-bikes

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Free Bosch update brings enhanced control and comfort to e-bikes ⓘ Bosch A free software update promises to significantly enhance the riding experience for many e-bike owners. Beyond hardware, the company also relies on a comprehensive software ecosystem that receives regular over-the-air updates. Bosch is an automotive supplier and semiconductor company based in Gerlingen.

The newly released eBike Flow app version 1.38 introduces notable upgrades, though owners of older mid-drive units miss out—features like traction control, for instance, are unavailable on Active Line motors. A free software update promises to significantly enhance the riding experience for many e-bike owners.

Version 1.38 of the eBike Flow app improves safety near the limit and minimizes pedal slop. Silvio Werner ( translated by Silvio Werner), Published 10/12/2026 🇩🇪 E-Mobility Software Despite fierce competition from rivals producing increasingly powerful mid-drive motors, Bosch remains a dominant force among e-bike manufacturers. With update 1.38 , riders can now fine-tune the traction control system, which functions similarly to its automotive counterpart by preventing the rear wheel from spinning.

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• The newly — released: eBike Flow app version 1.38 introduces notable upgrades, though owners of older mid-drive units miss out—features like traction control, for instance, are unavailable on Active Line motors