Spanish electric bike drive system manufacturer Mahle, has launched a new system called the XS. It is compatible with previous X20 and X30 motors, and eliminates the need for an internal battery, instead, using a "compact" eX1 exernal battery as the sole power source. With the X20 motor the entire system weighs just 2.5kg, and can apparently generate as much torque as a "55Nm mid-drive." It's already available in the market for brands to take advantage of, and can even be used to transform an...| electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips
Mahle, the German brand renowned for its hub motors, has entered the mid-drive motor market. The M40 comes with some pretty impressive specs, with 105Nm of maximum torque and 850W peak power - something that rivals the recent offerings from Bosch, Specialized and almost DJI. The new motor also signifies Mahle's intent to wrangle its way into the electric mountain biking segment - something the old X systems failed to do.| electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips