Oskar - The Free Thinker

• When fitting a drive belt on a bike, you need an ultra-strong frame and rigid rear triangle. Parts and components made from aluminium are both strong and lightweight, making it the ideal material to use when designing rigid bikes. For this reason, at Schindelhauer Bikes we manufacture all our frames with high-quality 6061 aluminium. The forged dropout connects the slider-belt-tensioning-system and our in-house developed SBP (Schindelhauer Belt Port). This means the bike frame is ready to be fitted with the Gates Belt Drive.
  
  With our E-Bikes we achieve this stability and stiffness through a multi-cell down tube, a forged motor bridge and large cross-section chain stays. The seat tube has been reworked and can fit a child seat.

  Bosch E-Bike aluminium frame

  
• For the Bosch system, we have developed completely new frames with a very compact motor bridge.
  Due to the close, optimal integration of the motor we achieved an, inside the E-Bike segment, incomparably short chainstay. This makes for a short wheelbase while still maintaining a comfortable seating position. The top tube is comparably long and the riding feel very agile.
  
  While developing the frame we focused on stiffness as well, in order to ensure a rigid, agile feel and a direct transmission. This stiffness is made possible thanks to a multi-cell down tube, in which the removable Bosch PowerTube 500 battery is optimally integrated.
  

  E-bike geometry

  
• The choice of assistance is made via the handlebar-mounted Bosch Purion display, which can be used to select the four motor levels, from Eco (minimum assistance) to Turbo (maximum assistance), as well as displaying the driving speed. Switching off the motor or turning on the walk assistance is possible via the display unit. The plus and minus buttons are used to change the motor levels intuitively, whilst a long hold on the plus button switches the light on and off.

  Bosch - Purion display

  
• The PowerTube 500 battery enables a range which, depending on the motor level, can last for multiple trips to work, shopping or out into nature. The battery is removable and fully charged in 4.5 hours. Bosch batteries have a long service life, are tested to the very highest safety standards and can be charged at any time, regardless of their battery status. Interruptions of the charging process do not damage the batteries. A complete discharge is not necessary.

  Bosch - PowerTube 500 battery

  
• Our hydroforming fork, especially designed for our e-bikes, sets a new standard for what is possible with the raw material aluminium. Due to its one-piece-hydroforming-method, a completely hollow fork is created, which is both rigid and lightweight and leaves enough space for internal cable routing. The forged drops, an elegant postmount-brake calliper and Thru-axle system complete this multi featured fork. With its big tyre clearance our hydroforming fork is made for every adventure.

  Schindelhauer - hydroforming fork

  
• The range depends on several factors and can be determined in the Bosch range calculator. Decisive factors are the terrain, overall weight (bike and rider) and the starting frequency, e.g. at multiple traffic lights.
  
  Leisurely cyclists light on baggage and with few stops can travel an unbeatable range of 200 km per battery charge in Eco mode. If you prefer to travel faster or have more baggage with you, it will still travel 80—120 km before the extra boost of the motor is absent. But even then the onward journey is no problem, because even without e-motor, our Bosch bikes still maintains a natural riding experience.

  Bosch battery range

  
• The Mini 2 front light has it all: thanks to the new Terraflux 3 lens, the brightness has been increased to more than 15%. In addition to the optimized reflector it creates an ideal road illumination. The energy is supplied via the e-bike battery.

  Supernova - Mini 2 Headlight

  
• LightSKIN is a seat post and tail light in one - and the new model is road legal in Germany according to StVZO laws.
  With our E-Bike models the power is supplied through the Bosch battery.
  The LightSKIN seat post has five bright, glare-free LED lights, which makes you visible from all sides. The three bottommost LEDs can be turned off and lowered into the seat tube, depending on your height and frame size

  LightSKIN - integrated LED rear lighting

  
• The Gates Carbon Drive belt is revolutionary in terms of bike power transmission. Requiring zero maintenance, the belt also lasts approximately 3-4 times longer than a chain. What’s more, the belt is super strong and efficient because of the embedded carbon fibres as well as being extremely quiet and incredibly lightweight. Life is also a lot easier when your trousers are still clean after travelling by bike thanks to the absence of oil and grease.

  Gates Carbon Drive - CDX components

  
• Bosch is not without reason the market leader in e-bike drive systems. This includes a reliable run time, high safety standards, a dense service network and the regular and obligatory training of dealer partners. The third generation of Bosch motors impresses with long range and virtually unnoticeable pedalling resistance when the motor is switched off or while riding above 25 km/h. In addition, the Active Line Plus drive unit — without a gearbox — is very quiet.
  
  Bosch mid-mounted drive units work reliably even on inclines, as the motor analyses the interaction between the shift, torque and cadence, ensuring optimal efficiency and energy use.

  Bosch Active Line Plus motor

  
• Our slider dropouts make changing a tube child’s play. Two sliders attach the rear wheel and can be moved backwards and forwards to tension the belt. After changing the tube and mounting the wheel, the belt automatically returns to its original tension setting. In line with the Schindelhauer minimalist design principle, all the technology and clamping bolts are concealed beneath a clean-looking plate made of aluminium. Two small adjusting screws integrated into the design offer a user-friendly way to adjust belt tension and align the rear wheel.

  Schindelhauer - slider-belt-tensioning-system

  
• The ultimate in braking power. The Formula CURA system is a true technical masterpiece with its monoblock brake calliper, radio master cylinder and easy adjustments at the levers. High-class brake callipers and levers made of forged aluminium, combined with a 160mm disc rotor, convincingly demonstrate maximum deceleration values at a weight of only 490 g per set (without rotor and adapter). The brake performance is powerful and easily modulated , thus making it possible to maintain full control, also thanks to ergonomic brake levers.

  Formula - CURA disc brakes

  
• Formula made a point to develop very ergonomic brake levers when creating their CURA disc brake system. The levers are perfectly shaped and provide excellent brake modulation. Despite the slim look, the levers include a big oil reservoir, which makes for a consistently high performance even under high pressure. Another practical bonus: the position of the vent screws allows refill and venting with the lever still attached.

  Formula - CURA brake levers

  
• Our hydroforming fork, especially designed for our e-bikes, sets a new standard for what is possible with the raw material aluminium. Due to its one-piece-hydroforming-method, a completely hollow fork is created, which is both rigid and lightweight and leaves enough space for internal cable routing. The forged drops, an elegant postmount-brake calliper and Thru-axle system complete this multi featured fork. With its big tyre clearance our hydroforming fork is made for every adventure.

  Schindelhauer - hydroforming fork

  
• We want cyclists to be comfortable and able to explore the city at high speeds. To guarantee both, we opted for the WTB Horizon 650 B. The tyre makes light of cobblestones without the need to reduce pedalling speed. Reflective strips ensure you’re safely seen in the dark and the brown strip on the sides adds a little chic.

  WTB - Horizon tyres

  
• The Scoop saddle is minimalist and sporty. The robust Cro-Mo rail offers a stable basis for your daily adventures on the road and the shallow profile boosts comfort. Visually, the saddle looks as if it’s been cast from one piece because of innovative vacuum processing.

  FABRIC - Scoop Shallow Sport

  
• Designed for a firm grip: the Viktor Rubber Grips have a fine diamond profile to provide a secure hold and a comfortable feel on longer rides. The clamp mounting ensures they will always stay in place.

  Schindelhauer – rubber grips (clamp mounting)

  
• Pedal around in style – we sent ourselves on a mission to find the perfect pedal and ended up developing our own: the Urban Pedal. The flat pedal is slip proof to ensure ideal power transmission at all times. Built to be a top-notch performer, the light, CNC-machined pedal is equipped with a CrMo Axle, sealed bearings and IGUS plain bearings. You can opt to fit it with our pedal clips or pedal straps.

  Schindelhauer - Urban Pedal

  
• Shapely and versatile: The Schindelhauer Noirette handlebars combine a classic handlebar shape with contemporary design. Used as an interpretation of the "Stuttgarter" handlebar when mounted upright, a simple turn of the Noirette converts into a sporty drop bar reminiscent of the half drop bars commonly found in racing in the past.

  Schindelhauer - handlebar Noirette and Noirette Plus