Bosch eBike Systems shared a big milestone this week: U.S. riders have covered an estimated 62 million miles on eBikes running the Bosch smart system. Those numbers come from three years of anonymized, opted‑in data from the eBike Flow app, which tracks activity and connected‑bike odometer readings. As Bosch puts it, “These are real miles, ridden by real people, on typical days.” As I’ve shared, I commute, have fun, and even ridge singletrack with my Orox.
More than 52 million of those miles are directly measured. When extrapolated across all Bosch smart‑system bikes in the U.S., the total reaches that 62‑million‑mile mark—roughly 2,500 laps around the equator or two‑thirds of the way to the sun. It’s also the equivalent of riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route more than 22,000 times.
What’s notable isn’t just the scale, but who’s doing the riding. Bosch’s data shows a mix of eMTB riders squeezing in one more climb, commuters replacing car trips, parents hauling kids and groceries, and people returning to bikes after years away.
That corresponds with PeopleForBikes’ recent analysis showing the U.S. eBike market shifting from recreation toward everyday transportation—and toward riders who never previously identified as cyclists. Cargo bikes, in particular, are among the fastest‑growing categories.
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Bosch’s smart system is also evolving. Earlier this year, the company rolled out its Performance upgrade 2.0. That’s a free over‑the‑air update that boosts torque and support on nine drive units. The eBike Flow app continues to function as a hub for ride tracking, theft protection, custom modes, and navigation integrations with Strava, Komoot, Apple Watch, and Garmin.
Bosch now works with more than 100 bike brands worldwide, supplying motors, batteries, displays, and software. Their position is clear: the value of an eBike isn’t in a spec sheet. It’s in the trips it makes possible.
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