Cortina E-U4: brand chooses Bosch in new models
Bicycle brand Cortina, known for its hip, cheap bicycles, now seems to have definitely taken the road to the more expensive quality bicycle with the E-U4 series.
This is because the comfortable and economical, but somewhat more expensive Bosch mid-mounted motors are processed.
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Bosch largest player in the mid-engine market
Almost all more expensive electric bicycles contain either a Bosch or a Shimano mid-mounted motor. The Chinese competitor Bafang is now trying to break open this German-Japanese duopoly in the market for quality bicycles, but technically still falls short. The Bafang motors are still too noisy for that and not energy efficient enough. In short: the best electric bicycles therefore have a Bosch or Shimano motor as the center motor.
The Bosch mid-mounted motor is almost universal in the higher price segments of city bikes. The Shimano motor is especially common in sporty and hybrid e-bikes. A single manufacturer still uses an alternative engine. You see this especially with speed pedelecs, where the manufacturer Stromer, for example, installs its own rear-wheel motor in their fast bicycles.
Economical and light
Cortina opted for the Bosch Active Line mid-mounted motor because of the combination of economy and low weight, according to the bicycle brand. Cycling with the smart motor from Bosch is also more comfortable than with the previously used motors. The Bosch Active Line mid-motor adapts the pedal assistance to the movement of the cyclist. That is different from a Bafang motorcycle. This always provides permanent support. Because the Bosch motor only draws power when it needs to, this motor is more economical than the Bafang motor.
First Cortina E-U4 models now equipped with Bosch motor
At the moment the Cortina E-U4 Solid models are equipped with a Bosch mid-mounted motor. The bicycles are very popular and sell like hot cakes, according to the company. The combination of the robust fashionable Cortina bicycles and the strong Bosch motor is proving popular. Both among bicycle specialists and consumers, because Bosch motors are comfortable, strong, economical and less prone to malfunctions.
The Solid series from Cortina are real transport bikes, which provide you with good services when doing errands and transporting stuff. For example, they are equipped with a front carrier. Things like child seats and panniers also naturally fit on these solid, strong bicycles. In that respect, the name ‘Solid’ is well chosen.
You will not deliver top sporty performance with this, but for use in the city, to travel to work, these bikes are ideal. This bicycle is also an ideal means of transport for a pleasant picnic in the great outdoors or a tour with the whole family.
Be there in time given the global supply problems
At Fietsvoordeelshop it is possible to buy these quality bicycles at an affordable rate. In a price survey by the Consumers’ Association, the fast-growing Fietsvoordeelshop chain of bicycle specialists has been identified as the cheapest supplier of electric bicycles. Because this is a popular, well-selling bicycle, and there are supply problems on the bicycle market worldwide, it is wise to be there on time.
