The technology surrounding electric bicycles continues to advance at a blistering pace. In the world of utility-focused e-bikes, commuters and cargo bikes are reshaping urban mobility in Europe and Asia, and are starting to catch on in the US, too. That said, Brose, a German e-bike drive specialist, has just introduced a new cargo e-bike specific sytem called the Drive H Mag.
Unveiled at the 2023 Cyclingworld event in Düsseldorf, the new Brose Drive H Mag is set to revolutionize electric cargo bikes thanks to its lightweight construction, impressive torque, and efficient operation. As the name suggests, the drive makes use of a magnesium housing, and tips the scales at just 2,900 grams. Despite its light weight, the Drive H Mag has a torque rating of 90 Newton-meters.
Although not yet featured on any production cargo electric bike, the new Brose Drive H Mag is already being put through its paces by German cyclist Gunnar Fehlau, who is using it in his custom cargo bike. Fehlau is currently riding across Europe on his 2023 Workpacking Tour, wherein he will travel across Germany for one year exclusively aboard his cargo bike.