Bosch CX Speed Sensor Calibration | Complete Guide 2025

Accurate readings = Greater safety

A calibrated sensor ensures reliable data, correct assistance and safety on every trail.

When should you recalibrate?

After changing wheels, installing a new magnet/sensor, or if error E500 appears: always check the calibration!

Common mistakes

Incorrect magnet placement, wrong wheel setting, or missed reset — these are the most frequent causes of malfunction.

Optimise response

Correct calibration improves the smoothness of assistance and prevents sudden power cuts.

Procedural steps: Bosch CX speed sensor calibration
Step Action Tools Notes/Warnings
1 Turn the e-bike system off and on again Display, ON/OFF button Make sure the battery is charged
2 Check that the magnet is correctly positioned on a spoke Bosch original magnet Accurate alignment with respect to the sensor
3 Ensure the sensor is properly fixed and clean Torx key, clean cloth No metallic interference near the sensor
4 Correctly set the wheel diameter via the display or Flow app Display, Flow App Follow Bosch instructions for your wheel (e.g. 29”=2320mm)
5 Take a short test ride, monitoring the speed Bike, display The speed shown should be realistic and stable
6 If error E500/E503 appears: repeat reset and check connections Display, sensor Check cables, clean contacts

*If in doubt, consult the Bosch manual or contact an authorised dealer.

Step-by-step guide: Bosch CX speed sensor calibration

  1. Initial reset: Switch the bike off, then on again after 10 seconds. Ensure the magnet is mounted correctly.
  2. Wheel diameter check: Via the display or Flow app, set the diameter exactly as per the Bosch chart (see manual).
  3. Magnet positioning: The magnet must pass very close (max 2-3mm) to the sensor with every rotation.
  4. Functional test: Take a short ride, check the speed reading (it should be stable and realistic).
  5. Error handling: If error E500/E503 appears, check contact cleanliness, connections, magnet position and repeat the reset.
Useful resources: Official Bosch Manual · Bosch CX Error Table
Bosch CX calibration – trail test

Technical trail test

Calibration carried out on a rocky trail: speed remained stable even with varying surfaces and speeds.

Urban commuting case

Urban commuting

After replacing the sensor, the bike regained real-world accuracy and range in the city.

E500 error case

E500 error management

A reset and repositioning of the magnet resolved the error. The display no longer shows irregular values.

Chart: Speed reading after calibration

Frequently asked questions about Bosch CX speed sensor calibration

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