Top Bosch Settings for Trail | Ideal eMTB CX Race SX Setups

Assistance levels

Trail+, eMTB, Turbo: select the level based on technicality and route length.

Motor responsiveness

Set the motor response to "hard" for technical sections and "soft" for flow trails or long transfers.

Delivered power

Adjust the support percentage to get a boost on ramps without losing control on tight corners.

Custom modes

Use the Bosch Flow App to fine-tune each parameter for your advanced trail riding needs.

Recommended Settings: Technical Trail, CX Race & SX (Flow App)
Mode Support (%) Responsiveness Max Power Estimated Consumption Recommended Use
eMTB 50–340% Auto (torque sensor) 85 Nm (CX) Medium Technical, variable trails
Trail+ 60–400% High 85 Nm (Race) High Steep climbs, aggressive sections
Turbo 85–400% Maximum 85 Nm (Race/CX), 55 Nm (SX) Very high Sprints, ramps, overtaking
Custom (Flow App) 10–100% (adjustable) Customisable Depends on setup Variable Flow trail, beginners, training

*Values recommended by pro riders and Bosch technicians 2024, settings adjustable via Flow App.

Guide to Ideal Bosch CX/SX Settings on Trail

Further reading: Official Bosch Guide
Pro rider – aggressive trail

Pro rider: Aggressive trail

Trail+ settings with high responsiveness, tyre pressure 1.1 bar: instant boost over every root.

Technical mixed trail

Technical mixed, wet conditions

eMTB mode to handle sudden grip changes and maintain control even in unstable conditions.

Custom flow trail

Custom flow

Custom: softer motor, less assistance and a more natural pedal stroke to improve riding technique.

Responsiveness and consumption: trail modes comparison
Source: official Bosch and pro rider tests, 2024.

Frequently asked questions about Bosch trail settings

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