Product news / Eurobike 2018: With SACHS MICRO MOBILITY, a new system provider is entering the market for smart micromobility solutions. The partners ZF, Magura and BFO are behind the young joint venture. SACHS MICRO MOBILITY will be presenting itself to the public for the first time at the Eurobike 2018.
Although newly founded, SACHS MICRO MOBILITY, based in Tübingen, can draw on more than 200 years of international experience in the fields of mobility, development and service. This is made possible by the cooperation between the companies ZF, Magura and BFO. The leadership of the new team will be shared across two shoulders. Marc Sommer comes from ZF with a lot of start-up experience in the marine and special drive technology sector and heads the development and supply chain departments at SACHS MICRO MOBILITY. After eight years in various managerial positions at the brake specialist MAGURA, Michael Funk is taking over the commercial areas, sales & marketing and service.
At the Eurobike 2018, the young joint venture will present two very innovative products as part of its market entry. The SACHS RS drive system with a maximum of 110 Newton meters of torque is designed to ensure maximum flexibility for every type of bike thanks to its compact design. Equipped with intelligent cooling based on a highly thermally conductive housing, the drive is also ideal for enduring climbing passages in alpine terrain. Without engine support, two freewheel clutches should enable the driver to cycle without resistance.
The second innovation from the market entrant is the SACHS anti-lock braking system (ABS) for the front and rear wheels. The system is specially designed for the requirements of e-bikes and is even suitable for speed pedelecs up to 45 km/h. Thanks to their cylindrical and compact design, the ABS modules, each weighing 300 grams, can be integrated directly into the frame. With the help of various sensors, the control software recognizes the danger of a wheel locking and, if necessary, regulates the brake pressure electronically - the ABS actuator also separates the hydraulic connection between the brake handle and the brake caliper for this purpose.