Falco is a Direct Drive Electric Assist. Bosch is a Mid-Drive Electric Assist. Mid-drives have at least20 shortcomingswhen it comes to electric assist. Let us review some of the shortcomings.
Falco Direct Drive
Bosch Mid Drive
Loss of Multi-Speed Front Gears
No
YES
Loss of Throttle Function
No
YES
Ability to go in Reverse
YES
NO
Max Power
750W
250/350W
Max Battery Voltage
48V
36V
Max Battery Capacity
672Wh
400Wh
Max Range
150 Miles
62 Miles
Warranty
5 Years
2 Years
Chain Failures
NO
YES
Gear Shifting Issues
NO
YES
Noise
Zero
Present
Plastic Gears in the Drive
NO
YES
Center of Gravity for Stability
LOW
HIGH
Regeneration Possible
YES
NO
Regenerative Braking
YES
NO
Controlled Descending of Hills
YES
No
Retail Cost (36V System)
$1895
$2850
Open System
YES
NO
Cost of Replacement Battery
LOW
HIGH
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