Falco vs. Bosch eBike Systems for Trikes

Falco is a Direct Drive Electric Assist. Bosch is a Mid-Drive Electric Assist. Mid-drives have at least 20 shortcomings when 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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