Posted by Paul Hoyle on 14th Feb 2025

Electric Mountain Bike (EMTB) Controller Guide

An e-bike controller is your point of contact to control your electric bikes' entire functions… such as your motors current assistance mode, your display settings and extra features such as walk assist and boost mode (model dependant).

Bosch

Bosch controllers are intuitive and easy to use.

‘+’ and ‘–’ buttons – Cycle through assistance modes.
Long press ‘–’ – Activates walk assist mode.
Long press ‘+’ – Switches on integrated lights (if fitted and connected).
Arrow buttons – Navigate through display statistics.

Mini Remote – Designed to pair with Bosch top tube displays or compatible handlebar displays. Modes are cycled using the small black remote on the handlebar..

The Led remote acts as a top tube controller and mini remote all in one. This allows full control whilst showing power mode, error warning and charge level.

Purion 200, sticking with the theme of combining this is a combination of the LED remote and a Kiox. It allows you to simplify your cockpit as you now only need 1 component for full functionality.

Shimano

Shimano controllers are wired into either a junction box or a display to work correctly.

This is the Shimano Steps EM800, it will need to be paired with a Shimano display or junction box to work correctly.

The Shimano EN-600 is a standalone controller, this can turn the bike on/off change mode, display mode, display charge and turn on/off the lights.

The Junction Box - A hub that displays battery charge level, allows bike power on/off, and acts as the link between controllers and displays.

Fazua

Fazua takes a minimalist, lightweight approach to controller design.

Fazua Ride 60 Ring Controller

The Fazua Ride 60 ring controller has no moving parts, the moving ring is held in place via magnets this is to help clean the controller when dirty. The controller features an on off on/off switch, changes mode and activates boost mode. The ring controller needs to be paired with the Fazua LED display.

Fazua Ride 60 Control Hub

The Ride 60 Control hub eliminates the need for the separate top tube display as it combines the two items into one

TQ HPR50

TQ’s remote features toggles to cycle through the display screens and activate walk assist. TQ HPR50 Controllers 2025

DJI Avinox

The DJI Avinox system incorporates two bluetooth controllers with customisable buttons. The left controller buttons control, assistance modes, and both the boost mode by holding the up button and walk mode by holding the down button. The right controllers cycle through the different screens. These controllers also enable quick assist mode switches and access to more operations and faster commands.

DJI Avonox Controllers 2025

Please note:

This guide by MTB Monster is designed to help you understand the technical aspects of bike components. The information is drawn from industry knowledge and the experience of our team. While we strive for accuracy and unbiased comparisons, occasional errors or updates may occur. We always recommend doing your own research before making a final purchase decision..

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