Posted by Paul Hoyle on 12th Feb 2025
An electric mountain bike display is an on board computer that provides riders with crucial information such as battery life, current speed and distance travelled, as a minimum. There are displays out there that go a step further and give stats such as cadence, motor output, rider output figures as well as GPS mapping. Whether you choose simple and subtle or go for a display with more information than you can shake a stick at, there's no doubt that a display is a superb piece of technology that will support you in getting the most out of your riding experience.
When choosing a display, compatibility is important. For some brands only one display is available, however, for the likes of Bosch you have a number of displays to choose from if you are running a Smart System. It is important to consider how much you value constant access to metrics and statistics whilst you are riding and what size of display you want to use. If you are into the numbers then it is definitely worth including a display on your bike. If you just want to get out and ride then all the electric bikes we retail have at least your current charge status and assistance mode clearly indicated on the controller. Furthermore all of our e-bike brands have their own app which you can access ride data from your ride through your mobile phone regardless of whether or not you use a display.
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Bosch Displays
Bosch retail a vast array of on board computers, the displays and pairing controllers are very well integrated. All Bosch electric bikes can be ridden without a display because these systems feature a backup light system either fitted to the top tube or the controller, with lights indicating both the current charge state and assistance mode you are currently in.
Bosch products are all smart phone compatible through the Bosch Flow app where you can view extra riding data and make adjustments to your electric bikes assistance modes.
Kiox displays offer a range of features, which are easy to read and navigate, featuring detailed fitness data, intuitive electric bike information and excellent data sharing capability as well as GPS.
The Bosch Kiox display can be removed by twisting the display from the mounting plate and put aside for safe keeping. This is particularly handy if you are changing a tyre or nipping into the shop for supplies.
A Kiox 500 offers a 2.8-inch display, 40 percent larger than Kiox 300 (2-inch display).
This is Bosch's latest system for 2025 featuring a 1.6 inch display, the Purion 400 is ideal for mountain biking as it is aerodynamically very well placed into the handle bars to avoid contact from branches etc. It is a great placement for downwards vision and centrally aligned to keep you focused in the direction you are travelling. This display is compatible with the Bosch system controller or LED remote and mini remote control unit. No software update is needed to pair this with your smart system bike.
Purion 200 Display
The Bosch Purion 200 is integrated into the controller that is mounted next to the grip, displaying more basic information and tracking your performance. However for navigation functions this display can be connected to a Kiox for full access to Bosch’s features, also making it possible to display different information on both the Purion 200 and a Kiox.
Intuvia 100
The Intuvia display is clearly designed and simple to use, featuring many features from the kiox display, displaying information in black and white only. Showing data on distance, trip duration, range, speed, time and riding mode.
Shimano
Shimano Displays feature lots of adaptability, with the ability to also connect third party displays such as Garmin systems if you choose, through Shimano’s Steps system. All Shimano displays are connectable via bluetooth to the Shimano E Tube app to access further data and adjust settings. The range is very compact and robust with all displays sitting inside the handlebars and centrally placed to avoid your focus being taken away from your travelling direction. You can also connect your heart rate monitor to the E-Tube ride app via bluetooth, this will then be paired to the screen allowing you to track and monitor your BPM whilst on the bike. Not all displays are compatible with all bikes so it is worth checking before making a purchase.
Shimano E7000
The E7000 display is very compact but easy to read at a glance when riding. Featuring Current charge level, current riding mode and 9 riding dta pages, contact speed, distance travelled and cadence. The E7000 display is a 1.39 (inch) LCD screen.
Shimano SC-EM8000
This display is very similar to the E7000 display but features colours to allow the rider to check which riding mode he is in far easier. The EM8000 display features a 1.6 (inch) colour LCD screen for easy on-trail reference.
Shimano SC-EN600
The EN-600 is a compact display which features a large amount of information on a single window. Featuring, current mode, speed, your current gear, current time and battery level all on one screen.
Toptube mounted displays
DJI Avinox Display
The DJI Avinox display is a 2 inch, full colour, OLED touch screen display with a peak brightness of 800 units, visible even in direct sunlight. The system is fully integrated with the Avinox app to allow you to customise the display interface. The touchscreen functionality works seamlessly and can be used while wearing gloves too. This display is packed with features including: GPS sensor, barometer, gyroscopic sensors and many connectivity options like ANT+ and bluetooth 5.1. These features allow you to precisely track rides and the 8GB of internal memory means that you can store data here or in the matching app. By linking the display with a chest strap device you can also access various metrics such as heart rate and calorie consumption.
Like other systems there is an app that works alongside the display. The DJI app is easy to use and intuitive to navigate and thanks to the GPS it means that you can always locate your bike with your smartphone acting like a key and allowing you to disable motor functions.
TQ HPR display
The TQ display features many of the mentioned features such as a percentage indicator for the battery, assistance mode and distance data. The TQ system is fully bluetooth compatible, linking up to the TQ App, to fully customise the interface. The system also features a stealth mode to completely blacken out the display for a more discreet appearance.
Fazua Display
The Fazua display is very simplistic, with both the riding mode and battery indicated through the lights on the toptube display. The colour the lights are indicates the riding mode and the number of lights lit up indicates the current charge state, each light representing 20% of charge.
