Last month’s Eurobike 2022 conference in Frankfurt am Main, Germany brought industry professionals and product enthusiasts a new range of e-bikes, cargo bikes and e-scooters. Here are some techniques that caught my attention:
Noordung Electric Bike
At first glance, the Slovaks Norton Electric Bike Looks like any cool, retro-inspired lightweight carbon fiber e-bike. But it possesses some superpowers.
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It comes with a detachable Bluetooth speaker with four speakers so you can stream music while you ride.
PM 2.5 and PM 10 particle sensors are embedded in the speakers. These track real-time data on air quality, so you can keep an eye on pollution on different routes.
However, e-bikes are not cheap, costing a whopping 6,990 euros ($7,105). But bonus points for leading the way with new electric bike features.
Why it matters: It’s interesting to see a bike that incorporates new technology rather than simply advancing existing technology.
I’m not sure how much a music blaster bike will win over other road users. Maybe bone conduction speakers would make it easier to keep the peace?
But I often see a guy jogging in my local park with a speaker and a beer, so what do I know?
Also, I like the potential crowdsourcing of air pollution tracking to crowdsource air pollution levels, especially if it informs real-time bike routes.
Add a way to track pollen levels; it would be a game changer.
This bike is perfect for anyone who wants to lead the way (Acoustics and Environment) in critical mass ride a bike.
co-module
Estonia-Germany Company co-module Someone I’ve been following for a while. The company is a leader in providing plug-and-play solutions for connecting light motor vehicles to the Internet.
About 30% of the world’s scooter fleet and over 200,000 shared vehicles are now running on our hardware and software.
The company showcased several clients at the event.For example, a recent partnership with the Dutch subscription company ebike exchange.
IoT helps recover lost e-bikes, provides insight into product performance, and helps Swapfiets deliver on its commitment to cycle design.
Why it matters: 8 years is a long time for IoT to keep a company alive and profitable.
Comodule has been able to help bicycle manufacturers such as Ample and Gazelle create new connected ecosystems in a competitive market. They also helped launch micro-mobility fleets in the US, Europe, Asia and Asia Pacific. Impressive stuff.
Heplock D1000
One Angle Grinder D Lock Sounds too good to be true! But British company Hiplock has created a bike lock that can withstand severe, constant attack from an angle grinder.
The charm of the D100 is due to the graphene-reinforced ceramic composite material Ferosafe.
Even better, the patented material is specifically designed to break apart angle grinder cut-off wheels and carbide drill bits — a rather exciting idea, as it might thwart other planned attacks on the same day.
The company raised over 300,000 euros crowdfunding Bring these locks to life in 2021. The lock is currently sold out, but it’s worth signing up for the waitlist.
Why it matters: Bicycle theft is common in big cities – Occupy Berlin12,490 bikes were reportedly stolen between January and June this year.
At 250 euros, the price of the lock is comparable to the cost of several years of bike insurance. But insurance does not replace the emotional or practical value of a custom bike. While this won’t deter thieves from making up their minds to remove parts from the bike, it will hopefully thwart them enough to deter most thefts.
Hillstrike Snow Trike
I’m from Australia where “going to the snow” is very expensive.So I don’t know about bikes on skis Yes A thing.
Hill strike Rental ski tricycles to ski resorts across Europe.
A tricycle means anyone from kids to the elderly can have fun on the slopes. You can even take the cable car.
Why it matters: In short, it looks fun, and as someone who doesn’t know how to ski, it seems easy to pick up. Sign me up!
