The CES Technology Expo (formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show until that name became too broad) is currently being held in Las Vegas. Here are seven of the most interesting bike and fitness products we’ve found. far….
Vanpowers’ two new electric bikes offer ‘a new benchmark in anti-theft protection’
Vanpowers announced two new electric bikes at CES 2024. Both have integrated safety features such as hub motor lock, emergency SOS, vibration detector, real-time GPS tracking, and geofencing.
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“This smart system sets a new benchmark in anti-theft protection, significantly reducing the risk of bicycle theft and increasing the likelihood of successful recovery in the event of theft,” Vanpowers said.
UrbanCross is a lightweight road/gravel e-bike targeted at urban commuters and short-distance travelers. It comes with a Shimano GRX groupset and flared gravel handlebars and has a range of up to 92 miles.
The GrandTeton is a mountain e-bike with a 130Nm motor, torque sensor, and removable 692 Watt-hour lithium-ion battery, offering up to 110 miles of range when paired with an optional power bank. It is equipped with 4-piston Tektro hydraulic disc brakes and a 120mm travel air suspension fork.
Pricing for these models has not yet been determined.
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Sennheiser Momentum Sport earphones monitor your heart rate and body temperature during exercise.
Germany’s Sennheiser launches wireless Momentum Sport earphones that measure heart rate and measure body temperature during exercise.
Heart rate measurement is done with the help of a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor. Those are wonderful words! Essentially, this is an optical measurement method, so it’s similar to how the Apple Watch (and various other devices) measure your heart rate on your wrist, but this time through the left earbud. Other brands already offer in-ear sports earphones with heart rate measurement functionality.
Sennheiser says: “Momentum Sport’s heart rate data seamlessly connects and integrates with many popular sports devices and apps, including Apple Watch/Health, Garmin Watch/Connect, Strava, and Peloton.
“For the first time in a non-Polar product, users will now enjoy full access to Polar’s superior biosensing capabilities and data analytics, including body temperature, real-time insights during training and deeper offline analysis via the Polar Flow app. provided by the ecosystem.”
Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds are IP55 rated and are dust and water/sweat resistant. We will review earphones with a higher level of waterproofness.
“To minimize distracting sounds from footsteps, breathing, and other bodily sources, the earbuds feature acoustic mitigation channels and a semi-open design that increases awareness of the natural environment,” Sennheiser said. I am.
Something that distracts you from your body? Considering how useful breathing is, it seems a bit rough to describe breathing that way.
“Adjustable transparency mode, windshield mode and adaptive noise cancellation mode allow the wearer to easily adapt to changes in the environment,” says Sennheiser.
The earbuds have a nominal playback time of up to 6 hours and can be recharged up to 3 times using the carrying case.
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport earphones will be available in three colorways (Polar Black, Burned Olive and Metallic Graphite) from April 9, 2024, priced at £259.99.
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Work and exercise with the LifeSpan Ampera Under Desk Bike
It seems like every few months we hear about a new device that lets you stay healthy by pedaling while you work, but does anyone actually use it long-term or does it just sit there collecting dust in a corner? Are you just wearing it?
The LifeSpan Ampera Under Desk Bike is designed to generate up to 60 watts/hour of power when pedaled at 60 rpm to power your laptop or phone. There’s a 15W wireless charger under the saddle that can charge up to two devices at the same time.
The Ampera desk bike is said to be nearly silent in operation thanks to its belt-driven drivetrain.
price? You’re looking at £899.
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Shi!Check out this Topsecret hubless electric bike
Korean brand Topsecret offers a hubless urban electric bike with an average range of 130 miles. We’ve seen hubless electric bikes before, including the 2020 Reevo.
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Topsecret says: “The self-developed mid-drive motor (750W/48V) offers higher torque and performance compared to traditional hub motors, doubles the power output, and benefits more from the gear system. Easy maintenance. [You get] Delivers over 140Nm of power from its mid-drive 750W motor. ”
The Top Secret comes with hydraulic brakes operated by a disc just inside the inner edge of the wheel rim, as well as lights and a black box camera that automatically turn on and off depending on ambient light conditions.
The price for this product has not yet been determined.
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Mojawa’s HaptiFit Terra bone conduction earphones also keep your fitness on track
Like the Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds (above), Mojava’s HaptiFit Terra are designed to deliver the audio you’d expect, along with fitness features you probably wouldn’t expect. Not only are these bone conduction earbuds, they also track your heart rate and monitor your pace, steps, calories, and other metrics. The most unexpected thing is that you have access to an AI training program designed to help you get fitter and run faster.
HaptiFit Terras comes with 32GB of file storage and an IP68 rating, is dustproof and can be submerged in 1 meter of water without damage. What’s more, it keeps out sweat.
These earphones are available to pre-order for a price of £240.
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Urtopia: Ring-controlled electric bike
Last summer we introduced Urtopia, an e-bike powered by ChatGPT artificial intelligence, but the company has gone further and introduced a smart ring that can be used to connect to the bike and power it on and off.
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Urtopia says it is expanding its ecosystem to include a variety of devices to enhance the cycling experience. The smart ring can also monitor your activity and sleep.
Urtopia says:[The smart ring] By syncing your heart rate with our electric bikes, the bike can understand your heart rate and assist you better, providing next-day health guidance based on your ride and sleep data. ”
Do you think it’s interesting innovation or technology for technology’s sake?
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Valeo updates Cyclee motor gearbox system
A bit of smart news for e-bike enthusiasts… France’s Valeo announces the latest update to its Cyclee mid-drive unit for e-bikes with a new HMI (Human Machine Interface) to reduce noise and vibration. I insisted.
Valeo says: “Equipped with a 7-speed gear automatic transmission and delivering 130Nm of torque, the highest on the market, Valeo Cyclee improves every ride, even the hardest rides.”
The new HMI consists of a smart dock, a 2-inch touch display, and a remote control with a rotary throttle. If you use your mobile phone as a key, the e-bike will automatically lock when you are 2 meters away from it. Valeo says the Cyclee is now quieter than ever.
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