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First, think about what if you merged e-bikes with connected technology?

For some, cycling is all about strength, endurance, and bleeding from the eyeballs as you desperately try to keep on the wheel in front. The thought of adding battery power to one of the oldest forms of transport known to man is sacrilege to cycling pedants. However, those rumblings are now being silenced because of the pandemic, growing congestion, and increased environmental awareness have driven their popularity.

E-bikes have opened new possibilities for those who don’t feel comfortable with a traditional bike. Now, they can enjoy the cycling high without getting too tired or sweaty. Plus, those steep hills that used to fill you with dread are no longer a problem. But their most significant role is enabling people to turn their backs on cars and buses to enjoy a healthier and more enjoyable commute to work.

Now for the connected technology bit.

The idea of electric bike connectivity is to collect user biking data, provide users with their biking data or connect their bikes to other real-world mobile applications. The connectivity feature of these bikes often happens over a series of wired and wireless connections to provide the user with a reliable connection. These are the wireless and wired networks typically used to achieve electric bike connectivity.

USB: As we all may know, USB allows for data transfer from the electric bike to devices.

Cellular: Some electric bikes come with a sim card equipped or mobile connectivity with 4g(which we will dive into) or 3g connections, allowing the bikes to connect to the internet without the need for WiFi.

ANT+: This is a form of wireless connection that is used to transfer health information, such as heart rate, or calories burnt, or allows you to connect your bike to a cadence sensor or other electric bikes.

CAN bus: Electric bikes with connectivity come with a CAN bus system which allows the various components of the bike to exchange information. For example, your bike can sense when your battery levels are low via the CAN bus.

WiFi: Electric bikes can connect to the internet over a WiFi network.

Bluetooth: This is a form of wireless connection that allows the electric bike to exchange with smart devices such as phones, tablets, and smartwatches, over a short distance.

You can reach your destination quicker and easier through intelligent route planning that considers the battery power level of your bike – removing the threat of range anxiety. Route tracking can save routes on-demand; plus, with the help of IoT and GPS, you can share your location at any time – ideal for the lone rider.

The 150 minutes of exercise per week recommended by the World Health Organization can be easily achieved with a connected e-bike. What cyclist doesn’t like stats? A connected e-bike will help you track your daily exercise routine. By looking at your activity and cadence, it can also tell you how much energy you’ve used. Over time you can see your progress, so the IoT can help you achieve personal health goals.

With bluetooth connections, bikers can collect data about their bike information wirelessly to their biking app. This also allows the app to communicate with the servers of the biking company, providing users with real-time analytics which gives insight into maintenance issues, health information, distance traveled, or even optimizing your bike performance.

The real-time tracking ability and faster data exchange of bluetooth connections mean you can share your live location with your friends and family so they can track you in real-time in case of any emergency. Also, with up-to-date weather information, you can prepare very well to protect yourself against nature's elements or even avoid certain routes.

How about Pathfinder series?

If you are looking to enjoy the benefits of a connected electric bike, then you might want to check out our new Rattan Pathfindre.Pathfinder is an electric bike designed with some of the most advanced technological features you expect an e-bike to have and more. Everything about this bike screams performance: from the fast charging 3A charger, a top speed of 28 mph coupled with Shimano 8-speed gears, all topped up with a wireless connection, you can never go wrong with this bike.

All you have to do is to Download the “Key-Disp” APP, sign up and log in, then just keep the display on, add the device to your list according to the guide. When everything is done, you can now enjoy the Map Navigation, Ebike Check-Up, Riding Record.