Docking station COBI makes the bike smart

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From the wheel to the IoT bike

In just under 200 years, a lot has happened on the two-wheeler market – production has long ceased to be about the benefits of getting around. Keyword IoT or to English "Internet of Things": a form of new communication in which all things such as commodities via the Internet are smart health connected. Taken from the sportsmanship, inventors from the IT and technology industry provide revolutionary new products for the bicycle market – like the German company COBI GmbH. About the crowdfunding platform kick-starter The project was financed in 2014 by generating well over 400,000 euros. This allowed COBI to be launched on the market, a multifunctional smart bicycle accessory.

COBI – the smart health connected Bike

It is not for nothing that the multiple winner of innovation competitions encounters boundless enthusiasm among bicycle fans. Via app, the cyclist can now use his smartphone to understand and expand his driving experience. A Bluetooth connection establishes the communication between the smartphone and the smart e-bike and activates features such as fitness tracking to measure every step, pulse and calorie consumption, even the gradient of the route being traveled. There is also a navigation function, a music player and an integrated call function. Traffic safety is ensured by the automatic light control and the flashing light that can be activated via the controller, and the integrated weather station in real time for avoiding driving in the rain. Arrived at the destination, the lock can be locked by app, COBI then also reports on the movement of the wheel theft suspicion. In addition, the manufacturer promises more features that can be customized using the app individually to their own needs.

COBI smart docking station with app control

(Cobi.bike) 

Scope of delivery and requirements

The smart health connected Bike is an inconspicuous set consisting of an LED lamp, a rear and brake light with turn signal function and a charging station for smartphones (iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S4 and each subsequent generations, Galaxy Note3, HTC One, Nexus 5 and LG 3G).

In addition, a controller and a bicycle lock are included in the set. The numerous functions are controlled via the associated app, which for iOS and Android is available. First, however, it is necessary to choose the right starter set for each smartphone. With the Mount Case, a mountable to the bike mount, the phone can be securely attached. It is individually tailored for the iPhone 6 and comes with additional rain protection, the universal Mount Case is suitable for smartphones with up to 6 inches.

Installation of COBI

To use COBI for your own bike, the charging station must first be mounted on the handlebar (Ø 25-34 millimeters) and then the smartphone must be used. When driving a battery provides the phone, so it is always fully charged and does not go out. The controller is attached directly to the handlebar grips, over which the smartphone is operated while driving with the thumb – a sure thing.

COBI smart docking station with automatic light control

(Cobi.bike) 

Prices and availability

COBI offers two different options for its products (with mount case and rain cover for iPhones or with universal mount), for which there are three different sets each (eg COBI sport for 249 euros). Of course, individual components can be purchased (for example, AmbiSense front and rear lights for € 59.90 each) or style kits in 3 variants (each € 19.90). The price of the COBI Superbike set is about 163 euros (as of 21.12.2016).

Docking station and accessories are at Amazon

available.

More information on the Manufacturer page,

Also read the E-Bike Review Overview 2018: All Top E-Bikes in Comparison.

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