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Android-Operated Cycles (UPDATE)

The Shadow eBike 2.0 Contributes Thrust and Records Your Rides

— January 14, 2012 — Autos
The next logical technological step to improving existing electric bikes is to integrate remote operation into their functions. The Shadow eBike 2.0 Bluetooth is the next generation of the world's first wireless bicycle, now boasting an intimate bond with your Android smartphone.

While you do not appear to need your mobile phone mounted into the handlebars, the cutting-edge eco conveyance does significantly enhance your ride. An Android app allows you to customize your cycling settings for maximum speeds, pedal assistance and wireless throttle. A full history of your trip data, including GPS coordinates, altitudes and information from your speedometer and odometer can be accessed on your cellphone.

Daymak has tricked out its Shadow eBike 2.0 Bluetooth with a slew of impressive specs, which are added to the 36V lithium battery, a 350W motor and magnetic regenerative brakes.
Trend Themes
1. Integration of Remote Operation Into E-bikes - The Shadow eBike 2.0's ability to be controlled via an Android smartphone presents opportunities for further integration of remote operation into electric bikes.
2. Customizable Cycling Settings Through Mobile Apps - The Shadow eBike 2.0's Android app that allows users to customize their cycling settings presents opportunities for developing mobile apps that provide customizable settings for e-bikes.
3. Trip Data Tracking for Electric Bikes - The trip data tracking feature of Shadow eBike 2.0's Android app presents opportunities for developing similar apps that track and analyze trip data for e-bikes.
Industry Implications
1. Electric Bikes - The development of remote operation and customizable settings through mobile apps present disruptive innovation opportunities for the electric bike industry.
2. Mobile Applications - Developing mobile apps that provide customizable settings and trip data tracking for e-bikes presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the mobile application industry.
3. Battery and Motor Manufacturers - The integration of remote operation into e-bikes could present opportunities for battery and motor manufacturers to create more efficient and powerful batteries and motors that are optimized for remote operation.
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