E-bike for iPhone owners comes with Porsche technology
Porsche and the well-known racing bike manufacturer Storck are building new e-bikes under the name Cyklær that are specially tailored to iPhone owners. Apart from Apple connectivity, one feature could also convince other customers.
From Porsche and Storck: e-bike with finesse for iPhone users
Anyone looking for an e-bike first and foremost pays attention to performance, the charging options of the battery, the quality of the drive and brakes as well as the weight are decisive. What the new e-bike can do digitally has so far been of secondary importance – but that will soon change with the Cyklær from Porsche and Storck (source: Cyklær).
Because the high-end e-bike comes equipped with connectivity, its own app and special digital features: For example, a front and rear camera are installed. The former is supposed to make an additional action cam superfluous for taking pictures while the latter Use the Cyklær app to turn your smartphone into a practical rearview mirror.
GPS tracking, navigation and over-the-air updates as with e-cars are also no problem, Cyklær e-bikes are permanently online. Overall, when it comes to connectivity features, iPhone owners have a clear advantage, because Cyklær’s e-bikes explicitly support Apple Health and Apple Music. Android users have to do without comparable features – as well as the charging station integrated in the frame, which can charge iPhones wirelessly with MagSafe.
That makes Cyklær e-bikes attractive to other customers
For Apple users, the e-bike, which was created with the collaboration of Porsche Digital, is particularly interesting, but not only: Above all, it is not just the battery that is convincing, but also the entire electric drive can be removed. The two versions of the Cyklær bicycles can be converted into classic bicycles with a full carbon frame. This is made possible by the Fazua Ride 50 Aviation transmission.
The battery has a capacity of 252 kWh, according to Cyklær sufficient for 120 km of electrically assisted driving. The electric motor starts pedaling with you at 55 Nm, beyond 25 km / h drivers shouldn’t feel any mechanical resistance, but the electric drive shouldn’t help you any further.
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So far, the only drawback with the Cyklær models is the expected high price: You can order a gravel version or a city bike (E-Urban), three colors are available. Depending on whether you want mudguards, luggage racks and lights, you can save a little with the E-Gravel: Without it costs 6,999 euros. The versions “with street war” are available for 7,299 euros order now. Delivery will start in January 2022.
