Computer maker Acer plans to enter the e-bike market with its 35-pound “ebii” bike, according to the website. Arstechnica technical.
The company announced the bike on Monday and said it plans to have it linked to an app that can be downloaded to mobile devices.
The site praised the design of the bike, which has “attractive curves and an elegant design”, as the central part of it carries the control box, battery and headlight.
The company says the battery can be used as a backup power bank to charge mobile phones.
The bike weighs just over 16 kilograms, including the battery, so it is relatively lightweight, but it will not be a popular option for riders over 185 centimeters tall, according to the site.
It has a top speed of 15 mph with a charging range of 68 miles.
Acer claims that the ebii app[يتكيف] With the rider’s pedaling strength, riding conditions they can learn over time for a more personalized experience.”
ebii also uses the app on the phone to lock and turn on, and has a GPS chip and a “smart LED display” to show battery level and remaining playback.
