Brainstorming: Futuristic feautures for electric bikes

[DasDouble]

Hi, I would like to know what you wish to see on the next electric bikes in near future.

I for example have following ideas (thats just a small part of it):

-Fingerprintsensor for unlocking the bike instead of a key.
-Voice controlled.. (?)
-Messaging me when my bike got fully charged

Do you get more ideas in your head?

Let your ideas run free and tell them here Im curious

-Cheers

 

[zackclark70]

Hi, I would like to know what you wish to see on the next electric bikes in near future.

I for example have following ideas (thats just a small part of it):

-Fingerprintsensor for unlocking the bike instead of a key.
-Voice controlled.. (?)
-Messaging me when my bike got fully charged

Do you get more ideas in your head?

Let your ideas run free and tell them here Im curious

-Cheers

i think its best to start simple and have a good quality mid drive setup thats priced well

 

[spinningmagnets]

The most needed feature is anti-theft measures, and GPS tracking if it is stolen. Not a huge issue for builders who are trying to save every dime and get a $250 ebay kit, then put it on a Walmart BSO. In that case, make it ugly and chain it up.

But...when we are seeing lots of $3000+ factory ebike models, a robust anti-theft system and GPS tracking is (IMHO) a requirement, and not an option.

 

[zackclark70]

The most needed feature is anti-theft measures, and GPS tracking if it is stolen. Not a huge issue for builders who are trying to save every dime and get a $250 ebay kit, then put it on a Walmart BSO. In that case, make it ugly and chain it up.

But...when we are seeing lots of $3000+ factory ebike models, a robust anti-theft system and GPS tracking is (IMHO) a requirement, and not an option.

i agree that we need measures to stop bikes getting stolen but half the problem is that they are worth so much in the first place it wouldn't be hard to make a better bike than most of the 5k bikes bringing ebikes to the masses should be a higher priority right now its possible to make a bike with a 30m charge time 50 mile range and cost under 1k with a bit of luck i will have the funds together soon to start making much better kits than whats currently out there and if that goes well i will expand

 

[MadRhino]

What I miss the most on all the bikes I build, is more geometry adjustment options. Then, that is not in the domain of aftermarket. Good frames are designed with some geometry tuning points, but none are designed to tune as much as a powerful ebike does require. Making the mods by the means of custom parts and welding is expansive and time consuming, on light weight high end alloy frames especially.

I use minimal accessories, so aftermarket gadgets are not appealing to me. Yet there are some components that I would like to be available. Clamp bars, fork crowns that would be equipped with headlight and flasher mounts, double saddle ass'y with passenger pegs, top bar mount long slim 18 fet controller with integrated V and A monitor, remote locking crank, 4" travel light weight 40mm inverted fork, 12/14 butted spokes...

 

[Toorbough ULL-Zeveigh]

electrostatic fluid actuators (or whatever tech displaced it rendering it obsolete) for that all important hover function.

WHERE'S MY JETPACK YOU GDMF's???

 

[LewTwo]

-Finger print sensor for unlocking the bike instead of a key
-Voice controlled.. (?)
-Messaging me when my bike got fully charged

No thank you to ANY of the above. Considering how gawd awful smart phone displays are in bright sunlight, I want nothing that is dependent on them.

A good theft deterrent system and tracking = yes. However better batteries still have to be number one. Batteries that last longer, weight less, charge faster and are deemed safe for air travel (and cost less).

 

[Cephalotus]

Bosch introduced an ABS brake System for ebikes:

https://www.bosch-ebike.com/de/news-und-storys/news/neues-ebike-abs-von-bosch/

 

[wineboyrider]

Frames designed to hold big batteries that evenly distribute the weight. I use most of my ebikes for commuting though.

 

[billvon]

Hi, I would like to know what you wish to see on the next electric bikes in near future.

An app that shows local accessible AC outlets, similar to Plugshare but for ebikes.

 

[Drunkskunk]

GPS tracking for your bike.
Frames that contain chafe-free internal cable routing.
Wireless charging, with wifi integration so you can monitor your charge.
Active resonance dampening.

A phone app that uses GPS to sense your movement. if you get above 10mph, then have a sudden high-G event on the phone's accelerometer, the app assumes you have been in an accident and calls 911.

 

[Rube]

.... more geometry adjustment options. Good frames are designed with some geometry tuning points, but none are designed to tune as much as a powerful ebike does require.

Above is number 1
#2 - Dual suspension frame (200mm travel, using principle 1) designed to accept a 6kw to 10kw middrive without negative suspension loads.
#3 - Controller with integrated & configurable BMS and precharge resistor, prefer 20s but high amperage 14 or 16s is acceptable.
#4 - 4 speed rohloff hub.
#5 - Charging telematics (via integrated controller & BMS).
#6 - Charge and discharge logging.
#7 - Active suspension
#8 - Launch control/ anti-wheelie.
#9 - Belt drive.