BY: KAROUN CHAHINIAN
We’ve all heard of smart phones, well now there’s a smart E-Bike, courtesy of Brooklyness, that let’s you ride on cruise control during your dreadful morning commutes.
Whether there’s construction, a closed off street, or traffic, the smart and foldable E-Bike (CMYK 4.0) maps out the fastest and safest route to your destination, helping you get to work pothole- and accident-free.
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With vehicles being responsible for approximately 50% of North America’s greenhouse gas emissions, bikes are gradually becoming a more popular mode of transportation, which led to the creation of the innovative E-Bike.
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“We set out to re-design the bike commuting experience,” said Manuel Saez, CEO of Brooklyness, to the Fast Company. “It’s a holistic experience. We leverage technology to enhance that experience, and the intelligence in the bike is meant to connect with and make the rider aware of his or her environment in order to make better decisions and enjoy the ride.”
The CMYK 4.0 is powered by a 250 watt electric motor that starts up once the biker begins to pedal and can run for over 30 miles, making it a blessing for commuters who want to arrive to work without breaking a sweat.
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Similar to the FitBit, the bike is connected to an app which is connected via Bluetooth and helps the biker navigate step-by-step, coordinate with transit schedules, and it even collects data on the biker’s heart rate thanks to the sensors on the handle bars that keep track of your pulse while riding.
Bike is connected to an app which is connected via Bluetooth and helps the biker navigate step-by-step, coordinate with transit schedules, and it even collects data on the biker’s heart rate.
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The app is connected to a crowdsourced map which accumulates data from other bikers online, so if one biker goes down a bumpy road, every other biker will be warned and directed toward a smoother street. The app even collects data from police accident reports to ward bikers away from dangerous streets. While wasting battery on your phone while using the app may be the first concern for every modern commuter, the bike can actually charge your phone while riding, every tech-savvy millennial’s dream come true.
Brooklyness designers have been working on the bike for five years to make it as efficient as possible, and one pleasantly surprising characteristic is that even with a motor, it only weighs 26 pounds, making the bike easier to transport than ever, especially on public transit.
Brooklyness designers have been working on the bike for five years to make it as efficient as possible, and one pleasantly surprising characteristic is that even with a motor, it only weighs 26 pounds, making the bike easier to transport than ever, especially on public transit.
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Photo by: fastcoexist.com
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“Regular e-bikes are heavy and in most cases over powered for what people need,” said Saez. “More power does not mean a better bike.”
Focused on the three characteristics of comfort, safety, and security, the CMYK 4.0 may be the bike of the future and is currently being crowd-funded on Indiegogo. It has only been live for 4 days and has already been 36% funded ($10,706USD) by the public. With 40 days to go, Brooklyness is hoping to reach their goal of $30,000 in order to make this eco and commuter friendly bike accessible for the public.
Focused on the three characteristics of comfort, safety, and security, the CMYK 4.0 may be the bike of the future.
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Sources: fastcoexist.com, indiegogo.com, brooklyness.com, climatechange.gc.ca, indiegogo.com, gadgetify.com
