Belgian e-bike maker Cowboy has upgraded its ‘AdaptivePower’ technology which automatically adjusts a bike’s power without gears or modes.
AdaptivePower regulates the bike’s power based on hills, weight and wind, and the upgrade will let riders travel up 50% steeper hills compared with the technology’s first iteration which launched in March last year.
Cowboy used 16 months of rider data and 50 million kilometres travelled to inform this technology update.
“The main benefit of the AdaptivePower update is energy and time savings for riders,” Cowboy Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer Tanguy Goretti told Zag Daily.
“AdaptivePower technology ensures that as soon as the rider encounters a slope or strong headwind, the motor provides extra power precisely when needed to maintain speed, making even steep inclines feel flat.
“Additionally, the bike detects extra weight, such as groceries or a small child, making it easier to tackle hills and headwinds, ultimately saving precious time and energy on commutes.”
AdaptivePower 2.0 can make 20 calculations per second, and the bike’s motor controller continuously analyses power output while the torque sensor reacts to rider input in real time.
The power management system also saves 10% battery power when cycling on a flat road with no strong wind or extra weight.
“We focused on providing more power on hills and reducing power on flat terrain, addressing the need for a smoother, more efficient ride and increased battery longevity.”
Existing customers with a Classic, Cruiser or Cross e-bike can receive this update by standing close to their bike and completing the over the air in-app update. All new bikes bought from today – including Cross which launched earlier this year – will come installed with the new technology.
AdaptivePower 2.0 launches with Cowboy’s new ‘Super Natural’ campaign which compares the technology to a superpower for commuters.
