Sustainable urban mobility is one of the aspects that cities are working on, and for this purpose electric vehicles are being promoted, although they are not only cars, but electric bicycles have become an increasingly popular option. That is why many brands are working on their own models, the last to be known has been the Decathlon electric bike prototype, the Magic Bike.
This bicycle prototype is from the B’Twin brand, which belongs to Decathlon, and they are known mainly for offering bicycles with a very competitive price-quality, making this sports chain one of the main sellers of this type of vehicle.
The company’s objective is to offer a sustainable alternative that is compatible with the city, and for this the company has paid special attention to the safety of both the driver and the bike when you leave it parked, while it has introduced specifications for its use. be as simple as possible.
A model for the future
The first thing that stands out about this Magic Bike, is a quite futuristic concept, and it is that it has a wireless recognition system that recognizes you when you approach it and unlocks it, this can be done with a key or from your mobile, which accompanies it. a screen displaying information relevant to the trip. Another important aspect is that it is equipped with a lighting system so that you can always be seen, whether it is night or day.
At the same time, and with the intention that you do not have to worry when you park it, it has a locking system that is activated when you put the kickstand and if someone tries to move it, an alarm will sound to scare away thieves.
It only has one brake lever.
The more features that make the , special, is that Decathlon has decided that it has a single brake, that is, it only has one brake lever that acts for both wheels, exerting more force in the front than the rear and that according to the company thus, easier and more effective braking is achieved.
The same happens with the changes, there is no, the bicycle that offers assistance up to 25 km/h automatically regulates the transmission according to your cadence. And finally, this bike offers you a range of 30, 60 or 90 kilometers depending on your needs.
It is not yet known when Decathlon will release the Magic Bike for sale, since what we have seen so far is only a prototype, we do not know its price either, but this electric bike could become the example to follow for other brands to offer a vehicle sustainable and compatible with the city.
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