Xiaomi has launched yet under bicycle which is
dubbed Mi Qicycle Mountain Bike which comes with a good number of features that
ordinarily won’t be found on a bike. This is a mountain bike and so, is
designed for hiking and Xiaomi put that into consideration when adding features
to the bike.
The Mi Qicycle mountain bike has a dimension of 1650
x 235 x 785 mm. weighing just around 13.6kg and that is because it has a frame
made from aluminum. The bike equally has wide 27.5-inch wheels which match the
body. On the mechanical parts, the Qicycle mountain bike comes with 11-speed
transmission system, Shimano hydraulic disc brake system, as well as a
hydraulic shock absorber system which makes it easy to navigate through
different terrain. Also, the bike is convenient for one-handed operation.
Now, talking about the Smart feature, the Mi Qicycle
Mountain bike comes with Location based Services (LBS), GPS, and AGPS which all
assist in locating the location of the bike and there is a China mobile SIM
through which the feature works. In addition, there is a dedicated app where
data such as track record, driving time and others can be checked via a
compatible smartphone. The bike also has a distance alert which can be set at a
desired distance which the rider would like to cover, so as not to exceed it.
The smart module comes with a 2600 mAh
built-in Lithium battery which has the standard USB charging port. The battery
can be charged via a mobile power bank and just two hours of charge can last up
to 15 days usage.
As for the price, the Qicycle mountain bike is way
cheaper than the super expensive US$ 3,000 QiCycle R1 and is even cheaper than the
foldable electric bicycle that sells for US$ 455. It carries a modest price tag of
just 1999 Yuan (US$ 299). The bicycle is a crowdfunding product and is open for
funding on Mi Home.
