Xiaomi has built a reputation over the
years for affordable products without a compromise on quality. Thus, it was a
surprise in 2016 when the company announced one its most expensive product till
date, the Qicyle R1 bicycle priced around US$ 3000. Despite the high price tag,
the Qicycle R1 was a huge hit in terms of sales and popularity and it
catapulted the company to fame. Since then, the Qicycle brand has released
several other popular bikes including e-bikes. The brand launched the Qicycle
Electric Power-assisted Bicycle in December 2019. This product has now gotten a
successor.
The successor is dubbed Qicycle Electric
Power-assisted Bicycle National Standard Edition and carries a price tag of
2799 yuan (~$401). The new version conforms with China’s national standard for
EVs and is now available on Mi.com. It supports three riding modes and has an
assisted battery life with a range of 40km. The bike is also equipped with a large-size
light-sensitive display and a 20-inch wheel diameter.
The new national standard version of
QiCycle electric-assisted bicycle supports free switching of three gears – the
first gear is the economic mode which delivers 25% electric output. The second
gear is the balance mode which takes into account both endurance and power with
the assisted riding distance getting up to 40km. The third mode is known as
Enhanced mode with 75% electric output and three-speed levels.
The QiCycle electric-assisted bicycle also
uses a multi-cavity integrated 6061 lightweight aluminum alloy frame. There are
multiple screw holes reserved for the body. You can mount baskets, shelves and
other accessories according to your needs. It is equipped with a bright LED
front large Lights and tail warning lights. It also supports connection to the
MIJIA app via a smartphone which can be used to view exercise data at any time.
In terms of specifications, the new
bicycle has a body size of 1530x205x1040mm, weighing in at 18 kg. The front and
rear wheel centre distance of 1014mm, a maximum design speed of 25 km/h, a load
capacity of 100kg, and a charging time of fewer than 4 hours.
