Spotted: The e-bike revolution is here, and it is growing stronger. According to the Shimano Steps e-bike Index, a quarter of Europeans already own an e-bike, with the majority saying they will be mainly using it for leisure, hinting that the appeal of the-bike is moving past commuting. As e-biking grows in popularity, the engineering of e-bikes is becoming more sophisticated. This is where Greyp Bikes comes in, with its line of high-end, fully-connected e-bikes.
From humble beginnings with a one-off ‘e-moto’, Greyp now designs, engineers, and produces e-bikes using a blend of artificial intelligence (AI), gamification, and augmented reality. The company’s bikes are built around the electronics, starting with an integrated eSIM and built-in communication module for internet connectivity. The bike comes with two cameras, which are always recording and can be remotely accessed. Greyp claims the connectivity will eventually allow competition and content sharing in real-time, “turning the sensor-packed bikes into a gaming platform”.
The bikes come in a variety of models, including mountain bikes and hardtail. They feature a powerful 700-watt-hour battery, a carbon fibre composite frame and 150-millimetre travel front and back enduro geometry. One model, the G12S, combines features from both motorcycles and bicycles, along with regenerative braking and a planetary gearbox, and can reach speeds of 70 km/h.
Not content with simply building a better bike, Greyp aims at a bike that is as connected as any other e-vehicle – but with more outdoors. The company describes itself as “a wild bunch of bikers, gadget geeks and outdoorsy types, and we incorporate all those passions into each product we create,” adding, “Our number one advantage / asset is our creativity. We just want to create stuff constantly.”
The growing popularity of e-bikes is being driven by a number of factors, including environmental concern, a desire for exercise and the high cost of commuting on public transit. So, it’s no surprise that Springwise is seeing a big influx of innovative e-bikes, from multi-use e-bikes that can transport both people and goods to e-rickshaws.
Written By: Lisa Magloff