Since the electrification of the bicycle strongly affected the industry we have observed an ongoing trend among e-bike manufacturers: companies who increase their development department vs. companies who fully rely on their supplier and develop towards being assembler and distributor only. The recent acquisition of connectivity provider COBI by Bosch e-Bike systems can be seen as another indicator for the scenery where supplier dictates the vehicles on-board technology completely.

Cties like Oslo, Madrid, Milan, Brussels, Helsinki, Athens & Copenhagen pledged to ban or reduce diesel cars and adopt alternative ways of transportation within the next 5-10 years. Private companies are also setting up car-free projects. For example, BMW is creating a ''Hyperloop'' for bikes & e-bikes where riders will be cycling under a clear ceiling. All these examples showcase that cities are already implementing a strategy where combustion cars shall be replaced from various kinds of light vehicles, such as e-scooters, three-wheeler and bicycles.

COMODULE participated in the Connected Cyclist Conference, organized from European Cyclists Federation and ADFC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club). Kristjan Maruste, COMODULE’s CEO, participated in the Panel discussion regarding Smart Integration from & Into the Bike. Together with Jim Meyer from Quarq & Dirk Sandrock from Momes, they shared their learnings about smart product development, as well as the new monetisation opportunities which arise.

Internet of Things, or IoT, has become a modern tech buzzword. From toasters and toilets to Teslas, everyone is talking about connected technology.