Two businesses, one idea – COBI.Bike and premium eBike manufacturer Riese & Müller are working on the future of digital biking. Applying a common understanding of innovation and technology, both companies are developing the next step in the evolution of cycling. Smart, comfortable and electric.
Bosch eBike Systems takes over start-up company COBI GmbH based in Frankfurt. The two companies aim to focus on promoting the networking of people, services and products from here on. "The expertise, technology and experience that COBI brings to the table are the perfect ingredients for developing mobility solutions of the future", explains Claus Fleischer, Business Manager of Bosch eBike Systems.
Bosch eBike Systems, a leading supplier in the field of eBike drive systems, is planning to acquire the Frankfurt am Main-based connected-biking start-up COBI. (…) "The acquisition of COBI GmbH provides the ideal opportunity to expand the product portfolio of Bosch eBike Systems in the area of connected products and services. COBI offers the necessary expertise and experience, as well as the appropriate technologies for a successful partnership".
Regardless of age, today’s consumers live in a connected world and enjoy a “smart” lifestyle, surrounded by the “Internet of Things” including smart fridges, smartphones, and connected TVs. This lifestyle, driven by technology, continues until they hop on their bikes. NuVinci Cycling, a division of Fallbrook Technologies Inc., and COBI are pushing the boundaries of the status quo by reinventing the riding experience with smart technology. Known for their innovative products, NuVinci Cycling and COBI joined forces to craft a joint smartbike system that meets the needs of today’s modern cyclist, allowing them to ride smarter.
Alongside eAir (COBI’s OEM product) and the Software Development Kit, COBI also presents its new product generation and additional product enhancements at Eurobike. A new Bosch, Brose and TranzX version of COBI for e-bikes, an improved battery pack with charging option via the dynamo, and the combined speed and cadence sensor augment COBI’s portfolio and further boost the performance of connected biking.
With the Software Development Kit (SDK), COBI opens its app for developers and enables third parties to integrate numerous new enhancements into the COBI app. In addition to users, companies too are welcome to create bicycle-specific app enhancements for their business applications. COBI, Microsoft and the “Brezel Bike” (“Pretzel Bike”) pilot project collaboratively showed at Eurobike (Stand A2-208) how this can look in the corporate sector.
This update gives a new fitness dashboard to the COBI Connected Biking System. The unique modular system, which consists of hardware and the COBI app, lets riders control music, navigate via online and offline maps, and take or make phone calls. And now the system can also graphically depict heart rate, cadence, and number of calories burned.
Right on time to kick off the 2017 cycling season, two additional bike brands have begun delivery of COBI-equipped pedal-assist speed bikes to their dealers. The “Haibike Urban Plus” and the “IZIP E3 Protour” are now available in the USA. This milestone rides the smart-biking wave from Europe where already a number of bike models come with the COBI system pre-installed.
COBI, the first smart connected biking system, announces that their system will be available to try and purchase at T-Mobile’s new Third Street Promenade store in Santa Monica, CA, which opens today.
The bike experts behind the Design & Innovation Award are sure: COBI has what it takes to revolutionize the bicycling experience. Commendations in seven categories were given to 66 brands that formatively influence bike innovations or make those innovations possible in the first place.
All Komoot users can now access their personal bike routes via COBI. The offline maps of the route are available in the intuitively designed COBI app. And they can be conveniently operated with the thumb-activated controller.
Smart connected bike system announces the hiring of Dan Jeffris to help launch their North American brick-and-mortar dealer debut at b8ta stores.
By strengthening its management team, COBI takes the logical next step from an internationally acclaimed startup to a successful company.
Yonggang Du has been COBI’s Head of Research & Development since September 1, 2016.
COBI, the smartbike system, introduces its new distribution platform. COBI’s partners earn a commission on each product they sell. Neither initial investments nor ongoing expenses result for the dealers.
COBI Connect is COBI’s partner program for OEMs, fleet managers, delivery services and tourism businesses. COBI Connect provides these and other companies with a customizable and affordable solution for smart bicycle-based mobility.
Grazie al collegamento intelligente di smartphone e bicicletta, la mobilità su due ruote sarà rivoluzionata, per creare un’esperienza del tutto nuova. Il sistema premiato a livello internazionale completa le biciclette e le moderne e-bike con funzioni di assistenza intelligente per più sicurezza, comfort e divertimento sulle piste ciclabili di ogni tipo. Con COBI inizia il futuro della mobilità su bicicletta. Una dimensione nuova e pionieristica dell’uso della bicicletta.
The compact design unites innovative technology with trailblazing usability; a powerful combination recognised by the well known bike brand Gazelle. On June 15th the Dutch manufacturer presents the Gazelle No.1 concept bike, the e-bike of the future. The Gazelle No.1 was developed in collaboration with Giugiaro Design and connected with COBI.
The first COBI systems that are ready for serial production have reached the high-tech startup’s headquarters in Frankfurt and have already been delivered to selected kick starters. This marks the beginning of the final quality-control phase prior to the start of mass production.
COBI (...) has completed another round of financing. The company has received nearly 6.3 million Euros from Munich Venture Partners and other investors, for example Meinders & Elstermann – International Print & Mediaservices.
COBI, the connected biking system gives cyclists unprecedented connectivity while riding, is proud to announce the recent acceptance of an ISPO BRANDNEW in the Wearables category. COBI will be honored by the European outdoor market during the 2016 ISPO trade show, scheduled for January 2016 in Munich, Germany.
COBI, the first integrated system to connect your bike with your smartphone, has been selected as a Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2016 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Vehicle Intelligence product category. COBI scored highly across all judging criteria, joining a small percentage of products each year that earn this honor.
US market entry and two new OEM partnerships accompanied by launch of US online shop, opening of US HQs in San Francisco, California and new partnership with 2 US electric bike manufacturers.
COBI offers a new, connected and intelligent biking experience. The Connected Bike System can be retrofitted and is available as an OEM technology for all bike manufacturers. It will be factory fitted on numerous bikes and eBikes ready for the 2016 bike season.
The expert jury for the „Red Dot: Communication Design Award“ is made up of leading designers, design professors and industry journalists from 13 countries. This year, the jury chose 568 winners across 17 categories out of 7,451 entries from 53 nations.
Winora will unveil their new RADAR range of eBikes at this year’s Eurobike from 26th – 29th August – with the COBI Connected Biking System integrated as control centre with navigation function and automatic lighting.
Frankfurt startup COBI has secured some top talent to support the development of their brand and marketing. Andreas Freitag and Ina Neumann have provided brand development consultancy services to COBI since the spring through their company PLOT (Hamburg and Palo Alto), but this working relationship is now set to become even closer.
COBI, developer of the world’s smartest connected biking system, has completed one of the largest financing rounds ever for a bike startup. The company is set to receive more than $4 million from European investors Capnamic Ventures, Iris Capital and Creathor Venture.
Frankfurt startup COBI has expanded its senior management team with the addition of two prominent key positions for international growth. Holger Hoffmann takes on the role as Chief Financial Officer. With Darko Baotic named as Head of International Sales and responsible for the distribution of the system that turns any bike into a Connected Bike, COBI has got a real market insider on board.
2nd most successful bike tech crowdfunding campaign of all time brings connected technology to any bike. COBI, the world’s smartest connected biking system reached the finish line of its Kickstarter campaign with a resounding triumph, having raised just over $400,000 in less than a month.
100.000 Us-Dollar crowdfunding goal smashed in just 4 days! COBI races past its Kickstarter campaign target, just 4 days after the start on December 3rd.
iCradle, Inc. announces the launch of COBI, an all-in-one smart biking system that can be easily installed onto any bicycle, starting at $159. COBI is one part hardware that gives any bike headlights, brakelights, and turning signals, and one part sleek app that offers anything from intelligent weather forecasting to GPS to Spotify integration.
