SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SpeedForce, a fully-integrated bike computer that turns any bike into a smart bike, announced today it is now available at Indiegogo.
Inventor and CEO Gang Li created SpeedForce to encourage cyclists of all levels to embrace a healthier lifestyle through training and coaching with a device that is easy to use and install. As an avid cyclist, Li wanted to bring advanced technology to cyclists worldwide.
“We are taking biking computers to the next level in form, function and affordability,” said Li. “Bikers have more and more accessories that fill up their handlebars. SpeedForce integrates them all seamlessly into the bike with a beautiful design.”
SpeedForce installs by replacing the bike’s stem, becoming part of the bike to provide comprehensive functionality. Its 1.6-inch full-color transflective screen has a high resolution and a front-facing light that provides 30 feet of illumination for safer cycling. With more than 40 hours of battery life and real time coaching, its data pairs with the SpeedX Cycling app. To see video of SpeedForce in action, visit www.speedforce.com.
“I invested in SpeedForce because it is poised to change the biking industry,” said Kaifu Lee, Founder of Innovation Works and former Vice President of Google Global and President of Google China. “As an avid cyclist, I see how the emerging cycling market has the potential to take off, with SpeedForce leading the way.”
Sensors on the back of the pedals and wheels work in tandem to provide precise data to identify behaviors and provide recommendations to correct them, like changing gears or pedaling faster, to improve the overall health and safety of the rider. Over time, SpeedForce will recommend training programs and challenges to improve overall performance.
“We believe that having the best and most affordable technology available makes living a healthier, active lifestyle easier and more enjoyable,” Li said. “We gathered some of the best software and hardware specialists in the world with exceptional backgrounds in bicycle development and strategy. Combining the hardware and software will allow more people to take their biking experience into the modern age.”
“In my years of investing in and mentoring countless startups in China, I have seen truly innovative technologies emerge,” said Xiaoping Xu, Founder of New Oriental School and ZhenFund. “Smart bikes are a growing trend, and the technology behind them holds great promise for the future.”
SpeedForce can charge your mobile device’s battery while providing all the data cyclists need, including:
- Current/maximum/average speed
- Current time and trip time
- Altitude
- Slope
- GPS directions
- Route planning
- Cadence
- Power rate
- Tread rate
- Weather
- Access to training and coaching content
The SpeedX Cycling app then takes all of the information points gathered by SpeedForce and turns it into useful analysis. Riders can also post times on popular routes and share photos along the way.
“I wanted to create a computer that could not only track every piece of data I wanted as a cyclist, but do it within a modern design and at an affordable price, “ Li said. “SpeedForce has all the features of high-end products on the market without the high-end price.”
SpeedForce is launching an Indiegogo campaign on October 27th where the public can pre-order SpeedForce for $159. Units will ship to consumers in March 2016.
About SpeedForce
SpeedForce uses superior design, first class technology and outstanding service to offer riders a new way to experience cycling. The SpeedForce team has decades of expertise in bicycle research and development. For more information, visit www.speedforce.com or email support@beastbikes.com.
