Various systems and methods associated with protecting a rider of an electric bicycle from hazards while riding their bicycle are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods enhance the safety of the rider in response current detected conditions surrounding the rider, such as conditions associated with the route or path traveled by the rider, other vehicles within the route or path traveled by the rider, potential hazards within the route or path traveled by the rider, environmental conditions through which the rider is traveling, and so on.

The invention relates to a hybrid drive system for a bicycle comprising a crank, an electric motor, a rear wheel hub shell, an intermediate drive part, a first transmission connecting the crank to the intermediate drive part, and a second transmission connecting the electric motor to the intermediate drive part. The intermediate drive part is connected or connectable to the rear wheel hub shell. The system can include a first clutch between the intermediate drive part and the rear wheel hub shell for in a first mode rotationally coupling the rear wheel hub shell to the intermediate drive part, and in a second mode rotationally decoupling the rear wheel hub shell from the intermediate drive part.

The invention relates to a hybrid drive system for a bicycle comprising a crank, an electric motor, a rear wheel hub shell, an intermediate drive part, a first transmission connecting the crank to the intermediate drive part, and a second transmission connecting the electric motor to the intermediate drive part. The intermediate drive part is connected or connectable to the rear wheel hub shell. The system can include a first clutch between the intermediate drive part and the rear wheel hub shell for in a first mode rotationally coupling the rear wheel hub shell to the intermediate drive part, and in a second mode rotationally decoupling the rear wheel hub shell from the intermediate drive part.

A connected component platform (CCP) is disclosed. The CCP receives information about at least one connected component on a vehicle and sensor derived performance information for the vehicle. The CCP develops a suspension setup recommendation for the vehicle based on the information about the at least one connected component and the sensor derived performance information. The suspension setup recommendation for the vehicle is presented on a display.

A connected component platform (CCP) is disclosed. The CCP receives information about at least one connected component on a vehicle and sensor derived performance information for the vehicle. The CCP develops a suspension setup recommendation for the vehicle based on the information about the at least one connected component and the sensor derived performance information. The suspension setup recommendation for the vehicle is presented on a display.

A control method for use with longitudinal motion-sensing two-wheeled vehicles is provided. The control method includes: collecting posture data of a human body leaning forward and backward and controlling an output of a circuit drive module to thereby control a rotational output of a motor; a motor rotor of the motor outputting a movement vector and an acceleration to control a rotation of wheels under the control of the output of the circuit drive module, a motor stator receiving a reaction force during a rotating and outputting process of the motor rotor, and the reaction force being transmitted to a motion-sensing platform through a mechanical structure by the motor stator, and the motion-sensing platform transferring and feeding back the reaction force to a user standing on the motion-sensing platform, thereby adjusting posture data of the motion-sensing platform again by means of a human body posture to achieve a motion-sensing balance control.

A control method for use with longitudinal motion-sensing two-wheeled vehicles is provided. The control method includes: collecting posture data of a human body leaning forward and backward and controlling an output of a circuit drive module to thereby control a rotational output of a motor; a motor rotor of the motor outputting a movement vector and an acceleration to control a rotation of wheels under the control of the output of the circuit drive module, a motor stator receiving a reaction force during a rotating and outputting process of the motor rotor, and the reaction force being transmitted to a motion-sensing platform through a mechanical structure by the motor stator, and the motion-sensing platform transferring and feeding back the reaction force to a user standing on the motion-sensing platform, thereby adjusting posture data of the motion-sensing platform again by means of a human body posture to achieve a motion-sensing balance control.

Electric bikes (“e-bikes”) configured to achieve automatic and dynamic ride control based on a rider's desired ride objective without requiring direct physical inputs from the rider during the ride are disclosed. A rider specifies, via her mobile device or a device integrated with the e-bike, various input parameters representative of a desired ride objective. An objective-based ride control algorithm is then executed to determine—based on sensor information indicative of input variables such as pedal cadence, vehicle speed, current transmission position, electric motor power, GPS location, terrain elevation, and the like—settings for controlled variables such as transmission ratio, motor assist level, braking force, and/or suspension pressure in order to support the rider's desired ride objective, as represented by the specified input parameters. As such, a rider achieves a desired ride experience without having to directly manipulate controlled variables during the ride.

A human-powered vehicle control device includes first and second rotary bodies, a transferring member that transfers drive force between the first and second rotary bodies, and a component. At least one of the first and second rotary bodies includes a plurality of rotary bodies. The component includes a transmission that performs a shifting action to move the transferring member between the plurality of rotary bodies. The control device includes an electronic controller controls the shifting action in accordance with a control condition set based on a travel state of the human-powered vehicle and/or a state of a rider. The electronic controller includes a first state that determines whether the control condition is satisfied and a second state that does not determine whether the control condition is satisfied. The electronic controller switches between the first and second states in accordance with a rotational state of the plurality of rotary bodies.

A connected component platform (CCP) is disclosed. The CCP receives information about at least one connected component on a vehicle and sensor derived performance information for the vehicle. The CCP develops a suspension setup recommendation for the vehicle based on the information about the at least one connected component and the sensor derived performance information. The suspension setup recommendation for the vehicle is presented on a display.