Cycling brand SpeedX has created a smart bicycle that comes equipped with an inbuilt computer and a vibration control system creating a super smooth ride. The Unicorn bicycle was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month, and is described by SpeedX as “best looking and smartest bike ever”. The main feature of the bike is its Vibration Control System (VCS), which increases comfort when riding, through its integration with a specially engineered carbon fibre frame. The system comprises a cutout in the lower section of the seat tube and a carbon section that acts as a shock damper, as well as a flexible seat stay and tube designed to move. The bicycle also comes equipped with an Android-powered computer named SpeedForce, which was originally developed by SpeedX in 2015. As well as measuring and collecting data such as speed, temperature and altitude, the device also pulls readings from an integrated power meter – allowing riders to accurately measure how hard they have worked without using third-party devices. The computer has a wireless button on the underside of the handlebars, which allows riders to switch screens without having to touch the computer itself. The prices for the Unicorn—available online— start from $3199 and the bike is currently on show at CES until 8 January.
