Xiaomi is known to produce budget-friendly, feature-packed smartphones and its latest crowdfunded Himo electric bicycle depict all the traits of being a Xiaomi product. The bicycle has been unveiled in the Chinese market while the deliveries are said to begin on July 30. To be available in two colour options including Orange and White, the Himo is priced at 1,699 yuan (Rs 17,851).
The bicycle comes at an affordable price tag and, is claimed to offer convenience and comfort for urban riders. The electric bicycle is based on an aluminum chassis which makes it weigh as light as 16.7 kg which should make it easy to carry around. Going by the pictures and its revealed dimensions of 1080x510x1020mm, the bike appears compact which results in high flickability through traffic.
Coming to the features of the Himo, the foldable handlebars house an LCD instrument panel to reveal details such as battery power and distance covered. The same panel integrates buttons for switching riding modes and turning the electric power ON/OFF. It also incorporates LED headlight and tail light for riding in the dark while its IP54 proofing protects it from the water.
For operating in electric mode, the Himo utilises a 6AH/36V battery which is combined with a 12W brushless DC motor mounted on the rear wheel. The battery gets charged in less than 7 hours and delivers electric riding range of about 50 kilometers. The bike can also be used as a standard pedal bicycle by changing the operating mode.
