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After causing a splash at last year’s CES with a pair of high-tech, high-powered e-bikes, Segway returned to the show with a little something more for everyone. The Ninebot-owned brand announced two new e-bikes — the seemingly conventional-looking Myon, and the low-step, short-tail Muxi — as well as a sharp-looking electric dirt bike called the Xaber 300.
In previous years, Segway veered toward gimmicky reveals, like goofy self-balancing pods and paintball-shooting go-karts. Last year, the company straightened up with the release of the moto-styled Xyber and the low-step Xafari. This year, the company continued to build out its lineup with three new models, aiming for a broader market and a level of customization that will allow its customers to tailor vehicles to their lifestyle.
The Myon and Muxi will both be equipped with anti-theft systems, including an all-new Lost Mode that allows owners to remotely disable the e-bike and battery if it’s stolen — an increasingly popular feature among feature-rich e-bikes. There’s also a plethora of real-time health and fitness data, full-color screens, and updated software for “more refined” power assistance.
And as we’ve previously reported, Segway will also offer an optional rear-facing radar for $99.99. The RearView Radar system will have a 150-degree field of view, with a range of up to 230 feet in the rear, extending 20 feet wide. The millimeter-wave radar can help alert cyclists to approaching cars, including the direction from which they’re coming and their proximity to the bike.
A new Xiro Dropper seat post senses when riders are slowing to a stop and lowers automatically, allowing them to put both feet down for stability and mount or dismount with ease. The Dropper Post will be available as an add-on for $299.99 soon.
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