The new Ariel Dash e-bike included different controls and options, not only phisically inside the bike, but also drive through the App in the smart phone.
Controls – Manual
Assistance level control, which enables the rider to easily alter power delivery from the motor, is via a single button on the bike or by a Smartphone App. The control button, located on the top tube of the frame, allows for changes in the four levels of motor assistance from none to Level 3 with the highest assistance. Assistance level is shown by a different colour light in the control button. When riding, the control button functions as a charge indicator, changing through four colours then flashing red when battery charge is below 15%. This single button also controls the front and rear lights, or they can be set to come on automatically.
The Dash Adventure additionally has ‘SmartBike’ technology which, with a further level of ‘Smart Mode’, will automatically adjust the assistance to suit road gradient and power requirements to give the optimum level of assistance. A torque and cadence sensor in the bottom bracket feeds information to the drive system, which increases or decreases power automatically as necessary with no need to manually change assistance levels. The efficiencies of Smart Mode also improve the range of the Adventure up to a 95-mile total.
Controls – App
The ’My Smartbike’ App can be used on Android or Apple devices, via Bluetooth, to control power delivery as well as a range of additional functions and displays, including navigation and riding statistics log. The system will also automatically update the Dash to ensure it is using the latest version of software.
Phones can be mounted on the Dash in a secure Quad-Lock holder displaying and recording speed, distance, time, range and battery level. Additionally, the app features AI-powered Mapbox navigation, which can be optimised for cycling routes. Used by BMW, General Motors, and Toyota, the mapping provides turn-by-turn satellite navigation and has full offline routing capability to allow for riding in areas with limited satellite coverage.
Acknowledging the fitness and performance potential of the Dash e-bike, the app also integrates seamlessly with Strava – the world’s leading fitness app used by 100 million athletes. Here, riders can track their journeys, log performance data, explore recommended routes, upload new routes of their own and participate with Strava riding communities.
In addition to this the Dash Adventure can display and record further data including rider input / power plus cadence as well as configuring each level of power for response and reactiveness. With data analysis, feedback on performance, analysis of routes and comparison with previous recorded data, riders can see improvements in their own performance and track the associated health benefits. By using different power modes or setting decreasing levels of assistance the Dash can be used as part of an exercise regime to improve health and well-being.
Controls – General
As standard the Dash Urban has Zipp Vuka aero handlebars allowing internal routing of cables and offering superior aerodynamics. With handgrips angled upward by five degrees the bar gives ideal ergonomics for town riding. The Dash Adventure features FSA A-Wing Pro bars designed specifically for Adventure, Gravel and Cyclocross bikes. With sculpted contact points for ‘hoods’ and ‘drops’ riding positions the bars have 121mm flared drops for better control and clearance when descending. Carbon fibre handlebars are available as options.
Ariel Dash – Components
Specification of the Dash as standard is completed with Aera GR23 wheels and Hope RS4 hubs with Shimano GRX hydraulic brake calipers and 160mm Aztec stainless discs. Optimised for all-season use, the Urban is fitted with lightweight Schwalbe G-One All Round tyres for riding comfort with low vibration and maximum range, while the Adventure has Schwalbe G-One Speed, giving maximum speed and grip on and off road.
Ariel Dash – Options
As with all Ariel vehicles every Dash will be built by one technician to individual customer specification, allowing Ariel to tailor each bike to personal requirements. As well as four frame sizes in both models there are further options of:
- Polished frame
- 173Wh battery range extender
- Aera AR46 carbon wheels
- Hope RX4 monobloc CNC machined four-piston brake calipers
- Hope 160mm floating rotor stainless steel and aluminium discs
- FSA K-Wing AGX carbon handlebars (Adventure)
- Zipp Vuka Bull carbon handlebars (Urban)
- 1UP aluminium pedals
- Quadlock for mobile phone
- Brooks C13 lightweight carbon framed, vulcanised rubber and cotton saddle
- Integrated Supernova E3 Tail Light and Supernova 450 lumen M99 Front Light
- Mudguards
- Tailfin quickly detachable carbon luggage rack
- Tailfin top and pannier bags giving from 18 litres to 62 litres of waterproof luggage
Ariel Dash – Production and price
The Dash is now in production and sell at the following prices:
- The Dash Urban is £8,320 + VAT
- The Dash Adventure is £9,160 + VAT
Source: Ariel Motor Company
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