Segway Myon Electric Bike Review: Too Smart?

Source: Wired

Key Features and Troubleshooting

Once it’s up and running, riders can:

• Activate turn signals that illuminate the end of the handlebar
• Honk a horn at traffic
• Ring a bell to warn others of their presence
• Turn on powerful headlights that, in Auto mode, illuminate the way in low light

With more tech comes more that needs to be troubleshot. The right blinker never functioned, even after unscrewing the Allen bolt at the end of the handlebar and checking the turn‑signal harness plug for pin damage (the pins appeared fine).

One additional safety feature, sold separately, is a Rearview Radar ($100) that attaches to the back of the built‑in rack and detects cars in the bike’s blind spot. When a car approaches within 230 feet, the radar sends sound, light, and onscreen alerts. Sensitivity can be tweaked in the app, but the radar does not illuminate every approaching car, so riders must stay fully aware. Segway promises 97 percent accuracy.

A Great Commuter Ride

Photograph: Stephanie Pearson

Safety is paramount, but perhaps what makes a bike safer than any gadget is a smooth, comfortable ride. At 72.75 lb, with a maximum torque of 85 Nm and a rear‑hub 500‑watt motor, the Myon is not a rocket ship—but it isn’t a wimp, either. The bike feels appropriately powered rather than so amped that it launches you into the stratosphere, a common issue with many modern e‑bikes.

Another feature that smooths out the ride is the bike’s torque sensor, which intuitively detects inclines and provides extra power when needed. Coupled with a torque‑filtering algorithm, the system matches motor output to cyclist input, eliminating the choppy, inconsistent, and sometimes dangerous surges of power that can occur when shifting gears or starting from a stoplight.