The intelligent smartphone cockpit
Connect your Bike to your digital world
The COBI.Bike system can turn your eBike into a fully connected smart bike: Control your apps safely from the handlebar using your thumb – from navigation to fitness tracking, music streaming and making calls with Bluetooth headphones. Regular software updates and new features keep the system constantly up to date, for example when you switch to a new smartphone. Bosch and COBI.Bike bring a new dimension to the cycling experience.
Product variants
COBI.Bike is available in three different variants. Visit the shop to choose the system that suits your needs.
COBI.Bike sport
COBI.Bike
Easy mounting
COBI.Bike for eBikes can be easily attached to the mount for the on-board computer. If needed, you can swap it at any time for the Intuvia or Nyon on-board computer. You can control your eBike in the usual way using the existing Bosch control unit.
Smart features
 Charging mount |  Smartphone app |  Navigation and weather |  AmbiSense light system |
360º safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated charging station and control unit | Easy to read and 100% optimised for use by cyclists | Bike navigation with voice guidance and weather reporting | Automated front and wireless rear lights (to German StVZO road use regulations) | Alarm function, digital bell and hub authentication |
Smartphone usage, charging and control
Mount case or universal mount?
The slim mount case fits the iPhone X and 6/7/8 in both standard and large sizes. Simply place the iPhone in the case and slide it onto the hub until it engages. Practical when riding in high winds and bad weather: The optional protection cover.For all Android and iPhone smartphones measuring up to 78 mm in width including cover, there is the flexible universal mount: it can be firmly bolted to the hub and will keep your smartphone absolutely safe by means of a spring-loaded grip - even when riding in difficult terrain.
The basis for your smartphone cockpit
Your smartphone sits absolutely safely on your hub, turning it into a modern bike cockpit. Operations are wireless, using Bluetooth technology by means of a controller on the handlebar. You can still use the thumb controller to control the bell, light and drive unit on eBikes. Practical: When conditions are more challenging (e.g. on downhill stretches), you can easily remove your smartphone from the hub and stow it in your pocket.
For maximum smartphone operating time
COBI.Bike can charge your smartphone while you're on the move. The power for the front light and charging function comes directly from the eBike battery.
6 keys for intuitive control
The thumb controller can be mounted on either side and gives you control over all the functions of the COBI.Bike system at any time, so you can keep your hands where they belong at all times: On the handlebar. A separate bell button can be used to get attention when you need it most.
Clever functions at a press of the thumb
A clear overview at all times
The dashboard with its pared-back design displays all important information in a clear and concise way while you're cycling: e.g. speed, distance, altitude, weather or fitness and performance data. The dynamic performance indicator shows just how much power you are producing.
Navigation made easy
A thumb controller gives you control over all functions at all times: The rotating navigation menu gives you intuitive and instant access to the main COBI.Bike functions – for even more fun and safety on your bike.
Direct playback for your favourite sounds
COBI.Bike has a user-friendly audio control: You can use your thumb to choose what you want to hear while riding. From Spotify and audio books to podcasts. The thumb controller allows you to you start, pause or skip tracks directly from the handlebar.
Making and receiving calls
Want to give someone a quick call? No problem! You can easily select contacts from the contact list on your smartphone using the thumb controller. Of course, you can also answer calls with the press of a button on the thumb controller.
Effective and healthy training
COBI.Bike gives you permanent feedback on your fitness levels: Bluetooth sensors make it possible to display real-time data such as cadence, speed, heart rate, elevation, power or calories consumption – or to have them read out by voice output. Apple Health, Google Fit, Strava and komoot can be used to store your trips automatically.
Perfect connection between bike and smartphone
COBI.Bike is the perfect fusion of smartphone and bike. Thanks to smart connectivity, you can also stay connected with life and friends while cycling: You have your music and contacts at your fingertips while on the move, track your fitness, share routes, or rely on the navigation system to guide you to your destination. Updates and new features keep the award-winning system up to date – ensuring even more fun, comfort and safety on the bike and in the digital world.
Intelligent alarm function
Additional protection against bicycle thieves: Simply activate the alarm function in the App – COBI.Bike will react to suspicious movements with a multi-level alarm (increasing volume and light signal).
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Updates and upgrades
Keep up with the latest
must-have products
COBI.Bike keeps you up to date: New functions and features can be easily added via your smartphone. When you use a new smartphone for the first time, COBI.Bike automatically adapts – just like the upgrades to the hub firmware via Bluetooth. This helps you to stay up to date with the latest technology and to remain smartly connected long into the future.
Operator's manual
DevKit (SDK)
Develop your own ideas!
COBI.Bike DevKit lets you program individual applications for your bike cockpit: For example, a news module that reads out headlines from around the world or a radar module that shows you other nearby bikers in real time. Try it out for yourself – there is no limit to your creativity!
Frequently asked questions about COBI.Bike
Yes. In addition, the system also supports all devices that use the standard Bluetooth® profile for Bluetooth® Smart (4.x/BLE), e.g. heart rate belts, armbands or other wearables that measure heart rate.
Release notes for the iOS and Android apps can be found on the Apple AppStore and Google Play store.
Hub firmware 1.9.4
– New in the latest version: Detailed optimisation and energy management
Hub firmware 1.9.3
– 2-step activation of the eBike walk assistance as follows:
1. Hold down the Walk button for one second until the LED starts to pulsate
2. Then press and hold down the "+" button
– Automatic detection of Bosch eMTB mode for display and voice output
– Optimised battery display on Bosch eBikes with DualBattery
– Extended standby runtime
– Further optimisations and bug fixes
Hub firmware 1.8.1
– Optimisations and bug fixes
Hub firmware 1.7.2
– In standby mode, the hub shuts down automatically when battery power is low
– Improved transfer of iOS audio metafiles
– Further optimisations and bug fixes
Hub firmware 1.6.4
– Bell plays a new sound on triple-tap
– COBI.Bike rear light more light-sensitive in automatic mode, so that it switches on earlier when darkness falls
– Improved error messages from TranzX systems
– Additional support level on Brose systems
– Further optimisations and bug fixes
Hub firmware 1.5.3
– Improved support for Brose drives
– Optimisation of the battery pack configuration
– Further optimisations and bug fixes
Hub firmware 1.4.10
– Faster detection of the COBI.Bike battery pack
– Error messages displayed on TranzX eBike drives
– Supports a setting for disabling the flashing light function (Settings > My Bike > Thumb Switch > Key Assignment)
– Delayed thumb switch input on eBikes remedied
– Further optimisations and bug fixes
Rear light firmware 2.0.5
– New in the latest version: Connection to the COBI.Bike hub is maintained during charging
Apple iPhone
Mounting option 1: Mount case
The Apple iPhone mount case with integrated charging function is suitable for:
– iPhone 6/6s, iPhone 7, iPhone 8 (incl. rain protection cover)
– iPhone 6/6s Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 Plus (incl. rain protection cover)
– iPhone X
The mount case remains on the smartphone and thus protects even when detached from the bike.
Mounting option 2: Universal mount
All iPhone models measuring up to 78 mm in width including cover are fixed firmly and securely to the handlebar with the flexible universal mount. The universal mount is permanently bolted onto the central hub and remains on the bike. The smartphone can be clipped in quickly and safely.
iOS version:
The app is optimized for iOS 11.0 onwards.
Android phones
Recommended models:
– Samsung Galaxy S10
– Samsung Note 9
– Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+
– Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+
– Samsung Galaxy S7/edge
– Samsung Galaxy S6/edge
– Samsung A3/A5 2017
– OnePlus 6
– Sony Xperia Z5/Compact
– Google Nexus 5X
– Google Pixel/Google Pixel 2/XL
– Huawei P9
– Xiaomi Redmi Note5
Minimum requirements:
– Android 6
– Display size > 4”
– CPU: Quad Core 1.4 GHz
– >200 MB free space
– Bluetooth Smart (BLE) 4.0
– Micro-USB port (Type B)
Mounting with a universal mount
Android smartphones can be fixed firmly and securely to the handlebar with the flexible universal mount. The universal mount is permanently bolted onto the central hub and remains on the bike. The smartphone can be clipped in quickly and safely.
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