AdaptivePower is the newest innovation in e-bike technology. It enables our bikes to be the first e-bikes to think for themselves, adapting to changes in your riding conditions. AdaptivePower is software capable of detecting changes in elements such as headwind, slope inclination, and additional weight on the bike. With this information, the software then modulates the amount of power needed to keep you in the flow and at the same speed, elevating your performance.

AdaptivePower is available with the Performance Power Pack from firmware version 4.17.0 onwards (or by default on Cross/Cross ST models).

With AdaptivePower, we can capture and model a series of data points starting from the sensors embedded in the bike and understand the context in which the rider is cycling.

Every time the conditions around the rider change, AdaptivePower models the impact of the elements and calculates the amount of power needed to overcome them.

AdaptivePower considers various changing conditions when determining the power needed for a ride. It detects elements such as gravity, wind, weight, speed, pedalling cadence and power to ensure our riders get the needed assistance.

Since the first edition, this industry-leading technology has leveraged 50 million kilometres of ride data. It now makes 20 calculations per second to deliver the smoothest ride and make even steeper hills feel flat.

Since the update to AdaptivePower2.0 in July 2024, for no extra effort, AdaptivePower2.0 now takes riders up 50% steeper hills and saves 10% battery power on flat roads, compared to its predecessor.

We have conducted field research to determine the most significant conditions impacting your cycling experience. This information will help us develop our motor to best support you.

Headwinds can be a frustrating and energy-sapping enemy of cyclists. To reduce the hassle of headwinds, we model the resistance created by the wind and adjust the motor power accordingly.

Slope inclinations pose unique challenges and require cyclists to use much more energy than on normal terrain. Our motor adjusts the power consumption according to the slope inclination (% grade), so riders always feel like they're riding on flat ground.

The weight of the cyclist and any additional weight they carry will naturally impact how easy or difficult the ride is. Our motor considers the bike's mass and adjusts the motor power accordingly.

Up to now, our solution was able to detect changes in cycling speed and human pedaling power during the ride. It was always in our roadmap to improve how we use data to contextualize each ride better. With AdaptivePower, we went another step further in our ride feeling mission and now model a series of data points starting from the sensors embedded in the bike and understand the context in which the rider is cycling. The main benefit of AdaptivePower is energy and time savings for riders. The AdaptivePower technology ensures that when the rider encounters a slope or strong headwind, the motor provides extra power precisely when needed to maintain speed, making even steep inclines feel flat. Additionally, the bike detects extra weight, such as groceries or a small child, making it easier to tackle hills and headwinds, ultimately saving precious time and energy on commutes.

AdaptivePower 2.0 will now take riders up 50% steeper hills and save 10% battery power on flat roads compared to its predecessor.

You can now visualise in your Ride Dashboard when AdaptivePower gives you an extra boost when you hit resistance equivalent to a slope of 2.5%. This is valuable for both Adaptive and eco power modes.

AdaptivePower gives you the right power at the right time, so the battery power used will be higher on hills, leading to a slightly higher battery consumption. Still, thanks to the latest update, you will also save 10% battery power when riding on flat roads. Therefore, the impact on battery will be minimal, with a mix of hills and flat roads.

However, battery range can vary depending on riding conditions, ranging from 40 to 80km. Different factors contributing to this range include outside temperature, the rider’s weight and load, the riding style (fast vs. slow), the riding type (e.g., hitting a lot of start and stop with traffic lights), and the landscape type (hilly vs. flat).

Also, check out our Battery Autonomy FAQ here for more information.

As part of AdaptivePower, we are introducing a power-saving setting (Eco power) that can be managed via the app. While the power output is still controlled by AdaptivePower technology, this setting helps to increase the battery range by an average of +25%. Its purpose is to help extend the remaining range.

Cowboy constantly innovates and strives to keep our products at the pinnacle of quality. This means that we don’t wait for our latest releases to update our existing products. We will always aim to improve the experience for all the Cowboy bikes already on the road.

Other generations may follow, although we currently don't have any concrete timeframe to share. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter for further updates.

The Eco Power option aims to extend your battery range and allow you to do a harder workout. You can change your motor assistance setting by unlocking your bike and clicking on the assistance button at the bottom of your screen. Your expected battery range will adapt accordingly.