Benellie - with twist shift power levels and battery management

[shemozzle999]

Not seen this before:

http://www.benelliebikes.co.uk/technology/

 

[flecc]

Nice idea, no good for me since i use a twist shift gear change as well as twist shift throttle. But for the many with thumb throttles and lever gear shifts it makes life simple.

Would be good on the eZee bikes with their EAF multi-level power switch, that has 9 levels I think.
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[anotherkiwi]

Twist Shift LED/LCD Display
Benelli has patented a new system for changing the power assistance level on its eBikes. Due to the higher speeds of eBikes it is safer to keep your hands on the handlebars, which sounds obvious, but the Benelli twist shift is the solution. Simply twist the integrated shifter and your power mode will change, and be displayed on the patented LED or LCD display (model dependant). There is no need to remove your hands from the handlebars to press buttons to change your power assistance level.

Er... you mean like having the assist level buttons separate from the LCD and next to the brake lever where you can change level with your thumb even while you have two fingers on the brake lever and without even looking down? And the LCD in a nice central position not off to the side...