Micah Toll, writing at Electrek:
ALSO highlights a number of connectivity and security features as part of its tech-forward appeal, including GPS tracking, tamper alerts, and remote disabling. But buried deeper in the company’s customer resources is the fine print: many of these features are tied to a paid Connect+ subscription priced at US $15 per month or $120 per year. In other words, some of the most compelling “smart” capabilities being used to sell the bike aren’t fully included in the purchase price.
The idea that the very expensive e-bike I bought would require an ongoing subscription, in addition to the potential premature obsolescence that could be brought on by the collapse—or just change of plans—of the company, are serious concerns I’d have when considering one.
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