BUILT-IN COMPUTER
To set up the Xiaomi Mijia Qicycle’s computer, you first need to download the Qicycle smartphone app and scan the barcode shown on the computer with your phone camera. This synchronises details such as the time to match those on your phone.
As the rider starts to pedal, the speed of the bike will automatically display on the computer screen in real time. Using the arrows on the computer, the level of electrical assistance can be altered. The bike has four modes: enhanced, balanced, eco and off. Enhanced mode has the highest power assistance, while the ‘off’ mode uses no electricity. Holding down the up arrow turns on the bike’s lights when cycling at night.
The accompanying smartphone app displays extra information such as calories burned while riding, the bike’s battery level as a percentage and the distance travelled on the bike. While the built-in computer is best for monitoring live performance while riding, the app stores the bike’s historical data.