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A seemingly daunting and excruciating task has recently been undertaken by cyclist Max Lippe. He is taking the long way to the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES 2018, with about a 2,800-mile trek through the Midwest over 10 days, from New York City to Las Vegas! The experienced Trans-America cyclist left Union Square in New York on December 31 and is scheduled to arrive on the Vegas strip 10 days later, if all goes according to plan. According to the Ride to CES site, where you can follow his journey, the trip will cost a total of only $4.76 in electricity, and his average MPH will be 16. He’ll have a few high-tech toys to help him make the journey, such as an Electron One bike wheel and Google Assistant to make sure he finds his way there. It’s all part of a publicity stunt by Google, which is showcasing its new Google Assistant integration with the Electron Wheel at the big expo in January.
Relayed by Digital Trends writer Mark Austin, The Electron Wheel promises to "electrify your bike in 30 seconds," by just replacing your front wheel. It includes such features as active hill assist, a top speed of 20 mph on full-assist mode, a range of 50 miles, and a 400-watt motor powered by lithium ion batteries. The wheel and Google tech work together in harmony real nicely as it happens. Google Assistant adds a host of new features, letting you talk to the bike and access all the information in the Electron Wheel app. In addition to basic navigation, you can record your ride, alter the assist level of the wheel, and monitor vital signs such as battery life. The second-generation Electron Wheel is now available online for $799 pre-order (700c or 26-inch), with expected delivery in February. The main components are the wheel cover for the bike’s front wheel and a wireless pedal sensor. Google Assistant functionality may not be available at launch, but will likely follow soon after.
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