But before we talk about the various display types and their functions, let’s first take a look at the basic technical design of an e-bike display. In principle, the LED display on e-bikes replaces conventional display aids on bicycles such as bicycle computers, and enables riding data to be displayed digitally. Like a bicycle computer, the e-bike display consists of a housing and a screen. Depending on the model, the displays may differ in terms of shape, size, and screen dimensions. The features are also not always the same, e.g. in terms of resolution or processing quality. As an example, the current FIT e-bike displays are made of scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass and are therefore particularly robust.
Depending on the manufacturer, there are of course other unique selling points and features. Regardless of these, however, the display always acts as an extended component of the drive and is therefore usually provided by the drive manufacturer. One feature is the same for all manufacturers: e-bike displays are almost always mounted on the handlebars. They are often complemented by a so-called handlebar remote control, which is often referred to as the remote. It can be used to adjust the various motor assistance levels or to activate the boost function for a short-term boost of extra power (if offered by the respective manufacturer). Some models are also equipped with a touchscreen that combines the display and control panel.