Back in August this year, Xiaomi launched the Himo C16 electric power-assisted bicycle was launched on the Youpin crowdfunding platform for 1999 yuan ($280). Almost a month after the end of the exercise, the Himo C16 has now been launched for sale and it adopts a higher 2,599 yuan ($364) price tag. 
The Himo C16 is manufactured by Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company Himo and it is the newest addition to the company’s vast lineup of sleek electric bikes. The Himo V1 was launched last year and in June this year, the Himo T1 was released.
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The Himo C16 comes with a different design and what should be a more powerful battery train. It uses a detachable lithium battery that isn’t only lightweight, but also safe and convenient to carry around. The battery has a range of 75km but that is reduced to 55Km if a second passenger is onboard. The battery comes with power-saving features and assisted movement using the pedal enhances power saving.
The electric bike has an extra seat for a passenger and a carrier at the front of the handle that could hold a sizeable amount of goods. The comfort of the driver is put into consideration while building the bike as it comes with a footrest that can be used when there is no need to pedal. There is a display panel which looks like an e-ink display at the right handle of the bike. It displays parameters such as speed, battery power etc. It also has an LED front headlight as well as a brake light, making it suitable for use at night.
The bike is available in White, Black and Gray frames.
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