E-bike systems company Avinox has won the 2026 Eurobike Award for its smart heart rate control system. The Shenzhen, China-based company, which builds integrated technology for the next generation of electric bicycles, said the new feature is available in the Avinox ride app. The smart heart rate control system bases the pedal assist level of an Avinox-powered bike on heart rate. The feature is designed to ensure riders remain in a designated heart rate zone.

The Eurobike Awards recognizes companies that are redefining mobility through innovation and putting user needs first. The awards are judged by an independent panel of experts from the bike, mobility, and design sectors to ensure expertise and credibility in the selection process.

Avinox’s heart rate control system connects the e-bike to a heart rate monitor and enables it to control the bike’s power assist in a way that the rider’s heart rate stays in a chosen target zone. The Eurobike Award Jury called this a “genuinely novel idea that goes beyond standard assist modes.” The judges also said they see potential in performance and fitness as well as in health-related applications. One member of the jury said that “power assist tuned to real-time physiological signals like heart rate rather than power meter data could be a genuine game-changer.” 

 “Avinox is thrilled to be recognized by the Eurobike Award judges in the Digital Solutions category for the Avinox Smart Heart Rate Control System,” said Ferdinand Wolf, product experience director at Avinox. “We understand our riders prioritize their health, and this feature enables their bike rides to be an active part of their fitness journey.”

The heart rate-based range adjustments Avinox designed aim to support individual rider health and fitness goals, from managing exercise intensity and losing weight to improving riding ability. By pairing a heart rate monitor via Bluetooth, the Avinox system is designed to make automatic adjustments to the level of pedal assistance to keep the rider within the selected range of beats per minute (BPM).

Avinox said that If the heart rate spikes above the range, the motor will increase assist to help the rider reduce exertion, and if the heart rate is lower than the range, the motor will decrease assist so that the rider has to increase their own effort and output.

Riders can base this range on different goals, including:

• Ensuring a safe ride: Riders can set the range for 50% to 85% of the maximum heart rate to ensure sufficient exercise, while remaining within a safe level of exertion.
• Weight loss: Targeting 60% to 70% of the maximum heart rate will provide a ride with the most efficient fat burning.
• Worry-free intensity: Those with a heart condition or heart disease can ensure they keep the ride at a suitable intensity without exceeding a safe heart rate range.
• Improved riding ability and cardiopulmonary function: Monitoring heart rate helps riders find a balance between aerobic and anaerobic exercise, thereby enhancing cardiovascular efficiency.