E-Bikes
Privacy evaluation of electric bicycles and connected bike systems. Analyzed by Data Champion® for location tracking and data collection.
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Gold
78
Riese & Müller
Riese und Müller GmbH
£3,500-£8,000LOW RISK
Silver
74
Specialized Turbo
Specialized Bicycle Components
£2,800-£6,500MEDIUM RISK
Bronze
72
Trek Allant+
Trek Bicycle Corporation
£2,500-£5,000MEDIUM RISK
Category Risk Assessment
| Risk Category | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GPS Tracking | HIGH | Real-time location tracking of all rides |
| Ride Analytics | MEDIUM | Speed, distance, routes stored and analyzed |
| App Connectivity | MEDIUM | Smartphone apps collect additional data |
| Third-Party Sharing | MEDIUM | Data shared with partners and insurers |
| Remote Control | MEDIUM | Manufacturer can remotely lock or disable bike |
| Data Retention | LOW | Ride history stored by manufacturer |
Product Comparison
| Product | Overall | Data Collection | Security | User Control | Transparency | Data Usage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Riese & Müller Riese und Müller GmbH | 78 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 78 | £3,500-£8,000 |
Specialized Turbo Specialized Bicycle Components | 74 | 72 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 76 | £2,800-£6,500 |
Trek Allant+ Trek Bicycle Corporation | 72 | 70 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 74 | £2,500-£5,000 |
 VanMoof S5 VanMoof B.V. | 62 | 55 | 68 | 62 | 60 | 65 | £2,298 |
 Cowboy 4 Cowboy SA | 58 | 50 | 65 | 58 | 56 | 61 | £2,490 |
Scoring Criteria
Data Collection (30%)
Minimal data gathering practices
Security (25%)
Encryption and protection measures
User Control (20%)
Privacy settings and data rights
Transparency (15%)
Clear policies and accountability
Data Usage (10%)
How data is used and shared