SmartGroup develops solutions that make cycling and outdoor activity accessible to more people. Here you will find a brief introduction to SmartBrake and Spike, the products you may have seen at REHACARE 2026 or on one of our flyers. If you have questions about the products, customization, distribution, or collaboration, please feel free to contact us. […]
During the summer, we conducted a series of braking tests with SmartBrake Hybrid on an adapted three-wheeled bike for adults. The goal was to see how SmartBrake works in practice and to compare the solution with the bike’s original braking system. Strong braking that is easier to activate SmartBrake is among other things developed for people who may have challenges with using the brakes […]
SmartGroup is selectively expanding its European partner network around SmartBrake. We are looking to connect with technical distributors, specialty retailers, manufacturers, and selected professional communities that see a concrete connection between SmartBrake and the products, customers, or markets they already work with. SmartGroup is developing solutions for customized cycling in Norway, with SmartBrake as a central part of our work. Now that we have […]
From September 23rd to 26th, SmartGroup will be participating in REHACARE International in Düsseldorf. You can find us at the Norwegian pavilion in Hall 1, stand G78. Here we will showcase SmartBrake, Spike and GripAdapt – and outdoors it will be possible to test SmartBrake on a bicycle. Three members of SmartGroup will be traveling to Düsseldorf and we look forward to meeting professionals, partners, distributors […]
What does it mean for you as a cyclist? SmartBrake can be used with one or more wireless controllers. For example, you can have one brake mounted on the bike, while a person nearby has a companion controller. Both controllers can activate the brake. The difference lies in how the system reacts if the connection between the controller and the brake is lost. When […]
If SmartBrake is not behaving as expected, you should always troubleshoot in the same order. Always start with these three questions: This quickly tells you what type of problem you are facing. 1. Always start by checking that the SmartBrake unit is active Before you troubleshoot anything else, you need to check that the SmartBrake brake unit is actually turned on. If […]
Normal mode Low battery, less than 25% capacity The battery is nearly discharged. Fail-Safe activated. Charging light during charging Signal failure: The controller is out of range, or the brake unit is disabled.
To keep the SmartBrake ready for use, you should charge the SmartBrake unit regularly and replace the battery in the controller when necessary. Estimated battery usage for 6 hours of cycling per week. Charge the SmartBrake unit Important: The brake unit is not waterproof while charging. Therefore, please ensure that the bike is placed in a safe and dry place during charging. The SmartBrake brake unit cannot be removed […]
When a regular brake lever gets too far away For some, it’s not the cycling itself that’s the hardest part. The challenge can be that a regular brake lever sits a little too far away from the hand. This often applies to children with small hands, but also to adults who have shorter reach or need a more ergonomic braking solution. When […]
Roller skiing is one of the best ways to maintain your skiing technique outside of winter. At the same time, many people don't start or stop because it feels unsafe to pick up speed on downhill slopes, at junctions or on rough tarmac. RollerSafe is designed to do just that: give you better control over your speed and [...]
