BIKEDRIVE Connect App — MAXON BIKEDRIVE AIR
App · BIKEDRIVE Connect
BIKEDRIVE Connect — App Guide
Customise support levels, monitor your ride in real time, and verify diagnostics. The BIKEDRIVE Connect app is your interface to the system.
Download
- iOS: App Store — search “Maxon BIKEDRIVE Connect”. Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- Android: Google Play — same name. Requires Android 8.0 or later.
- Bluetooth 4.0+ (BLE) required.
First-time setup
- Power on your bike. The POWERTAB needs to be on for the app to find it.
- Open the app and grant Bluetooth permissions when asked.
- Pair — the app discovers your BIKEDRIVE system automatically. Tap to connect.
- Done. The app remembers your bike — next time it reconnects automatically.
What you can adjust
| Setting | Effect on ride | Effect on range |
|---|---|---|
| Increase power per level | More aggressive support, easier climbs. | Reduced range. |
| Decrease power per level | Gentler support, more natural feel. | Increased range. |
| Increase torque sensitivity | Motor responds to lighter pedal pressure. | Slight decrease. |
| Decrease torque sensitivity | Need to pedal harder for support — more natural cycling feel. | Slight increase. |
Recommended profiles
- Default factory settings: well-balanced for most trail / enduro riders. Don’t change unless you have a reason.
- Maximum range: lower the power ceiling on Levels II / III in the app and ride mostly in Level I.
- Aggressive climbing: increase Level III power for technical ascents.
- Easier feel: increase torque sensitivity if you have knee issues or want a more effortless ride.
Other features
- Phone as display — mount your phone on the bar and use the app as a full-screen ride dashboard.
- ANT+ broadcast — the system speaks ANT+ to Garmin, Sigma, o-synce devices for ride data.
- Diagnostics — verify speed sensor alignment in real time (smooth speed = aligned, jumpy = misaligned).
Need more help? Contact us or visit the Maxon Support hub.
Maxon BIKEDRIVE AIR S system — 90 Nm / 620 W / 400% assist / 2 kg motor · 400 Wh main battery + 250 Wh range extender · 24-month manufacturer warranty.