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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 2021
Filed:
Apr. 29, 2020
Shimano Inc., Osaka, JP;
Yusuke Nishikawa, Osaka, JP;
Yasuhiro Tsuchizawa, Osaka, JP;
Makoto Usui, Osaka, JP;
Satoshi Shahana, Osaka, JP;
Shimano Inc., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A bicycle control apparatus is basically provided with a controller and a communication unit. The controller includes a processor, a memory, and an I/O interface. The communication unit is connected to the controller and arranged to communicate with an external device. The controller is configured to communicate with an assist mechanism of a bicycle, where the assist mechanism includes an assist motor arranged to impart a supplemental drive force to the bicycle. The controller is programmed to set a control state and to adjust a response speed of the assist motor based on an operation of the external device.