Baidu has unveiled the DuBike, its smart bike that will debut om China in 2015. The new smart bike is packed with health and navigation features and has additional security to stop theft.

The company announced the DuBike a few months ago, but it came with limited information. The official reveal shows the design of the DuBike, alongside some of the launch features coming to the smart bike.

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Baidu went for a classic mountain bike design. There are no obviously noticeable sensors on the bike, apart from at the front where Baidu has included an LED navigation system.

The metal design appears to be one piece, which would be extremely impressive and durable. Baidu has not talked about price for the DuBike, but looking at the design alone it looks likely to be a high-end piece of equipment.

There are several sensors on the DuBike to track health and fitness. Baidu's own apps and third party apps should be able to connect with the DuBike and take performance, analysis and feedback to the next level, especially for people who are trying to lose weight or get fit on a bike.

Bike theft is a serious issue in China, forcing bike makers to install locks and tracking equipment to make sure the bike isn't stolen. The DuBike will offer tracking, allowing users to show the location of the thief and get it back.

Baidu will reportedly launch the DuBike in China by the end of the year. Hopefully, Baidu will look to bridge out to other countries and partner with other health services, but we wouldn't bank on this happening.

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