{
  "id": 16097462,
  "title": "Coros announces sun-powered Dura 2 Solar bike computer, featuring voice control and integrated AI capabilities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/coros-announces-sun-powered-dura-2-solar-bike-computer-featuring",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-22T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Cycling Weekly",
    "slug": "cycling-weekly",
    "url": "https://www.cyclingweekly.com/products/coros-announces-sun-powered-dura-2-solar-bike-computer-featuring-voice-control-and-integrated-ai-capabilities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coros has unveiled its latest innovation, the Dura 2 Solar bike computer, which combines solar power, voice control, and AI capabilities in a sleek design. This new release builds upon the successful Dura Solar model, enhancing both hardware and software features.\n\nOne of the most significant upgrades in the Dura 2 Solar is its integration of voice control, a feature aimed at providing a seamless riding experience. Riders can now control the device through voice commands, enabling them to switch pages, set reminders, and set ride alerts without the need to touch the device, which is particularly beneficial during intense rides or adverse weather conditions.\n\nThe Dura 2 Solar boasts an impressive battery life of over 120 hours, which can be further extended by an additional two hours for every hour of sunlight exposure. This feature, coupled with the device's lightweight design weighing just under 100 grams, makes it a highly portable and efficient option for cyclists.\n\nDespite the reduction in weight, the Dura 2 Solar features an even larger display compared to its predecessor, the Dura Solar, which had a 102 grams weight. The new model is equipped with a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, accommodating a higher refresh rate of 38Hz, the fastest of any MIP display currently available. This improvement ensures that the screen remains responsive even when wet or when users are wearing gloves.\n\nCoros has also focused on making the Dura 2 Solar user-friendly by including tactile buttons, haptics, and a touchscreen interface that remains functional under various conditions. Furthermore, the device introduces voice control capabilities, allowing riders to issue commands for various functions such as navigating through pages, setting reminders, and even leaving post-ride training notes that automatically upload to the Coros app.\n\nIn addition to its innovative interface, the Dura 2 Solar supports a wide range of sensors including heart rate monitors, power meters, turbo smart trainers, radar, lights, and e-bikes. It is compatible with numerous data collection and virtual cycling platforms such as Zwift, Wahoo, Strava, RideWithGPS, Komoot, TrainingPeaks, and TrainerRoad, making it a versatile choice for cyclists.\n\nPriced at $499, the Dura 2 Solar is set to hit the market starting November 3, 2026. This solar-powered bike computer represents a significant leap forward in cycling technology, combining sustainability, advanced features, and ease of use in a compact and lightweight package.",
  "summary": "The Dura 2 Solar maintains its predecessor’s 120+ hours of battery life but gains voice control",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}