Avinox has launched the DP200 Control Display, a compact handlebar-mounted unit that combines a colour touchscreen with buttons for motor assistance and compatible electronic gears. Announced on 15 September, it gives bike brands another way to arrange the controls on their Avinox-powered models, moving the screen from the top tube to within reach of the rider’s thumb.
For eMTB riders, the appeal is straightforward: riding information and physical controls gathered in one place. However, the more interesting part is its integration with automatic shifting, although that comes with a compatibility requirement worth understanding before existing owners start planning an upgrade.
What does the Avinox DP200 offer?
The DP200 uses a 1.4-inch full-colour LCD touchscreen with anti-glare and scratch-resistant surface treatments. Avinox says the screen is bright enough to remain visible in direct sunlight, but has not supplied a numerical brightness figure in its launch announcement.
Five physical buttons sit alongside the display: two for changing assistance modes, two for shifting gears and one for power. Avinox says all five fall within natural thumb reach, allowing adjustments while keeping hold of the handlebar. That could be useful when a climb steepens unexpectedly or the trail demands more attention than a touchscreen can comfortably receive.
It is worth separating the new layout from the existing system’s capabilities. Avinox already offers a wireless handlebar controller for adjusting assistance, so the DP200’s distinction is bringing the screen and additional controls together, rather than introducing handlebar operation for the first time.
The unit carries an IP56 protection rating, with Avinox pitching it for muddy trails and wet commutes. How easily its screen can be read through winter grime, and how distinct those five buttons feel in riding gloves, remain questions for testing.
Automatic shifting needs compatible hardware
Avinox says the DP200 supports automatic shifting, downshifting while stopped and preparing an easier gear for pulling away with start assist. It also describes automatic shifting on descents, although the release provides little detail about how that behaviour is configured.
Crucially, those functions require specific TRP external derailleurs or Lofandi internal gear hubs. An external derailleur moves the chain between sprockets, while an internal gear hub houses its gearing inside the rear hub. The display alone therefore does not turn an ordinary drivetrain into an automatic one.
For technical eMTB riding, starting again in a manageable gear could be helpful after a stalled climb or a stop at a gate. Whether automatic selection chooses the gear a rider actually wants on changing terrain will depend on the complete system and its setup.
Apple Find My and availability
The DP200 also supports Apple Find My, which Avinox says allows riders to locate their bike through Apple’s existing platform. Apple Watch integration adds bike unlocking and the option to see riding information on the watch as a secondary display.
That connectivity adds another practical feature, but the launch leaves several buying questions unanswered. Avinox has not announced a UK retail price, a list of bikes receiving the DP200 or confirmed retrofit compatibility for existing models. Its availability information currently directs enquiries towards business partnerships.
Avinox also claims the handlebar layout reduces wiring requirements and can help bike brands create lighter, cleaner installations, without giving a measured weight saving. For riders following our guide to Avinox eMTBs, this is another development to watch when comparing complete-bike specifications. The DP200 offers a potentially tidier way to manage assistance, gears and ride information, but compatibility and execution will decide how useful it is on the trail.