No; this is hyperbole, and cheapens the meaning of the word bricked. It's core function still worked perfectly. The app no longer works. The app was always a su

No; this is hyperbole, and cheapens the meaning of the word bricked. It's core function still worked perfectly. The app no longer works. The app was always a subscription service. There was an offer to swap (for free) with another bike, which continues to let you pay to another subscription service for similar or better functionality. I'm all for hacking your gadgets, and open APIs, but let's get a sense of perspective.