The bike is not even close to being bricked. You can use it without the app, there are multiple replacement apps; both a free version from the same vendor, a eq

The bike is not even close to being bricked. You can use it without the app, there are multiple replacement apps; both a free version from the same vendor, a equvalent subscription from the new owner and some other third party apps. Otherwise yes, agree that subscription dependent IoT needs regulation.