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While some ebikes are simply designed to make cycling easier, others are intended to outright replace cars. VanMoof’s just-announced V ebike will be very much the latter, as it should have a top speed of 50 km/h (31 mph), along with two-wheel drive.Con… Continue reading VanMoof V dual-motor ebike will have a top speed of over 30 mph
Although we have heard about “smart” fabrics which could be used in clothing that displays data, it’s unlikely that most garments will ever be made of such high-tech materials. The PocketView system, however, shines its display through existing “dumb” … Continue reading PocketView tech shines LED messages through clothing
When ingested, nutrient-rich spirulina blue-green algae is claimed to offer antioxidant, immune-boosting and cholesterol-lowering effects – among other things. And while it’s typically consumed in powdered form, the Bloom system lets you grow the stuff… Continue reading Bloom system lets users grow their own spirulina “superfood”
The elimination of the front derailleur on many bikes has made cycling simpler, but reduced the number of available gear ratios. That’s where the Powershift hub comes in, as it essentially replaces the front derailleur, allowing for more gears on 1x (s… Continue reading Powershift replaces a bike’s front derailleur with a 2-speed hub
Compared to riding a real bicycle outdoors, riding an indoor stationary bike can be pretty boring. The Capti exercise bike is the most recent to address that problem, by adding games and virtual rides to the mix.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Hom… Continue reading Capti stationary bike is the latest to mix cycling with gaming
Wireless charging systems for electric cars certainly are convenient, as drivers just park the vehicle, get out, and leave it to charge. Well, Dutch company Tiler has created a similar technology for ebikes.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Transport… Continue reading Tiler tech wirelessly charges ebikes through their kickstand
Although fiber optic internet cable has many advantages over metal cable, it frequently has to be distributed underground – this limits its usability. Facebook, however, has developed a robot that could wrap the cable around existing power lines.Contin… Continue reading Facebook robot crawls along power lines to deliver fiber optic cable
When we last heard about Vietnamese custom motorcycle builder Bandit9, it was creating a shiny sci-fi scrambler that started out as a 1967 Honda Supersport. The company’s new Supermarine drops the retro angle entirely – this bike is definitely from the… Continue reading Bandit9 Supermarine motorcycle stands out on any street
Four years ago we told you about the TreePod Camper, a fully-enclosed tent that hangs from a tree like a Christmas ornament. The Colorado-based TreePod company is now offering an open-sided alternative, in the form of the Canopy.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Tree-hanging TreePod Canopy combines a cabana with a hammock
Even though mountain bikers can manually adjust their bike’s suspension settings, most of them don’t constantly do so throughout each ride. That’s where the new RockShox Flight Attendant system comes in, as it automatically adjusts the front and rear s… Continue reading RockShox Flight Attendant tech auto-adjusts mountain bike suspension