Heartbeat-tracking e-bike modulates its power to give you a workout

Among the criticisms of e-bikes is the fact that because they provide pedalling assistance, riders don’t get as much of a workout as they would otherwise. The Romanian-designed Xmera is designed to address that concern, by varying its level o… Continue reading Heartbeat-tracking e-bike modulates its power to give you a workout

Sensor-packin' bike wheel LEDs detect speed and light

The A15 Automatic Monkey Light's LED module

Cyclists can already choose between plenty of cheap spoke-mounted LEDs that turn their bike wheels into highly-visible “rings of light” while they’re turning. California-based startup MonkeyLectric has given the tech a new slant, though, with wheel lights that power up automatically – and only when needed.

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Cannondale's new gravel bike features unique rear suspension

Cannondale's Topstone Carbon features a single pivot in the seat tube

“Gravel bikes” are becoming increasingly popular, as they combine some of the toughness of mountain bikes with the speed of road bikes. Given that they travel on dirt trails and unpaved roads, though, some suspension might be good – and that’s what Cannondale’s new Topstone Carbon offers, in a novel fashion.

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TrailSense tracks and rates mountain bikers' performance

The TrailSense sensor unit is mounted on the chainstay

Many mountain bikers already use smartphone apps to track basic ride metrics such as route/distance travelled, elevation gain, and speed. A group of four Danish cyclists wanted to take things significantly further, however, so they created TrailSense.

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Luna unleashes its affordably insane 2000-watt X-1 Enduro ebike

This thing looks like an absolute monster, with up to 2,000 watts of “Ludicrous mode” power out of its chunky Bafang mid-drive motor. It rocks a carbon frame with six inches of Rockshox suspension travel front and rear – and it’s just US$3450… Continue reading Luna unleashes its affordably insane 2000-watt X-1 Enduro ebike

Trenux fold-out bicycle trailer is set to enter production

It was just last year that we first heard about the Trenux, an innovative German-designed bicycle trailer that folds up over the bike’s rear wheel when not carrying cargo. At the time, it was still a prototype. Soon, however, it could be a co… Continue reading Trenux fold-out bicycle trailer is set to enter production

Stark Drive Torque e-bike unlocks with a fingerprint and can wirelessly charge your phone

E-bikes have plenty of appeal for those after environmentally-friendly ways to get around town, but it’s not often the price tag is part of the picture. E-bike builder Stark is on a mission to offer folks more reasonably priced options, and i… Continue reading Stark Drive Torque e-bike unlocks with a fingerprint and can wirelessly charge your phone