Brainy bike helmet packs lights, turn indicators and crash detection

When we last heard from Lumos, the bike helmet company had announced a model which was simply equipped with a “smart” tail light. The firm is getting fancy again, however, with its turn-indicating, 360-degree-illuminating, crash-detecting Nyxel.Continu… Continue reading Brainy bike helmet packs lights, turn indicators and crash detection

Bar-end bike lights boost side viz, and add turn indicators to your ride

Head- and tail lights definitely help make bicycles visible from the front and back, but what about from the sides? The handlebar-plug-replacing SideLights are designed to address that shortcoming, plus they serve as headlights, tail lights and turn in… Continue reading Bar-end bike lights boost side viz, and add turn indicators to your ride

Bike headlight goes wide for better, less obnoxious visibility

Some bike headlights are designed to get you seen by motorists, while others are made to help you see the road. The Light Rail is claimed to excel at both, with a unique rectangular design that emphasizes light spread and movement over intensity.Contin… Continue reading Bike headlight goes wide for better, less obnoxious visibility

Wraparound lighting system is made to get motorists’ eyes on bikes

While many bike lights are designed to provide side visibility, SeeMe takes the concept a whole lot further. The system’s head and tail lights incorporate wraparound LED lighting strips, along with HD cameras that record any accidents which may occur.C… Continue reading Wraparound lighting system is made to get motorists’ eyes on bikes

Survue uses AI brains to spot vehicles that may hit cyclists

If you were asked to think of things that may be made obsolete by AI, bicycle radar systems probably wouldn’t be at the top of the list. That could soon be the case, however, if the Survue lives up to its maker’s claims.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycl… Continue reading Survue uses AI brains to spot vehicles that may hit cyclists

Trek’s CarBack bike radar gives next-level warnings on what’s behind you

If you’re worried about being unexpectedly overtaken by cars while you’re cycling, Trek’s new CarBack may be just the ticket. It’s not the only bicycle radar device on the market, but it is claimed to be the best in several ways.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Trek’s CarBack bike radar gives next-level warnings on what’s behind you

Overade Life dials down the geek factor for light-up bike helmets

While there are now a lot of light-equipped bike helmets on the market, many of them look quite tech-geeky. The Life helmet is different, in that it’s sleek and stylish while still packing in multiple lighting features.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycle… Continue reading Overade Life dials down the geek factor for light-up bike helmets

3-in-1 VizRide bike lighting system definitely doesn’t kid around

While some urban bicycle commuters are content with a simple head- and tail light, others really want to make sure that they’re seen by motorists. Such folks will likely take a shine to the VizRide system, which packs a total of 96 LEDs.Continue Readin… Continue reading 3-in-1 VizRide bike lighting system definitely doesn’t kid around

4,000-lumen Guard X bike light changes colors and thwarts thieves

While there are now a ton of high-tech bike headlights on the market, most of them are pretty similar to one another. The Guard X stands out, however, with features like an anti-theft alarm, changeable light colors, and a maximum output of 4,000 lumens… Continue reading 4,000-lumen Guard X bike light changes colors and thwarts thieves

Lumos Ultra Fly strips down the bike-helmet-with-a-light concept

Light-equipped bike helmets are becoming increasingly popular, but not everyone wants all that extra weight, all the time. The Lumos Ultra Fly was designed with that fact in mind, as it works with a tail light that can be magnetically attached only whe… Continue reading Lumos Ultra Fly strips down the bike-helmet-with-a-light concept