Cannondale’s SmartSense safety tech launches on new Synapse road bike

Cannondale’s Synapse has always been a fairly well-regarded road bike, but the latest version sports a little something extra. It’s called the SmartSense system, and it’s designed to help keep riders from being struck by cars.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Cannondale’s SmartSense safety tech launches on new Synapse road bike

Seeker setup combines bike lights, dashcam and actioncam

Given the multitude of currently-available cycling electronics, it’s certainly possible that someone could have an actioncam, a rear-view camera and a lighting system mounted on their bike. The Seeker system combines all of those items in one setup.Con… Continue reading Seeker setup combines bike lights, dashcam and actioncam

DVR80 offers a new take on the bicycle tail light/dashcam combo

A tail light is an important piece of night-time cycling equipment, while a rear-facing ride-recording camera is good to have in the event of a run-in with a car. Currently on Kickstarter, TOOO Cycling’s DVR80 combines both tools in one device.Continue… Continue reading DVR80 offers a new take on the bicycle tail light/dashcam combo

tether adds map-making brains to bike-mounted laser safety tech

There are now a number of bike-mounted devices that laser-project lines onto the road, showing motorists how much passing space they should provide. tether works in a similar fashion, but it also senses passing vehicles in order to produce cyclist-safe… Continue reading tether adds map-making brains to bike-mounted laser safety tech

tether adds map-making brains to bike-mounted laser safety tech

There are now a number of bike-mounted devices that laser-project lines onto the road, showing motorists how much passing space they should provide. tether works in a similar fashion, but it also senses passing vehicles in order to produce cyclist-safe… Continue reading tether adds map-making brains to bike-mounted laser safety tech

Like an owl, the Owlight bike headlight hides out during the day

It’s convenient to have a headlight that’s always on your bike, but the things can just get in the way when they’re not needed. The Owlight was designed with that problem in mind, as it hides inside the handlebar during daylight hours.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Like an owl, the Owlight bike headlight hides out during the day

Torch cycling backpack sports its own tail light and turn indicators

Although there are already cycling jackets and vests with integrated lights in the back, those aren’t going to do you much good if you cover them with a backpack. That’s where the Torch pack comes in, as it has an integrated lighting system of its own…. Continue reading Torch cycling backpack sports its own tail light and turn indicators

“Smart” LED bike pedals change color to serve as head- and tail lights

While a headlight and tail light are essential for night-time bicycle commuting, one thing that really catches motorists’ eyes is movement. Arclight Bike Pedals were designed with that in mind, as they feature auto-color-changing LED modules.Continue R… Continue reading “Smart” LED bike pedals change color to serve as head- and tail lights

Abus HUD-Y Ace bike helmet features a magnetic pop-out tail light

Recharging the battery of a bike helmet with built-in lights can (conceivably) be awkward, as the whole helmet has to be placed near an outlet. A new model gets around that problem, though, with a removable tail light module.Continue ReadingCategory: B… Continue reading Abus HUD-Y Ace bike helmet features a magnetic pop-out tail light

Proximity sensing bike light shoots video of close-passing cars

A large percentage of bike-versus-car accidents occur when automobiles pass too closely to cyclists. The Dashbike tail light was designed with that in mind, as it automatically records video of any too-close drive-bys.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles… Continue reading Proximity sensing bike light shoots video of close-passing cars