Tilting Dragonfly “Hyperscooter” is set to hit the streets – or the dirt

In the automotive world, there are regular run-of-the-mill cars, then there are exotic high-performance hypercars. Well, with features such as titling steering, carbon fiber construction and dual motors, the Dragonfly is being touted as the world’s fir… Continue reading Tilting Dragonfly “Hyperscooter” is set to hit the streets – or the dirt

Ultralight carbon teardrop utility camper tows via EV or motorcycle

Carbon fiber is the type of material we’d love to see more of in camper design, but we usually only see it on large, extraordinarily expensive luxury camper rigs like the Earthroamer XV-LTi or Darc Mono. Washington startup Carbon Lite Trailers is looki… Continue reading Ultralight carbon teardrop utility camper tows via EV or motorcycle

Review: Full-carbon Urtopia ebike turns heads and delivers the goods

For some people, the word “ebike” brings forth visions of heavy, dumpy, utilitarian things that are far from exciting. Such is certainly not the case with the full-carbon Urtopia, however, which I recently discovered for myself after riding the bike fo… Continue reading Review: Full-carbon Urtopia ebike turns heads and delivers the goods

Patrol’s latest full-suspension eMTB rides a full carbon frame

Indonesia-based mountain bike maker Patrol recently added a new pedal-assist member to its model family, which boasts a full carbon fiber frame, the latest Shimano Steps motor and full suspension with generous trail-soaking travel.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Patrol’s latest full-suspension eMTB rides a full carbon frame

Shapely boutique urban ebike rocks Boombox fuel tank

The motorcycle-inspired curvy carbon fiber frame and five-spoke carbon wheels of the Noordung ebike launched at Eurobike 2022 this week certainly make it an eye-catching ride, but what really makes this model stand out is the “fuel tank” mounted to the… Continue reading Shapely boutique urban ebike rocks Boombox fuel tank

Minimalist mid-drive city ebike rolls with carbon fiber and Bosch power

UK mobility startup Evari is heading to Eurobike in Frankfurt, Germany, later this month with a smooth-looking premium ride called the 856, an ebike rocking a monocoque carbon fiber frame, a Bosch Performance Line drive and titanium components.Continue… Continue reading Minimalist mid-drive city ebike rolls with carbon fiber and Bosch power

Maniac & Sane carbon fiber cargo bikes come with or without a motor

While cargo bikes definitely are useful, we tend not to think of the things as being sleek or lightweight. Both of those words, however, could be applied to the Maniac & Sane bikes – one of which has an electric-assist motor.Continue ReadingCategory: B… Continue reading Maniac & Sane carbon fiber cargo bikes come with or without a motor

Hera drone can lift 33 pounds, fly for an hour and fit in a backpack

While we have heard about heavy-lift drones before, they’re typically big things that have to be transported in a vehicle. The Hera, however, can lift 33 lb (15 kg) yet also be carried by one person in a backpack.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, Techn… Continue reading Hera drone can lift 33 pounds, fly for an hour and fit in a backpack

10-lb Laufrad carbon fiber balance bike is made for seniors on the move

Although many seniors end up requiring some sort of mobility assistance, not all of them are wild about the stigma that comes with using a walker. That’s where the Laufrad comes in, as it’s a sleek adult-sized carbon fiber balance bike.Continue Reading… Continue reading 10-lb Laufrad carbon fiber balance bike is made for seniors on the move