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Back in 1959, the iconic Mini automobile first hit public roads. The Mini motor company is now commemorating that milestone with a 1,959-unit limited run of its first-ever ebike, which features turn indicators, a built-in touchscreen and an anti-theft … Continue reading Now you can pedal a Mini – meet the limited-run E-Bike 1
If you’ve gone and bought yourself a high-end ebike, you won’t want to tow just any ol’ bicycle-camping trailer behind it. With its lowerable floor, sharp lines and composite construction, the Expeditions Trailer may be just what you’re looking for.Con… Continue reading Expeditions ebike trailer lowers the floor instead of raising the roof
Two years ago, we heard how the Ohio-based Smart Tire Company was developing shape memory airless bicycle tires. Well, the resulting Metl tires can now be purchased via – you guessed it – a Kickstarter campaign.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Trans… Continue reading NASA-inspired airless bicycle tires are now available for purchase
When it comes to high-end, high-performance bicycles, most people look to materials like carbon fiber and titanium. Thanks to a technique utilized in the building of the Hypocrite gravel bike, however, aluminum can also fit the bill quite nicely.Contin… Continue reading Hypocrite gravel bike features a sand-casted pressure-formed aluminum frame
Rear suspension systems make a big difference on mountain bikes, but most such setups are a bit “much” for use on regular commuter bikes. The Type 57x bicycle was designed with that fact in mind, as it features low-profile frame-integrated rear shocks…. Continue reading Type 57x bicycle packs light-duty rear suspension into its frame
Even though tubeless tires have pretty much become standard on mountain bikes, most riders still carry a separate multitool and tire plug kit. Crankbrothers’ new F16 combines the two – along with a chain tool – in one device.Continue ReadingCategory: B… Continue reading Crankbrothers F16 packs in a multitool, tire plug kit and chain tool
While smart shades have not had the best run (sorry, not sorry, Google Glass), there have been aspects of the technology that have nonetheless offered potential when the focus has been on functionality over fad.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Tech… Continue reading These standalone smart glasses are out to replace all fitness trackers
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
Although virtually all hub-motor ebikes offer a zero-assistance mode, the hub typically remains engaged with the motor, creating resistance when pedaling. The Lemmo One addresses that problem with a unique motor-releasing clutch mechanism.Continue Read… Continue reading Lemmo ebike uncouples its hub motor for easier manual pedaling
Bike helmets can be bulky things to carry around, which is why we’ve seen ones that fold or collapse when not in use. The Inflabi takes yet another approach, however, in that it simply gets deflated and rolled up.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Tra… Continue reading Inflatable bike helmet packs small, weighs little and takes the hits