Rampage Innova mountain bike swaps rear shock for a leaf spring

While there’s no denying that having a rear shock can improve some aspects of the mountain biking experience, it does add weight and complexity. The Rampage Innova cross-country bike offers an alternative, in the form of a simplified leaf-spring rear s… Continue reading Rampage Innova mountain bike swaps rear shock for a leaf spring

Airbag bike helmet boasts better protection of cyclists’ noggins

While bike helmets do provide a great deal of protection, it’s certainly still possible to sustain a head injury when wearing one. This fact prompted two Swedish companies to develop a prototype airbag-equipped helmet, which could make a big difference… Continue reading Airbag bike helmet boasts better protection of cyclists’ noggins

VIS LightPool Taillight shines down and out for better visibility

If a motorist just sees a red light up ahead, they might not realize it’s a bike’s tail light – at least, not at first. The VIS LightPool Taillight is designed to address that problem, by alternately shining down along with outwards.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading VIS LightPool Taillight shines down and out for better visibility

Trail-hunting camper van is a go-anywhere bike workshop you sleep in

Designed to seek out remote, forgotten trailheads and bushwhackable cross-country routes where trails don’t run, the all-new Tails camper van from Outside Van is a venture-anywhere mountain bike support vehicle and complete base camp. More than just a … Continue reading Trail-hunting camper van is a go-anywhere bike workshop you sleep in

Skarper tech turns bikes into ebikes by powering the brake rotor

There are now a number of kits for converting regular bikes into ebikes, most of which involve swapping in a motorized wheel or adding a device that rolls against the rear tire. The Skarper system is different, in that it drives the bike’s rear brake r… Continue reading Skarper tech turns bikes into ebikes by powering the brake rotor

Skarper tech turns bikes into ebikes by powering the brake rotor

There are now a number of kits for converting regular bikes into ebikes, most of which involve swapping in a motorized wheel or adding a device that rolls against the rear tire. The Skarper system is different, in that it drives the bike’s rear brake r… Continue reading Skarper tech turns bikes into ebikes by powering the brake rotor

Fend Super bike helmet folds up, and sports integrated lights

We’ve seen bike helmets that fold up for storage and transit, plus ones that are equipped with lights. The Fend Super, however, is one of the first to combine both features in one helmet.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Helmets, Kicks… Continue reading Fend Super bike helmet folds up, and sports integrated lights