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

Garmin lets latest bike computer recharge while sunbathing during rides

Garmin has added solar charging to its latest Edge bike computer, which boasts up to 100 hours of per-charge battery life, improved GPS accuracy, more ride analytics, easy setup out of the box and a refreshed user interface.Continue ReadingCategory: Bi… Continue reading Garmin lets latest bike computer recharge while sunbathing during rides

OxiLum takes a unique hands-on approach to bicycle brake lights

Although there are now a number of helmet-mounted brake lights on the market, they’re almost all activated by an integrated accelerometer. The OxiLum takes what is claimed to be a better approach, as it’s triggered by a brake-lever-mounted device.Conti… Continue reading OxiLum takes a unique hands-on approach to bicycle brake lights