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

Cane Creek’s eeSilk Stem moves vertically to smooth out rough rides

Riding along rough roads on a gravel bike can make your hands and arms pretty sore, pretty fast. Cane Creek’s new eeSilk handlebar stem is designed to help, by pivoting up and down to absorb vibrations.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags:… Continue reading Cane Creek’s eeSilk Stem moves vertically to smooth out rough rides

Review: Arclight Pedals light up the night with smart LED technology

Last year Redshift Sports announced its LED-equipped Arclight Pedals, which “magically” illuminate white in front and red in the rear, no matter which side of the pedal is facing up. I had a chance to try the things out for myself, and they’re everythi… Continue reading Review: Arclight Pedals light up the night with smart LED technology

Cleat It electronically releases cycling shoes from clipless pedals

While so-called clipless pedals are used by many serious cyclists, some riders still worry about not being able to get their feet off the things when coming to a stop. That’s where the Cleat It system comes in, as it electronically releases the feet wi… Continue reading Cleat It electronically releases cycling shoes from clipless pedals

Flasher tech puts bike lights and turn indicators in a set of armbands

Over the years, we’ve seen bike lights/turn indicators incorporated into wearables such as helmets, backpacks, gloves and jackets. The Flasher system takes yet another approach, by fastening the things around your arms.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycle… Continue reading Flasher tech puts bike lights and turn indicators in a set of armbands

Upright water bottle lets road cyclists drink while staying tucked

If you’re a serious road cyclist who’s trying to maintain an aero position and keep your eyes on the road, then tilting your head back to drink from a bottle isn’t ideal. The Upright bottle was designed to address that problem.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Upright water bottle lets road cyclists drink while staying tucked

Scope Atmoz lets cyclists adjust tire pressure while they’re riding

Bicycle tire pressure is a compromise – high pressure is best on smooth roads, whereas lower pressure is better on rough terrain. The Scope Atmoz system allows cyclists to incrementally switch back and forth between the two, while the bike is in motion… Continue reading Scope Atmoz lets cyclists adjust tire pressure while they’re riding

Cleat Key is made to put cyclists’ feet at the right angle

When using clipless bicycle pedals, proper adjustment of the shoe cleats is crucial not just to optimum performance, but also to the avoidance of injuries. A new device known as the Cleat Key is designed to make sure they’re at the right rotational ang… Continue reading Cleat Key is made to put cyclists’ feet at the right angle

Wolf Tooth’s latest cycling multi-tool doubles as an axle lever

You might think that cycling multi-tools have already been designed to fit into every bike component imaginable, but such is not the case. Wolf Tooth’s Axle Handle Multi-Tool takes things further, by doubling as a rear wheel axle lever.Continue Reading… Continue reading Wolf Tooth’s latest cycling multi-tool doubles as an axle lever