Battery-free PSIcle sensor transmits tire pressure data to smartphones

Checking your bike’s tire pressure can be a fiddly process, which is why there are now valve stem attachments that let you check it with your smartphone. The just-announced PSIcle sensor makes things even easier, as it doesn’t require a battery.Continu… Continue reading Battery-free PSIcle sensor transmits tire pressure data to smartphones

Livall is back, with a new-and-improved smart bike helmet

Six years ago, Chinese manufacturer Livall debuted one of the first “smart” bicycle helmets. Well, the company is still at it, with a lighter, sleeker new model that’s currently on Indiegogo.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Helmets, I… Continue reading Livall is back, with a new-and-improved smart bike helmet

RPV2 rocker plate gets stationary cyclists tilting and sliding

While stationary trainers do allow users to cycle indoors, the things tend to just sit there and spin – with a few exceptions, that is. Rocker plates add some tilting action, though, with KOM Cycling’s new RPV2 being the latest to hit the scene.Continu… Continue reading RPV2 rocker plate gets stationary cyclists tilting and sliding

Bicycle turn-indicator tail light is activated by shoulder-checking

While there are now quite a few turn-indicator bike lights on the market, their bar-mounted controls are just one more bit of clutter to manage. Eesen’s Shield tail light/turn indicator takes a different approach, as it’s activated with a turn of the h… Continue reading Bicycle turn-indicator tail light is activated by shoulder-checking

3D-printed titanium pedals are claimed to be better, stronger, lighter

Although there are now bikes with 3D-printed titanium frames, the things are out of most cyclists’ price range. That said, if a current Kickstarter campaign is successful, you may soon be able to buy yourself a set of thin, lightweight pedals made in t… Continue reading 3D-printed titanium pedals are claimed to be better, stronger, lighter

Nose-tilting bicycle seatpost designed for better hill climbing

While there are now a fair number of suspension seatposts on the market, the Sangle-Fit is a bit different. It features a tilting nose, designed to both smooth out the ride and make hill-climbing easier.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags… Continue reading Nose-tilting bicycle seatpost designed for better hill climbing