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Recharging the battery of a bike helmet with built-in lights can (conceivably) be awkward, as the whole helmet has to be placed near an outlet. A new model gets around that problem, though, with a removable tail light module.Continue ReadingCategory: B… Continue reading Abus HUD-Y Ace bike helmet features a magnetic pop-out tail light
Dedicated bicycle commuters may not let a little rain stop them, but that still doesn’t mean they like getting rained on when they ride. The Softtop, from German manufacturer RainRider, is one of the latest gadgets that’s designed to help keep them dry… Continue reading Softtop offers a new take on keeping cyclists dry
Last year, Germany’s Storck Bicycles, Porsche Digital, and motor manufacturer Fazua teamed up with Croatia’s Greyp Bikes on a new high-tech project. The result is the Storck Cyklaer ebike, and it certainly packs some interesting features.Continue Readi… Continue reading Cyklaer ebike sports a rearview camera, removable motor and more
Although there are now a variety of turn-indicator-equipped bike helmets, cyclists still ought to also use traditional arm signals. That’s where the Classon helmet comes in, as its indicator LEDs are trigged by the rider’s arm gestures – plus it warns … Continue reading Gesture-tracking, car-detecting helmet now available to beta testers
When using an interactive cycling program, the rider’s real-life bike usually just sits flat, regardless of changes in the onscreen terrain. The Rizer, however, tilts the bicycle up and down to match the program’s hills – while still allowing the user … Continue reading Rizer tilts your bike to make stationary cycling more realistic
Although different saddle angles are better for different cycling scenarios, most riders aren’t likely to stop and adjust that angle every time the terrain changes – at least, not with a regular seat setup. Aenomaly Constructs’ SwitchGrade, however, al… Continue reading SwitchGrade lets mountain bikers change their saddle angle on the fly
It can be frustrating, trying to carry a DSLR within easy reach while cycling. The Makers in Motion Camera Strap is designed to help, by keeping the camera out of the way when riding, but allowing it to easily be grabbed when needed.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Transforming camera strap is made for cycling photographers
While cyclists certainly don’t like getting flats, puncture-resistant tires are typically heavier than others. According to French manufacturer Hutchinson, however, its new Gridskin tires combine durability with light weight – along with less productio… Continue reading Gridskin tires use a textile mesh for lightweight puncture resistance
A large percentage of bike-versus-car accidents occur when automobiles pass too closely to cyclists. The Dashbike tail light was designed with that in mind, as it automatically records video of any too-close drive-bys.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles… Continue reading Proximity sensing bike light shoots video of close-passing cars
Why just wear a plain ol’ bike helmet, when you can wear one with a built-in headlight, tail lights, turn indicators and brake light? That’s the thinking behind the new Lumos Ultra, which I recently had the chance to try out on real-world roads. Spoile… Continue reading Review: Light, bright Lumos Ultra bike helmet ticks a lot of boxes