Valeo combines an ebike motor and an automatic gearbox in one unit

Electric bicycles may require less pedalling effort than regular bikes, but … their riders still have to shift gears. Paris-based electric mobility company Valeo is out to change that, by combining a motor with an automatic gearbox.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Valeo combines an ebike motor and an automatic gearbox in one unit

Bluetooth device links Peloton bikes with Zwift cycling platform

The Peloton stationary bike and the Zwift online cycling platform have both become quite popular, yet they’re not entirely compatible with one another. That’s where the Shift Smart Trainer comes in, as it acts as a resistance-adjusting bridge between t… Continue reading Bluetooth device links Peloton bikes with Zwift cycling platform

Wolf Tooth’s 8-Bit Pack Pliers have 16 other tricks up their sleeve

As the lycra and carbon fiber frames might suggest, space and weight are key concerns for cycling enthusiasts, and that extends to the gear they carry for on-the-spot repairs. The latest offering from purveyor of cycling parts Wolf Tooth is one that mi… Continue reading Wolf Tooth’s 8-Bit Pack Pliers have 16 other tricks up their sleeve

ticc turn indicator is triggered by tilts of a cyclist’s head

While there are now a multitude of bicycle LED turn indicators on the market, most of them require riders to press buttons on a handlebar unit. Intended to make things simpler and safer, the ticc device is instead activated via head-tilts.Continue Read… Continue reading ticc turn indicator is triggered by tilts of a cyclist’s head

Thin, squishy bike helmet hardens on impact

Some people refuse to wear bike helmets because they find the things to be big, heavy and gawky-looking. That’s where the Danish-made Newton-Rider helmet comes in, as it’s sleek, thin, and made of semi-soft materials.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles,… Continue reading Thin, squishy bike helmet hardens on impact

Faro takes a subtle approach to light-up helmets

We’ve seen a few different head- and tail-light-equipped bike helmets over the past several years, and some of the things have looked pretty … flashy. The Faro is a bit different, though, in that it has a classier, more refined appearance.Continue Read… Continue reading Faro takes a subtle approach to light-up helmets

Bright bike headlight “flattens” its light output to reduce glare

Bicycle headlights are now so bright that they can dazzle motorists, potentially (and ironically) causing those drivers to run into the cyclists who are using them. The Farina, however, is made to be bright without being blinding – plus it has some oth… Continue reading Bright bike headlight “flattens” its light output to reduce glare