Collaborate Disseminate
If you’re a mountain biker who wants to go fast yet maintain control, then you shouldn’t overuse your brakes. That’s where the BrakeAce comes in, as it’s a power meter that’s designed to monitor your brake usage throughout each ride.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading BrakeAce lets mountain bikers know if they’re too big on the brakes
Among its many other remarkable qualities, graphene is the world’s strongest human-made material. It’s perhaps not all that surprising, therefore, that it’s now been incorporated into a chain-protecting bicycle lubricant – and quite a pricey one, at th… Continue reading Graphene-boosted (and very long-lasting?) bike lube costs almost $150
For just ripping around town, many cyclists prefer simple, low-maintenance bicycles. The ESO Bike is designed with that in mind, as it lacks a chain, cables, gears, brake pads and paint, plus it should never rust or get flat tires.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Stainless steel, shaft-drive ESO Bike is made for no-fuss cycling
Five years ago Garmin first introduced its Varia Radar system, which warns cyclists of cars approaching from behind. The company has now announced an updated version, that offers a couple of key improvements over the original.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Bike-mounted car-detecting radar system now works with smartphones
The pedals are a part of the bike that we don’t give much thought to, but perhaps we should. Here are a few unique pedals we’ve come across, which show that someone out there has indeed been thinking about the things.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles,… Continue reading 5 bike pedals that set out to do more
There’s no question that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but there remains a lot to discover about the ways physical activity positively influences the human body. A new study has delved into the mechanics of muscle maintenance, f… Continue reading Short bike rides drive “death marker protein” to refresh worn muscles
Although there are now several electronics-laden “smart” bike helmets on the market, the Lumos was one of the first. Now its designers are back, with the new-and-improved Lumos Ultra.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Helmets, Smart Hel… Continue reading Lumos takes a sleeker approach with new Ultra helmet
Although most mountain bikes now feature suspension forks (and often rear shocks), road bikes are typically – but not always – still fully rigid. That said, a few devices have been created to help them soak up unwanted road vibrations. Here are a few w… Continue reading 5 bicycle components designed to smooth out rough rides
Scientists in the UK have tapped 25 years worth of Census data to track the habits and health outcomes of hundreds of thousands of commuters, finding an association between those who avoid daily car travel and a lower risk of early death. Cycling, walk… Continue reading Major study finds association between cycling to work and longer life
In urban environments, it’s not uncommon to see cyclists wearing masks that filter out airborne pollutants. The Iwind is a little different, though, in that it actually blows purified air onto the user’s face.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Transpo… Continue reading Iwind is claimed to give cyclists a faceful of clean air