17-lb titanium Firefly MiniVelo bike globetrots in a Rimowa suitcase

If you had piles of cash to spend on a custom-made packable bike, what kind would you get? Well, Malaysian horologist Ming Thein got a titanium number that can be taken apart to fit inside his own Rimowa suitcase – it’s called the Firefly MiniVelo.Cont… Continue reading 17-lb titanium Firefly MiniVelo bike globetrots in a Rimowa suitcase

Trek’s CarBack bike radar gives next-level warnings on what’s behind you

If you’re worried about being unexpectedly overtaken by cars while you’re cycling, Trek’s new CarBack may be just the ticket. It’s not the only bicycle radar device on the market, but it is claimed to be the best in several ways.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Trek’s CarBack bike radar gives next-level warnings on what’s behind you

All-carbon 30-lb Urban Racer commuter ebike is ready to hit city streets

Ofiito’s Urban Racer ebike features a full carbon frame, integrated automatic lighting, and a rear hub motor that can be removed when you just wanna go human-powered. What’s more, the whole shebang is claimed to weigh a mere 30.2 lb (13.7 kg).Continue … Continue reading All-carbon 30-lb Urban Racer commuter ebike is ready to hit city streets

Motorized bike trailer clears lanes of dangerous glass and debris

A bicycle-towed electric street sweeper may soon be clearing gravel, broken glass, bits of metal and other debris off a bike lane near you. Known as the Bike Lane Sweeper, the device is already being trialled at multiple locations in Canada and the US…. Continue reading Motorized bike trailer clears lanes of dangerous glass and debris

World’s most portable bicycle rack takes five bikes at a time

The Toaster is claimed to be the world’s most portable bike rack and from the looks of things, that may very well be the case. It folds flat when not in use, and can accommodate up to five bikes of almost any wheel size.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycl… Continue reading World’s most portable bicycle rack takes five bikes at a time

Giro Aerohead II bike helmet streamlines the head into slippery bullet

The Aerohead II is definitely one of the strangest-looking bike helmets ever made. It should be right at home in the world of time trial racing, however, where aerodynamics are king and style just doesn’t matter.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Tran… Continue reading Giro Aerohead II bike helmet streamlines the head into slippery bullet

Load ‘n’ Lift rack gets low and uses a motor for easier hefting of bikes

At the end of a long trail ride, most people likely aren’t too thrilled at the prospect of hoisting their bike up onto a conventional vehicle-back rack. That’s where the Load ‘n’ Lift comes in, as it motorizes the job.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors… Continue reading Load ‘n’ Lift rack gets low and uses a motor for easier hefting of bikes

Brompton takes a combined approach to increasing gear range

Cycling to work can be a great way to keep fit, but if your journey involves hopping on a train you may find it easier to ride a folding bike. There are many brands that make them, but Brompton is probably the most well-known and well-respected. Now th… Continue reading Brompton takes a combined approach to increasing gear range

Train seating area folds back to take bikes as needed

While it’s always important to accommodate bicycle commuters, bike parking spots on trains can’t seat non-cyclists when not in use. An experimental setup currently being trialled in Switzerland, however, may soon change that.Continue ReadingCategory: U… Continue reading Train seating area folds back to take bikes as needed