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Even though tubeless tires have pretty much become standard on mountain bikes, most riders still carry a separate multitool and tire plug kit. Crankbrothers’ new F16 combines the two – along with a chain tool – in one device.Continue ReadingCategory: B… Continue reading Crankbrothers F16 packs in a multitool, tire plug kit and chain tool
While smart shades have not had the best run (sorry, not sorry, Google Glass), there have been aspects of the technology that have nonetheless offered potential when the focus has been on functionality over fad.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Tech… Continue reading These standalone smart glasses are out to replace all fitness trackers
Light-equipped bike helmets are becoming increasingly popular, but not everyone wants all that extra weight, all the time. The Lumos Ultra Fly was designed with that fact in mind, as it works with a tail light that can be magnetically attached only whe… Continue reading Lumos Ultra Fly strips down the bike-helmet-with-a-light concept
Although virtually all hub-motor ebikes offer a zero-assistance mode, the hub typically remains engaged with the motor, creating resistance when pedaling. The Lemmo One addresses that problem with a unique motor-releasing clutch mechanism.Continue Read… Continue reading Lemmo ebike uncouples its hub motor for easier manual pedaling
Bike helmets can be bulky things to carry around, which is why we’ve seen ones that fold or collapse when not in use. The Inflabi takes yet another approach, however, in that it simply gets deflated and rolled up.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Tra… Continue reading Inflatable bike helmet packs small, weighs little and takes the hits
Handlebar-mounted smartphones can really help cyclists navigate, but the phone-mount devices themselves may look kinda gawky when not in use. That’s where the Micro Mount comes in, as it simply replaces the bike’s stem cap.Continue ReadingCategory: Bic… Continue reading Stem-cap-replacing Micro smartphone mount hides in plain sight
For 11 years now, German company Pinion’s sealed mid-mount gearbox has offered a tougher alternative to derailleurs. It’s now been combined with a motor, resulting in a two-in-one ebike module called the Motor.Gearbox.Unit – or MGU for short.Continue R… Continue reading Pinion combines an ebike motor and sealed gearbox in its new MGU
Even though almost all new mountain bikes now have just one chainring and no front derailleur, it would still be nice to have all those other gear ratios again. The Binary Gear is designed to bring them back, without reintroducing a front derailleur.Co… Continue reading Binary Gear doubles an MTB’s gear ratios, without a front derailleur
Even though almost all new mountain bikes now have just one chainring and no front derailleur, it would still be nice to have all those other gear ratios again. The Binary Gear is designed to bring them back, without reintroducing a front derailleur.Co… Continue reading Binary Gear doubles an MTB’s gear ratios, without a front derailleur
In the past few years, Swiss cycling tool startup Daysaver has brought us a clever nesting-bit hex wrench and a multifunctional tire lever. Well, the company is back on our radar again, this time with its Incredible multitool system.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Daysaver Incredible multitool system hangs out in bars – or pockets