Impact-absorbing DCLR8 is like a rear crumple zone for helmets

Although helmets are required for many sports, Canadian materials engineering technologist Albert Beyer believes that they don’t provide enough protection to the back of the head. His solution to that problem is a “crumple zone for helmets” known as th… Continue reading Impact-absorbing DCLR8 is like a rear crumple zone for helmets

Async invites riders to cheat in style with the powerful A1 Pro ebike

Mobility startup Async has been developing a versatile and visually striking ebike for the last year or so, which can roll as a Class-compliant urban ride or head off the beaten track on its all-terrain tires and full squish. Either way, the A1 Pro com… Continue reading Async invites riders to cheat in style with the powerful A1 Pro ebike

Erik Buell leaves range anxiety behind with 225-mile Flluid ebikes

Back in 2019, imaginative and much revered motorcycle designer Erik Buell launched a long-range ebike on Indiegogo under his new Fuell brand. Now the original Flluid is getting two siblings that boast Valeo’s latest auto-shifting mid-driver motor.Conti… Continue reading Erik Buell leaves range anxiety behind with 225-mile Flluid ebikes

Moped-style ebike can be optioned with three batteries for 220-mile range

We’ve seen a bunch of moto-inspired ebikes/e-mopeds launched recently, including models from Engwe, Splach and most recently from Super73, but the latest offering from Eunorau could leave them all in the dust courtesy of a triple-battery configuration … Continue reading Moped-style ebike can be optioned with three batteries for 220-mile range

Valoi easy35 sticks a negative-to-digital transfer box on existing lenses

While it is possible to convert film negatives to digital image files using a DSLR, doing so can be a rather fiddly process. The Valoi easy35 is designed to make the task much simpler, as it gets mounted directly onto a camera’s macro lens.Continue Rea… Continue reading Valoi easy35 sticks a negative-to-digital transfer box on existing lenses

Modular approach adds touch, portability and extra bass to HD projector

Chinese tech startup IdeaClub has launched an interesting Full HD ultra-short-throw projector on Indiegogo that offers 100-inch visuals and built-in sound, but can also be had with expansion modules that bring touch interaction, extra up time or booste… Continue reading Modular approach adds touch, portability and extra bass to HD projector

JCR electric skateboard’s speed is controlled by leaning fore and aft

While there are now a ton of electric skateboards on the market, almost all of them are controlled by a handheld remote. The Chinese-made JCR Board, however, is controlled by shifting your weight – leaving your hands free.Continue ReadingCategory: Urba… Continue reading JCR electric skateboard’s speed is controlled by leaning fore and aft