Aura cycling system sports coordinated helmet lights and bike lights

While there are now plenty of bike headlights/tail lights, helmet lights and turn indicators to choose from, they’re usually all independently operated. The Aura system is different, in that it wirelessly coordinates multiple lights for what is claimed… Continue reading Aura cycling system sports coordinated helmet lights and bike lights

Center Light bike headlight combines retro looks with today’s tech

While there are now a huge number of bike headlights on the market, most of them take the form of a box that sits up on top of the handlebars. The Center Light is different, in that it has a more classic low-profile look while still packing high-tech f… Continue reading Center Light bike headlight combines retro looks with today’s tech

Gamel turn-indicator bike helmet uses head-tilts instead of a remote

Bike helmets with built-in LED turn indicators may be kinda cool, but most of them are activated via a handlebar-mounted remote control. The Gamel helmet is different, in that its indicators are triggered by the tilting of your head.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Gamel turn-indicator bike helmet uses head-tilts instead of a remote

Garmin Varia eRTL61 brings car-detecting radar tech to existing ebikes

There are now a number of ebikes equipped with radar systems which warn riders of vehicles approaching from behind. If your bike isn’t among those, you can now change that by slapping on Garmin’s Varia eRTL615 radar/tail light module.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Garmin Varia eRTL61 brings car-detecting radar tech to existing ebikes

Redshift’s LED-color-changing Arclight Pedals have gone Clipless

A lot of bicycle commuters use so-called clipless pedals, as do many mountain bikers who make their way along dark streets when coming back from evening rides. The dual-color LED Arclight Pro Clipless Pedals are made for just such folks.Continue Readin… Continue reading Redshift’s LED-color-changing Arclight Pedals have gone Clipless

Honda patents crotch-firing, torso-hugging detachable motorcycle airbag

Honda has patented a new type of airbag system for motorcycles, which would rapidly inflate in a crash or fall situation, wrap around the rider’s torso in a great big hug, and detach from the bike to protect the rider when the two are separated.Continu… Continue reading Honda patents crotch-firing, torso-hugging detachable motorcycle airbag

RydeSafe headlight frees up handlebar space by going on the head tube

Devices such as lights, bells and smartphone holders all compete for space on a typical bike’s handlebars. The RydeSafe light is designed to free up some of that real estate, by moving the headlight down to the head tube.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicyc… Continue reading RydeSafe headlight frees up handlebar space by going on the head tube

Fly12 bike headlight/dashcam gets smaller, lighter, and a boost to 4K

Back in 2015 we told you about Cycliq’s Fly12, a combination dashcam and headlight for cyclists. Well, there’s now a much smaller, lighter and sharper-shooting model available, known as the Fly12 Sport.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags:… Continue reading Fly12 bike headlight/dashcam gets smaller, lighter, and a boost to 4K