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Let’s be honest … general-use ebikes are often pretty clunky, with their utilitarian welded aluminum construction. The limited-edition “monocoque-look” Avian definitely bucks that trend, as it sports what is claimed to be the world’s lightest titanium ebike-specific frame.
Tags: Eurobike 2024, ebikes, Titanium, World’s Lightest, Cycling
Continue reading Bonded-ti ebike brings monocoque looks to fitness riding and commuting
The last we looked, the world’s lightest traditional rooftop tent came from California shop Inspired Overland (IO). With its all-new Go, British tentmaker Tentbox undercuts IO by several pounds, grabbing the market’s top spot for ultralight design. The skeletal softshell Tentbox Go isn’t the sleekest, fanciest car-top abode out there, but it sets up in under two minutes, sleeps two people, provides stormproof weather protection with plenty of ventilation, and is light enough to ride atop small cars. And it barely breaks the four-figure mark, offering one of the market’s more affordable roof camping options.
Tags: roof-top tent, Tent, Camping, Lightweight, World’s Lightest, Outdoors
Continue reading “World’s lightest” rooftop tent diets down to skin and bones
Kobe University researchers have created a new “structural color ink,” just 100-200 nanometers thick, that shows bright colors from wide viewing angles, without fading, while weighing less than half a gram per square meter (0.002 oz per square foot).
Tags: Color, Aircraft, Kobe University, World’s Lightest
Continue reading Nano-scale inks could lighten airliners by hundreds of kilograms
Although inflatable stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) have become very popular due to their portability, most of them still aren’t light or compact enough to carry for long distances. The Chasm-Lite is designed to be an exception, as it’s reportedly the world’s lightest and smallest-packing inflatable SUP.
Tags: paddleboarding, Inflatable, Kickstarter, World’s Lightest
Continue reading Chasm-Lite is claimed to be world’s lightest, most compact inflatable SUP
Although inflatable stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) have become very popular due to their portability, most of them still aren’t light or compact enough to carry for long distances. The Chasm-Lite is designed to be an exception, as it’s reportedly the world’s lightest and smallest-packing inflatable SUP.
Tags: paddleboarding, Inflatable, Kickstarter, World’s Lightest
Continue reading Chasm-Lite is claimed to be world’s lightest, most compact inflatable SUP
With their integrated motors and batteries, it’s not uncommon for even relatively lightweight full-suspension electric mountain bikes to tip the scales at around 20 kg (45 lb). The Lightrider E Ultimate, however, is claimed to come in at under 15 kg (33 lb) – reportedly making it the lightest of its kind.
Tags: Mountain Bikes, ebikes, World’s Lightest
Continue reading Thömus Lightrider E Ultimate claims title of lightest full-squish eMTB
Given that they have to incorporate hinges, latches and other structural considerations, compact-folding bikes generally tend to be heavier than their regular counterparts. Nonetheless, a British designer has managed to build one that tips the scales at just 6 kg (13.2 lb).
Tags: Folding, World’s Lightest
Continue reading One-of-a-kind folding bike may be the lightest ever