Tag: cycling
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Cyclist Draws Darth Vader With GPS Tracking
Look, take this with a grain of salt, but there apparently exists a cyclist by the name of Stephen Lund who took it upon himself to get creative with his GPS tracker. He set out on a 46.3km (28.8miles) course through the city of Victoria, British-Columbia (that’s in Canada for those of you geographically challenged)…
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The Boncho Is The Lovechild Of A Bike And A Poncho
Or at least, that’s the gist behind the moniker. The Boncho is a waterproof, well, poncho that keeps you dry while riding your bike. There are some like it on the market, although the Boncho does have “an additional semi-rigid section that extends over the handlebars, protecting the wearer’s legs from the rain and keeping…
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Turn The Stem Of Your Bike Into A High-Tech Cycling Computer
There’s all kinds of cycling computers on the market, which do a number of things from navigation, to distance and speed measurements. But there’s something to be said about Speedforce’s design. It seamlessly integrates into your bike’s overall aesthetics by simply replacing your current stem. That’s right, the stem is the device, and it does…
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Rear Vision Mirror for Cyclists
There’s a bunch of safety-minded stuff out there for cyclists, from rear view radars, to LED turn signals, to reflective gloves and socks. Sometimes though, going a little less high-tech can be as effective, and the Rear View Mirror for Cyclists appears to do its job just fine. Worn as an armband, the mirror lets…
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The Loud Mini Is A Car Horn For Bicycles
Cycling is great, both for the environment and for yourself. But it’s not without its dangers, not the least of which is how hard it is for motorists to notice you even exist. We tend to be primed to detect other cars, and mostly, to hear other cars. Well, the Loud Mini is a small…
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BeeLine Changes The Way We Use Navigation On Bicycles
Normally on a bike, you have a few options to find your way to your destination. Either you use your head and just, you know, go there. Or, you use a GPS device of some kind that will feed you turn by turn directions, telling you exactly where to go. It’ll get you there, sure,…
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RedshitRedshift Shocktop Gives You A more Comfortable Bike RideThere’s a few things you can do to smooth out your bike ride, from outfitting your bike with shocks and springs, to a simple gel mat on the seat. Shocks and springs are kind of a no-go on road bikes, so the Redshift Shocktop will be welcomed by speed aficionados looking for less vibrations on…
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The Varia™ Rearview Bike Radar Keeps Cyclists Safer From Getting Hit From Behind
You’ve seen them: cyclists riding in the middle of the lane, as if they own the road. We can understand the desire to stay away from potentially dangerous curbside holes, but this practice can be dangerous when coupled with less-than-fully-attentive motorists. The Varia™ Rearview Bike Radar (by Garmin) alerts cyclists of an approaching vehicle as…
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Litelok Bike Lock Is Both Lightweight, And Sturdy
Securing your bike in public is a delicate affair. Maybe you want to be super safe, but then you’ll have to carry really heavy U-locks. Or if you care about portability, you might sacrifice some safety. But the Litelok hopes to give you the best of both worlds. Created by one Professor Neil Barron, an…
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A Collapsible Bike Helmet, For Your Convenience
Despite your brain being protected by nothing more than a slim bony shell that tends to fracture if you knock it a little too hard, plenty of cyclists still opt to ride without a helmet. It’s somewhat understandable, given their bulk. But the Closca Fuga Black collapsible helmet offers a potential alternative that might sway…