Interbike 2015

The Interbike trade show has drawn to a close for another year, and once again it proved to be a treasure trove of cycling-related innovation. Join us, as we take a quick look at some of the gadgets, gizmos and complete bikes that caught our eye in Las Vegas.

The Elecwear cycling vest lets you signal your intention to turn, without taking your hands of the bars. Plus it lets you listen to music, earphones-free.

Scooters and folding bikes are both becoming popular forms of "last-mile" transportation. It's important that they be compact, however ... and Seattle Cycles' all-titanium Burke 8 is definitely on the small side.

One of the latest "smart bikes" to catch our eye is the Cotlo Corvus, which features a car-detecting rear radar system and a built-in OLED display. We came across a prototype at Interbike 2015, and got the goods.

Electronics company Kopin has developed eyewear that aims to place ride data in a more convenient place, directly in the cyclist's field of vision. The Solos smart glasses display metrics such as heart rate and average speed from connected devices to offer real-time feedback on cycling performance.

Some people find it a hassle to ride around with a bicycle lock, which is why firms like Interlock offer products such as a seatpost that doubles up as a bike lock. Its latest offering, the Denny Handlebar Lock, is a handlebar that pulls apart to function as a U-lock.

The Mando Footloose e-bike distinguishes itself by having neither a chain nor a belt drive ... plus it has small 20-inch wheels. That’s about to change, though, as Mando has unveiled its soon-to-be-released 26-inch-wheeled Footloose.

Cargo bikes can be great for hauling around large, awkward objects, but by nature the vehicles themselves aren't all that portable. The Cargo Node is designed to tow up to a hefty 350 lb (159 kg) and fold down into something more manageable in ten seconds.

The Lumenus jacket on display at Interbike 2015 is embedded with strips of LEDs that automatically light up, not only to tell other road users of the cyclist's turning intentions, but to guide the cyclist to their destination.

The original Rungu Juggernaut fat trike isn't always the easiest thing to pedal – particularly on loose terrain. That’s why its California-based designers have now come out with an electric version, which we spied at Interbike 2015.