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Hexo 3D-printed bike helmet promises better fit, increased safety and less heat

Ben Coxworth November 8, 2018

Remember the Kupol? It was a 3D-printed bicycle helmet that we covered last month, which forwent the usual foam core. Although it didn't meet its Kickstarter goal, another 3D-printed no-foam helmet is soon to hit the market, in the form of the Hexo.

The Hexo weighs a claimed 240 grams, for a size equivalent to a Medium

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On yer bike: GM rides into e-bike space

Paul Ridden November 5, 2018

There's no shortage of electric bicycles already available, so newcomers to the space need to offer something special before they get noticed. Unless you're already a household name. Automaker General Motors is planning to ride into this crowded arena with two e-bikes – a compact and a folder.

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Ducati set to debut electric mountain bike in Milan

Ben Coxworth October 31, 2018

Italian manufacturer Ducati is, of course, best known for its high-end motorcycles. At the upcoming Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA 2018), however, the company will be debuting something a little different – an electric-assist mountain bike.

European buyers can order the Ducati MIG-RR starting in January

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It's not hard to tell how the M Bike got its name

Ben Coxworth October 29, 2018

So … do ya like weird-lookin' bikes? If so, then you might be interested in the M-Bike, from Paris-based Marcelo Cycles. The subject of a recently-started Kickstarter campaign, the odd beast is being offered in both standard and electric-assist versions.

There won't be any mistaking the M Bike for something else

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Radical suspension fork is a Message to mountain bikers

Ben Coxworth October 25, 2018

Although most mountain bikers seem to be happy with their telescopic forks, over the years we've seen numerous attempts at linkage-based front suspension systems. A recent and particularly interesting example is the Message, a 130mm trailing multi-link fork from Salt Lake City's Trust Performance.

The Message was officially unveiled this week

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Vacuum-pod car roof rack makes it easy to pop and swap between bikes and skis

C.C. Weiss October 24, 2018

Attempting to solve several bike rack issues all at once, Seattle's Stag Rack presents a versatile, multi-sport rack designed to mount on any vehicle in about two minutes. The system relies on vacuum cups and interchangeable mounts to easily switch between carrying bikes or skis.

The Stag Rack system mounts in about two minutes

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Bike-tracking Limpet is set to startle thieves

Ben Coxworth October 24, 2018

Locks are all very well and good, but it always helps to have an extra layer of security that discourages bike thieves just a little bit more. British cyclists James Sheppard and Matthew Leach have developed just such a layer, in the form of the strobing, screaming Limpet.

The Limpet has a water- and dust-resistant polypropylene body

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Bike lock disables steering during Quick Stops

Ben Coxworth October 22, 2018

Locking your bike up to an immovable object is obviously the best way of keeping it from being stolen while parked, but what if you're just making a quick stop? Well, you should still lock it to something, although inventor Mark Waldin thinks his Quick Stop Bike Lock may suffice when needed.

The Quick Stop Bike Lock is now on Kickstarter

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Could a piece of foam bring back mountain bike inner tubes?

Ben Coxworth October 18, 2018

Tubeless tires have become pretty much standard on mountain bikes, but they can be difficult to mount, and often end up leaking air. With that in mind, tire manufacturer Tannus is introducing a product that is claimed to give tubed tires some of the same qualities as their tubeless counterparts.

The Tannus Armour insert goes between the existing tube and inner wall of the tire

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Feature-heavy Wau e-bike starts at an impressive US$749

Loz Blain October 15, 2018

Wau's eponymous e-bike is simple and tidy and packs in some impressive features for its price point, including batteries up to a kilowatt-hour, motors up to 500 W, integrated alarm and GPS tracking, and brake/indicator/headlight kits – with a ton of option-ups available.

Wau is a basic e-bike, loaded with features, for an impressive price