For years now, Denmark's Reelight has manufactured battery-free bike lights that are powered by wheel-mounted magnets. What if you don't want to put magnets on your spokes, though? Well, that's where the company's new eddy current-powered Nova lights come in.
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Earlier today we reported that Neil "Soupy" Campbell secured a new European bicycle speed record of 149 mph (240 km/h). On Sunday, 45 year-old mother of three Denise Mueller-Korenek took to Bonneville Salt Flats and recorded a speed on 183.932 mph (296 km/h) to set the overall speed record.
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If you need any further convincing on the impact of wind drag on vehicle efficiency, try this for size: a British fellow just hopped on a pushbike and went 149 mph while slipstreaming a Porsche. Neil "Soupy" Campbell now holds the European bicycle speed record, but not the world one – yet.
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Pain and numbness in the butt/crotch is a common complaint among cyclists, which has led to the development of various types of saddles that are claimed to address the problem. One of the latest, the Canadian-designed Airo Bike Seat, utilizes flexing "Wing-Springs" on either side.
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Three years ago, we reviewed a nifty li'l cycling product known as WingLights – LED turn indicators that magnetically attach to the ends of one's handlebars. Well, British startup Cycl is back again, with its new-and-improved WingLights360.
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German e-bike company Bulls has released what it's calling "the most cutting-edge eMTB on the market." The E-Core Evo EN Di 2 27.5+ offers high-end dual-suspension off-roading with slick looks and a big twin-core battery pack.
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Yamaha is hitting the US market with a series of four pedal-assist e-bikes covering a range of urban commuting and light MTB riding. Powered by 250-watt, high torque mid drive multi-sensor motors and 500 Wh battery packs, the Urban Rush, Cross Connect, Cross Core and YDX Torc are in stores now.
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Stark Drive has launched a Kickstarter for a folding e-bike called the Mini, which can throttle up to 15 mph for 9 miles or can go for 25 miles per charge in pedal assist. Interestingly, the company says that one of the flavors on offer can save you on taxi or shuttle fees when you travel by air.
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If you routinely park your bike in cramped areas such as a multi-bike racks, then there may be times when you find your lock rather difficult to access upon leaving. It was with this in mind that LA-based cyclist Scott Gold created the "two-faced" Option Lock.
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Bike trailers are super-handy if you need to haul cargo, but they can become a burden the minute you empty that cargo. German start-up Trenux aims to solve this disparity, offering a lightweight, go-everywhere bike trailer that folds up onto the back of the bike when not in use.
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