Bicycles
Human-powered transport just keeps on getting more efficient and more versatile. Read on for the latest news on two-wheels.
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Groove Tool Pro keeps cycling tools in a multi-use capsule
June 27, 2022You may think that you've seen every form of cycling multi-tool, but the Groove Tool Pro offers yet another take on the technology. It's a compact capsule that contains eight bits, a chain breaker and a chain link – and it doubles as a driver. -
Maniac & Sane carbon fiber cargo bikes come with or without a motor
June 27, 2022While cargo bikes definitely are useful, we tend not to think of the things as being sleek or lightweight. Both of those words, however, could be applied to the Maniac & Sane bikes – one of which has an electric-assist motor. -
Fat-tire ebike designed to serve as a mobile power station
June 24, 2022California-based startup Mokwheel Bikes has launched a fat-tire ebike on Indiegogo called the Basalt, which comes with a generous battery plus an inverter that allows the ebike to double as a mobile power station. -
State Bicycle Co jumps into electrics with stealthy blacked-out ebike
June 21, 2022Fixed-gear specialist State Bicycle Co has entered the ebike market to offer a simple, affordable electric that looks and rides much like a traditional urban commuter with a bit of pep. The matte black-out look only adds to its understated appeal. -
Multi-level cargo trike rolls like the Japanese kei van of ebikes
June 17, 2022If you can't build out, build up. It works for city buildings, and a Japanese design firm is trying to make it work for city bikes. The Streek e-trike carries two levels of cargo inside a loop frame compact enough for tight city streets and paths. -
Harley-Davidson's Serial 1 heads to the backcountry with the SWITCH/MTN
June 17, 2022Following hot on the heels of the limited-run BASH/MTN ebike, Serial 1 has now added a brand new electric mountain bike to its main line up. The SWITCH/MTN eMTB has familiar core features but comes with a bunch of off-road-specific enhancements. -
Sharp-looking folding ebike built for city commutes and off-road fun
June 16, 2022Back in 2020, Morfuns launched a lightweight folding ebike called the Éole on Indiegogo. Now the company has returned with a sleek new model with an aluminum alloy frame, the option of full suspension and up to 115 km of all-terrain range on tap. -
Skarper tech turns bikes into ebikes by powering the brake rotor
June 15, 2022There are now many kits for converting regular bikes into ebikes, most of which involve swapping in a motorized wheel or adding a device that rolls against the rear tire. The Skarper system is different, in that it drives the bike's rear brake rotor. -
Fend Super bike helmet folds up, and sports integrated lights
June 14, 2022We've seen bike helmets that fold up for storage and transit, plus ones that are equipped with lights. The Fend Super, however, is one of the first to combine both features in one helmet. -
REI Co-op taps Generation e for new range of cargo ebikes
June 13, 2022Outdoor lifestyle co-operative REI has added a pair of capable-looking Generation e cargo ebikes to its Cycles range, which will initially be available to co-op members only ahead of a wider general release in September. -
Garmin lets latest bike computer recharge while sunbathing during rides
June 08, 2022Garmin has added solar charging to its latest Edge bike computer, which boasts up to 100 hours of per-charge battery life, improved GPS accuracy, more ride analytics, easy setup out of the box and a refreshed user interface. -
OxiLum takes a unique hands-on approach to bicycle brake lights
June 07, 2022Although there are now a number of helmet-mounted brake lights on the market, they're almost all activated by an integrated accelerometer. The OxiLum takes what is claimed to be a better approach, as it's triggered by a brake-lever-mounted device. -
Cane Creek's eeSilk Stem moves vertically to smooth out rough rides
June 01, 2022Riding along rough roads on a gravel bike can make your hands and arms pretty sore, pretty fast. Cane Creek's new eeSilk handlebar stem is designed to help, by pivoting up and down to absorb vibrations. -
Outrageous urban bike is crafted from 90% recycled trash
May 31, 2022German motion plastics specialist igus and Dutch bicycle startup MTRL have partnered to create a bike made from recycled plastic trash, including the frame, forks, wheels and gears. The igus:bike is due to ride out toward the end of the year. -
300-mile adventure ebike gets wired for Everest-level epics
May 27, 2022Optibike has a new ebike with enough battery power to travel 30 percent farther than the official world record. The bike is called the R22 Everest because it's the "only ebike able to climb Mt. Everest on a single charge ... if there was a road."
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