Bicycles

While there are now several bamboo-framed bikes on the market, many riders are understandably a little leery of buying one. They might want to consider the Gump bamboo handlebar, though, as it's said to be comfier than aluminum or carbon.

Aside from exploring electric bike concepts of its own, Bosch provides powertrains and battery packs for many third-party manufacturers, and has now given this ecosystem a makeover while introducing a new smartphone app for over-the-air-updates.

For cyclists in many parts of the world, the arrival of winter signals the end of proper outdoor bike riding. Well, they might want to check out the Arosno E-trace, as it's designed specifically for cycling in the snow.

While most bicycle commuting backpacks simply allow cyclists to carry their stuff, EVOC Sports' newest model offers a little something extra. In the event of an accident, an airbag pops out of it to protect the rider's upper body.

While a headlight and tail light are essential for night-time bicycle commuting, one thing that really catches motorists' eyes is movement. Arclight Bike Pedals were designed with that in mind, as they feature auto-color-changing LED modules.

Electric-assist cargo trikes may offer a stable ride on the straightaways, but they do have a nasty tendency to tip over when taking corners. The Cube Concept Dynamic Cargo e-trike addresses that problem, with an independently tilting front end.

We've recently seen a number of devices that can be added to bikes, that help keep the rider dry in the rain. A new ebike known as the AllWeatherBike, however, doesn't need any add-ons – its "roof" can reportedly be pulled up in just three seconds.

While all ebikes may not be identical, their form factor is limited by the fact that their pedals must be mechanically linked to the rear wheel. Schaeffler's new Free Drive system does away with that, potentially allowing for unlimited new designs.

Vaast Bikes is at Eurobike this week, where the company is announcing the global launch of a step-through urban ebike called the E/1, which employs a full suspension system designed to smooth out the ride, no matter how much cargo is being hauled.

Given that they are at least partially high-tech electronic devices, many ebikes are just dripping with extra features … which not everyone wants. Well, the nothng was created with just such folks in mind.

Ribble spent three years in the wind tunnel and on the track optimizing and micro-adjusting the aerodynamics of its new Ultra SL R. The race-ready bike slithers its way through oncoming air with blade-like tubes and an air-disrupting cockpit.

Recharging the battery of a bike helmet with built-in lights can (conceivably) be awkward, as the whole helmet has to be placed near an outlet. A new model gets around that problem, though, with a removable tail light module.