Bicycles

Although there are now several electronics-laden "smart" bike helmets on the market, the Lumos was one of the first. Now its designers are back, with the new-and-improved Lumos Ultra.

Although most mountain bikes now feature suspension forks, road bikes are typically still rigid. That said, a few devices have been created to help them soak up unwanted road vibrations. Here are a few we've seen, that each took a different approach.

Rad Power Bikes has launched the RadWagon 4 cargo ebike, and is hoping that its new frame, custom tires and better uphill hauling chops will persuade you to leave the family car at home for your shopping trips, school runs and commutes to work.

Engineers from the Ukraine's Delfast Inc have joined forces with students at Kyiv Polytechnic to design a "universal" ebike, with all-wheel drive, a per charge range of 120 km, front and rear suspension, and a large cargo rack.

Bicycle locks have a tendency to be big and heavy, so they're kind of a hassle to bring along on rides. Some companies have attempted to address that situation, by designing locks that are actually a part of the bike. Here are a few of our favorites.

The first generation Riide ebike launched on Kickstarter in early 2014, was successfully funded and started shipping a year later. Now the Washington, DC company has announced the much-improved Riide 2.

In urban environments, it's not uncommon to see cyclists wearing masks that filter out airborne pollutants. The Iwind is a little different, though, in that it actually blows purified air onto the user's face.

Specialized has launched super light versions of its commuter ebike, claiming that they're 40 percent lighter than much of the competition. The Turbo Vado SL ebikes will offer assist up to 28 mph and should be good for 80 miles of per charge range.

We've seen our share of portable ebikes, but this adorable little cutie takes things to the next level. Poimo (POrtable and Inflatable MObility) is an inflatable short-range ebike that fits in a small backpack when you're not riding it.

While a set of lights are an essential part of night-time bicycle commuting, advances in electronics have led to a number of headlights that do more than just shine straight onto the road. Here are a few such "value-added" lights that caught our eye.

While cycling is certainly a good way of getting around, there's one thing that keeps many people from doing it … butt pain. We've seen many saddles designed to address that problem, and here are five that struck us as being particularly innovative.

Strøm has launched a new version of its City ebike, designed with the female rider in mind. The City W features a step-through aluminum frame, up to 350 watts of front hub motor power, and an optional front basket with integrated headlight.