Bicycles

If a thief is sufficiently motivated, they can get through pretty much any bike lock. That's where the PentaLock comes in – it makes a bicycle un-pedalable, regardless of whether or not that bike is also locked up to an adjacent object.

While there are now many turn-indicator bike lights on the market, their bar-mounted controls are just one more bit of clutter to manage. Eesen's Shield tail light/turn indicator takes a different approach, as it's activated with a turn of the head.

Specialized has released a super light edition of its Turbo Como city ebike, which features an internal gear hub, smooth motor assist to 28 mph and a per charge range of over 60 miles, or farther by installing an optional range extender.

Gocycle was one of the first manufacturers to offer a folding electric bicycle, and its ebikes have been popular ever since. The company has now unveiled its fourth generation of bikes, which are lighter and more powerful than previous models.

Many people want an ebike not simply because it's easier to pedal, but because they need to haul heavy loads. The CargoDrive kit was designed with that in mind, as it converts regular bicycles into e-cargo bikes.

Although there are now bikes with 3D-printed titanium frames, they're out of most cyclists' price range. That said, if a current Kickstarter campaign is successful, you may soon be able to buy a set of thin, light pedals made in the same fashion.

The third generation Specialized Turbo Levo e-MTB sports a full carbon chassis and mixed wheel setup with a completely reworked geometry, all backed by a 565-W peak power mid-mount motor that provides assist up to 20 mph and produces 66 lb.ft of torque.

The Ryuger Eidolon, out of Western Australia, is a super-aerodynamic carbon monocoque ebike that looks like a street racer but is actually a full-suspension commuter with some light off-road ambitions. And it's an absolute eye-popper.

An advanced tire technology developed by NASA for use on planetary rovers could be coming to a bike lane near you, with startup the Smart Tire Company leveraging the technology to introduce an airless shape memory alloy tire for bicycles.

Back in 2015, former aeronautical engineer Neil Barron presented his Litelok as a lighter, more flexible alternative to bicycle U-locks. His company is now offering a rougher, tougher version, called the Litelok Core.

Electric mobility company Eunorau has launched an Indiegogo to fund the production of a new fat-tire full-suspension ebike named the Defender S, which can be had in dual-battery and dual-motor configurations.

While there are now a fair number of suspension seatposts on the market, the Sangle-Fit is a bit different. It features a tilting nose, designed to both smooth out the ride and make hill-climbing easier.