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3D-printed internet-connected bike gets 140-grand pricetag

Ben Coxworth January 16, 2019

It was a couple of years ago that Cerevo first unveiled its high-tech limited-edition Orbitrec road bike. Now, the Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer has announced pricing – the bike will cost you a whopping US$140,000, although that figure includes a return trip to Tokyo.

The Orbitrec's custom-fit frame consists of carbon fiber tubes joined together by 3D-printed titanium lugs

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Airbag-equipped cycling vest instantly inflates when accidents happen

Ben Coxworth January 15, 2019

According to French firm Helite, approximately 40 percent of serious bicycle-accident injuries involve the thorax, and 25 percent involve the spinal area. With that in mind, the airbag tech company has developed B'Safe, which is a cycling vest that inflates when the cyclist wipes out.

The B'Safe cycling vest, in its regular and inflated states

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Cybic puts Amazon Alexa into smart electric bike

Paul Ridden January 10, 2019

At CES this week in Las Vegas, UK bike retailer Halfords announced mid-year availability for the world's first e-bike – the Cybic E-Legend – that has Amazon's Alexa cooked in, meaning that riders will be able to ask the cloud-based voice assistant for directions and more.

Little in the way of detailed info has been made available about the Alexa-packing Cybic E-Legend, ...

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Oi bike bell is back, and it's better

Ben Coxworth December 20, 2018

Back in 2016, Australian manufacturer Knog successfully Kickstarted its quirky Oi, a streamlined ring-shaped bicycle bell that encircles the handlebars. Now, the company has introduced the new-and-improved Oi Luxe.

The large version of the Oi Luxe weighs a claimed 46.5 grams

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Suru gets the Scrambler e-bike ready for road or dirt

Paul Ridden December 20, 2018

There are electric scooters and there are electric bicycles. And then there are curious inbetween beasts that seem to feature the best of both designs. The 2019 Suru Scrambler is one such curiosity, a street legal pedal-assist bicycle designed for both on- and off-road action.

The Suru Scrambler will be available with a 750 W motor for US buyers and a ...

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Mountain bike-mounted BYB assesses suspension

Ben Coxworth December 13, 2018

When buying a full-suspension mountain bike, many people leave the fork and rear shock at their current settings, or adjust them based on what feels right. The BYB Telemetry system takes a more scientific approach, using sensors to determine what's best for maximized speed, comfort and safety.

The handlebar-mounted BYB acquisition unit, with the fork sensor visible to the right

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Specialized ANGi bike helmet tech calls for help when crashes occur

Ben Coxworth December 6, 2018

It was back in 2012 that we first heard about the ICEdot Crash Sensor, a bicycle helmet-mounted device that detected when the rider had crashed. ICEdot was acquired last year by Specialized, and a new-and-improved version of the technology is now featured in Spec's ANGi line of helmets.

ANGi is built into some helmets, and is also available as a self-contained add-on device (pictured ...

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EverLock bike lock doubles as a seatpost

Ben Coxworth December 5, 2018

While bicycle U-locks may provide better security than their cable counterparts, the things can be a hassle to carry around in a backpack. The EverLock was created in response to this problem, as it's actually built into the bike's seatpost.

The EverLock's designers are presently raising production funds on Kickstarter

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Top 10 most innovative cycling products of 2018

Ben Coxworth December 4, 2018

We've been doing these annual lists of standout cycling products for a while now, and as we always state up front … these aren't necessarily the BEST things from the past year, so much as they're simply some of the most innovative. With that in mind, read on to see what made our list for 2018.

CeramicSpeed's DrivEn pinion-style shaft-drive system turned a lot of heads this year

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Transforming e-bike lengthens to carry cargo

Ben Coxworth November 30, 2018

Cargo bikes may be handy for schlepping stuff around, but they're also rather long and ungainly to park, store, or use as regular commuters. That's why German product design student David Maurer-Laube created the Convercycle – it's a standard-length e-bike that folds out to haul cargo.