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Interbike 2015 – pics of our picks

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Gizmag presents some highlights from Interbike 2015
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These low-cost shifters are made from bottle caps and melted scrap aluminum, using a package created by bicycle advocacy nonprofit One Street Components
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X marks the electric bike – a couple of Askmy folding e-bikes
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It looks like Allen Sports' Ultra-X is no longer the world's only all-carbon folding bike – Shen Zhen Dengfu Sports Equipment had this li'l number on display
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The caps of these Bevato carbon fiber stems offer a cylindrical perch for things like computers or lights (left), or a GoPro mount (right)
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These E.T Smart Scooters likely won't be mistaken for another company's electric scooters
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This Tortola RoundTail bicycle uses rings to provide rear suspension
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glowing water bottle cages ...
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glowing fenders ...
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Topeak's iGlow system features accessories such as ...
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glowing saddle pack piping ...
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... and even a glowing frame-fit pump
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Vancom Tires' Quick Change Linear Inner Tube can be installed without removing the wheel from the bike
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A look at how the two ends of the Quick Change Linear Inner Tube join together once installed
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WOKit has combined the ubiquitous carabiner with a multi-tool
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Accord's Espresso bike has a locking cable built into its frame
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The "cageless" Koala Bottle attaches to its cradle via powerful magnets
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Check out the beautiful brazing on this custom-built Kuben Classic bike
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ShockStop suspension stems from Redshift Sports, along with their interchangeable elastomer dampers
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Redshift was also showing its Switch Aero System, which temporarily converts a road bike into a triathlon bike
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The rollingfwd foam roller helps work out the kinks, by vibrating as you use it
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The BodyFloat suspension seatpost utilizes an undamped dual spring system
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The Freebird Cruiser folding e-bike has both a suspension fork and a mid-frame coil-sprung shock
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The Outbraker system gives riders fine control over the sensitivity of their hydraulic disc brakes
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Cycliq's Fly12 combines a headlight and an HD video camera
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True to its name, Fabric's Cageless bottle has no need for a cage – just a couple of frame-mounted pegs
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Magura's Vyron eLECT dropper seatpost replaces cables with wireless tech
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The flexible Litelock is light and it's a lock, yet it's reportedly very difficult to cut through
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Catrike's Dumont recumbent trike not only has front and rear suspension, but it also folds (and yes, it comes with a seat)
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Huntington Beach Bicycle Company made this one-off El Rum Runner...
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It features a built-in booze cabinet ...
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... and mini bottles in place of valve stem caps
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Huntington Beach Bicycle Company also had this alcohol-themed creation on display
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A rear view of its keg
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Razor's Ripsurf is really playing up the idea of being a surfboard for the land
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Germany's Moestyle is responsible for this awesome monstrosity
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These bring a new meaning to the word "chainstay"
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The Moestyle bike's 1-candlepower headlight
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The Moestyle bike also features pedals you'll get hooked on
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Coast Cycles' Quinn comes with a removable bag, which fits into a slot in the frame
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Las Vegas' own Forgotten Not Gone uses this military-themed Elf velomobile to get depressed veterans out and about
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Ride 2 Recovery was displaying this road bike, which has been adapted for use by a triple amputee ...
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... on one side of the bars is a set of Shimano Di2 electronic shifters, allowing the rider to shift using his arm stump
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Ride 2 Recovery was also showing off this impressive arm-powered Lasher all-terrain trike
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Playing a Defender-like video game, using SRAM's Red eTap electronic shifting system as a controller
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A clever flip-out locking wall mount, from Cycloc
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Solos smart glasses pull metrics such as heart rate and average speed from connected devices to offer real-time feedback on cycling performance
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This titanium recumbent from TiTrikes can pedaled by hand, or pedaled by foot and steered using a separate set of handlebars
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The Scottoiler S1 continuously applies lube to your chain, as you ride
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If your tyke can't keep up or is still lacking confidence, the Follow Me bike-towing thingy may be what you need
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Corbin Keegan with his one-of-a-kind 2WD carbon/bamboo Corbinfiber e-chopper
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Corbin's creation is powered by two 1,000-watt hub motors, and has a range of about 30 miles (48 km)
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Seattle Cycles' titanium-framed 8-inch-wheeled folding Burke 8
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The OLED screen on the Cotlo Corvus smart bike
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This FlexCy seatpost lets users adjust the nose angle of the saddle, to make climbing easier
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An eye-catching Gocycle G2 folding e-bike
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This Glion scooter folds up, goes in a bag, and can be pulled along on two rear caster wheels
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If sunglasses aren't enough, this UV-blocking WINDeflect mask will protect your whole face from the sun – and from the wind, needless to say
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Think of the Gauswheel as being like a skateboard with one big main wheel, and another swiveling stabilizer wheel
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Biomega's NYC bike features a folding front basket
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The original electric bike wheel, the Copenhagen Wheel should soon be reaching buyers
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The Back Bottle has a tapered bottom, allowing it to comfortably slip into rear jersey pockets
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The Montague Rackstand serves as a rear rack, which swivels down to act as a kickstand
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The removable Denny lock doubles as a handlebar and a U-lock
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COBI works with the user's smartphone to give regular bicycles "smart" functionality
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Otto guides users through rear derailleur adjustments, using an app and a plastic guide
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Inspired Cycle Engineering may now have a rival, as Sun Seeker Recumbents is offering a fat-tired recumbent trike of its own
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Sun Seeker Recumbents also makes this interesting delta-style recumbent trike ...
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... which has a unique front suspension design
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Albabici and Alfa Romeo have combined forces on the 4C, that features concave carbon fiber tubes
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Togs thumb grips are now easier to install, thanks to a new hinged design
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Gizmag presents some highlights from Interbike 2015
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The Elecwear vest features wirelessly-controlled LED turn indicators and Bluetooth speakers
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The LED-festooned Lumenus smart jacket communicates with the user's smartphone
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The new 26-inch-wheeled version of the Mando Footloose chainless and beltless e-bike
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The imposing electric version of the Rungu Juggernaut fat trike
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Tern's Cargo Node is one of the world's few folding cargo bikes
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The Interbike trade show has drawn to a close for another year, and once again it proved to be a treasure trove of cycling-related innovation. Join us, as we take a quick look at some of the gadgets, gizmos and complete bikes that caught our eye in Las Vegas.

Although we've already featured a number of items that we saw at the show, there were many others that we still wanted to share with our readers – you can find them in the photo gallery, along with brief recaps of what we've covered already.

As has been the case in previous years, most of what you'll see here isn't so much major new product lines as it is examples of creative, out-of-the-box thinking. Some of them may become great commercial successes, while others may never be heard of again. In either case, we hope you appreciate the sense of inventiveness that went into them.

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2 comments
JaredWithTheBike
Nice coverage, I like that stem cap computer mount and the "Roundbike" is pretty interesting. I'm also very curious as to how the footloose would ride without assist (if at all).
Daishi
I kind of like the idea of the bodyfloat seatpost suspension. I've never been much of a fan of suspensions on bicycles in general. I feel like all that work goes into improving efficiency on bicycles only to have the suspension absorb some of my effort in peddling.