Cycling

Folding bicycle helmets are nothing new, nor are electronically-augmented "smart" helmets. The Woolf, however, is claimed to be the first product to combine the best aspects of both helmet types in one wearable device.

So, you went and bought a mechanical dropper seatpost for your MTB, only to discover that smoother, faster electronic posts are now "a thing." Well, don't despair, as the OnlyMotion system is designed to make your existing dropper seatpost electric.

This little piece of riding gear is a full-fledged smart hydration pack that tells you when you're thirsty while out riding and it goes so far as to squirt the water right into your mouth.

If your bike has Presta valves on its rims or tubes, you'll know that pumping the tires can be a fiddly business. The Zilch floor pump is claimed to address that problem, with head seals that don't even touch the valve stem until it locks on.

Sure, electric cargo bikes may indeed be very useful, but they're also pretty darn long and heavy as compared to regular commuter bikes. That's where the Frolic comes in, as it can be quickly converted from the one to the other.

Your car has all its controls built into its dashboard, so why doesn't your bike have all its gadgets integrated into its handlebar? Well, that's exactly the approach taken by the sleek Flitedeck bar, which features a touchscreen, headlight and more.

If you're a mountain biker, chances are you don't like being whacked in the shins by pedal pins, nor are you fond of slipping when walking on wet ground. That's where iNVRS Pedals system comes in, as it moves the pins from the pedals to the shoes.

Online multiplayer cycling platforms can be a lot of fun, but that fun is definitely diminished if you can't keep up with the other riders. That's where the Smash Your Fitness system comes in, as it prioritizes cycling skill over muscle strength.

Your GoPro may be all very well and good, but can it shoot in two directions at once? The Soocoo S50+ can, allowing it to serve as a cycling actioncam, rearview camera, and accident-recording dashcam.

While some ebikes just stick to being bikes with motors, others really lean into the electronic bells and whistles. With features such as a camera, lights and a power bank, the carbon fiber Infini X1 definitely falls into the latter pack.

If you spot a snazzy silver ebike at CES this week, you should know that it's more than just a pretty face. It's the 3D-printed Titanium Zero, and it sports what is claimed to be the world's smallest, lightest, highest-torque-density motor.

It's time to once again look back at the cycling-related innovations that made the biggest impression on us over the past 365 days. Read on, to check out a dual-chain bike, a whip-fast electronic shock, skeletal pedals and more.