Interbike 2014

Speed skaters and cyclists use different muscle groups to propel themselves forward. Nikola pedals are designed to let cyclists use both of those groups, for increased power.

Although we've already told you about some of the more interesting innovations that we saw at Interbike 2014, there are still plenty of others that we've yet to share ... and you can see them here.

If you're an avid skier who wants to stay in shape over the summer, then you might use a fitness device along the lines of a Nordic Track. One of the problems with those machines, however, is that you're just stuck in one place while using them. That's why Wolfgang Haupt created the Freecross.

Daymak Inc. has previously brought us some interesting innovations in the world of electric two-wheelers, including the world's first wirelessly-controlled e-bike, and the Beast off-road solar-powered scooter. Now, it's set to release its DDS e-bike conversion kit, that's powered by the sun.

In the Bike Design Project, non-profit group Oregon Manifest invited five teams to create their own take on the "ultimate urban commuter bike." Last Friday we had a chance to get a close-up look at the winner, called the Denny, at Interbike.

Back in February, we heard about a prototype Schwalbe mountain bike tire system that used a dual-chamber setup to both increase traction and minimize flats. The design has since been refined, and the commercial version of the product has been officially unveiled.

Well, the popular Elf velomobile may be in for some competition. San Diego-based Virtue Cycle Solutions has developed a sort of electric cargo trike/pedal car type thing of its own, that it’s hoping to bring to production sometime soon.

Remember the Flying Rider? It was a prototype bike we covered in June, in which the rider hung from a harness instead of sitting on a saddle. Well, despite the fact that a number of our readers thought the whole thing was a little questionable, it’s now going into production.