As another year draws to a close, 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.
We've said this about our past roundups, but we'll say it again …
This is not meant to be a list of the best cycling products of 2024. If you're into bikes, you've probably already seen a container-ship-load of such lists on other sites.
Instead, we've set out to identify the most innovate products that have graced our pages over the past 12 months. Some of these may indeed be among the year's best, quality- and popularity-wise, whereas others might just end up being footnotes in cycling-industry history … despite the fact that they're still pretty darn clever and unique.
We should also point out that because ebikes continue to skyrocket in popularity, they're once again getting a whole other list of their very own. So, without any more ado, here is our e-bike-free list of 2024's most "interesting" cycling products.
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![The new dual-chain drive of the Buffalo Bicycle S2 Utility]()
Novel 2-chain bike aims at rock-solid ride and rugged redundancy
July 09, 2024World Bicycle Relief has declared its Buffalo Bicycle the strongest available for rural terrain, and it hasn't taken the redesign lightly. With the Buffalo S2, it's reworked the basic chain, gears and pedals into a unicorn: a two-chain drivetrain. -
![Commute to work or events without the need for lugging extra shoes around or wearing uncomfortable, unstylish bike shoes off the bike]()
Plug-and-play bike wearables clip everyday shoes into clipless pedals
May 01, 2024Clipless bike shoes are great for cycling but not much else. ClipClap lets everyday cyclists remove those clipless cleats ASAP. Its wearable adapters strap around everyday shoes, clip in during the ride, and immediately stow away after. -
![The Float X Live Valve Neo air shock]()
Fox Live Valve Neo electronic MTB shock claims "world's fastest" title
September 26, 2024Electronic rear shocks for MTBs have some big selling points, but they have to react to changing terrain quickly. That shouldn't be a problem with Fox's new Live Valve Neo, as it's claimed to be the world's fastest wireless cycling suspension system. -
![Clik Valve should be in stores as of the third quarter of this year, with a full kit priced at US$44.99]()
New one-click valve promises to revolutionize bike tire inflation
July 08, 2024German manufacturer Schwalbe has revealed what it says will become the industry standard in bicycle tire valve systems. Known as Clik Valve, the setup is claimed to be much easier to use than existing systems, and to boost air flow by up to 50%. -
![The Light Rail is presently on Indiegogo]()
Bike headlight goes wide for better, less obnoxious visibility
September 13, 2024Some bike headlights are designed to get you seen by motorists, while others are made to help you see the road. The Light Rail is claimed to excel at both, with a unique rectangular design that emphasizes light spread and movement over intensity. -
![A Garmin cyclometer app displays air pressure readings from front- and rear-tire Outrider sensors]()
In-tire sensor sends real-time pressure readings to psi-conscious cyclists
November 03, 2024When it comes to the pressure of bike tires, a few psi either way can make a big difference in performance. The Outrider sensor was designed with that fact in mind, as it provides real-time pressure readings from within tubeless tires. -
![Shimano has been awarded a patent on electrically self-adjusting cycling shoes]()
Shimano patents electric, self-adjusting cycling shoes
August 26, 2024Shimano has been granted a US patent on a wireless electronic cleat system for cycling shoes. The system is used to adjust the position of the shoe relative to your pedals as you ride. -
![The Reactor Aero frameset should ultimately sell for $10,000 to $15,000]()
World's first 3D-printed titanium road bike set to enter production
September 17, 2024We've seen 3D-printed titanium bars, stems and frame components, but the Reactor Aero takes the concept a whole lot further. Made by the No. 22 Bicycle Company in upstate New York, it's being billed as the world's first 3D-printed titanium road bike. -
![Outlier MTB's Void and Pendulum (pictured) pedals are designed to accommodate riders weighing up to 110 kg (243 lb)]()
Bizarre MTB pedals sport an open design for less weight and more grip
December 01, 2024The thinner the mountain bike pedal, the lighter and less bulky it will be. Canadian company Outlier MTB has taken this concept to the extreme, with pedals that sport a platform which is completely open in the middle. -
![When you need a basket, the Allpacka One flips up in one swift motion to give you one]()
Origami bike rack snaps into cargo basket in milliseconds
July 27, 2024Sometimes a cyclist needs a big, old basket. Sometimes a big, old basket is the last thing they need. The new Allpacka One ensures they're happy in both cases, riding as a flat rack on regular commutes and fast-folding into a 30-L basket on demand.
