Mobile Barcodes and NFC for Bike Shops
New Data from Nellymoser indicates that well over 90% of the top 100 magazines in the US have featured at least one mobile barcode since May 2011; as recently as November 2010, just 9% had. With the proliferation of mobile barcodes in print and the availability of NFC there are new possibilities to use 2d [...]
Bike 2.0
The bicycle is one of the most efficient machines that man has ever made. Despite this, we have all come across at least one hill at some point that we had to dismount and walk up. At the same time there is probably another hill out there that you’ve come down and felt like you [...]
Eyecatching Bike Customization, But Would You Use It?
What is it about your bike that makes it feel like yours and yours alone? Every little tweak you make to your bike makes your connection to it more personal. For example, I’m a fan of foam grips. I don’t like them because I have tender hands and I want to be more comfortable, I [...]
QR Code Bike ID
2dbarcodes have been around for a long time and they’re making their way into the U.S. with other technologies such as NFC, Image Recognition, RFID and more. Kryptonite Bike Registration by Bike Revolution is utilizing Qr codes to register bikes as an antitheft technology for cyclists. The Pulse ID tag is a unique, tamper-resistant, weatherproof [...]
The Gladi8r by Canedo
![Gladi8R[1]](http://www.nwevolution.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Gladi8R1-480x330.jpg "Gladi8R[1]")
Rodrigo Canedo, of Canedo Studios, is in the process of creating a new helmet technology that looks like it has potential to be fairly trendy. A hybrid between a helmet and sunglasses that Canedo calls the Gladi8r. While I admit it is aesthetically pleasing, I can’t help but think the design isn’t entirely complete. When [...]
Showers Pass by VelEau
Showers Pass by VelEau is a unique hydration system that offers solutions to a couple problems when you’re riding your bike. Like a CamelBak it helps saves room on your bike however, the Showers Pass avoids the massive sweat collector on your back like a Camlbak. The Showers Pass positions the spout in a ergonomic [...]
Redraven Goggles
Downhill mountain bikers you’re wish has been granted! Redraven has released a hands-free roll-off goggle system allowing riders optimal vision even in the worst conditions. Here’s some notes from Redraven themselves • Goggle technology hasn’t change in over 20 years, we believe Speedview’s innovation and technology will change the industry and our goal is to [...]
Cycle Solutions For The Third World
Social enterprises are businesses that serve a dual purpose of profitability and social good. Recently, I came across one social enterprise in particular that opened my eyes. Global Cycle Solutions (GCS) is working to “transform the bicycle into a vehicle for innovation” and in doing so, provides a sustainable means to help alleviate poverty in [...]
Specialized Wiretap Technology
Sometimes the simplest upgrades in technology can have a big impact on making your life easier. Specialized has done just that with their wiretap technology. Change your music, make a phone call, or check your riding stats without taking off your gloves—WireTap technology makes these gloves touchscreen-friendly. Additionally BG gloves feature a unique pad system, [...]
LightLane, Make Your Own Bike Path
LightLane Prototype from Evan Gant on Vimeo.
Lights and bikes have been top of mind for quite a few inventors lately. Project Aura and Revolights have created some really interesting projects to help cyclist be seen at night.Lightlane has just finished with a proof of concept for their idea how cyclist can be illuminated at night. With 4 billion cycling trips in [...]