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 [...]
CycloClean – Can A Bike Save Lives?
The CycloClean includes a water purification system powered by the forward motion of the pedals. The idea behind the bike is to purify water to provide for those living in remote villages or disaster areas that do not have drinkable water. In addition to puncture-proof tires, the bicycle can pump water up from up to [...]
Ford Investing in the E-Bike Market
Ford Motor Company recently revealed its E-Bike Concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Ford’s interest in E-Bikes is an indication of its expectations about future transport modes, and allows the company to showcase its design as well as its electric mobility capabilities. The bike is designed for both men and women and will be equipped with [...]
The Bike of the Future
How many gadgets are there out there to track calories, listen to music while you ride, lock your bike and fix a flat tire. Well the bike of the future will have all of this and more built right into the bike. The new bike, which would cost around $2,500 includes inbuilt computer system incorporating [...]
TiGr Titantium Lock
Created by John Loughlin the TiGr is his titanium lock system, it’s secure, versatile, elegant, light, easy to use and easy to store. A really secure bike lock that’s actually sexy. How secure? Check out the TiGr destructive testing video. How sexy? Keep reading. The TiGr system includes a flexible Titanium bow and a [...]
360-Degree Interactive Video of Slickrock
We’ve all grown accustomed to POV footage via helmet cams, but have you ever seen 360-degree footage of a trail? Or how about video that you can interact with for that matter? In a nutshell, Joergen Geerds designed and built the first-ever smartphone powered 360-degree video recording rig, Dan Finkler linked the phones together, and Western Spirit’s Mark [...]
The Copenhagen Wheel
The Copenhagen Wheel is a revolutionary piece of biking technology that allows anyone to change their regular bike into a hybrid bike by simply swapping out their rear wheel. This kind of biking technology is can have a major impact because it encourages people to use their bikes as a mode of transportation rather than [...]
Revolights
Previously we posted about a similar technology Project Aura. Revolights are pretty similar but have a few upgrades that make it a little more interesting. Apparently, it so interesting that they have received $200,000 of grassroots donations in just a couple months. Which one do you prefer? Project Aura or Revolights?