Gadgets & Hacks

Swytch Instant E-Bike Kit electrifies your ride

Another day, another novel approach to adding electric power to your bicycle. The Swytch is the latest offering in a seemingly constant stream of e-bike…

Written by Steve Fisher November 20, 2017

Gevenalle shifts TRP Hylex single-speed drop bar brakes into a geared set up

Gevenalle has been reworking TRP brake levers to accommodate their add-on index shifters, giving cyclocross and adventure riders an inexpensive, durable option for bikes that…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 17, 2017

Quad Lock your new iPhone X to the handlebar

So surely a bunch of mountain bikers have succumbed to the uncontrollable need to make sure Apple executives have plenty of expendable income to buy…

Written by Cory Benson November 16, 2017

Cycliq builds better Flies with smaller, lighter, better connected Fly 6 CE & Fly 12 CE

Cameras won’t keep you safe out on the road, but if something does happen – at least you’ll have physical evidence. In a world where…

Written by Zach Overholt November 15, 2017

Komoot adds new Garmin App for seamless route planning on the go

Just last month we wrote a review of Komoot trip planning. And while we found the route planning and navigational functionality to be impressive, the web…

Written by Cory Benson November 14, 2017

New go-anywhere Winnebago Revel 4×4 Sprinter has built-in bike shed

When the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter was first made available in North America in 2001, the cycling world was quick to claim it as their own. Used…

Written by Christophe Noel November 08, 2017

Friday Roundup: Cycling Odds & Ends

Interscholastic Mountain Biking gets support from Club Ride, plus new WV & MD leagues – Ketchum, Idaho based clothing maker Club Ride has just signed on…

Written by Cory Benson November 03, 2017

Rylo 360º 4K camera lets you shoot everything, follow anything, edit later

If you’re like us, we’re not producing a whole lot of 360º VR yet, but we do like to have the important stuff in the…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 02, 2017

Strava Global Heatmap displays 17 billion miles of recorded activity

If you’re unaware of Strava’s influence in the world of athletic endeavors, their newly updated Global Heatmap makes for a powerful visual. Created to display…

Written by Christophe Noel November 01, 2017

Halloween Video Roundup: Star Wars Speeder eBikes with Jesse and Casey Neistat, + Spooky vids from Lenosky, Red Bull, more

It’s Halloween which means way too much candy, and hopefully some fun rides. It also means that a number of our favorite movie makers have…

Written by Zach Overholt October 31, 2017

XShifter soon shipping wireless shifting, extends pre-order price through Indiegogo

Like a number of high tech crowd sourced projects before them, XShifter has experienced a number of delays on their way to production. But they…

Written by Zach Overholt October 31, 2017

Quickguard replaces Quick Release nut for fenders that won’t touch the frame

After 30 years of tinkering with his idea for a simple, effective fender, Chris Howard is finally bringing it to life. According to the inventor,…

Written by Zach Overholt October 30, 2017

Bisecu promises to be the first fully automatic smart bicycle lock

It seems that there’s a new smart or connected bicycle security device that pops up on Kickstarter almost every month. But Bisecu offers something new…

Written by Zach Overholt October 26, 2017

Rhino-Rack Throws Some Trailhead Shade with New SunSeeker Vehicle Awning

Vehicle mounted awnings have become increasingly popular in the last few years and for good reason. In just a matter of minutes they deploy to…

Written by Christophe Noel October 26, 2017

Review: Komoot’s app based route planner claims to be world’s best

Based in Berlin and first launched in 2010, Komoot was created to provide cyclists and hikers with an advanced route planning and navigational tool. In…

Written by Christophe Noel October 25, 2017

Niterider Lumina series sees another lumen Boost, plus little known accessories to use your lights for photography

When you already have a great light, it can be hard to improve on it. Other than adding more lumens, of course. As the light…

Written by Zach Overholt October 25, 2017

Everysight Raptor AR Smartglasses closer to launch with final pricing, details, and option to pre-order

It seems that everyone is talking about Augmented Reality (AR) these days, even cyclists. Or at least, the cyclists who have heard of the Everysight…

Written by Zach Overholt October 24, 2017

See.Sense is back with ACE connected bike light with Artificial Intelligence

Lately, it seems that the discussion surrounding AI or Artificial Intelligence includes ominous warnings about the end of the world as the machines become self…

Written by Zach Overholt October 24, 2017

Arrow’s smartwatch integrates a rotating HD camera, while the Removu K1 combines a 4K camera and gimbal

If you were a fan of Inspector Gadget or Dick Tracey as a kid, these crowdfunded gadgets should be right up your alley. Let’s have…

Written by Steve Fisher October 20, 2017

Sushi Grips rethinks MTB grip design for better control and increased comfort

There are a lot of different grip designs out there, but the majority all have one thing in common. They’re round. Or round-ish. There are also…

Written by Zach Overholt October 16, 2017

IB17: SQlab embraces Endless Summer ltd. Edition, shows prototype grips and saddle, plus new Ergolux 610

If there was a detectable trend for saddles at the tradeshows this year, it seems to be all about foam. Specifically, Ifinergy expanded TPU foam…

Written by Zach Overholt October 12, 2017

RipRow “exercise bike” gets you shredded, and ready to shred

There’s no doubt sport-specific strength training can up your game, and cyclists are notorious for neglecting the weights. The RipRow aims to fix that without…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 04, 2017

Found: Wild, telescoping Cardigo Bike gives upper body workout while you pedal

OK, now take two minutes and watch that video. This wild new Cardigo bike concept aims to give you a full body workout while most…

Written by Cory Benson October 04, 2017

MilKit tubeless Booster seats tires without a compressor

MilKit already made tubeless setup & maintenance easy & clean with their unique tubeless valves and syringe injector. Now they have a simple solution to…

Written by Cory Benson October 03, 2017

EB17: 9 new lightweight Tune components – wheels, hubs, stems, saddles & more!

We already had a look at Tune’s newest laser tool, the Linientreu to align your real derailleur. But the German lightweight component specialists had plenty…

Written by Cory Benson October 03, 2017

GoPro Hero6 Black action cam makes shooting & sharing easy with QuikStories

GoPro has just pulled back the curtain on their newest action cam, the Hero6 Black with tech upgrades all around. After just announcing a delivery…

Written by Cory Benson September 29, 2017

GoPro Fusion fully immersive VR camera, coming soon with new effects

GoPro previewed their new 360° degree capture Fusion VR camera last spring, but up until now you still needed 6 GoPros to capture the full…

Written by Cory Benson September 29, 2017

IB17: Speedplay colorizes, Wren winterizes & Caffe Latex powderizes

Speedplay had a few updates, including these eye-catching new colors for the Syzr pedal bodies. The body is already replaceable, with different size parts to…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 28, 2017

EB17: Alpitude lightweight carbon Stelvio out-front GPS mount & Ultra bottle cage

Alpitude is a new premium component company handcrafting ultralight carbon components in the heart of the Dolomites. An off-shoot of custom carbon frame shop Werking…

Written by Cory Benson September 26, 2017