Gadgets & Hacks

Recon Instruments Creates the Cycling Version of Google Glass

Recon Instruments, the same company that has already brought us heads up displays in goggles, is now taking it to the streets. Or anywhere you…

Written by Zach Overholt May 24, 2013

Magura Shocks the World with eLECT Automatic Electronic Lock Out

In addition to the long travel TS8 suspension fork, Magura had something else up their sleeve. Something no one was expecting. The biggest news out…

Written by Zach Overholt May 23, 2013

Mountain Bike on your phone with Downhill Supreme

Teaming up with Pinkbike and bicycle brands like Devinci, Cane Creek, DVO and Spank, Downhill Supreme may just be the game/app you’ve been waiting for. Chances…

Written by Zach Overholt May 23, 2013

Found: Growler Cage, Because Sometimes Tallboys Aren’t Enough

If you’re lucky enough to live close to a brewery, chances are they sell the beer in growlers. These oversized beer jugs are great –…

Written by Zach Overholt May 23, 2013

Review: Boombotix BoomBot2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

The Boombotix Boombot2 is loud acoustically and visually. It lets you bring the party to the trail, the beach, the slopes or just for living…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 22, 2013

Garmin Releases Special Edition Team Garmin-Sharp Edge 510

Can’t get enough of the Team Garmin-Sharp Barracuda Argyle? Now you have the chance to deck out your computer in the latest team fashions with…

Written by Zach Overholt May 14, 2013

More Wireless Brake Lights, Velodroom’s Adaptive Bike Light

In yesterday’s post on the LucidBRAKE wireless brake light, one of the team members behind the Velodroom bike light saw it and sent us a…

Written by Zach Overholt May 14, 2013

Kinomap Trainer Launches w/ Geographically-Enhanced Video Training Apps for iOS

We first heard of Kinomaps last year at Eurobike with the launch of Wahoo Fitness’ Kickr Trainer. Now, their Kinomaps Trainer iOS app is available…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 08, 2013

SOC13: Sigma Launches ROX 5.0, 6.0, and 10.0

It has been 31 years since Sigma and German electronics pioneer Klaus-Peter Schendel introduced Cycle Coach, one of the very first cycling computers, though Sigma’s…

Written by Zach Overholt May 06, 2013

SOC13: Light & Motion Brightens Up, Some Prices Drop

Light & Motion’s Seca, Taz, Stella and Urban lights all get brighter, delivering more lumens per dollar and bringing the price points of the lower…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 06, 2013

SOC13: O-tus Safe Sounds Pump Music to your Ear Holes

There is certainly no shortage of new ways to listen to music while riding, which must be a sign that it’s something a lot of…

Written by Zach Overholt May 03, 2013

Nifty Bicycle Accessory Concepts from ECAL Students

Sometimes it’s the little things that make the ride go from good to great, or just start a conversation with new friends. These doodads from…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 25, 2013

Found: The Swiss Army Bike Tool

The Swiss Army Bike Tool is a 3.5 oz tool for emergency repairs. The small case contains two detachable tire levers and a collection of…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 16, 2013

Cool Tools: Abbey Bike Tools’ New Geiszler, Whip It, and BB Socket

After receiving the Abbey Bike Works Crombie tool last September, Abbey went from obscurity to the top of my tool board as my favorite cassette…

Written by Zach Overholt April 11, 2013

Scosche boomBottle Now Available, Brings Beats to your Bottle Cage

I know, we can already hear the collective grumbles in the comment section about noise pollution, and Freds rocking the bike trail blasting Justin Timberlake…

Written by Zach Overholt April 10, 2013

3 Wheeled Recumbent Speed Machine: Outrider’s Electric Trikes

Further blurring the line between tricycle and electronic vehicle, Outrider’s pedal electric vehicles take the recumbent trike to new levels. The company was founded after…

Written by Zach Overholt April 08, 2013

Barfly Garmin Updates to 2.0, Includes More Mounts, Di2 and EPS compatibility, more

Yes, the Barfly Garmin was just updated in January with the 1.1, but based on customer input and the spirit of continuous improvement Tate Labs…

Written by Zach Overholt April 05, 2013

LifeBEAM Smart Cycling Helmet Meets Funding Goal, Offers more Details

LifeBEAM, the company that was hosting an Indigogo campaign to fund production of their Smart cycling helmet, recently announced that they have surpassed their funding…

Written by Zach Overholt April 02, 2013

Publicly Crashing Bikes Safely, with Hövding

Remember that “invisible” helmet that we’ve posted about a few times? In an effort to get the word out to the streets, Hövding is hosting…

Written by Zach Overholt April 01, 2013

BioLogic Goes Bluetooth, Offers Smart Heart Rate Strap

Following the trends of mobile based biometrics, BioLogic has introduced their new Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate strap. Aimed at providing heart rate data for…

Written by Zach Overholt March 25, 2013

Timbuk2 Founder Trades Bags for Tunes, Funds Elroy Bluetooth in 8 Hours

Rob Honeycutt certainly knows his way around bags and business, what with his past experiences with Timbuk2, Zuluworks, and RickShaw Bagworks. Rob ventured into new…

Written by Zach Overholt March 25, 2013

In-Depth Look at Pioneer Crank-Based Power Measurement Cycling Computer

Electronics giant Pioneer has unveiled their Cyclocomputer, a crank-based power meter and transmitter with a well featured computer. The key selling point for the system…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 21, 2013

Incredible Bicycle Part Prosthetic Finger Offers Amputees Gripping Hope

I’m not sure what surprises me more, the amazingly functional prosthetic finger design Colin Macduff created out of bicycle parts, or how incredulous the news…

Written by Zach Overholt March 20, 2013

The Nutter, More Than Just A 15mm Wrench

One area that most multi tools fall short? That would be 15mm wrenches to remove bolt on wheels. I’ve even seen multi tools that feature…

Written by Zach Overholt March 11, 2013

Found: Wearable Action Camera Possible with Lobster-X Design

While we’re not quite sure what this design for a wearable action camera has to do with Lobsters, the Lobster-X design concept does stand out…

Written by Zach Overholt March 07, 2013

Wahoo Fitness Launches RFLKT, The First Iphone Powered Bike Computer

We know what you’re thinking, “wait, there are plenty of iPhone based cycling computer apps?” But here’s the thing – with the RFLKT, you’re not…

Written by Zach Overholt February 13, 2013

Magnetic Water Bottles By Koala

The Koala Magnetic system attaches a water bottle to your frame via witchcraft magnets. A magnetic mount and corresponding bottle collar tethers your beverage and bicycle. The…

Written by Saris Mercanti February 12, 2013

Indicator Bike Signal Lights

The simplest solution is always best, so why did it take so long to come up with this great idea? The Indicator Bike Signal Lights are…

Written by Saris Mercanti February 12, 2013

Ride, Run, Drive, or Swim with your iPhone 5 Thanks to LifeProof’s New Accessories

We’ve already reviewed the 4 & 4s version of the LifeProof case and handlebar mount, and it should come as no surprise that LifeProof now…

Written by Zach Overholt February 11, 2013

Leonardi Bets that Oval Rings aren’t just for Road Bikes Anymore

Eccentric, oval, Rotor, whatever you want to call them, elliptical chainrings are nothing new in cycling and XC, but elliptical chainrings on a mountain bike for…

Written by Zach Overholt February 06, 2013

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