Gadgets & Hacks

Velocomputer Announces Smartsensor 4, App + Device Tracks Performance

Velocomputer just announced a new mobile app in conjunction with the SmartSensor 4 bluetooth device for tracking cycling performance. Measuring time, distance, speed, acceleration, cadence…

Written by Colin McCaleb August 16, 2012

Fancy Bike Inspired Lamp

Do you yearn to fill your house with unique objects which clearly demonstrate your passion for cycling? The Rem (dutch for brake) lamp, created by…

Written by Saris Mercanti July 30, 2012

CamOne Infinity HD Micro Camera – Removable Lenses, LCD Screen Built-in

GoPro cameras are a big deal in cycling and have captured some awesome footage. Now, there’s a stark competitor to GoPro – the CamOne Infinity…

Written by Colin McCaleb July 06, 2012

Review: Hiplok – a Wearable Bike Lock

Hiplok was released in America a while back and we snagged one for review. It’s been a great lock and, in addition, gave us cool…

Written by Colin McCaleb June 30, 2012

Sony Previews Prototype POV Action Camera

Everyone loves recording their adventures (and occasional misadventures) via small, portable, and resilient POV cameras. Companies like GoPro, Contour, and Optrix HD have products and mounts for every conceivable application,…

Written by Saris Mercanti June 28, 2012

Cardo BK-1 Headset: Walkie-Talkie Linkage, Bluetooth Connectivity

Specializing in walkie-talkie gadgets for motorcycles and snowmobiles, Cardo Systems recently unveiled a rig specifically for cycling – the BK-1. It’s a radio headset that’ll…

Written by Colin McCaleb June 25, 2012

FBike Flying Bicycle Concept: Will Cycling Be Jetson-ified?

Moller’s Skycar legacy may have turned out a failure and waste of invested money. But success may have been closer than was thought –…

Written by Colin McCaleb June 20, 2012

Spybike Bicycle GPS Tracker – Vengeance Hidden in the Steer Tube

Smartphones and bikes are being integrated constantly. With this device, everything is made seamless. Spybike is a GPS tracker that hides in the steer tube.…

Written by Colin McCaleb June 14, 2012

Light & Motion Debuts Brighter Commuter and Trail Lights – Bonus Factory Tour!

Light & Motion has always had some of the most compact shapes per lumen output, and they continue to improve both brightness and size. A…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 02, 2012

Ion Air Pro Sports Video Cam Captures Your Rides in HD, Uploads Instantly

The Ion Air Pro Wifi captures all your sick shredding in high def video, then lets you upload it live by linking it to your…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 30, 2012

InCOG Biketool Snakes Inside Handlebars, Hides Complete Multitool! Updated!

The InCOG Biketool is a new product by industrial designer Joshua Brassé, not in production yet but available for pre-order. Built to suit bars ranging…

Written by Colin McCaleb May 30, 2012

Found: Xceon USB Bicycle Lights & Speakers

Xceon’s collection of miniature powered speakers and lights let you see and be heard on your commute. Front and center is the Acouztic XAC-1000. It’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 24, 2012

Is Laser Spoke (Potentially) the Next Big Thing in Power Meters?

Ok, power lovers, imagine this: what if there was a power meter that was accurate, light weight, fit any of your wheels, you were able…

Written by Zach Overholt May 22, 2012

Hammacher Schlemmer’s Rearview Camera – Minivan Tech Now Available For Bikes

Hammacher Schlemmer is out with a rearview camera to compete with Cerevellum’s Hindsight. Though it may be the epitome of visual bulk, Hammacher’s Bicycle Rearview…

Written by Colin McCaleb May 19, 2012

Kickstarter Project: AIRBudz Earbud Attachment Includes the Ambience For Safer Cycling

AIRBudz are an attachment for earbud headphones to make it safer cycling with jams. The design creates space between the ear canal and earbud allowing…

Written by Colin McCaleb May 14, 2012

The Hornster – A Booming Bicycle To Frighten the Populous

The Hornster is loud, really loud, its horn maxing out at 178 decibels. That’s roughly equivalent to a transport truck horn. Lodged between the rider’s…

Written by Colin McCaleb May 13, 2012

SleekSpeak: Bumpin’ Bluetooth Bike Speakers

Posed as a solution for the dangers of ear-buds, SleekSpeak is a little cubic speaker that can be attached virtually anywhere on a bike with…

Written by Colin McCaleb April 23, 2012

SOC12: Optrix HD POV iPhone Case Revamped

When I took a first look at the first generation Optrix HD last month, I was stoked on the low cost alternative to the GoPro.…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 21, 2012

BioLogic Mount For Android Phones: Cycling Computers Can’t Call a Taxi

Smartphone apps have brought much to cycling, allowing users to map rides and share stats. Though when tracking routes, I generally jam my smartphone in…

Written by Colin McCaleb April 20, 2012

Water Hose and Hydration Pack Finally United With LapelEau – Duh!

For $12, a solution has been provided for that dangly hose – LapelEau. A retractable reel keeps the hydration backpack’s water hose in place when…

Written by Colin McCaleb April 05, 2012

Video: The Bike Butterfly Is Here!

Say goodbye to all those awkward cyclist/pedestrian almost-collisions. Here’s something even more awkward, the Bike Butterfly! Brompton’s newest must-have cycling accessory is sold out. Sorry!…

Written by Kristi Benedict March 21, 2012

Prototype GloBars By Designer Mitchell Silva Light From Within

GloBars were conceived by Mitchell Silva, an industrial designer from Boston, MA. Stripping a section of metal from the front of a traditional drop bar,…

Written by Colin McCaleb March 19, 2012

Initial Review: Jaybird Freedom Bluetooth Headphones

I don’t listen to music on the trails often because it’s too much work. Between the ear buds falling out or hurting, the dangling cables,…

Written by Saris Mercanti March 16, 2012

First Impressions: Optrix HD Iphone Case

The best camera is the one you have with you, so by the transitive property, the best video camera is the one you have with…

Written by Saris Mercanti March 09, 2012

Quick Look: Timbuk2’s handy I.C.O.E. mini tool

Along with their impressive new Especial Tres pack (more on that soon), Timbuk2 recently sent out their new ICOE (In Case Of Emergency) mini tool. …

Written by Marc Basiliere March 03, 2012

Magnic Light – A Dynamo That Functions Free Of Components

Magnic Light provides a new approach to Dynamo lighting. I haven’t seen any like this on the market so far. Dirk Strothmann, the maker, claims…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 24, 2012

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits And Pieces

The Jiggernaut, pictured above, could bring bicycle framing to the masses. VP Components will be holding a Dirt Club Enduro June 23rd-24th in Los Olivos, CA. They’re…

Written by Kristi Benedict February 24, 2012

Smartphone Bicycle Alarm System on Kickstarter

BikesBeFound hopes to eliminate bike theft, to an extent. The Kickstarter project proposed is a security device that links the bike to the smartphone. No…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 23, 2012