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A miniature caravan designed by mobility scooter breakdown specialists, the ETA, has been awarded a Guinness World Record. The QTvan is small and light enough to be towed behind a mobility scooter and is now officially the world's smallest caravan. The ETA developed the tiny caravan to highlight the estimated 220,000 people who use a...

British cycle insurance company, the ETA, has today bagged two Guinness World Records; the first for the Hornster, the world’s loudest bicycle horn, and another for the world’s smallest caravan, the bike-compatible QTvan. Making a noise for cyclists: The Hornster The Hornster bicycle was developed to highlight the dangers that cyclists face...

The Jolt is a new high-tech helmet accessory that promises to let its wearer know whether a blow to their head is likely to lead to a concussion. Cycle helmets vary in size, shape and colour, but almost without exception they comprise a layer of polystyrene covered by a thin plastic shell. This lightweight construction is one of the reasons...

The TAKU-TANKU is an exciting take on the idea of a bicycle caravan. The tiny travelling house is an eco-friendly design built with off-the-shelf and upcycled materials. The superstructure comprises two 3,000-litre plastic water tanks connected by a ring of wood that frames the entrance. The TAKU-TANKU home joins an ever-growing group of...

The Cappucino is a tiny lock that promises to transform any cycle helmet into a means of securing a bicycle. [quote type="cycle_insurance"] The makers say the lock can be used in place of a conventional lock, but this is an audacious claim. In urban areas we think it would be far from robust enough and most insurers in Britain specify that...

Analysis of data from more one million breakdown cover policies by the ETA has revealed the most common reasons for having to make a claim on your breakdown cover. We take a look at the top ten symptoms of vehicle breakdown. Position Symptom Percentage 1 Dead on key 30.27% 2 Engine cut out, won't start 8.11% 3 Flat tyre - no spare 7.50% 4...

Noke is the world’s first shareable bluetooth padlock, a development in bicycle security that promises an end to lost keys and may herald a new generation of secure public access bicycle parking. [quote type="cycle_insurance"] The folks at FŪZ Designs were frustrated by how easy keys are to lose and the problems associated with sharing...

It’s quite a claim to describe anything as ‘unstealable’, but three Chilean students have done just that with their 'Unstealable Bike' – and have two million YouTube views of their prototype design as a result. The bicycle has a frame that can be used as a lock by wrapping it around a lamp post. The seat post is removed and used to extend...

A new concept design hailed as the ultimate urban utility bicycle is to be manufactured and sold by Fuji Bikes. The Denny won a public vote on the strength of its ingenious handlebar lock design, clever mudguard system, automatic gear shifting and stylish cargo shelf. http://vimeo.com/101883999 [quote type="cycle_insurance"] The competition...

The ProGo propane-powered scooter for commuters promises to be cleaner than those that rely on petrol or electric motors. It’s the last mile of a journey that’s the toughest. You’ve done your bit for the environment by leaving your car at home, but the train station or bus stop is still twenty minutes from home. It’s enough to put most...