Blubel is a new handlebar-mounted satnav for cyclists that navigates your every turn and learns from you and the cycling community to find the safest routes. Cyclists have not developed a reliance on satnavs. Maybe we’re creatures of habit who usually stick to the same local routes. Maybe it’s because getting lost by bicycle is rarely the stress it is…
Sherlock is a hidden GPS tracker for bicycles that allows you to locate your bike at any time. Tipping the scales at 50 grams, Sherlock is small enough to be installed easily and securely within the handlebars of your bicycle. Hidden behind plain handlebar plugs, the tracker is invisible to the thief who doesn’t know what he’s looking for. The device matches itself…
The number of miles covered by bus services in England outside London has plummeted by many millions over the last decade. By contrast, bus travel in London is on the up accounting for more than half of all bus journeys in England last year. However, some buses on certain routes in London now run at 4 mph, which is a…
Halfbike wants to bring fun to the way we travel with its leanable upright trike, a vehicle they believe will “awaken your natural instinct to move” It’s certainly different; a high-quality toy for grown-ups. According to Halfbike, the standing position ‘brings you closer to natural walking and you control the vehicle with your whole body, not just your hands. A…
If you’re old enough to remember the illuminated bike in the original Tron film , you’ll recall a time when bicycle lights were a simple, if clunky, affair. The advent of LED and laser technology has brought with it a bewildering choice of pulsing and flashing lights to help cyclists stand out on visually noisy urban streets. Lumma is an example…
03/06/16
