Anything that keeps us safer on the road has got to be a good idea, so what about a smart bike helmet? This is something that is being worked on by Swedish car manufacturer Volvo, POC and Ericsson just now. It works by communicating with other vehicles on the road so that cyclists and motorists know when they are getting close to each other and at risk of a collision. The...
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Leaving your bike out on the street might soon become a bit less of a worry. The US could be about to see the launch of WAVE protection devices to keep bicycles free of thieves, vandals, fire and extreme weather conditions. This modern bike shelter idea comes from a designer called Joe Mattley and it is a sort of solid metal cage with a lid you pull down over it to keep...
If you like cycling and you like horses and ever wondered if you could combine the two safely we might have just found the gadget bike for you. Aptly named ‘Horsey’ the bicycle frame is transformed with a wooden outline that mimics the outline of a horse. The designer describes Horsey as not only a transportation device but also a lovely pet, to be honest it’s my...