Posts by tag: bicycle

Awesome July 21, 2020 posted by

Proteus – new un-cuttable material promises to make bike thefts a thing of the past

Bicycle theft is big business. Thanks to the easy availability of tools like battery power angle grinders, even the most carefully secured bike can be stolen in minutes. Now, thanks to Proteus, a new material developed in the U.K. and Europe, these cut and grab days may be over for good. The team behind the new wonder material have shown that while a 10mm military grade armoured steel plate could be cut through by an angle grinder in 20 seconds,…

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Proteus – new un-cuttable material promises to make bike thefts a thing of the past
hmm..interesting January 17, 2019 posted by

Share the Road – check out this list of things not to do when you’re driving so bikers can ride comfortably

One way to reduce or carbon footprint is to drive less. Take public transportation or, even better, bike where you need to go! This is easier said than done though because drivers make biking scary. Not everyone can switch to biking so if you’ve got to stick with your car, check out this list to make sure you’re not making the road a dangerous place for bikers.

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Share the Road – check out this list of things not to do when you’re driving so bikers can ride comfortably
Cool Web Apps & Sites December 31, 2015 posted by

Bike-ID Bicycle Marking Kit – increase the chances your bike will find its way back

It’s a sad truth that despite your best efforts, if you live in certain cities, your bike may just end up stolen. Usually your only recourse is to file a report with the police that will go nowhere and put up missing posters like it’s a puppy that has wandered off. Add an extra layer of protection with the Bike-ID Bicycle Marking Kit.

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Bike-ID Bicycle Marking Kit – increase the chances your bike will find its way back
cool tech September 4, 2014 posted by

Dryve – lovely lightweight rain cover for bicycles makes your ride weather proof [Updated]

  The one thing we don’t enjoy on a bicycle is bad weather. Cold wind, rain, snow, all that nasty stuff that car drivers can avoid. Sure you can wrap up well, and make sure you’re protected, but then you risk getting all hot and sticky, which is again not great. But now an enterprising team from Switzerland has come up with something very clever indeed.

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Dryve – lovely lightweight rain cover for bicycles makes your ride weather proof [Updated]
Cool Web Apps & Sites August 27, 2014 posted by

Spinlister – free app service turns your neglected bike into rental cash

Hands up if you’ve got a bicycle lying around in a shed or hallway somewhere which you haven’t used for months? Or what about those of you who’re visiting friends and would love to join them on a weekend bike ride but don’t know how to get hold of a bike easily? Sound familiar? Those are the kinds of reasons that caused Spinlister, an online rental app and service for bikes and surfboards, to happen.

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Spinlister – free app service turns your neglected bike into rental cash
Eco Friendly August 26, 2014 posted by

Bicycle Handlebar Portable Wind-Powered Generator Lamp – level up your cardio while you power up your phone

Whenever there’s a huge multiple days long power outage in a major city here, there’s always two types of photos that make their way to the internet. One of a house or shop that still has power and invites everyone to charge their phones on a series of extension cords. The second is the picture of the stationary bike generator. With the Bicycle Handlebar Portable Wind-Powered Generator Lamp, you can be your own generator with no need to stay stationary.

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Bicycle Handlebar Portable Wind-Powered Generator Lamp – level up your cardio while you power up your phone
but is it art? July 10, 2014 posted by

Monkey Light M232 Bike Lights – bring fun and safety to night rides, one artwork at a time

Riding a bike is one of those activities that remains fun no matter how old you get. It’s also pretty useful if you’re using it to commute every day in the city, although it helps if you remember that everyone else on that road is out to kill you, and act accordingly. They call it defensive riding, I call it survival. You can also use a few tools to help yourself stay safe. The Monkey Light M232 Bike Light is…

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Monkey Light M232 Bike Lights – bring fun and safety to night rides, one artwork at a time
Awesome June 5, 2012 posted by

The brilliant SpyBike GPS Tracker keeps track of your stolen bike on your phone

There’s nothing more annoying than finding that someone’s stolen your bicycle despite your best efforts at locking it securely. It’s hugely inconvenient and also expensive in terms of replacement. Now a new product has been developed which will help in the fight against bike theft, by making it incredibly easy to track and recover your precious wheels in these situations.

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