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YikeBike now comes in cheaper alloy version

, May 16th 2011 Discuss [0]

In many large cities, a number of people choose to ride bikes rather than drive or take public transportation. There are many reasons for this from not having to sit next to weirdo riders to exercise. For the people that need a little help on their ride to keep from getting too tired there are a number of bikes on the market that are electric to give a little boost for longer rides. Late last year we talked about one of those new electric bikes called the YikeBike. Read The Full Story

Cufflinks look like a bike sprocket and pedal

, May 6th 2011 Discuss [2]

Cufflinks aren't something I really have a use for. As dressed up as I get is khakis and a shirt with three buttons and a collar. I certainly don’t dress up enough to need cufflinks. If you are the cufflink wearing sort, there are a number of geek offerings on the market that will let you look all fancy, but still shout to anyone that looks closely that you are a geek. One of the geekier sets that we have talked about were those USB flash drive cufflinks this time last year. Read The Full Story

Concept bike has handlebars that turn into a bike lock

, May 3rd 2011 Discuss [4]

We have seen quite a few concept devices for bikes around here over the years. One of the more recent ones was a helmet with blinkers to protect the rider. Today a concept bike surfaced that has a very cool way to lock it to a pole or other fixture to prevent someone from stealing it. The handlebars of the bike turn unto a bike lock. Read The Full Story

Swarm Elixir and Nectar open bottles and keep the seat on your bike in place

, Apr 11th 2011 Discuss [0]

These are a couple of very odd products to me. The Swarm Elixir and Nectar are both clamps that are designed to hold the seat on your bike in place without having to worry it will slide while you ride. The little things are made from CNC machined 6061 aluminum with high strength and lightweight. They also come in five colors. Read The Full Story

Voltitude folding electric bike packs Swiss style [Video]

, Mar 9th 2011 Discuss [1]

We're big fans of folding bikes here at SlashGear, ever since reviewing Sinclair Research's seriously small A-Bike, but an electric boost to our feeble geeky legs is always welcome. Swiss firm Voltitude is promising just that, a compact bike that can fold and unfold in seconds and which uses a 9.5Ah Li-Poly battery good for up to 18 miles. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

StreetFlyer is perfect for those afraid of heights

, Feb 3rd 2011 Discuss [4]

I have always wanted to learn to fly. The thing that always keeps me from that is that even if I learned to fly, actually owning an airplane is well out of my pay grade. If you want to fly, but a plane is too expensive for you or if you are afraid of heights, the next best thing might be the StreetFlyer. Read The Full Story

Kyocera Solar Cycle Station Charges Your E-Bike

, Nov 19th 2010 Discuss [1]

While electric cars may get the most attention, there's other eco-friendly options out there, too. And, frankly, electric bikes are far more friendly to the environment than most electric vehicles. Unfortunately though, the charging stations that juice up the bikes tend to not be. But Kyocera is looking to change all that, thanks to their brand new Solar Cycle Stations, which the company officially announced late yesterday. Read The Full Story

BOND bike packs flamethrower, tank track & ejector seat [Video]

, Oct 1st 2010 Discuss [0]

We wouldn't normally talk about insurance companies here on SlashGear, but ilovemybike must've known they'd be appealing to geeks when they put together their BOND bicycle prototype.  According to ETA it's intended to answer the three main criticisms of urban bikers, hence there's a flamethrower in the handlebars for cars that get too close, caterpillar tracks at the back for dealing with potholes, and an ejector seat for disposing of bike thieves. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Wallpaper limited edition bikes by Kinfolk and Coat break down for transport

, Aug 19th 2010 Discuss [1]

We have seen all manner of interesting bike concepts over the months and a new one has surfaced today. The bike is from Wallpaper and is a limited edition bike that appears to be handmade. Folding bikes are cool and all, but they usually look strange. Read The Full Story

Crazy Spider bike concept made with aircraft building tech

, Jun 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

The Spider bike concept is designed by Zviad Tsikolia for Tsikolia Design R&D Ltd. The concept bike would be built using techniques form the aircraft manufacturing industry. Mostly that tech appears to be in the form of lots of square aluminum tubes. Read The Full Story

Volkswagen bik.e fits in the spare tire compartment of a car

, Apr 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

VW has unveiled its first ever 2-wheel design at the Auto China 2010 show. The electric bicycle sans pedals is dubbed the bik.e and is powered by batteries. Is it just me, or does this thing look like the design was based on the Kool-Aid man's smile? Read The Full Story

Carbon fiber electric bike uses frame instead of wires to conduct power

, Mar 11th 2010 Discuss [3]

In some urban areas where there are lots of cars and people the fastest way to get around is often a bike or walking. In more spread out rural areas riding a bike to work can mean a trek of many miles. A cool new bike concept with a carbon fiber frame and electric power has turned up that makes getting where you need to go cool and green. Read The Full Story
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