Now that smart phones allow us to carry the world in out pockets, the next step may be wearable transport – so says Hungarian industrial designer Adam Torok. His Belt Scooter is articulated so that it can be worn around the waist when not being ridden. Unless you are lucky enough to live a stone’s throw from a bus stop or…
Start-up bike builders Vello have combined the performance of Dahon’s 20” wheel size with the speed of a Brompton’s fold, to produce a sleek new commuter bike. Ranging between 9.5 kg for its Speedster model to 12.5 kg for the mudguard and luggage rack-equipped Urbano, the weight of the Vello bikes is in line with its competitors, but the design…
It’s been suggested that some cyclists go through on red because traffic lights are unable to detect aluminium or carbon bikes – a problem tackled by a new accessory called the Veloloop. Many traffic lights in towns and cities detect whether cars or lorries are waiting, and change their phasing accordingly, but the technology recognises only ferrous metals – such…
An intrepid British cyclist who last year rode a Boris Bike to the top of Mont Ventoux in southern France has pedalled to further extremes in America by using a New York hire bike to conquer Mount Washington. Riding an 18 kg New York Citibike, Rob Holden took on arguably the toughest cycle hill climb in the world – 7.6…
Quick release bicycle wheel theft is an irritating peril of urban cycling. Quick release bicycle wheels stem from racing, but have become pretty much standard issue on bikes; great news if you routinely break your bicycle down for transportation – not so good if you are targetted by thieves. Unfortunately, as locks have become stronger, the theft of handlebars, seats, shifters and…
26/09/14
