REVIEW – A few months ago, I had my worst crash ever in 25 years of riding and racing bicycles. I was riding some dirt roads in North Carolina and hit a large root hidden by leaves. The front of the bike stopped, but I didn’t. Going about 20 mph, I flew like superman head-first […]
NEWS – A few months ago, I reported on a tiny rearview bicycle mirror that attaches to your bike’s handlebars. Several people commented that they thought the placement and size made the design less than useful. Then long-time reader Alan emailed me with what appears to be a much better design. The Specchio glasses-mounted magnetic
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REVIEW – If you have ever had the pleasure of riding an electric scooter then you know how fun they can be. Not only are they fun to ride but they are a great alternative for transportation, especially if you are going a distance that seems too far to walk and not worth taking a
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ARTICLE – Spring is officially here, and in NY we’ve had a few days start to feel warm – which means it’s time to get the bike out of storage and ready for a new riding year. I’ve picked up some new tools and gear over the past year, and wanted to share some staples
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REVIEW – With 2 cars and 3 bikes in my garage, a tire inflator is a very necessary tool. Since I use my garage as a workshop, the cars are usually parked in the driveway and exposed to the very cold winter temps. During this past winter after prolonged exposure to extreme cold, there were
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NEWS – The JackRabbit electric bike is now available at https://jackrabbit.bike/ for $1199.99 and you’ll never have to pedal it. Because you can’t. The bike should give a 12-mile range and a maximum speed of 20 mph if conditions are right, meaning a very level roadway or downhill. The bike doesn’t have great climbing capacity
The JackRabbit micro e-bike is tiny and has no pedals! Read More
NEWS – Originally scheduled for CES earlier this year, SUPER73 held their 2022 launch event on March 15th in LA. They’re known for big tire, electric versions of the Taco Mini Bikes that seemed to be everywhere in California back in the ’60s and ’70s. Initially launched on Kickstarter, and constantly updating and improving, this
Super73 expands their lineup with a Youth Series and very sleek C1X electric motorcycle Read More
REVIEW – I’m a huge fan of e-bikes. I’ve ridden them on many occasions (usually in other cities) and I find them to be a really great way of getting around instead of a car. You get a little exercise and yet you won’t be drenched in sweat when you get to your destination. With
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NEWS – Gadgets for bicycle enthusiasts is a huge category. The Corky mirrors look cool while also providing an important safety feature to your bicycle. Available in two versions for bicycles with drop handlebars and bikes or scooters with straight bars, the mirrors fit right on the end of the handlebars and feature a fold-out
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REVIEW – Blincc is based in Singapore and focuses on cycling safety. They originally launched on Kickstarter and currently have two products in their line; the Blincclip and the Blincc Hex. Both are hyper functional reflectors, but have different applications. What is it? Both of Blincc’s products are reflectors for bicycles. Blincclip is designed to
NEWS – Are you a cyclist? If so, you wear a helmet, right? I bet you don’t have a helmet like this one. It’s the Hövding 3, a wearable collar that tracks your movements 200 times a second and deploys an airbag around your head if it detects that you’ve been in an accident. It
Hövding is a wearable airbag for your head! Read More
REVIEW – As I get older, I have been getting more involved in activities to add to my indoor workout routine, and this includes outdoor activities such as hiking and the intention of a lot more bicycle riding. The only problem is that I have a really old bike that the previous owner of my
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NEWS – Seem’s like the more popular multitools become, the more versatile they become. There are multitools for seemingly everyone, from campers to do-it-yourselfers. I recently came across one from Tactica designed for cyclists, the M.110 Bike Multitool. It interested me because of my recent acquisition of the TurboAnt Thunder T1 Fat Tire electric bike.
Cyclists rejoice because there is now a multitool specifically for you Read More
NEWS – We love our multi-tools here at the Gadgeteer, so I’m always on the lookout for interesting ones to show you. The Ratchet Rocket multi-tool by Topeak is interesting because it’s a specialized multi-tool that has been designed for cyclists. It features a ratching bit driver with a #2 Phillips screwdriver bit, a 6mm,
The Topeak Ratchet Rocket is a multi-tool just for cyclists Read More
REVIEW – I have not ridden a bike in over 15 years. It is not because I do not enjoy riding it’s because I have poor circulation in my legs. This makes riding a bike a painful and less than enjoyable experience. A friend recently showed me an electric bike that he had been looking
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NEWS – I’m a big fan of protecting my smartphone, which is an expensive and fairly delicate investment for the millions of us who carry one every day. Check out Waterfield Designs Cycling iPhone Wallet and Jersey Pocket Tool Case, which are intended to not only protect your smartphone and cycling tools, but also help
NEWS – I’ve been hauling bikes and snowboards on my cars for decades and during that time there’s been numerous advances that have made things easier; I have stories for another time. Yakima has been my go to brand for a lot of reasons and so I always keep an eye on what they’re cooking
Yakima’s new EXO System is like a bunk bed for your trailer hitch Read More
NEWS – The 8-Bit Pack Pliers from Wolf Tooth is a 17 function multi-tool primarily designed for cyclists. But just because it’s marketed to people who ride bikes doesn’t mean that you can’t add them to your EDC too. The 8-Bit Pack Pliers has lightweight aluminum handles and steel bits that are held in place
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NEWS – VanMoof has been redefining commuter bikes since 2009 and the newest iteration of their S3 ebike sets the bar even higher. Launched earlier this week, improvements are to be found throughout the bike. The below cut-away image shows the level of tech embedded in the top tube of the bike. Throughout the design
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NEWS – Always be prepared is the motto of the Boy Scouts, but you can borrow it for yourself by adding the Topeak ALiEN II to your EDC. This 2-piece 31 tool multi-tool has almost all your DIY bases covered with a knife/saw, Allen wrenches, box wrenches, screwdrivers, and more. The ALiEN II is designed
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