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Now the Mini gets its own Mini Folding Bike
It’s like the little safe-driver bikes, this one is twice as good during traffic congestions. First there is the Mini – probably the most effective means of transport in those busy roads, and then there’s the collapsible bike designed by Mini itself. The Mini Folding Bike is built around a lightweight aluminum frame that easily…
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You might just be looking at a Harley Davidson engine-powered tricycle
It’s hard when you have to make a choice between what is big and what is powerful. And when you get both, it’s totally something to die for. From trucks to bicycles, it remains the same old comparison. But now, the whole idea of owning a badass, mean machine is reflected on the brilliance of…
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The screwdriver-powered bike is too impossible, but true
Nils Ferber, a German designer, created the ‘EX’ motorcycle that is powered by a duo of 18-volt screwdrivers. The position of the driver leaves on a little skeptical but then you cannot get the best comfort levels delivered to you with such an insanely minimal design. The three-wheeled vehicle, that reminds me of an auto…
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Shadow Ebike Does Away With Wires, Incorporates ‘Wireless’ Parts
The Shadow EBike is all set to give the electric bike segment a breakthrough. Made by Daymak Inc, a Canadian based company, this eco-friendly bike has bestowed upon the world a never-seen-before mode of transportation. It uses wireless technology for its pivotal parts like brakes, throttle and pedal assist system. It also features an integrated…
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UClear Presents Bicycle Helmet With an Embedded Handset
A lot of times I stumble onto gadgets which are not in line with the popular phrase ‘necessity is the mother of all inventions.’ The HBC201Bicycle Helmet Communicator from UClear just joined the league of all those products. The flamboyant name might just get you mixed up so let me break it down for you.…
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High tech bike seats, in the name of Comfort
I like to believe that one of the reasons I’m not an ace cyclist is because of those uncomfortable seats. Many out there might agree, but for Jeri Rutherford, a long-distance cyclist, no excuse would come in the way of her passion. After turning 45, when it became more and more painful to sit on…
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The Bamboo Bike is eco friendly
Well, we aren’t done with all the complaints we have against those who pollute our environment with their gas guzzling cars and bikes. That’s the whole reason we’d like to turn to cheaper alternatives like walking or riding a bicycle. Both of these are good for health as well. For the latter, there’s better news…
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Swedish Bicycle Helmet is Airbag Protection for Your Head and Hairstyle
As one who loves cycling and is worried about safety, but also my hairdo, I have been waiting for a design like this for ages. Designers Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin spent six years deliberating over the cycle helmet-hairdo problem, and have come up with the following – Hövding – which looks somewhat like an…
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Nokia Launches Bike Charger Kit
Nokia has unveiled plans for a bicycle-powered phone charger, to be available by the end of the year. The €15 kit will include a bicycle charger jack, Nokia phone holder to keep your handset safe in city traffic or on bumpy off-road trails, and a dynamo, which will kick in when you hit 4mph (6kmph)…
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Cycle away with an iPad on your back
The iPad, the newest fruit from the Apple tree has created quite a juicy buzz around. It’s no wonder people are finding more and more ways to put this tablet to use. Long gone are the days when tablet PCs sat on your table or lap and performed the usual stuff a computer does. Apple’s…
