We’ve seen many attempts to recycle bikes and build new bikes for those in need, but one young inventor is looking to turn bicycle parts and creating durable, well-functioning prosthetic legs. 19-year old Parker Owen of Mobile, Alabama studied the diagram of a bicycle and created a method to create the “Cycle-Leg,” a low-cost prosthetic that could be used by those who couldn’t afford more expensive prosthetics. He hopes to create between 20-30 of these when he visits Honduras this winter.
[Via AL.com: Alabama student makes prosthetic leg from bicycle; will make more in Honduras]
Are there just not enough ways to hurt one’s self? That is the first question we had when we saw the Kickstarter site for the JumpX, which promises big air and a smooth ride. It is essentially a pogo stick and a scooter and can glide and jump.
While it is made of carbon fiber the BMC Impec Lamborghini 50th Anniversary Edition road bike is pure gold. This specially made bike will be one of many creations that we expect to see this year from the legendary Italian auto maker. And while many bike companies may claim to be rolling out a limited edition, this one is truly “limited” as in to just three – each with a £3.1million price tag and each is already sold.
We know – according to the movie Goldfinger – that a laser can cast a small point on the surface of the moon or cut through gold and nearly a 007 agent. A laser is an intense beam of light. The Nike Vapor Laser Talon is an intense running shoe that features a revolutionary 3D printed plate that can help football athletes perform at their absolute best. The shoe is a featherweight 5.6 ounces that can help players maintain their drive stance longer and even accelerate faster in the first 10 yards. This first shoe to utilize 3D printing technology can’t cut through gold however, but it can help wearers get the most out of every step.
Imagine if playing a game could not only burn calories but create energy? This is sort of the idea behind the Soccket Energy-Harnessing Soccer Ball, which is made of a durable, deflation-proof, water-proof EVA foam that also houses an internal engine that can harness the kinetic energy from movement and store it on a battery. From a little bit of kicking around it can reportedly be used to power an LED lamp for more than three days. 
Having a light jacket on a cool day is never a bad idea, but having a jacket that can light up is a great idea for those who run or cycle after dark. The Badger 360° LED Jacket incorporates small LED technology to help illuminate the jacket to ensure that wearer’s can be seen.
All golfers do not feature the same skills, but all golf balls are not the same either. Maxfli looks to level the playing field with its U/6, the first ever six-piece golf ball, which has been designed to provide great distance, soft feel and greenslide spin. It further has the potential to provide golfers of all levels to hit straighter shots and control side spin on off-center hits.
We sort of thought the scooter was so 1990s or at least so 2003. But Swiss based Cycon thought the scooter could get another turn and gave it a bit of a twist in the guise of the Circleboard, which offers curved handlebar stem that don’t rotate. The two front wheels – yes there are two – are also mounted to the internal hardware and this allows for a carving effect.
Minneapolis is already one of the best places in the country for cycling, but city planners are now considering a plan that could transform a low-traffic street in the northern part of town into a “linear park” that wouldn’t allow cars. We’re also not talking about a block or two, but rather 30 blocks running north to south.
Fixies are bikes that should present one’s individuality, and Fort Collins, Colorado based Big Shot Bikes will let anyone be a big shot of sorts. The company, which was founded in 2009, offers would-be owners the chance to create a design via an online building tool, offering multiple color choices for the frame, front rim, rear rim, front tire, rear tire, chain, handlebar tape, saddle, pedals and even the crank.
Lindsay Vonn’s recent crash shows the dangerous of racing down the ski slopes. While riders are increasingly donning helmets some companies are looking at how airbags could help reduce injuries. These include French-based Helite, which offers a wearable airbag system that includes accelerometers and sensors to detect when a skier is falling and automatically inflates, covering the skiers in a protective vest.
There have been numerous methods for carrying just enough water for a run, usually in small packs on the belt. That often means reaching for the water, but the Hydrosleeve is designed to allow runners to get a drink without breaking a stride.