Category: Cycling

Atom Bomb

Siva-Cycle-AtomSiva Cycle has launched its Atom Bomb. Well not really, but the company has launched its Kickstarter campaign for the Siva Cycle Atom, which aims to power your life on pedal stroke at a time.

The Atom is designed to be a lightweight yet highly efficient bicycle generator and rechargeable battery pack that can mount to most bicycle frames in a snap. The Atom is designed with top of the line magnetic rotors and features a lithium battery.

The idea is that you can power your devices while you pedal. Video after the jump

Take Away Bike

Sandwich-BikeMany people order food to go, but the Sandwichbike isn’t so much like a sandwich that you’d order and have made for you, but would be akin to getting all the pieces and then assembling yourself. The “sandwich” part is really that it is consists of two weather-coated frames of plywood that are bonded together. The bike ships in a box and includes all the tools and parts to build a complete bike.

The Sandwichbike will be ready to take out later this year.

Sandwichbike Official Website

Loop De Loop

LoopwheelsWhile Sam Pearce of Loopwheels hasn’t actually reinvented the wheel he has put a new spin on it with this design that drops the convention spokes in favor of three carbon springs. The rational is that these provide integral suspension along with added comfort when riding.

This design still relies on conventional hub and hub brake with hub gears. Pearce is now trying to get things rolling via a Kickstarter project. Video after the jump

His Time

My-TimeLast summer Bradley Wiggins – now Sir Bradley – became the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France, and just 10 days later won the Olympic time trial to become the country’s most decorated Olympian. Wiggins – also known as “Wiggo” – tells his story of how he went from a career low at the 2010 Tour de France to his victory last year.

Velopress Official Website: My Time

Earth Day is Business Day

Bicycle-Friendly-BusinessToday is Earth Day and that means business for the League of American Bicycles, which announced 63 new Bicycle Friendly Businesses (BFB) from across the country.

“More and more business leaders are realizing that bicycling is a simple and cost-effective way to move toward a more productive company,” said Andy Clarke, president of the League of American Bicyclists. “Promoting healthy transportation is increasingly attractive to employers and prospective employees – and it’s moving America toward a more sustainable future.”

The BFB program has now expanded to 44 states and Washington, D.C., and these new awardees join a visionary group of more than 500 local businesses, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies across the United States that are transforming the American workplace.

Bicycle Friendly Business Program

Full list of Award Winners after the jump

Bump and Ride

BarBumpsHandlebars on bicycles can be rather generic but the BarBumps promise to provide a fit that is a bit more like a glove. It provides small “bumps” that fit against the traditional round bars to provide grip placements. This can relieve pressure on the hands and wrists and make for a more comfortable ride.  Cyclist/designer Shawn Littrell is now looking to get a bump via a Kickstarter project. Video after the jump

Weekend Reading List (04:20.2013): Snowboard Sales, UCI Puts on the Disc Brakes, Marathon Hero

Snowboard Sales

Snowboard

From Transworld Business: Snowboard Sales Hit Three-Year High In February; Inventories Drop
While snowboard industry season-to-date sales are still down, brighter days appear to be on the horizon thanks to a healthy dose of late-season snow across the country. February saw a 12% uptick in snowboard gear sales from last year and inventory and carryover sales both shrank, leading to a positive outlook for next season. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (04:20.2013): Snowboard Sales, UCI Puts on the Disc Brakes, Marathon Hero

Caffeinated Sting

Honey-StingerHoney Stinger’s line of energy chews have always been a good option for cyclists putting in serious miles. A few bites are enough to help riders go the distance, and the company has now introduced a caffeinated cherry cola flavor to its lineup.

Each packet of chews contains 160 calories with 32 milligrams of caffeine derived from white tea. Cherry Cola Energy Chews are gluten-free and dairy-free and provide 100 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C. This flavor of chews contains 95 percent organic ingredients.

Chew and go.

Honey Stinger Official Website

 

Bell and IMBA Give Trail Grants

Mountain bike riders in Vermont, Colorado and Michigan will see some trail improvements thanks to a new grant. Bell Helmets and the International Mountain Bicycling Association announced the first recipients of its Bell Built Grants, which are awarding a total of $100,000 in trail building assistance to fund new mountain bike trail projects across the country. The winning projects were chosen from 12 finalist by public vote.

The winners are Bear River Bike Park, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, in the grant’s “pump track/bike park” category; The Burke Bike Park in Burke, Vermont, in the “Flow trail” category; and the Overflow Trail in Copper Harbor, Michigan in the “Downhill trail” category.

IMBA Bell Built Grants Official Website

Boom It’s Here

boomBottleWe heard about the boomBottle back in January, but now the wireless Bluetooth streaming speaker from Scosche that slips into the water bottle cage of bicycle is ready to roll. This waterproof speaker features a non-slip TPU exterior that is durable enough to withstand drops or vibration from rough riding, and it features dual 44mm drivers and subwoofer that provide 360 degree sound to you have music that rolls with you.

Scosche boomBottle Official Website

Citi Bikes Ready to Roll

CitiBikeNew York City is looking to roll out a new bike sharing plan, which could see 6,000 bicycles ready for rent from 330 racks in Manhattan below Central Park and in neighborhoods in and around downtown Brooklyn. According to reports more than 5,000 enthusiasts have signed up for the bike-share program, which costs $95 a year and entitles riders to an unlimited number of 45-minute rides.

The Citi Bike program is being operated by NYC Bike Share.

Citi Bike Official Website

Stage is Set

StagesPower-AppStagesPower App has been posted to the Apple App Store and this new power meter utility app allows early adopters of Stages Power meters to update the firmware directly from an iOS device. While it isn’t intended to be a data capture app, it will provide read-only for both power and cadence, but more importantly it offers trouble shooting via iOS devices.

StagesPower App Official Website