There are those that love hydration packs but others dislike the idea of wearing a backpack filled with water. The Israeli company BlueDesert seems to have a solution – it basically turns a water bottle into a hydration pack that allows for sipping of water while on the go but without the need to war a bladder pack on the back.
The solution is fairly simple. The SmarTube (as it is called) is basically a coiled hose that connects to the bottle and acts as a straw for the rider. It also features what the company calls the SpiralTube, which mounts to the handlebars and automatically spoils the hose when it is released.
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Need a cheap bike rack? How about the Dirtbag from Küat Racks, a simple solution for those who don’t want to spend more than $13 for a bike rack! It is billed as the most affordable rack on the market, which is surely true – but using it could cost you.
In the United States there has been a drought with little rain – let alone snow – being seen this summer, but that shouldn’t stop those looking to hit the slopes. While there are skis that can be used on rocks and gravel the Skiki is another concept, it essentially allows skiing on the roads or flat hard packed off-road surfaces.
The controversy over the U.S. Olympic team wearing uniforms made overseas continues, but this week we hard that the Brazilian Olympic Equestrian Team will be riding in the London Olympic Games with saddle pads produced by Wilker’s Custom Horse Products of Cool Springs, Tennessee. The company produced dozens of white custom saddle pads with the kelly green and yellow trim and piping of the team, while another embroidery business out of state will add the Brazilian flag.
The barefoot running craze continues – and as some of our guest contributors have noted it is so easy as caveman did it. But for those just getting started it can be a little hard on the toes. Now the German company Starringer has a solution to ease into going barefoot. 
Wood remains a viable building material for many things. Who wouldn’t want hardwood floors for example, or a nice wood deck for a sunny afternoon? On the fitness side of things we’ve seen wooden bicycles, but F&Y Les Classiques from Montreal have taken this a step further with hardwood handlebars.
Some communities require that ALL bicycles have a bell. Well, many riders would consider putting a bell on their road bike or mountain bike just plain “nutty,” but you can still play by the rules and evoke a little style. Nutcase offers six graphic bicycle bells that don’t look so bad and probably aren’t a bad thing to have on a commuter bike.
As we’ve often said a flat tire can be annoying. While it won’t ruin the day, it can ruin a bike ride. But @cme is a new brand that is looking to solve an old and all too common problem. The company, which was founded by bicycle industry veteran Steve Boehmke, looks to solve the flat tire problem.
Don’t call it recycled, because for Sourced its new messenger bags aren’t so much “recycled” as these are “upcycled” from tractor trailer curtains, which were previously used to protect cargo. These tarps are cleaned, and hand sewn into very durable bags from the UK-based company.
We’ve seen a few nifty bike tools that double as a bottle opener. It would almost suggest (gasp) that cyclists enjoy a cold one after a long ride. Paul Budnitz Bicycles have introduced the new Budnitz Titanium Beer Wrench with a 15mm spanner, which can be used to remove axle bolts and Alfrine hub bolts or even Pitlock keys, so it is ideal for removing a wheel while on the road. 
As if anyone really needed an excuse to skip out of work and hit the beach – but just in case, today is now officially “International Surfing Day.” So how did this get “official” exactly? Thank California, or more accurately the California Assembly, which on Monday approved a resolution declaring June 20 International Surfing Day,while the head of the sport’s international advocacy group has gone on the record to urge people to take the day off to hit the waves.