Bicyclists feel a lot of pressure while riding, especially in traffic. But that doesn’t mean that riders can feel the pressure in their tires. Not having the right pressure in the tires can result in flats, and many riders simply fail to forget to pay attention to their tires – at least until something goes wrong.
However, there is new technology that can provide real-time tire pressure data directly to the rider’s smartphone. The BTPS Bike Tire Pressure System uses a shockproof unit that consists of a sensor, circuit board and battery. It sends data to a rider’s smartphone via Bluetooth 4.0 or ANT+ wireless protocols. This allows riders to monitor the air in their tires without even getting their hands dirty. Video after the jump
All off-road trails are not the same, yet there are numerous ways to adjust a mountain bike fork while riding. With the flip of a switch or press of a button a fork can be adjusted to accommodate trail conditions. Tire pressure remains another issue. To actually change tire pressure typically requires the rider to stop to add or release air from the tires. ADAPTRAC has another solution, and its designers have created a new system that allows writers to actually inflate or deflate tire pressure well in motion.