Gadgets for your E-Bike
There’s no doubt about it: cycling is in! Whether for commuting, recreation or sport, it seems that just about everyone is riding some sort of Bike these days. But in this technology-dominated day and age, there’s so much more you can have on your bicycle than just a bell and some simple lights.
Wireless Bicycle Turn Signal
This under-seat turn signal unit is battery-powered, has ultra-bright LED's and will emit loud beeping when you make a turn. The signals are activated wirelessly using a push-button controller attached to your bicycle’s handlebar. The unit also has a hazard mode on top of left and right signals.
Hammerhead
Hammerhead is a device that attaches to your bicycle’s bars and provides turn-by-turn navigation guided by a GPS app installed on your smartphone. Hammerhead also integrates with cycling apps such as Strava and MapMyRide. It is currently available in the market.
Siva Cycle Atom
Turn some of the kinetic power from your cycling to power your devices with Siva Cycle’s Atom. This portable generator attaches to your bicycle axle and can charge any device via USB port. Don’t want to bring your devices with you when you cycle? Just charge the detachable 1300mAh battery pack.
Scosche Boom Bottle
The Scosche boom bottle is a wireless Bluetooth speaker that’s geared towards outdoor activity. It fits perfectly in a bicycle water bottle cage, and is IPX4 splash proof. The boom bottle also has a built-in microphone, so it can work as a speakerphone. The rechargeable lithium battery offers 10 hours of use. The boom bottle comes in pink, grey, blue, yellow and green.
Helios Bars
The Helios Bars incorporate features such as GPS tracking and built-in front- and rear-facing LED lights. The rear-facing lights change color according to your speed, function as turn signals and indicators for the turn-by-turn navigation feature. Helios Bars come in straight, bullhorn and drop bar styles.
Revolights
Revolights are rings of LEDs mounted onto your wheels. The built-in accelerometers ensure that the LEDs only light up when facing the front or rear of your bicycle. As a result, you get 360 degree illumination, increasing visibility from the side. While they currently only fit road and hybrid bikes with 27" wheels.
The Bikepod by Photojojo
Did you ever think that your bike’s handlebars could be an amazing tripod? With this awesome bikepod from Photojojo, now you can shoot videos and take pictures as you ride along.