As cycling becomes ever more popular, manufacturers are revamping traditional bike gear to promote safe riding. Recent innovations include smart lights that automatically adjust according to ambient lighting and detect traffic behind cyclists; radar warning systems provide protection from oncoming vehicles as well.
Beeline GPS systems make training and competing easier by measuring power output. Furthermore, other tech inventions help cyclists train and compete more effectively among peers by measuring power output. A sleek GPS system like theirs looks great on any bike while providing compact navigation without distracting riders.
Smart lights
Smart bike lights not only illuminate a rider’s path but also help drivers and pedestrians see them more easily. Lights come equipped with customizable settings to automatically adapt for different environments – for instance, flash or pulse in high traffic zones for example – plus geofencing lets them turn their lights on once they arrive home or to their favorite cycling route.
Many regions require bicycles to be equipped with both front and rear lighting. When selecting a bike light, factors like brightness, beam pattern and battery life should be carefully considered when making a selection. Emma prefers urban environments with moderate street lighting where she selects a 250-lumen light with wide beam pattern; Liam prefers mountain biking in remote terrain where he prefers more powerful 800-lumen lights that feature focused beam patterns for visibility purposes.
IoT-enabled smart lights integrate seamlessly with riders’ smartphones through an app, enabling easy control and monitoring of settings as well as battery levels. Some models even feature turn signals so cyclists can more clearly signal their intended direction to others.
Wearables
Biking can be an affordable, healthy form of transportation that can turn an ordinary commute into an exciting urban journey. But biking also comes with some risks – from construction lorries and potholes to negligent drivers and pedestrians.
Smart technology innovations are helping make cycling safer than ever, from bike lights that double as safety beacons to jackets that work like airbags – these innovations are making cycling an activity you can explore without worry or risk.
One of the most promising tech-powered bike gadgets are wearables that track cyclists’ progress and performance metrics. These devices, typically worn on either wrist or ankle, use sensors built-in to them to monitor various activities – such as activity trackers or smartwatches that record heart rate, speed or vital statistics; or wearable biometric identification bracelets, virtual reality-based training systems or sustainability tracking tools.
Garmin Edge
Garmin Edge has long been considered an industry standard when it comes to GPS bike computers, and they continue to innovate by adding features designed to keep cyclists safe. From turn prompts on a map to providing family and friends a way to locate you after riding, this unit does it all.
The latest version features ClimbPro ascent planning and measures your VO2 max, in addition to supporting ANT+ sensors such as power meters and heart rate monitors as well as route planning/tracking apps like Strava and Komoot.
It features an intuitive touchscreen interface with physical buttons to add some functionality. One button marks laps while another lets users scroll through data pages. Compatible with Garmin Varia front and rear radar lights, its replaceable CR2032 battery lasts up to one year in sleep mode while synching with smartphone apps to provide notifications as well as live tracking for friends or family.
Plume Labs Flow 2
Plume Labs Flow 2 is a portable, personal air pollution monitor designed to assist in taking steps against dirty air. Equipped with an improved PM1.0 sensor and battery management system that disallows recording for short periods in order to preserve battery power, LED indicators provide instant feedback that help make healthier decisions more quickly and easily.
Flow app offers information about air quality at both local and global levels, including local measurements as well as tips on reducing exposure. One of the more useful apps for mapping pollution levels, although you won’t get an accurate picture unless you export all your data.
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