Retro-reflective safety device puts a radar target on the backs of bikes

While in-vehicle collision avoidance systems may be good at detecting big targets like automobiles, they're not as adept at detecting bicycles. Radian's Wingman was designed to address that problem, by boosting bikes' radar and LiDAR visibility.

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Bike-mounted lock wraps its arms around whatever it can reach

Using a U-lock can be a hassle, as you have to pull it out of your bag, take it apart, then run its shackle through the bike's frame. The bike-mounted V-160 offers a simpler approach, in that you just push it head-first into whatever's at hand.

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Is this folding hubless ebike too good to be true?

Kosmos is crowdfunding a seriously cool looking ebike that not only features a hubless front wheel, but is also foldable, and being pitched at less half its expected retail price. That's got my spidey sense tingling: is it for real?

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Acer’s Predator fatbike aims to overcome all terrains with ease

Perhaps best known for its computer hardware, Acer has also extended its reach into the micro-mobility market. The company has now motored into the Taipei Cycle 2025 trade show with a fat-tire adventure model and an addition to its ebii commuter.

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Nimble, modular mid-motor cargo bike edges closer to 500-lb payload

Tern introduced a compact Bosch-powered cargo bike back in 2017 that could haul gear or kids where its larger models couldn't. The company improved the formula in 2020, and has now pretty much redesigned everything for the third-generation GSD family.

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“World’s lightest bespoke ebike” is a super-light carbon fiber beauty

German bike maker Ponomarets has launched a gorgeous carbon road bike called the Eidolon. Riding with a lightweight motor and battery, and fashioned from carbon fiber and "high-end curated components," the ebike weighs in at under 10 kilos.

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Full-squish fat-tire e-hauler offers smooth riding over road and rough

Budget mobility brand Engwe has taken the wraps off the latest generation of its compact L20 fat-tire ebike. The dual-suspension compact hauler can be collapsed down for between-ride transport in the trunk, and comes in hub-drive and mid-drive variants.

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Multi-use e-freighter bike could replace your family car entirely

Aventon entered the growing cargo ebike market with a capable-looking "multipurpose freighter" called the Abound a couple of years ago, and has since added to the family with the SR. Now the original gets an update with the launch of the Long Rack.

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Crafty cycling gizmo uses two HD cameras to serve three purposes

Your GoPro may be all very well and good, but can it shoot in two directions at once? The Soocoo S50+ can, allowing it to serve as a cycling actioncam, rearview camera, and accident-recording dashcam.

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Smart bike helmet straps a 2K dashcam to your head

Cycling today can involve taking a lot of tech along for the ride. For the third collaboration, Yashica and I'm Back are aiming to ease your journey with a smart helmet designed for "urban commuters, ebike enthusiasts, and tech-savvy riders."

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