Fasten system could make bicycle wheel removal a breeze

Removing and reinstalling a bike's rear wheel can be quite a laborious, frustrating process, as you have to wrangle the chain, derailleur and disc brake. The new Fasten system, however, allows the wheel to quickly drop straight down out of the frame.

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Graphene composite Hiplok D1000 is designed to stop angle grinders

Even with the toughest-looking bike locks, many people still say, "An angle grinder would go right through that." Well, Hiplok's new D1000 is claimed to be different – it's touted as being "the first portable anti-angle-grinder bike lock."

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Orange Phase AD3 adaptive eMTB packs three wheels and a bucket seat

After suffering a brain injury in 2015, pro mountain biker Lorraine Truong was left partially paralyzed – this meant she could no longer ride a conventional bicycle. She's now back in the "saddle" again, though, thanks to the Orange Phase AD3 eMTB.

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Hard-edged ebike brings beefy MTB specs to your daily urban commute

A full-suspension electric 29er built for the city, the Åska may look like the latest electric light motorcycle, but a Gates carbon belt drive and Pinion gearbox keep your feet and calves engaged, while the modular design lets you swap in new components.

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Bamboo bar is claimed to be easier on the hands and arms

While there are now several bamboo-framed bikes on the market, many riders are understandably a little leery of buying one. They might want to consider the Gump bamboo handlebar, though, as it's said to be comfier than aluminum or carbon.

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Arosno E-trace takes electric-assist cycling to the snow

For cyclists in many parts of the world, the arrival of winter signals the end of proper outdoor bike riding. Well, they might want to check out the Arosno E-trace, as it's designed specifically for cycling in the snow.

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BMW-designed e-trike leans into corners – but just in front

Electric-assist cargo trikes may offer a stable ride on the straightaways, but they do have a nasty tendency to tip over when taking corners. The Cube Concept Dynamic Cargo e-trike addresses that problem, with an independently tilting front end.

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Cyklaer ebike sports a rearview camera, removable motor and battery

Last year, Germany's Storck Bicycles, Porsche Digital, and motor manufacturer Fazua teamed up with Croatia's Greyp Bikes on a new high-tech project. The result is the Storck Cyklaer ebike, and it certainly packs some interesting features.

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Shared micromobility outfit Bird rolls out $2,299 ebike you can own

Shared e-mobility company Bird has followed the launch of its first ebike back in June with a model consumers can actually buy. The new Bird Bike will be available as step-through and a step-over variants, and will be available in the US this fall.

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