As 2021 draws to a close, it’s time to once again look back at some of the bicycle-related products that really stood out over the past year. While they might not all end up taking the cycling industry by storm, they’re definitely innovative.

We should start out by saying that due to the continuing popularity of ebikes, they’re getting their own separate list. If we tried to combine them and “regular” bike stuff together, too many things would have to be left out – and no one wants that.

Secondly, it’s worth noting that some of the crowdfunded products on our list may or may not ultimately reach production. That’s OK though, as this list is really just about the clever ideas that people have come up with, regardless of whether or not they take the form of products that can currently be purchased.

Finally, we should add that although a couple of the items on our list were first announced in 2020, they didn’t really start gaining attention until this year – so they make the cut, as far as we’re concerned.

So, with those disclaimers in mind, read on and enjoy!