Wilier’s new Cento1 Hybrid road ebike weighs just 26 pounds
Bike manufacturer Wilier has taken the wraps off its first ebike the Cento1 Hybrid, which is based on the company's popular Cento1 road bike. The ebike variant uses a rear-hub motor and battery system that reportedly weighs just 8.1 pounds, bringing the overall weight of the bike to just over 26 pounds.
Whoop Strap 2.0 offers 24/7 fitness tracking via a new subscription model
Whoop has brought its new fitness band 2.0 model to the masses by dropping the excessive price of the original in favor of a more affordable subscription model that starts at $30 per month. It delivers 24/7 fitness metric tracking and analysis for those who are serious about their workouts and training.
Smart bike helmet maker Coros’ GPS fitness watch promises 30 days of battery life
Smart bike helmet manufacturer Coros has expanded its lineup of wearable devices by introducing the new Pace smart GPS multisport fitness watch, which includes built-in heart rate monitor, smartphone integration, durable design, and a 30-day battery life, making it one of the most efficient smartwatches available.
Tackling the backcountry? LynQ smart tracker doesn’t need cell networks or subscription
The new LynQ smart tracker is a device that allows users – in groups of up to 12 – to track each other's location and find each other in crowds or in the backcountry without the need for GPS satellites, cell phone networks, apps, or other high-tech gadgets. The device has geofencing and messaging, too.
Campnab will help you score a last-minute campsite this summer
A new online service called Campnab will make it easier to find popular campsites for travelers by monitoring a user's favorite camping destinations and sending them a text message alert when a vacancy comes open for the dates and times they are looking for. The website doesn't book the campsite, just sends alerts.
Some ebikes now allowed at Mammoth Mountain Bike Park in California
California's Mammoth Bike Park will allow ebikes for the very first time when the trails open in May of 2018. All ebikes on the trail will be limited to Class 1 status, which means they must be pedal-assist bikes with a speed limited to 20 miles per hour. A pass is also required to ride at the park.
Solos smart glasses’ head-up display lets runners, cyclists keep eyes on road
The Solos smart glasses are a wearable device that brings a head-up display to runners and cyclists, projecting workout metrics such as distance, speed, and heart rate onto the lens of the sunglasses. These glasses also offer audio prompts for goals and turn-by-turn directions, as well as music on the go.
It’s tough to find a more affordable ebike than Swagtron’s latest models
Swagtron, the company behind hoverboards and electric skateboards, expanded its lineup by adding three new electric bikes to its catalog, including two folding models and an electric fat tire bike aimed at the youth market. All three come in at affordable prices, making them more accessible to the masses.
Lifeproof wants to protect all your gadgets with its new backpack line
Smartphone case manufacturer Lifeproof has jumped into the backpack market with four new packs designed to keep our gadgets well protected while traveling, commuting, or hiking. Features include water resistant fabrics, tech-friendly pockets, and pass-through ports for headphones and charging cables.
With Zerotie footwear, you may never have to touch your shoelaces again
Zerotie Footwear has created a new line of shoes that look a lot like traditional sneakers but include a unique new feature that allows the wearer to tighten or loosen the laces without ever actually bending down to touch the shoe at all. Instead a wheel mechanism in the heel that does the job for them.
Studio’s new running class takes its workout show on the road
Studio is a fitness app that allows runners to join virtual running groups at anytime and anywhere, including the gym, a treadmill at home, or outdoors. The app offers music playlists, real-time leaderboards, and the chance to earn "fitcoins" to purchase gear, classes, and other items.
Lumos smart bike helmet adds Apple Watch turn-signal support and more
Smart bike helmet manufacturer Lumos has added support for the Apple Watch to its devices, allowing turn signals made by riders with their hands to automatically cause the lights on the helmet to blink the appropriate direction, too. This update comes as the helmets arrive in Apple Stores, too.
Fitbit to use Google Cloud to share medical data with doctors
Fitness wearable manufacturer Fitbit will partner with Google to use the search giant's Google Cloud services to collect and share medical data with doctors and hospitals, giving the company a more significant presence in the health care field as it competes directly with Apple.
Bkool’s smart training bike brings outdoor workouts inside
Bkool's new smart training bike combines the company's deep software library with a new indoor trainer, giving it the ability to simulate more than 3 million routes from around the world or provide workout routines that adapt over time to meet the user's changing fitness goals and needs.
A Nike patent could have your athletic wear looking like Iron Man’s suit
Nike patented a new high-tech active cooling and heating system for its athletic apparel that uses a thermoelectric module to transfer heat or cooler temperatures to a garment to help maintain an athletes core temperature in order to maintain a high-performance level over a longer period of time.
The Roomba of the tennis court? Ball-retreiving Tennibot launches on Kickstarter
Tennibot is a robot designed for use on the tennis court. The A.I.-driven device saves coaches and players time by automatically retrieving tennis balls completely on its own. The device has launched on Kickstarter and promises to take the tedium out of cleaning up the court after a practice session.
Revant Optics wants to save the planet one pair of sunglasses at a time
Revant Optics is launching a new line of performance sunglasses that are designed to eliminate disposable active eyewear for good. The three pairs of glasses are guaranteed for life and feature replaceable parts, making it easy to repair broken frames, arms, and lenses at a negligible cost.
Urwahn’s Stadtfuchs smart bike is built for the modern urban commuter
The Urwahan Stadtfuchs is a German bike built for urban commuters, with such features as built in LED lighting (complete with daytime running lights), Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, and GPS tracking. The bike is also lightweight, features a modern design, and high-quality components.
Track your next ride with two new cycling computers from Garmin
Garmin has released two new cycling computers to track performance and keep cyclists connected while they are on their rides. The Edge 130 is a small, featured packed option, that connects with a smartphone while the Edge 520 Plus gets an upgrade with onboard maps, turn-by-turn directions, and more.
The RinseKit gets an upgrade with more capacity and a water heater
The original RinseKit gets an upgrade with new soft Lux Tote model and Hot Rod water heater. The Tote offers more carrying capacity, the ability to remove the water tank, and the an option to use it as a soft cooler. It also has compatibility with the Hot Rod to heat the water for on the go warm showers.
The wearable GoGolf GPS always knows the distance to the hole
GoGolf is a GPS sensor that pairs with a smartphone to provide accurate shot information, including distance to the pin from your current ball location. The device's can be worn on a cap and has a custom app that offers a database of more than 30,000 golf courses from around the world.
The Bosch PowerTube 500 is an ebike battery in stealth mode
In the summer of 2018, Bosch brings the PowerTube 500 to North America, integrating the new battery pack into consumer models for the first time. The PowerTube puts the battery pack into the frame of the bike, allowing it to appear like a more traditional bike, but with ebike performance.
Runner will compete in Boston Marathon wearing 3D-printed flip-flops
Athletic footwear engineer Chris Bellamy will compete in the 2018 Boston Marathon wearing a pair of 3D-printed flip-flops that were designed and created by a shoe company called Wiivy that intends to launch an entire line of 3D-printed sandals that purportedly mix comfort and support in one package.
The ‘ultimate dome tent’ is here and it’s made from Dyneema
Japanese outdoor equipment manufacturer Locus Gear has spent four years designing the ultimate dome tent using waterproof and breathable Dyneema to make it incredibly durable and strong – while remaining lightweight – for use in a wide variety of weather conditions, both warm and cold.
The Amazfit Stratos is a GPS fitness watch with an affordable price
The Amazfit Stratos is an affordable fitness-oriented smartwatch with onboard GPS that comes at an affordable price.
Luxury on the links: Arizona course rolls out high-tech golf cart of the future
Quintero Golf Club in Arizona has unveiled a high-tech golf course with a host of features that make a day on the links more luxurious and enjoyable.