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10 Awesome Cycling Gadgets That Make Riding Easier

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Thinking of how to make your cycling experience even more memorable? Why not get value-for-money cycling gadgets that will make your next cycling trip safer, easier, and more convenient? Check out our top 10 picks for you and pick out the perfect one:

Blaze Laserlight

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When you’re too engrossed in cycling, sometimes you don’t notice it’s already dark.During night time, accidents can happen and you need to watch out. Blaze Laserlight is just the practical cycling gadget to have. It shows up under headlights and streetlamps, giving you the guarantee of safe distance between you and everyone else.

Linka Smart Bike Lock

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It is definitely much a hassle to lock and unlock your bike when you gotta make a quick stop for an errand. But then, you’re worried your bike might get stolen, especially when it’s night time. Linka Smart Bike Lock is the perfect solution for your bike’s security. It comes with a screeching 100 dB siren to attract everyone’s attention should any preying thief desire to steal your prized steed away.

Connected Smart Pedal

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The Smart Pedal may look simple, but wait until you get a feel of how it is your your bike with this pedal. It is complete with GPS features—once you’ve started pedaling, the sensors activate and record where the bike is heading to. It can incline and measure the speed, offering the rider a documentation of his journey. Imagine just how hard you’ve pushed yourself when you’re riding up the hill? The data are all contained in the pedal, so there’s no need to bring your phone with you on every ride.

CamelBak Podium Ice Bottle

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The CamelBak Podium Ice Bottle comes with Aerogel Insulation that will maintain the coolness of your water 4x longer compared to any regular gym squeeze, making it ideal for summertime. It is BPA-Free, boasts of a spill-proof, self-sealing Jet Valve technology. Its ergonomic lockout makes your transport, even on the toughest terrain, leak-proof.

USB Rechargeable Headlight

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The Blitzu Cyborg 168H Bike Headlight comes with a 50 micro-LED chips that releases up to 168 Lumens. It is very easy to install and you can attach it on your bike’s handlebar, the seat post or anywhere on the frame. You can also mount this one in front of your helmet and you will have your guide to safety as you traverse even at night.  Compared to other bike lights, Cyborg is bigger and brighter offering more visibility and safety as you hit the road!

Scosche BoomBOTTLE H2O Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Black Speaker

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This Bluetooth speaker comes in your water cage. It is splash and mud proof and if you ever get soaked in the water, it will also float. You can play it as loud as you want with its 50mm up-firing speaker and passive subwoofer that releases very clear audio and improved acoustics. Its rechargeable lithium polymer battery could last up to 11 hours of continuous music playback.

Wahoo Blue SC Speed and Cadence Sensor for iPhone, Android and Bike Computers

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Wahoo Blue SC Speed and Cadence Sensor lets you keep track of and capture real-time speed, cadence and distance on your iPhone, Android, and bike computer, easily connecting through Bluetooth. It’s lightweight, easy to install and connects to any bike.

bikeSpike

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The BikeSpike is another must-have when you’re thinking of your bike’s security. This small accessory is mounted to your bike through a custom water bottle holder, and packs a GPS chipset, cellular antenna, and accelerometer into its small black body.  It’ll let you keep track of your bike in real-time, establish safe zones and will alert you if you tread farther than what your zone limits permit. If you think someone’s going to tamper your bike, BikeSpike will be there to alarm you.

Helios Bars

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Helios Bars let you transform any bike into a smart bike! With its unique features like GPS tracking and built-in front-and-rear-facing LED lights, riding will be a more enjoyable experience for you. Helios Bars are available in straight, bullhorn and drop bar styles.

Ohuhu Rust-Proof Bicycle Basket

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When your backpack is heavily loaded with stuff and you need extra space , the Ohuhu rust-proof bicycle basket is an ideal purchase. It’s a plastic coated steel construction, weatherproof and rust-proof. It’s very easy to install with its handlebar hooks and a Velcro strap.

Bike Phone Mount Bicycle Holder

Stay connected to your phone even when you’re cycling with the Image via: TaotronicsTaotronics Bike Phone Mount Bicycle Holder. Its non-slip rubber grip guarantees that your device would be far from any accidental falls. It is also convenient to install and remove, and with its size, any device from 1.97-3.94 inches would perfectly fit.

Turn for the Better With WingLights

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Bicycles are a fantastic way to get around when the weather is good and the biking infrastructure is safe, With cities around the world improving their streets, biking is also becoming more popular. Bicycles are definitely an old transportation method, with nearly 200 years since their verifiable invention. Even with such a long history, there is still one component issue that hasn’t really been solved: turn signals. In most places, the law expects to complete difficult turning maneuvers using only one arm to steer their bike, while the other waves foolishly in the wind indicating the direction they intend to travel. This is even more ridiculous for night riding, as an outstretched arm is not really visible.

Luckily, a company called CYCL has come up with a solution: WingLights. These tap-on tap-off indicator lights are the perfect way to maintain control during your turns while being confident that your intentions are clearly understood.

The lights are super easy to install, with absolutely no tools requirements. They come with bar-end inserts to slip into the ends of handlebars. They have a rubber grip that expands when the end is twisted, holding them firmly in the handlebar.

 

The bar ends are meant to be left in the ends of the handlebars, with the lights themselves easily snapping on and off with a satisfying magnetic click. This is perfect for locking your bike up in a city, where anything worth more than $5 will get stripped within minutes. The indicator lights are directional, so they also have small pegs on the lights and slots on the bar ends to help you line them up perfectly for the best visibility.

     

If you’ve ever put bike lights in your pocket, you know they have a tendency to turn on when they bump into everything else in there. CYCL has thought of that as well, and ship the lights with a handy carrying ring that can be clipped anywhere.

The lights themselves work great when riding. If you’re used to signaling with your arms, expect a week or so before the buttons become second nature. They are extremely bright and are visible even in daylight. They are both powered by two CR2032 batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries are a downer, but since these lights are only on for a few moments at a time, they should last a long time before they need changing. Plus the lights time out if you accidentally leave them on, so you won’t end up draining your battery if you accidentally leave them on.

It’s hard to find anything wrong with these lights, they are an extremely well thought out product solving a real need for cyclist safety. They are well constructed have thought of everything, even offering extra bar ends on their own in the near future for people with multiple bicycles. WingLights are available in Carbon Black, Electric Red (red and silver) and in red and black (Nite Rider). CYCL currently sells the WingLights for $49.99.  If a bicycle is a part of your daily commute, WingLights are a must-have.

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Safer GPS Navigation for Cyclists–with Lasers!

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Cyclists who love traveling by bike but have a terrible sense of direction, take heart: you may have a safer GPS option in the future. Imagine if the pavement itself guided you to your destination. That’s essentially what a revolutionary new GPS would allow, using the mighty power of lasers. ...
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