Showing posts with label Bikes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bikes. Show all posts

Sunday, August 23, 2009

CitySailer two-wheeler to cruise on public roads

Have you ever imagined sailing on public roads? Christened the CitySailer, this splendiferous two-wheeler seems to push the envelope. This out of this world vehicle is powered by fuel cells while still offering a safe city driving even if you do not like wearing helmets. This artfully designed vehicle features a sail like windshield that is able to power the scooter using wind power. So why not start using green transportation that is so much beneficial to our environment.

This ecologically friendly wonder seems to live up to expectations for those who are tired of constant traffic jams as the design of the CitySailer is quite slender that take maneuverability to the next level. Engineered by industrial designer Christopher Kuh, this outstanding vehicle uses the combination of highly productive fuel cells and drive-by-wire technology.

The CitySailer two-wheeler runs on an electric engine positioned inside the rear wheel. In order to park this sustainable scooter, there are some special steering levers the driver will need to pull. Additionally, the driver’s safety is ensured by seat belt and airbags that makes it possible to drive without need of helmet. Optionally, the driver will be able to use a large backpack mounted into the vehicle to provide some storing capacity.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Diesel Motorcycle Helmet to be well-protected on the roads

Here is a high tech gizmo which is specifically designed for all riding aficionados. Whether you ride your bike or a scooter, you may find it crucial to keep yourself protected. This ravishing helmet is available in different sizes ranging from XS to XL in a different range of colors including matte bronze, matte white, matte black and matte green.

This freshly designed Diesel Motorcycle helmet seems to be suitable for both male and female riders. In addition, the helmet is customizable, so you can personalize yourself with your own style while being safe on the rods. This outstanding helmet features an aeronautical aggressive military design.

The helmet is made of high resistance thermoplastic shell, the helmet features an ergonomic stitched leather neck protection, an interchangeable UV filtering visor which is scratch resistant and provides a perfect visibility. So if you are hunting after a new high quality helmet that is fashionable, functional and comfortable, this pretty helmet is ready to keep you protected while making your riding more pleasurable.

Friday, July 17, 2009

Kawasaki to release night vision helmet-built head-up display

Despite of its huge popularity, Kawasaki appears to be always on the go. A new gadget offered by Kawasaki is designed for a new generation GTR. Kawasaki boasts its infra-red night vision technology which is capable of providing much visibility than standard headlights have to offer. This optional product might be of avail in those night driving situations.

There is a pair of infra-red cameras installed behind lenses in front of its rear-view mirrors. Cameras select pictures to provide a rider with a stereoscopic view to your on board computer which lets you define the distance from road objects while warning a rider when necessary. Additionally, one camera displays a picture on your LCD monitor placed on your instrument panel.

These long-wave cameras operate based on heat that makes it a perfect device for highlighting distant animals however if an object is not hotter than the background, the system will not identify that. These smart cameras are able to get heat for more than 300 meters which is much better than what you see through your headlights.
As you move in the dark, the system will be alerting you to those dangerous road situations. While driving without night vision does not make you look at your on board computer, this smart system highlights identified objects.

This smart system is able to alert you though a Bluetooth headpiece mounted in your helmet and provide you with additional data about the distance from the object. So if you are bike aficionado, you will be surprised at how useful it could be.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Music and light at night with the Lavod MP3 Bicycle Speaker and LED Light

Is your bike surrounded with useful accessories? This alluring gadget makes a digital sound system out of your regular handlebar. Titled Lavod MP3 bicycle speaker, the bicycle speaker is easily mountable on the handlebars of your bike to give you a new sound experience while riding.

Headphones have never been a right bike accessory for the biker’s road safety. Now that this tantalizing sound system is available, you may easily enjoy your favorite songs as you drive and without fear to be collided. The sound system offers playing MP3 and WMA format files while boasts of 2 GB storage capacity to ensure pleasant riding.

The Lavod MP3 2, 3 watts bicycle speaker is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack making it possible for a rider to listen to your favorite tunes for up to 10 hours just on a single charge. And once your battery is flat, you are able to easily plug your gizmo into USB port or use the charger included.

This amazing aluminum music player is also rated to be water resistant and features an embedded flash light in addition. So it seems to be a good idea for those bike aficionados who like driving at night. Its 1 watt white LED light is aimed at bright illumination so that you could be driving safely and comfortably.

This electronic device appears to be capable of playing FM radio with you presetting the new radio stations thanks to included software. The Lavod MP3 bicycle speaker is expected to have a sticker price tag of 139 USD. Its tubular sound system is designed to be clearly audible with music coming straight to your ears.

Whether you drive a road bike or a mountain model, this tricky gizmo is going to be a nice addition. Its built-in loudspeaker provides high quality of sounding while earphone jack is also available as a feature. You will not have to fumble about as this is an easy to select device.

Its perfect illumination has from 60 to 75 lighting range with brightness to be maximum of 80 lumens. Optionally, you will be able to choose out of 3 light options including flashing with on and off modes. This MP3 Bike speaker system measures roughly 140 x 34 mm.

In addition, this clever system includes a user manual, USB charger cable as well as protective rubber cap. Bicycle mounting kit also offers a quick latch system for easy operation as well as height adjustable handlebar bracket. In order to suit your convenience, 12 various angles are offered by your MP3 bicycle speaker.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

MotoCzysz E1pc Digital super bike in the limelight

Could you just imagine that one day you would be driving the first digital super bike worldwide? Called MotoCzysz E1pc, this bad boy is embedded with an iPhone. This digital super bike is schedule for a release on June 12th in United Kingdom.

That sounds sustainable but this super bike is expected to take part in never seen before zero emission carbon free TTXGP Motorcycle Grand Prix. This green marvel appears to be a high technology electric super bike which is capable of reaching the speed of up to 120 miles per hour in just 7, 8 seconds.

In addition, the acceleration produces no carbon impact. Though, not much information is released on the MotoCzysz E1pc, but its dashboard placed iPhone is eye catching. The MotoCzysz E1pc includes 10 battery sets and three engines to be capable of competing in the sustainable road race to come.

Your speed detection as well as location can be defined by the intelligent GPS included in the iPhone. Besides, it will be able to measure up performance metrics such as top speed or lateral G. This all electric zero emissions super bike is completed with oval-section ‘6X’ forks designed for its flexibility while leaning.

Its frame is constructed from carbon and alloy. This super bike is recorded to accelerate from 0 to 120 with less than 11 seconds needed; this taking into consideration only75 per cent of battery was used.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Trixter X-dream Fitness Bike

When you think of an exercise bike, you probably think of a tired white thing stuck in the corner of your garage. The Trixter X-dream is entirely different. It pairs an advanced interactive exercise bike with a computer system to give you what is more like a mountain biking simulator than an exercise bike.

Coming in two components, the bike and the computer rig, the bike isn’t just your average static bike. Based on the Trixter X-1000, manufactured by Giant Bikes, the X-dream bike features a 14kg flywheel at the front with varying resistance as you’d expect. The bike bristles with sensors so the computer knows what you are doing, allowing the inclusion of all the normal features you’d get on a real bike.

That means you get gears, brakes and steering, all of which have an impact on what happens on the screen as you ride. The X-dream also uses some regular bike parts, so you can swap the pedals for your own or change the saddle. The pedals we tested were double-sided, with toe clips on one side and Shimano SPD clips on the other, so if you have bike shoes, you can use them on the X-dream.

The saddle too is pretty good, just like a regular MTB saddle, including a groove to relieve pressure on your essentials – a world away from the huge triangular saddles of some exercise bikes. You can raise and lower the saddle, as well as slide it forward and back and change the height of the handlebars, so you can set-up a proper riding position and ensure that you ride comfortably and most efficiently. More importantly, if you are using this to train in the off season, it should be able to closely resemble your MTB set-up.

Attached to the front of the bike is the brains of the unit. It actually houses a Dell PC running Windows XP, which runs all the software to provide the immersive environment – the cycling “game” if you like. This is topped by a 17-inch (15-inch visible) monitor with an under-slung speaker unit, which falls naturally into the eyeline of the rider. If there was one criticism at this stage, it would be that the 4:3 unit might be better served by a widescreen aspect, giving the rider a great feeling for the terrain.

In the saddle it feels just like a real mountain bike. The system can be set-up for a number of users, so your stats will be tracked, therefore when in a gym environment you can just get on and ride the route set up for you, with all your settings for height and weight and so on. There is no dedicated warm-up session however, which is a surprise, but the Quick Start provides an easy option for getting up to speed.

Quick Start essentially lets you get straight into riding but has no bearing on the rest of the system. The second option is the Fitness mode, which is the mainstay of the system and where you’ll likely spend most of your time. The third option is Training, unlocked after completing the Professional level.

There are five grades of difficultly in each mode, ranging from green to white, and four types of terrain (parkland, semi-arid, desert, highland), giving you 20 different tracks. The routes are pretty much on rails, i.e., you have to stay on the track and if you veer off, a countdown starts to put you back on track.

You need to put your cycling skills on the line here, with steering, braking and gearing all important. As a beginner there are various assists that you can use, so the computer will brake for you, steer for you and change gears for you, but you still have to pedal. This makes it a case of simply pushing pedal until the end and takes a lot of the realism out of the operation. The assistance might work for cycling novices, but if you are an experienced rider, you’ll find things don’t work as you might want them to.