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bikerumor.com > upstart-pikio-labs-new-si-road-helmet-with-oblik-technology-tops-virginia-tech-ratings-by-a-lot

Upstart PIKIO LABS’ New Si Road Helmet with OBLIK Technology Tops Virginia Tech Ratings — By a Lot

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (620+ words) According to the press release, "PIKIO LABS Inc. is a Canada-based company advancing helmet technology through research-driven engineering, biomimicry, and structural optimization." The company founder and CEO, Dr. Daniel Abram, has a PhD in Design Optimization and "has spent more…...

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bikerumor.com > prologo-real-time-saddle-pressure-mapping-kit

Prologo Adds Real-Time Saddle Pressure Mapping Kit for Fitters, Teams, & Bike Shops

5+ day, 18+ hour ago  (446+ words) Picking a new saddle can be difficult. Prologo is hoping to make that process a bit easier, with science. Aimed at professional bike fitters, teams, and sophisticated bike shops, the new Prologo Pressure Map MyOwn system provides real-time visualization of…...

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bikerumor.com > pedras-smart-plate-drs-eliminates-up-to-60-watts-of-drag

An F1-Style Drag Reduction System for Bikes? Pedra’s Smart Plate DRS eliminates up to 60 watts of drag

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (743+ words) We recently came across an Instagram post from a Spanish component company called Pedra Components. The video showed a number plate mounted on the handlebars, flipping back and forth by 90, demonstrating that it can lie completely flat. Obviously, this makes…...

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bikerumor.com > komoot-chatgpt-ai-trail-discovery

Komoot Adds ChatGPT-Powered Route Discovery

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (435+ words) Komoot has launched a ChatGPT integration that enables cyclists (and hikers, etc.) to discover routes through natural language queries. You can request specific routes by typing normal, conversational prompts and get curated recommendations from komoot's database of over 7 million routes…...

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bikerumor.com > the-aerobag-zips-an-airbag-into-the-bib-shorts-of-pro-cyclists-for-increased-rider-safety

The Aerobag Zips An Airbag into the Bib Shorts of Pro Cyclists for Increased Rider Safety

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (845+ words) But the technology has progressed rapidly in the last few years, and this Aerobag looks like it could be the one to make airbags feasible for high-performance cycling" The cycling airbag concept is straightforward, even if its practical execution is…...

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bikerumor.com > van-rysels-ftp2-project-breaks-all-the-molds-with-its-wild-concept-aero-e-bike-and-accessories

Van Rysel’s Bonkers FTP^2 Aero eBike Concept Includes Electric Pedal/Shoe Combo?

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1131+ words) Today, at the VeloFollies Trade Show at the Kortrijk Xpo in Belgium, Van Rysel unveiled the FTP^2 Concept Bike. But this is more than just a wild, experimental concept bike; the FTP^2 Project includes an integrated ecosystem " or "panoply" " of…...

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bikerumor.com > oakley-meta-vanguard-ai-cycling-sunglasses-first-impressions

Oakley Meta Vanguard AI Sunglasses have Shockingly Good Camera & Speakers

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1007+ words) Jeremy: The Vanguard glasses make a strong first impression with well-designed packaging and a slick self-opening box. The user pulls a small tab on top of the box, and it unfolds to reveal the glasses stored inside their charging case....

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bikerumor.com > the-new-oakley-meta-vanguard-brings-ai-to-performance-sports-sunglasses

The New Oakley Meta Vanguard Brings AI to Performance Sports Sunglasses

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (333+ words) Whether you're excited about these new shades or you think we're one step closer to the Terminators coming from the future to take out John Connor, they are interesting if nothing else. Let's take a closer look at the new…...

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bikerumor.com > apples-airpods-pro-3-offer-in-ear-heart-rate-sensor-perfect-for-indoor-cycling

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 Offer In-Ear Heart Rate Sensor. Perfect for Indoor Cycling?

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (659+ words) Wearing a pair of headphones isn't a good idea when riding your bike around other trail users. However, many of us spend hours on an indoor trainer listening to music, podcasts, or that meeting that could have been an email....

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bikerumor.com > alpitude-wild-prototype-3d-printed-ti-leaf-spring-saddle-ultralight-posts-cages-more

Alpitude Wild Prototype 3D-Printed Ti Leaf Spring Saddle, Ultralight Posts, Cages & More!

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (937+ words) Alpitude also showed us a simple new finish option to increase stability on their lightweight full carbon saddles, a new ultralight seatpost available to upgrade both aero and conventional round posts, their oversized derailleur pulley upgrade, and an up-close look…...