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When last saw the Social Bicycles (SoBi), there wasn't a heck of a lot to report on. The whole thing was little more than a concept, a Kickstarter page and an early prototype. Flash forward just under a year later, and it's beginning to look a lot like a real, consumer-facing product. The New York startup showed off its bike and a couple of apps today at TechCrunch Disrupt. The concept here is not too dissimilar from a Zipcar -- you locate a bike using the Android or iOS app, find it on the street, enter your PIN, pull out the lock and you're good to go.

If you're feeling particularly enterprising, you can can pick up bikes to rent up for $1,300 a piece, if you order less than 50 or $1,100 per, if you go for more. The wireless data, meanwhile, runs $15 per bike, per month. The company has both consumer and business-facing apps. On the administrative side of things, you can track the bikes and set boundaries for return. Incentive programs are set up, giving customers credits, should they do something like get a bike from outside a designated hub and return it to one.

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Social Bicycles announces availability by end of summer, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 May 2012 11:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bicyclebicycle loanbicycle sharingBicycleLoanBicycleSharingbikebike loaningbike lockbike sharingBikeLoaningBikeLockBikeSharingceatecCeatec2011e-bikehands-onkickstartersharingsobisocial bicyclesSocialBicyclestechcrunch disruptTechcrunchDisruptvideoWed, 23 May 2012 11:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Cogoo's Turntable Rider puts the 'mix' in BMX, 'awesome' in these videos]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/cogoo-turntable-rider-dj-bike-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/cogoo-turntable-rider-dj-bike-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/cogoo-turntable-rider-dj-bike-video/#comments cogoo turntable rider bmx dj bikeWhat if a company built a mixer for your BMX bike? What if said mixer could wirelessly control the music you're grooving to while riding? What if we had two videos to prove that such luxuries do, in fact, exist? Japan's own Cogoo has gone well above the call of duty with its latest concoction, the Turntable Rider. Put simply (or as simply as possible), it's a multi-part system that enables a bike to become a DJing machine; the more complex the tricks, the 'better' the mix. Reportedly, the bike's own wheels act as jog wheels, the brakes act as a beat pad and there's even a gyroscopic sensor that doubles as a fader pad. No word on a set price or ship date, but it'll be making the rounds at events starting with the 2012 Kaikoo Popwave Festival. Enough chatter -- head on past the break and mash play a couple of times. Go ahead and prepare those around you to cease working and do the same.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ANTant plusAntPlusbicyclebikee bikee-bikeEBikeelectronic bikesElectronicBikesspecializedspecialized turboSpecializedTurboturbovideoFri, 30 Mar 2012 18:59:00 EST<![CDATA[San Francisco gearing up for electric bike sharing program]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/san-francisco-gearing-up-for-electric-bike-sharing-program/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/san-francisco-gearing-up-for-electric-bike-sharing-program/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/san-francisco-gearing-up-for-electric-bike-sharing-program/#comments Anyone who's ever attempted to ride a bike in San Francisco can attest to just how rough the city's numerous hills can be on the lower body. Thankfully, government dollars are set to go a ways toward making electric bicycles a tiny bit more prevalent amongst the local populace. The city by the bay's CarShare program will be getting funding to bring some 90 e-bikes to 25 locations in SF and nearby Berkeley, beginning with 45 bikes in the second half of this year. Forty-five more will be coming in 2013.

San Francisco gearing up for electric bike sharing program originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BOXX electric bike: two wheels, four corners, all-electric transport for one originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bicyclebikeboxxboxx corpboxx corporationBoxxCorpBoxxCorporationelectric bicycleelectric bikeelectric mobilityElectricBicycleElectricBikeElectricMobilityEV bikeEvBikeLEDMon, 30 Jan 2012 21:27:00 EST<![CDATA[iBike Powerhouse to be unveiled at CES 2012, a cycling computer to shed your holiday excess]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/03/ibike-powerhouse-unveiled-at-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/03/ibike-powerhouse-unveiled-at-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/03/ibike-powerhouse-unveiled-at-ces-2012/#comments Just like the iBike Dash from the days of yore, Velocomp is back with the Powerhouse -- a cycling computer that integrates with any standard bicycle along with the iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed in collaboration with cycling coach Hunter Allen, the Powerhouse features distinct fitness plans tailored to the goals of training cyclists and lazy bums alike. Regimens last four to six weeks and include iSlim, Express Fitness, Brazilian Butt, Kid Fit, Weekend Warrior, Zero to 50 miles in Three Weeks and Healthy Heart. Perhaps more intriguing, however, is the ability to purchase additional training routines within the iBike app. The product will be fully unveiled at CES and will retail for $269, which includes a water / shock-resistant case, a universal mounting system, all the necessary electronics and the iOS app -- which lets cyclists listen to their music as they train. Those interested in the finer details may check the PR just after the break.

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iBike Powerhouse to be unveiled at CES 2012, a cycling computer to shed your holiday excess originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Shimano Di2 electric bike shifter

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Shimano showcases the Ultegra Di2 electronic bike gears, we go for a ride originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batterybicyclebicyclesbikebikesbikingcyclingderailleurdi2electronic bikeselectronic shifterelectronic shiftingElectronicBikesElectronicShifterElectronicShiftinggeargearshands-onroad bikeroad bikesRoadBikeRoadBikesshimanoshimano di2ShimanoDi2Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Grace One City e-motorbike review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/grace-one-city-e-motorbike-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/grace-one-city-e-motorbike-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/grace-one-city-e-motorbike-review/#comments There comes a time in nearly every person's life when they need to get up, get out the door and get to work. Some drive, some walk, some take one form of public transportation or another -- but a noble few do something different. Those people ride their bikes, holding on to the passion gained in a childhood of racing around the neighborhood on Huffys and Schwinns, skinning knees or elbows when the latest attempt at a sweet jump turned a little sour.

Sure, those people may say they're saving money or the environment by riding a bike into work, but we all know they do it for fun. As is the case with most wheeled pursuits, the fun factor increases with the speed, and with that idea we welcome to you to the Grace One. It's a German electric bike that offers more high-tech trappings than your average economy car -- a good thing, because it costs nearly as much as one. What does this $6,000 bike offer? Speed. Sweet, effortless speed (up to 25MPH without you burning a single calorie), and we recently had the chance to put one through its paces. Read on to see how we fared.

Gallery: Grace One electric bicycle review

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Grace One City e-motorbike review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A GPS that encourages meandering won't be the dish of the day (month, or year) for hypermilers, but might do well in the slightly more genteel world of cycling. Pioneer's PotterNavi sits on the handlebars of your velocipede and can let you decide between straight or scenic routes. The 100 gram device packs a 2.4-inch 240 x 320 LCD screen and fortunate Japanese buyers get two years of 3G data for free, courtesy of benevolent overlords NTT DoCoMo. Button-free navigation is possible with the included accelerometer, tilting the device will let you scroll without having to stop riding. It'll also tell you where the nearest tourist attractions, shops and toilets are -- just be careful, as your journey data (including any extended stops) gets uploaded to the Cycle Lab site. The SGX-CN700-W (white) and SGC-CN700-K (black) models launch in Japan in February for $530 before peregrinating westward next summer -- like the cyclists it will inspire, the container ship is taking the scenic route.

Pioneer PotterNavi: a 3G bike GPS that encourages you to meander originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DIY e-bike hack gets washing machine motorization, stuck on permanent spin cycle (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bicycleBicyclesbikeDIYebikeebikesGermanyhackmodvideowashing machineWashingMachineTue, 25 Oct 2011 03:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Feats Per Minute record playing bike helps you kickstand out the jams (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/feats-per-minute-record-playing-bike-helps-you-kickstand-out-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/feats-per-minute-record-playing-bike-helps-you-kickstand-out-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/feats-per-minute-record-playing-bike-helps-you-kickstand-out-the/#comments If you're like us, you spend most of your waking hours attempting to figure out a way to enjoy your vinyl collection on the go. Feats Per Minute offers a simple and handy solution, incorporating a turntable onto the rear wheel of a bicycle -- you spin the record player as you ride, and the sound plays out of an old timey horn on the back. There were a few obstacles to overcome: like getting the record to play vertically and making sure the needle skips as little as possible while riding the thing. As evidenced in the video below, the team managed to overcome these problems. However, you have to maintain a constant pace if you want the record to play right, of course -- and as for the record itself, we recommend staying away from, say, that mint condition copy of The Velvet Underground's first LP. It may not travel well.

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Feats Per Minute record playing bike helps you kickstand out the jams (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bicyclebikefeats per minuteFeatsPerMinutelpmusicrecordrecordsturntablevideovinylThu, 20 Oct 2011 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Wireless bike brake system has the highest GPA ever]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/wireless-bike-brake-system-has-the-highest-gpa-ever/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/wireless-bike-brake-system-has-the-highest-gpa-ever/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/wireless-bike-brake-system-has-the-highest-gpa-ever/#comments Color us a yellow shade of mendacious, but if we designed something that works 99.999999999997 percent of the time, we'd probably round off and give ourselves a big ol' 100 percent A+. We'd probably throw in a smiley faced sticker, too. Computer scientist Holger Hermanns, however, is a much more honest man, which is why he's willing to admit that his new wireless bike brake system is susceptible to outright failure on about three out of every trillion occasions. Hermanns' concept bike, pictured above, may look pretty standard at first glance, but take a closer look at the right handlebar. There, you'll find a rubber grip with a pressure sensor nestled inside. Whenever a rider squeezes this grip, that blue plastic box sitting next to it will send out a signal to a receiver, attached to the bike's fork. From there, the message will be sent on to an actuator that converts the signal into mechanical energy, and activates the brake. Best of all, this entire process happens will take just 250 milliseconds of your life. No wires, no brakes, no mind control. Hermanns and his colleagues at Saarland University are now working on improving their system's traction and are still looking for engineers to turn their concept into a commercial reality, but you can wheel past the break for more information, in the full PR.

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Wireless bike brake system has the highest GPA ever originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pee-wee's beloved bicycle has nothing on this bad boy. The two-wheeler's got a full-sized keyboard, some big red knobs and a miniature screen on its handlebars, for those who have to do some serious content creation whilst weaving through traffic. Sure it's not the safest solution on the road, but inspiration can strike when you least expect it -- then again, so can oncoming cars.

Michael: "Pen > sword, but car > keyboard. Hope the owner's got life insurance."
Brian: "Fortunately the victims just walked away with whiplash and a bad case of carpal tunnel."
Tim: "Dang! You got shocks, pegs... lucky! You ever send off any sweet TXTs?"
Don: "Here's that bike messenger you asked for, boss."
Terrence: "When Billy told his friends he got a new bike they asked, 'but can it play Crysis?' Little did they know..."
Richard Lawler: "Now potential thieves have to decide between using bolt cutters or rainbow tables."
Zach Honig: "Hey Giant. Yeah you holding the grocery bag. You're not so big anymore, now are you?"
Billy: "What? No one said anything about biking while typing."
Jon: "Q, you've really outdone yourself this time."
Mat: "Data from the Goonies may have grown up, but his choice in bikes hasn't."
Dan: "At least they weren't lying when they called it 'an unprecedented mobile device.'"

Caption Contest: Mavis Beacon teaches biking originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bicyclebikecaption contestCaptionContestfunnykeyboardscreenThu, 13 Oct 2011 12:31:00 EST<![CDATA[NTT DoCoMo Shared Bicycle Initiative hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/ntt-docomo-shared-bicycle-initiative-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/ntt-docomo-shared-bicycle-initiative-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/ntt-docomo-shared-bicycle-initiative-hands-on-video/#comments Well, NTT DoCoMo is at it again, this time dabbling in the fine art of bicycle sharing. The Japanese mobile carrier's own flavor is currently undergoing beta testing in Yokohama, just outside Tokyo, and uses a familiar kiosk system to collect and dish out bikes. Residents (and tourists with Japanese cell phone numbers) can rent bikes 30 minutes at a time for 105 Yen (about $1.40) for the first half hour, then 210 Yen for each subsequent period. You also rent bikes by the month for 1,050 Yen (about $14). Overall, this implementation doesn't appear to be different than what's already been installed in some US and European cities, but it's apparently a first for the Tokyo area.

The next iteration is far more exciting, however. Rather than visiting a kiosk to rent a bike, you'll be able to use a smartphone app to locate some available wheels, with position information broadcast by a built-in GPS. Once you find a bike you want to rent, the system will send an unlock code to your handset, which you'll enter into a handlebar-mounted PIN pad. The current prototype is an e-bike, though future models may not include pedal assist, since swapping out batteries could be a logistical nightmare for maintenance crews. The bike can be left anywhere (within a predetermined area, we presume), and is immobilized using a rear tire lock. Locking the back tire to prevent theft (if a lock is used at all) is a trick that definitely only works in Japan -- you can't leave a bike unattended for five minutes in New York City without it disappearing, even with a wheel lock.

Conceptually, the system appears to be very similar to the Social Bicycles model that we wrote about earlier this summer as part of our Insert Coin series, though that US-based prototype includes a u-style lock, for securing the bike to a post or tree. We'd love to see either concept hit production soon, and if the Yokohama trial goes off without a hitch, then a standalone counterpart will definitely have a better chance of becoming a reality. So go rent some bikes! And jump past the break for a look at both systems at CEATEC Japan.

Gallery: NTT Docomo Shared Bicycle Initiative hands-on

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NTT DoCoMo Shared Bicycle Initiative hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 holder comes with bike attached originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ben Heck's been busy -- again. In the latest episode of his bi-weekly show he puts his considerable brain power to work on cycle safety. He uses Parallax ping sensors connected to an Arduino to measure whether you're in any danger from nearby obstacles and traffic. The red and green LED indicators are hooked up to ambient light sensors so they don't blind you while riding at night -- looks like Mr. Heck's thought of everything. This week's episode also includes more secrets behind the prolific modder's Android APK-based baby seat. Check out both projects after the break.

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Ben Heck cooks up proximity sensor for cyclists, still no substitute for keeping eyes open originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you can't ride your stolen bike, neither should anyone else. That's the basic premise behind StayLocked Bicycle -- a prototype that effectively self-destructs whenever someone tries to snatch it. The magic lies in the bike's integrated locking mechanism, which is built in to a pair of tubes extending from the back wheel to the seat. Riders can attach the swiveling lock to any fixed post, but if someone successfully breaks it, the bike's chain stays will no longer support his or her weight, rendering the prototype virtually useless, and the thief utterly embarrassed. Of course, this system won't deter criminals from stealing a cycle for its parts, and it's certainly not as ideal a solution as, say, actually getting your bike back. But at least you'd feel better knowing that whoever swiped your ride probably looked ridiculous while doing so.

StayLocked prototype renders your stolen bike unusable, won't buy you another originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Silverback's Starke city bikes charge your gadgets, firm your thighs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We love tires -- they provide an infinite boost in life to the ever-so-necessary wheel, soften the blow while driving on dirt roads and over potholes, and, upon retirement, serve as an ideal plaything for our children. But there's still something missing. As much as we try to make it not so, our tires let their air supplies trickle away -- albeit at an ever so sluggish pace -- ultimately causing inconvenience, and often with unfortunate timing. A slightly deflated bicycle tire won't have the same damaging effect as, say, a battered donut that explodes as you roll down the highway, but it can still put a serious damper in your ride. The self-inflating PumpTire sets out to make sure you never have to suffer a flat bike tire again, using a unique detachable valve that senses when a tire needs to be inflated, then pumping air from a thin tube on the outside of the tire into the inner tube.

PumpTire founder Benjamin Krempel is turning to Kickstarter to fund the project, which includes designing, testing, and manufacturing a pair of self-inflating bike tires. A $75 pledge gets you two City Cruiser tires, a $130 retail value, including a pair of 65 psi valves and inner tubes. If you pledge $100, you'll receive a pair of City Pro high-performance 95 psi tires, which are expected to retail for $150. Krempel has set his funding goal at a massively high $250,000 with just over five weeks remaining. A cool quarter-million is quite the lofty sum, but as always, you'll receive a refund if the project doesn't get the fiscal green light. Jump past the break to see it in action, and for an update on our previous Insert Coin project.

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Insert Coin: PumpTire self-inflating bicycle tire originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Time and tide wait for no man, folks. Nearly nine months after delivering the first electric Fortwos to snuggie-toting yanks, Daimler's gone and announced its faster and longer-lasting successor. It's not an entirely new car mind you, rather an extensive under the hood nip and tuck that replaces the Tesla powertrain with a more potent unit sourced from EM-motive. Up 34 horses from the previous model, the 74 horsepower EV now scoots from 0-60 in a "lively" 13 seconds -- a vast improvement over the 23.4 second (!) time of its predecessor. It's got a larger 17.6kWh battery pack too, which increases range a smidge to 87 miles. And this isn't another EV trial: it'll be produced in volume and sold (not leased) in 30 countries at an undisclosed price.

Joining the revised city dweller is the matching Smart Ebike. The electrically assisted bicycle gives meat bags a choice of four levels of laziness as it propels them 60 miles between charges. At €2,900 (or around $4,000) it's no bargain, but you didn't think transportational color coordination came cheap, did you? Expect more on both come September when they are officially unveiled at IAA Frankfurt, but our friends at Autoblog Green have plenty of pics for your perusal at the source below.

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Third generation Smart Fortwo ditches Tesla powertrain, gains two wheeled cousin originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After a brief hiatus, that giant Gundam statue we spotted a couple years ago has once again returned home to Tokyo -- though he clearly didn't make the voyage in one piece. Rather than reconstruct the 60-foot robot in its entirety, Bandai, the company behind the Gundam franchise, has decided to scatter its limbs, weapons and machinery all over an artificial island. For about $6.50, anime fans and Derrida enthusiasts can view the deconstructed mecha in all its glory, sit in the palm of his hand, or even use a fixed bicycle to make his head glow. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Storm past the break for an extra pic of the exhibit.

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Gundam robot statue returns to Japan, looking worse for wear originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Many of us who bike in the city ride in constant fear of being tapped by a taxi cab, or crushed by a bus. There's no way to completely eradicate the risk of being run over by a much larger motorized vehicle, but making yourself easily visible -- both at night and during the day -- can certainly make a difference. Smart cyclists use hand signals long before they need to make a turn, but the YouTurn signal system aims to make those indicators difficult for drivers to miss, with an accelerometer-based gadget that illuminates an arrow in the direction of your turn. If you want to turn left, for example, simply point your hand to the left, and the device will flash a giant yellow chevron. The prototype you'll see in the video below is integrated with a glove, though the final version will simply attach to the back of your hand, and can be stored in a bag when you're not on your bike. There's no mention of durability or waterproofing, though since the inventor's objective is to enhance safety, we imagine he'll be taking precautions to avoid electrocution in the rain.

YouTurn inventor Jack O'Neal launched a Kickstarter page to help fund his project, and is accepting preorders at $50 a pop. There's no final pricing listed at this point, but at 50 bucks for a first-run YouTurn, we were happy to make the pledge. We hope to see O'Neal meet his funding goal and send these to production, but until then, we'll keep looking both ways and hoping for the best.

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Insert Coin: YouTurn accelerometer-based turn signal system for cyclists originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In other news, pedal-powered transportation geared up for the future as we showcased a chain-less hybrid bike with an out-of-this-world design and a molded bamboo bike that is grown from the ground up. We also saw greener transportation take to the skies as Finnair launched the world's longest biofueled commercial flight, Scaled Composites launched its bipod flying car, and the US Air Force announced plans to replace 50 percent of its domestic fuels with biofuels by 2016. Eco transportation charted the ocean blue as well as researchers at Boston University unveiled plans for a fleet of ships that generate energy from the motion of the ocean.

As temperatures soared across the US this week we brought you five eco gadgets to beat the summer heat, and we also learned that solar panels have a cooling effect on buildings. We also got set to hit the beach by checking out the world's first compostable swimsuit, and we spotted a futuristic pair of smart sunglasses that use LCD technology to block out glare. Finally, we covered a set of incredible LEGO creations -- from a life-size Wall-E robot made from Lego Mindstorms to a computer built from plastic bricks and a series of amazing Lego animals that invaded the Bronx Zoo.

Inhabitat's Week In Green: solar-powered stadium, bipod flying cars and biofueled flights originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google Maps-powered training bike simulates Tour de France, refuses to speak English originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jul 2011 07:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Got mind control on the mind? Check out this new concept bike from Deeplocal -- a Pittsburgh-based design house that's adding a neurological twist to the art of cycling. As part of Toyota Prius Project No. 11, the company outfitted the seat post of a Parlee PXP aero road bike with a wireless transmitter, allowing users to remotely shift gears with a smartphone. Deeplocal's designers then added a set of neuron transmitters to a helmet and re-programmed the PXP to communicate with them -- meaning, in theory, that riders could control the bike's gears by simply thinking about it. Theory, of course, isn't the same thing as practice, but perhaps the concept will become a reality if we think really hard about it.

Toyota Prius Project's concept bike lets you shift gears with your mind originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Solar Cross e-bike soaks in the sun, powers your pedals originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wii Cyberbike gives you a workout, costs more than the system itself originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a year since we last heard about Social Bicycles (SoBi), the bike sharing concept that has potential to revolutionize the way we rent, ride, and lock bikes. Now the New York-based startup is working on a very promising second prototype, and is turning to Kickstarter for funding. The new version is still a few weeks out (that's a rendered version in the image above), but we pedaled over to SoBi HQ in Brooklyn to take a look at the first model, which is already far more efficient than systems we've seen implemented in Europe and select US cities, including Denver. Both versions feature a main rear-mounted lock unit, containing a U-lock, rear wheel immobilizer, GPS tracking chip, GSM modem, and a hub dynamo electrical generator. The new version's unit will be much more compact, two-thirds lighter, and will include an integrated solar panel for keeping the electronics powered up even when the bike isn't moving.

Gallery: Insert Coin: Social Bicycles Hands-On


SoBi interfaces with a mobile app, which lets you locate and unlock unreserved bikes around the city (you'll use your PIN to control the lock during the reservation period). Users pay a monthly fee to subscribe, which will include an hour of free riding each day. The system implements a clever financial incentive to have bikes returned to strategically located hubs, charging a fee for users who prefer to leave bikes elsewhere, then offering the same amount as a credit for riders who rent that bike and return it to a hub. Because the SoBi will be a rental service and you won't be buying a bike to own, early supporters will receive a future credit in exchange for a Kickstarter donation. Donations of $50 or more also include a slick AR-enabled t-shirt, which displays a "3D" model of the bike on your mobile device. Jump past the break for a hands-on with the first Social Bicycle, and a behind-the-scenes look at the company's shared workshop in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

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Insert Coin: Social Bicycles bike sharing system (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember how the Segway revolutionized personal transportation? Neither do we, but this Tilto single-person electric vehicle is really gonna go places. Like, around the parking lot -- "manos libres!" Named for the two-step maneuver you'll use to get going (tilt and go), the battery-powered Tilto can move forward, backwards, and sideways at its top speed of 20km/h (12 mph) without the need for pedals or a steering wheel. You'll be able to travel 15 km with each charge, but that should give you plenty of time to score a traffic ticket in the UK, or to roll a safe distance away from screaming fans after your next concert in Arizona. Tilto is little more than a "prototipo experimental" at this point, without a release date or any plans for production, but roll past the break to see how it works.

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Tilto personal transporter looks like seated Segway, does donuts in Argentine parking lot originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>argentinabicyclebikepersonal transportationPersonal TransporterPersonalTransportationPersonalTransporterprototypesegwaytiltoThu, 16 Jun 2011 17:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Polar RCX5 training computer feels your multi-sport pain]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/polar-rcx5-training-computer-feels-your-multi-sport-pain/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/polar-rcx5-training-computer-feels-your-multi-sport-pain/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/polar-rcx5-training-computer-feels-your-multi-sport-pain/#comments The French didn't only invent the guillotine. They also bequeathed us something even more painful (though that's hard to prove): "Les trois sports", aka the Triathlon. A swimming-cycling-running succession of pure hurt, which Polar's latest RCX5 training computer seeks to measure using an array of sensors -- much like its rivals the Garmin Forerunner 610 and Timex Ironman Global Trainer. You can buy the RCX5 now for $350 in a basic pack, which includes the watch plus the WearLink+ Hybrid, an amphibious chest-strapped heart rate monitor. Alternatively, you can pick up a pricier bundle containing an extra sensor of your choice. The Bike bundle ($390) includes Polar's CS W.I.N.D. speed sensor that installs on a fork and spoke. The Run bundle ($420) comes with a s3+ stride sensor that clips to your laces. Finally, the top-of-the-range Multi bundle ($480) replaces both those options with a G5 GPS sensor, which ought to work equally well for both both runners and cyclists thanks to our shiny friends out in orbit. Hit the PR after the break for further details or the extra coverage link for triathlete DC Rainmaker's seriously in-depth review.

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Polar RCX5 training computer feels your multi-sport pain originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Grace One electric bicycle

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Grace One electric bicycle is ready for purchase, our bank accounts are still preparing (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 May 2011 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our main complaint with the folding electric YikeBike -- besides the not-quite-catchy name - was the $3,795 price tag. The company's trying to ease the price pain with the Fusion, a new model that'll cost you $1,995. The savings come from replacing the carbon fiber body with aluminum and composites, which does, unfortunately, add about 6.6 pounds, pushing the total weight over 30 pounds. But that shouldn't hamper portability, and you'll still get six miles of travel on a single charge (or 12 miles with an optional battery backpack). YikeBike will sell the cheaper model through a network of distributors, allowing it to expand its customer base beyond the 250 bikes sold so far, to, among others, Google and Jackie Chan. So if you previously couldn't afford to follow in the kung fu master's tracks, well, now you have one less excuse.

[Thanks, Dan]

YikeBike unveils less-expensive folding electric bike, Jackie Chan dons celebratory tuxedo originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 May 2011 12:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As was announced yesterday during the opening keynote, the Android Open Accessory API is currently only capable of handling communications over USB, but that didn't stop a clever game from keeping a booth representative mighty busy. The gist is pretty simple -- pedal harder to move the Android up, and relax your stride to see him float down. The goal is to avoid the surrounding walls, while also keeping your mind from focusing on the fact that you're actually burning calories. Mum's the word on whether or not this particular app will ever make it into the Android Market, but there's a video of the chaos waiting just after the break, regardless.

Gallery: LifeFitness exercise bike plays games with Nexus S at Google I/O

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LifeFitness exercise bike interfaces with Nexus S, makes fitness marginally enjoyable (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 11:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryADKandroidandroid adkandroid at homeandroid open accessoryAndroidAdkAndroidAtHomeAndroidOpenAccessoryAPIbicyclebikeCardioQuestdemoexerciseexercise bikeExerciseBikefitnessgooglegoogle androidgoogle iogoogle io 2011GoogleAndroidGoogleIoGoogleIo2011hands-onLifeFitnessnexus sNexusSopen accessoryopen sourceOpenAccessoryOpenSourceperipheralprototypevideoWed, 11 May 2011 11:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Inhabitat's Week in Green: sugar-covered lamps, IKEA's solar lamp, and the 30MPH all-wood racing bike]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/01/inhabitats-week-in-green-sugar-covered-lamps-ikeas-solar-lam/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/01/inhabitats-week-in-green-sugar-covered-lamps-ikeas-solar-lam/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/01/inhabitats-week-in-green-sugar-covered-lamps-ikeas-solar-lam/#commentsEach week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week's most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us -- it's the Week in Green.

Several breakthroughs sent shock waves through the field of renewable energy this week as Inhabitat reported on a new type of "invisibility cloak" that could supercharge solar cells and researchers at MIT harnessed viruses to improve the efficiency of dye-solar cells by a full third. We also cast a keen eye on the royal wedding, which is expected to produce 6,765 tons of CO2, and we explored a new wireless charging technology being developed by Toyota and WiTricity. And if futuristic eco cities float your boat, check out this self-sustaining ecotopia designed to produce energy and food in the North Sea.

We also showcased several novel electric vehicles, including the crazy Uno 3 transforming scooter which is now available for pre-order. Alternative fuels also took off as a Kentucky man unveiled a car that runs on bourbon and a mobile greenhouse powered by renewable energy hit the streets of New York City. And from the realm of pedal-powered transportation we brought you the SplinterBike - a bicycle made entirely from wood that can hit a record-breaking 30 miles per hour.

In other news, energy-efficient lighting advanced by leaps and bounds this week as we flipped the switch on IKEA's new solar-powered Solvinden lamp and we spotted a crystalline "Stardust" LED lamp made from sugar at the Milan Furniture Fair. Finally, we shined a spotlight on Katy Perry's debut on American Idol as a LED-studded Extraterrestrial, and we took an exclusive look inside New York City's first LEED gold skyscraper - the Hearst Tower!

Inhabitat's Week in Green: sugar-covered lamps, IKEA's solar lamp, and the 30MPH all-wood racing bike originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 May 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 So Philliebot was a fail, but this chainless bicycle serves as proof that UPenn doesn't always come up short. The Alpha Bike, designed by a group of engineering students, contains an entirely internal drivetrain that allows riders to switch between fixed-gear and multi-gear setups. The simple switch is enabled by an electronically controlled clutch, part of the Switchable Integrated Free-Fixed Transmission (SWIFT), discreetly hidden in the bike's frame. Populating the front hub are a drum brake and a dynamo, which juices the bike's electronics -- the back hub contains a three-speed gear set, put in motion by a simple push-pull cable. When the front wheel starts rolling, an LED screen mounted in the carbon fiber handlebars is illuminated, displaying time, cadence, and speed, among other things -- this data and more is stored on an accessible SD card. As of now, the bike is still a prototype, but if you start saving now, you might actually have enough scratch to buy one when it comes to fruition.

Alpha Bike concept: free-wheeling fixie for flip-floppers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic's Gyutto e-bike has room for two, actually even three originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Scientists unlock the secrets of bike stability, make riders optional originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>balancebicyclebikecastercornellgyroscopescienceself stablizingself-stabilizingSelfStablizingstabilitytransportationFri, 15 Apr 2011 12:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Gates, Bosch, and NuVinci combine to make pedal-assist e-bike concept, not Voltron]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/20/gates-bosch-and-nuvinci-combine-to-make-pedal-assist-e-bike-co/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/20/gates-bosch-and-nuvinci-combine-to-make-pedal-assist-e-bike-co/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/20/gates-bosch-and-nuvinci-combine-to-make-pedal-assist-e-bike-co/#comments There's those who want electric bikes that'll hurtle you down the road at 40mph at the twist of the throttle, and there's those who believe pedaling to be enjoyable enough, but would like a less strenuous bicycling experience. If you find yourself a member of column B, listen up, because Gates, NuVinci, and Bosch have created an e-bike concept that'll satisfy your two-wheeled transportation needs. Gates supplied its Carbon electric belt drive, NuVinci brought its N360 infinitely variable planetary hub, and Bosch threw in a battery and control system to make a bicycle beauty. The power train is set up to give riders pedal-assist with four settings that go from Lance to lazy, depending on your mood. At an estimated cost of €2,600 - €3,200 ($3,680 - $4,530), you'll need a bank account comparable to the seven-time champion of Le Tour should an OEM pick up the design.

Gates, Bosch, and NuVinci combine to make pedal-assist e-bike concept, not Voltron originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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YikeBike extender battery backpack keeps you riding in, um, style for six more miles originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EADS's Airbike is a 3D-printed nylon bicycle, actually looks rather decent originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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