The vibrobelt aims to keep cyclists safe and on-course, vibrating in different ways to indicate upcoming turns. Many long-distance bicyclists face the challenge of negotiating unfamiliar terrain while also reading a map or GPS device. The vibrobelt works with a GPS device to nudge the rider in the correct direction while still letting them keep their eyes on the road. Vibrating actuators indicate left or right turns as well as sending backwards or forwards commands, while coded...

The newest in a flurry of integrated bike locks, this one may be the fastest and easiest to use. The lock is built into the kickstand and features a built-in combination lock. When the biker reaches their destination they simply push down on the device, which slips through the rear tire to function both as a kickstand and an obstacle to keep the bike from being ridden away. Although the lock does not prevent anyone from picking up the bike and carrying it away, it does help to...

The idea is to combine a bike light and dual-tone horn into one device. It will light the way while also giving cyclists a way to alert inattentive drivers. The device will feature both a lower-decibel "hello horn" and a louder, 96-decibel "watch out" alarm. The horn's volume will be controlled by an integrated actuator, with a light touch sounding the lower alarm and a stronger push sounding the latter. The LED lights on the front of the horn will be designed to be constantly on,...

The wheel consists of a center layer of rubber that is stretched and held tightly by a series of rods, which can be adjusted for different types of terrain. The mountain bike version of the wheel includes 29-inch carbon fiber rims and is open on the sides, although it is being considered covering the opening with thin sidewalls to keep debris from getting caught in the tire. Besides eliminating the risk of flats, the wheel also helps increase performance by storing potential energy...

The bicycle could be simplified eliminating the chain and gears completely by locating the pedals on the back wheel. The bicycle minimalist design will include a steel frame consisting of two bars between the wheels as well as diagonally placed forks, which will leave only a small gap between the front and back wheels. The rear steering and lightweight will offer new maneuverability options and the simplified design will be easy to maintain. The small size of the bicycle will...

Take your bike lane with you with a new safety light system, which creates an instant bike lane lined with highly visible red lights. The system features two red lasers mounted on a flashing safety light of five red LEDs. The lasers are angled downward to create a bright bike lane around the rider that is visible from a mile away, even if the area is also lit by streetlights. A pair of AAA batteries power the device, and a polycarbonate cover protects the device from weather and...

The new device makes cycling safer, and perhaps more stylish, by putting the rearview mirror on the rider's wrist. The device features a small convex mirror attached to a small, metal, snap bracelet. To use, the cyclist simply lifts their wrist to check the street behind. The wrist mirror is safer to use because it eliminates the impulse to turn the wheel to check behind while also providing a wider field of view.

A new foldable bicycle helmet can adjust to the user's head for a safer and more comfortable fit. The helmet is made up of a group of rigid segments attached to adjustable straps, which allows the helmet to expand or contract in an accordion-like fashion. Once fitted to the user's head, it can be locked into place for a custom fit, and when compressed completely it will take up about 20 percent less space than a conventional helmet, which is handy for commuters and students with...

The new cycling system will let you use both your legs and your arms while riding. The bicycle will feature a separate drive train that will be powered by the arms and will work with the pedal system. This will allow the rider to also use their arm, shoulder, and chest muscles to create forward momentum and encourages a better, full body workout. The adjustable system can be set for different arm lengths and the tilting action of the hand crank steers the front wheel.

The bicycle GPS tracker will sound an alert if the bike is stolen, and then help you track it down and recover it. The bike GPS will mount inconspicuously inside the headset of the bike and will be secured by a special wrench. When the bike is parked, the user will active the GPS unit with an electronic key, which will turn on the vibration sensor. If the unit senses vibrations when it has not been turned off, such as in the case of being stolen, it will sent an alert through SMS...