cyclists

Friday, November 7, 2008
Gadgets

Traffic Loop Sensor Trigger For Bikes Gets You More Green Lights

11:28PM John Mahoney | Those traffic loop sensors embedded at stop lights to detect the presence of a car have always provided fodder for vehicular snake oil vendors: I’ve seen products promising to eliminate red lights ONCE AND FOR ALL by ingeniously fooling a mysterious (but gullible, apparently) system hidden below the pavement. While false promises abound, this patent for bicycles seems to be more on the legit side, and could result in more carefree whizzing through intersections than previously allowed. More »
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Design

Hindsight Cyclist Glasses Are Eyes in The Back of Your Head, Kinda

7:09PM Kit Eaton | The Nike Hindsight cyclist’s glasses from designer Billy May (we loved his Torn lights before) are designed to do one simple thing: stop cyclists from getting hurt on the roads. At the extended side of each lens is a carefully arranged high-power Fresnel lens that captures the view to the sides of the wearer’s head, and sends it into the peripheral vision. galleryPost('hindsight', 3, ''); More »
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