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By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on February 3rd, 2010
The Magtenlight MLS-150 is a lighting system for your bike that uses a contact-less dynamo to generate the energy to power your lights. The system works by mounting a large ring of 32 magnets on the spokes of your bike, which moves past the dynamo coil, generating an electric current. Since the dynamo is not in physical contact with the magnet, the system is frictionless, which means you don’t feel much resistance (otherwise caused by friction) when cycling. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on December 10th, 2009
The Pedalite Self-Powered Safety Bicycle Pedals are a great example of simple, but highly practical innovation. The award-winning pedals light up as you cycle along the road, except that they don’t need any batteries! The Pedalite pedals replace your existing bicycle pedals to give you a battery-free and maintenance-free safety light system for your bike. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on September 9th, 2009
Dahon has announced the BioLogic FreeCharge, which is a bicycle charging kit that connects to any dynamo hub on the market, allowing you to charge your iPod, iPhone, mobile phone and other portable gadgets. The BioLogic FreeCharge uses the energy generated by the bike’s dynamo to charge an internal high-capacity battery. That in tern can be used to charge any USB-charged or powered gadgets. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 31st, 2009
The Shweeb is a new attraction in the Agroventures Adventure Park in Rotorua, New Zealand where you cycle around a mono-rail system within a specially designed pod. There are 2 tracks, each running for 200 metres. Using nothing but leg power, you use less than half the energy compared to cycling to whiz around the track at speeds of up to 50kph! (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on May 12th, 2009
The ‘Laser’ product is a gadget designed for urban cyclists. Since cyclists are very exposed on the road due to the volume of traffic these days, the Laser gadget is designed to create a light-based safety zone around the cyclists to encourage good behaviour from drivers. When a driver enters the safety zone, the light changes to a red zone, and several horns will sound. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on January 29th, 2009
The Benex Wind-Up Front Bicycle Light is a super bright rechargeable bike light that you can charge up by turning the handle. Cranking the light for 60 seconds will give 30 minutes of light. You can also charge the light using mains power too. It’s an environmentally friendly way of ensuring that you don’t run out of light when cycling! (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on January 21st, 2009
The SwissBike LX is a full-size mountain bike with full size 26″ standard wheels. When folded, it measures just 36″ x 28″ x 12″, and can be unfolded into a full bike in less than 30 seconds without tools. The great thing about the bike is that it will fit in the boot of a car or can be stored in a cupboard. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on November 12th, 2008
One of the many ways of being more eco-friendly is to appreciate the great outdoors more. Walking, jogging and cycling are fantastic ways to enjoy fresh air, the environment and get a little exercise. The IZIP Trailz Enlightened bicycle has a special power-assisted cycling mode, which can push you along without peddling up to 18 miles an hour, up to a possible 23-30 miles! (more…)
