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Bicycle trends 2021: with these gadgets, the bike summer can come
Bicycle trends 2021: Six practical tools for the perfect start to the bike summer.
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Mountain bike, road bike, E-Bike – Cycling is healthy and fun. Especially if the equipment is right. Six practical tools that are hot in the bike summer of 2021.
The bike was one of the big winners of the Corona pandemic. According to the Zweirad-Industrie-Verband (ZIV), 5.04 million bicycles and e-bikes were sold in Germany in 2020. According to ZIV, this is almost 17 percent more than in 2019. An increase that other industries do not dare to dream of. Two-wheelers are the means of transport of the hour. So that you can start the cycling summer carefree, we have the Bike Trend Tools 2021 collected. From the mobile bike rack to the recycled bike bag for the luggage carrier.
1. E-Air Pump
Classic air pumps are bulky and unwieldy. Clamping them to the saddle or top tube in the frame only works on the fewest wheels. Mini-pumps can be stored at least in the backpack. But few of the small pumps are really powerful. In addition, you can usually pump yourself properly. The solution: a portable e-air pump like the model from Xiaomi. The tool is nothing more than a compressor in mini format. So the tire is pumped up at the touch of a button. The pressure can be checked via a digital display. One battery charge should be enough for eight tires. The tool comes with all common adapters and a small bag. Here’s the mobile compressor from Xiaomi.
2. Folding lock with app alarm
Unfortunately, bicycle theft is still part of everyday life in Germany. in 2020, around 260,000 thefts were reported. This makes it all the more important to secure the two-wheeler as well as possible as soon as you let it out of your sight. The different types of bicycle locks have advantages and disadvantages. A weak point is often the lock itself. For the smart folding lock from Abus you do not need a key, nor do you have to remember a combination of numbers. Via Bluetooth, the owner can open the lock as soon as he is nearby with his paired smartphone. If a stranger tries to get at the lock for more than five seconds, a 100 dB loud alarm sound will sound, similar to that of an alarm system on the car. The battery of the lock can be charged via USB – C. In addition, up to 29 terminals can be legitimized for one lock. The Bordo SmartX folding lock from Abus is available here.
3. Foldable bike helmet
The bicycle helmet is next to the bike the most important tool. He must not be missing on any tour. But where to put the head protection when you have arrived at the bathing lake or in the park? In the backpack, he takes up a lot of space. Hung on the handlebars, it is easy prey for long fingers. Closca has developed a helmet that can be folded after Use. According to the manufacturer, the “loop” weighing 400 grams complies with the current safety standards EN1078 and CPSC. In no time at all, it can be folded into a practical format, so that the backpack fits even more than just the bicycle helmet. The “Loop” is of course also suitable for kids who prefer the scooter or the inline skates to their bike. Here’s the” Loop ” from Closca.
4. Bike rack to go
On a bike trip to the countryside or larger bike tours, bikers often have no choice but to place the bike bluntly in the meadow or lean against a tree during well-deserved breaks. This is also more elegant. For example, with a mobile and handy bike racks. The” Flash Stand ” from Topeak weighs only 500 grams and can be folded to a size of 20 centimeters. It is not only suitable as a mobile bicycle stand. For minor repairs, the Flash Stand also serves as a mounting stand. Here you can find the Flash stand of Topeak.
5. Clip-on recycled bicycle bag
The pallet of milk under the arm, the shopping bag with fruit and vegetables on the handlebars. Two rather bad ideas to ride the weekend shopping home by bike. That’s what the smart Danes from Cobags found. Therefore, they worked on a practical and sustainable solution to the transport problem. The result was Bikezac 2.0, a multifunctional and reusable shopping bag that can be securely attached to the saddle with two clicks via a patented mounting rail. So that shopping does not end up on the street, the bag can be closed with an integrated elastic band. Bikezac 2.0 is made of recycled polypropylene fabric, which can later be 100% recycled. Here is the Bikezac 2.0 in a double pack.
6. HelmMate Saddle Cover
Even in summer, cyclists are occasionally surprised by a rain shower. With suitable clothing and at appropriate temperatures, this is easy to get over. It becomes uncomfortable when the helmet hangs carelessly on the handlebar while it pours out of buckets. Anyone who has ever put a helmet wet from the inside on his head knows that this is not a pleasure. But where to put the helmet? The solution could be a combined saddle-helmet-Cover. The HelmMate is mounted under the saddle. The integrated and protected rain cover can be pulled out and put over the saddle. Under it you stow the bicycle helmet. Zip closure. Finish. The lock, which is also integrated, is meant nicely, but a rather useless additional function. The HelmMate rain cover is available here.
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