Technology develops at an extraordinarily fast pace, and if you want your bike to keep a similar speed, it’s best to be abreast of the latest innovations in sports wear and equipment. We’re here to help and have teamed up with specialist road bikes stockist, Leisure Lakes Bikes, to take a look at some of the items which will help you be the greatest thing on two wheels this year. So, here are 4 IDEAL cycling accessories for 2018.
CYCL WINGLIGHTS
If you don’t feel confident to put your arm out to signal that you’re about to turn off a road – and let’s face it, who hasn’t felt the unnerving swerve of being put slightly off balance? – then help is at (extended) hand in the form of CYCL WingLights. These innovative LED bicycle indicators are designed just like the indicators you see on a car — they flash at the same rate as a typical vehicle and are set up with two LEDs opposite each other. Simply fix them to your bike by either purchasing a fixed set or opting for those with solid magnetic fittings which can be removed when you desire.
For more information: www.cycl.co.uk
GARMIN EDGE 820
The latest generation bike sat-nav from Garmin, the Edge 820 is the perfect companion to each and every ride. Not only does the device calculate a cycle-friendly route to whatever destination you need to visit and then guide you there with turn-by-turn directions, but it also incorporates a high-tech bike computer so that you can stay in the know about your cycling performance as you cycle. All of this on a light and nimble gadget that can easily be fastened to the middle of your handlebars and accessed via a 2.3-inch high-resolution touchscreen display which even works when it’s wet or when you’re wearing gloves. Perfect!
For more information: buy.garmin.com
SMART HELMETS
Whether it’s for measuring pulse rates, indicating your turning based intentions or for being more visible late at night, smart helmets are getting more advanced and more popular with each passing year. For those who find the solitude of a good cycle too much to bear, there are now helmets which allow you to send text messages through an extravagant and complex set of blinking and sniffing. Okay, we’re joking there; but it’s possible, and much easier than that.
For more information: gadgetsandwearables.com
SMART BIKE LOCK
Keeping things synergetic, bike locks have been getting the smart treatment in recent years, and can do all manner of crazy things aside from simply fixing your wheels to a lamp post. Bluetooth connections can now alert you to when your bike is being tampered with, and will sound an alarm to further deter would be burglars. As it’s 2018, they also look pretty damn cool too; far less cumbersome than a traditional lock.
For more information; lattis.io
