The Vanhawks Valour Carbon Fiber Bicycle ($910) is the first connected carbon fiber bike. It all starts with the app that acts as the central hub. It allows you to enter your destination while the led lights on the bike give you turn by turn signals. Blindspot detection keeps you safe from nearby cars via vibrating handlebars that alert you when you’re about to turn into traffic. The bike also tracks your speed, distance, calories, and time. Even when you’re phone isn’t with you, Valour tracks your information and syncs with your devices when you get home. And all of that is just the tech. The carbon fiber unibody frame weights in at just under 16 pounds. So there are no worries if you have an apartment on the fifth floor.
The Borealis Yampa XX1 ($5549) is the new standard bearer for fat bikes. It features a carbon fiber frame that is extremely light. Weighing just 1270 grams (2.8 pounds) and extremely durable this frame will be able to easily handle anything you can dish out. Additional features include 190mm centered rear spacing and clearance for […]