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Connected Cycling

Commuting receives a digitized overhaul as consumers crave tech integration

Implications - Seeking more than mere sustainability, consumers are adding on digital features to activities like cycling to stay socially connected. Giving commuters access to such things as Bluetooth technology, these devices reflect the continuing expansion of digital integration, even among those who prioritize a more eco-friendly way of life.
Trend Themes
1. Connected Commuting - Consumers are integrating digital features into activities like cycling to stay socially connected.
2. Bluetooth-enabled Devices - Bluetooth technology is being integrated into various devices, from locks to tire monitors, to offer users greater convenience and functionality.
3. Wireless Power Transmission - Resonant inductive coupling is being explored as a method for wirelessly transmitting electrical energy, leading to potential applications in cycling and other industries.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - There are opportunities to integrate technology in various aspects of transportation, from bicycle locks to tire pressure monitors.
2. Mobile Technology - The integration of Bluetooth technology in connected devices presents opportunities for mobile and tech companies to develop new products and services.
3. Clean Energy - Wireless power transmission has the potential to revolutionize clean energy solutions in various industries, including transportation.
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Connected Carbon Fiber Bicycles
Connected Carbon Fiber Bicycles
The Lightweight Bluetooth Bike Protects Riders from Unseen Dangers
This Bluetooth-connected bike alerts you when you are about to get hit by a car. The smart carbon fiber bicycle is part of a Kickstarter project by Canadian startup Vanhawks. The Valour measures... MORE
Wirelessly Charged Bicycle Concepts
Wirelessly Charged Bicycle Concepts
The Flux Bicycle Could Be Charged Wirelessly On the Go
The Flux bicycle, envisioned by Royal COllege of Art graduate Offer Canfi, is a bicycle that could be powered using resonant inductive coupling—a method of transmitting electrical energy... MORE
Microchip Bicycle Locks
Microchip Bicycle Locks
The PubLock Public Bike Lock System Uses RFID Chips to Secure Bicycles
An RFID public bike lock system is bringing an old method of transportation into the future. The PubLock fits onto any existing bicycle rack and uses a personal RFID card for access and security.... MORE
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Bluetooth-Enabled Bike Locks
The Skylock Smart Bike Lock Allows Monitoring Access via Bluetooth
While the task of lugging around a lock and attaching it to your bike can be quite burdensome, the Skylock Smart Bike Lock is here to make the process much easier by integrating mobile features into... MORE
play_circle_filled Bluetooth-Connected Tire Monitors
Bluetooth-Connected Tire Monitors
The Cycle AT Tire Pressure Monitoring System is Phone-Connected
A San Francisco-based start-up has created the CycleAT tire pressure monitoring system. This device is specially designed to continuously monitor air pressure in both bicycle and motorbike tires and... MORE

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