Patent approved for electromagnet cycling pedal
Are electromagnetic cycling pedals on the way? This patent suggests so... plus another folding commuting helmet, IndieVelo rebrands as TrainingPeaks Virtual, Karoo battery life boosted + moreIt's been a bumper week of tech news here on road.cc. From hill climb set-ups to airbag bike shorts, it's had a bit of everything., your one-stop guide to all the brightest and best lights to keep you riding through the dark British winter.
As ever with these, we've only got the limited info and drawings to go off but the system includes: an electromagnet for coupling a pedal and shoe and/or an electromechanical retention element for coupling a pedal to a shoe. "It could have an upper threshold value where it converts from a value less than 100 per cent to full level. For example, at 50 RPM the force could be 70 per cent. Above 50 RPM, the attractive force could switch to 100 per cent attractive force."
The brand says the design is"award-winning" and that it has been built"for maximum comfort" and with safety as the"number one priority". It weighs 470g and is being sold on Selfridges' website at £110, or direct fromIf you've got a Hammerhead Karoo cycling computer you can now update its software to access additional customisation for Battery Saver Mode, reducing processing speed and capping max brightness in return for longer battery life.
They'll be testing centres for the company's tyres, with products' performance analysed to"enable the company to develop products optimised for real-world conditions" using a"data-driven approach".Rudy Project has released the Turbolence sports eyewear, the all-round outdoor performance glasses that you won't be surprised to hear the brand reckons offer an"unparalleled visual experience" and"uncompromising protection".
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