Pedaling

Dosun J-1 LED safety pedal for bicycles

16:25 October 28, 2009 PDT

The Dosun J-1 LED safety pedal, helps you to be seen from all directions

Taiwan's Dosun Solar Technology has added a flashing LED bike pedal to its range of safety lighting gadgets. As well as sporting the familiar orange reflective plastic strips on the front and back, each outer corner of the J-1 Pedal Light holds four bright LEDs which start to flash when the rider begins to pedal. Read More

URBAN TRANSPORT

SOHH: Solar human hybrid transport for the whole family (and the dog)

By Paul Ridden

02:36 June 19, 2009 PDT

Room for all the family, including the dog

If the words "human hybrid" conjure terrifying images of Christian Bale battling it out against Skynet and a league of Terminators then the Solar Human Hybrid Project (SOHH for short) might come as a bit of light relief. It's a one of a kind, great-looking 4-wheeler where the power comes courtesy of the harmonization of solar energy and a good old-fashioned lower body workout. There's an iPod dock, a GPS navigation system, a cargo area and even a platform especially for the dog. It's definitely a worthy contender for the crown of coolest green transportation around. Oh, and it's also a school project. Read More

ON THE WATER

Hobie Pro Angler: fully-featured fishing boat for one

By Mike Hanlon

03:23 June 8, 2009 PDT

Hobie Pro Angler: fully-featured fishing boat for one

I spied the Hobie Pro Angler for the first time last week and couldn’t help but feel it was the perfect boat for the mobile fisherman. I own a Hobie Adventure Island and I’m completely sold on Hobie’s MirageDrive as it offers the most efficient, quiet and clean motive power available. Based on a new ultra-stable platform with a capacity of over 600 pounds, a new ultra-comfortable Cool Ride seat, a massive deck with fishing-friendly nooks and replaceable mounting boards on each side to attach your fish finder, GPS, lights, or downriggers and … PERFECT! Read More

URBAN TRANSPORT

Stylyx: The bottom and back friendly bicycle

By David Greig

00:22 March 4, 2009 PST

Ever since the first incarnations of what was to become the modern bicycle rolled through European streets in the early 1800s, anyone astride two-wheel transport has faced a common problem - a sore derriere. Stylyx has addressed this problem with the introduction of its new range of road bikes which include a uniquely shaped seat and upright riding position designed to reduce the soreness and back strain that puts many people off riding. Read More