What will be the next 'big thing' for bikes?

[D7JAB]

Not done any research on this but i was peddling away this morning thinking how awesome would it be to have a hud (Head up display) in your glasses, you can put your speedo stuff on it and route maps, even training plans and a review view cam etc... I think the new 'flashy' tech for bikes has slowed a bit, nothing new that blows your mind... but what would you like to happen? Just curious...

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

An air bag

 

[tyred]

Central locking?

 

[coffeejo]

Heated pedals, saddle and bars for winter riding.

 

[MontyVeda]

ashtray & lighter (windproof of course)

 

[tyred]

A machine gun to deal with left hookers,

 

[benb]

Looks like we might get hydraulic discs with drop bars soon. That would be cool.

I like the idea of a HUD though.

 

[Shaun]

Indicators ...

... oh wait, erm, no, forget that!

 

[tyred]

Seat belt?

 

[BigonaBianchi]

a track pump you can fit in your pocket

 

[thom]

Not done any research on this but i was peddling away this morning thinking how awesome would it be to have a hud (Head up display) in your glasses, you can put your speedo stuff on it and route maps, even training plans and a review view cam etc... I think the new 'flashy' tech for bikes has slowed a bit, nothing new that blows your mind... but what would you like to happen? Just curious...

Sounds like an app for google's Project Glass.
I'd quite like air con. Or cruise control.

 

[just jim]

Wireless braking.

 

[Shaun]

Not done any research on this but i was peddling away this morning thinking how awesome would it be to have a hud (Head up display) in your glasses, you can put your speedo stuff on it and route maps, even training plans and a review view cam etc... I think the new 'flashy' tech for bikes has slowed a bit, nothing new that blows your mind... but what would you like to happen? Just curious...

To give a more considered answer, yes, I think it would be cool if you could get all of that data both reported to you as you ride and also automatically transmitted to your PC/laptop for later analysis - via maybe 4G or wireless - but without having to do anything; get home, park the bike, it senses it has stopped and begins uploading the data - all ready for when you've had your tea and boot up the PC.

All powered/charged via a dynamo as you ride.

 

[tyred]

Those new fangled things which allow you to coast down a hill, will they ever catch on?

 

[Andy_R]

[QUOTE 1806478, member: 45"]I know some might shudder at this idea, but I was thinking about this yesterday while riding and for those who spend a lot of time on their bike either commuting or for work some kind of bluetooth might be useful.

If I'm spending a couple of hours a day commuting it's inevitable that someone will call (even if it's home to ask what time I'll be back) and a cycle computer that displayed who was calling, and an earpiece, would be great.[/quote]
Nooooooooo I like to get on my bike to get away from everything for a few hours a day. The phone is with me, but it's switched off (in case of emergency).