We’re living in the future

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve heard that today is Back to the Future Day! In celebration of Marty McFly’s trip to this date in Back to the Future 2, we’ve compiled a set of futuristic bike gadgets – many of which you can get your hands on today.
 

Keyless Entry Bike Locks

Dreaming of an app on your smartphone that controls your bike lock? This product called Skylock and others like it are here to deliver.
 

Wireless Groupsets

Forget hoverboards, SRAM recently revealed a groupset that has no shifting cables – it’s “wireless.”
 

Rearview Radar for Bicyclists

This gadget uses radar to monitor traffic behind you, alerts you, and alerts the driver of approaching cars by speeding up the flash on a rear-facing light.
 

Driverless Cars

Did you know that the first driverless car was developed at Carnegie Mellon University in the 80’s? Personal ownership of these vehicles are definitely in our future and will likely increase road safety.

Do you have a favorite bike gadget? Share it in the comments.

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