Bicycle trends 2024: 13 smart gadgets for the summer

The bicycle was one of the big winners of the Corona pandemic. According to the Bicycle Industry Association (ZIV), 5.04 million bicycles and sold. According to ZIV, that’s almost 17 percent more than in 2019. An increase that other industries can only dream of. Two-wheelers are the mode of transport of the 2020s, and not just for the sake of the environment. In the post-pandemic years of 2021 and 2022, the bicycle boom stalled somewhat, which was also due to supply bottlenecks. Interestingly, in 2022, e-bikes accounted for almost half of all bicycles sold.

So that you can start the coming bike season without any worries, we have the Bicycle trend tools 2024 From mobile bike stands to recycled bike bags for the luggage rack to bells with anti-theft protection.

1. E-air pump

Classic air pumps are bulky and somewhat unwieldy. Clamping them into the frame on the seat or top tube only works for very few bikes. Mini pumps can at least be stowed in a backpack. However, very few of the small pumps are really powerful. In addition, you usually have to pump them yourself. The solution: a portable e-air pump like the model from Xiaomi. The tool is nothing more than a compressor in mini format. The tire is inflated at the push of a button. The pressure can be checked via a digital display. One battery charge should be enough for eight tires. The tool is supplied with all common adapters and a small bag.

2. Foldable bicycle helmet

The bicycle helmet is the most important tool next to the bike. It should not be missing on any tour. But where do you put the head protection when you get to the lake or the park? It takes up a lot of space in your backpack. Hung on the handlebars, it is easy prey for thieves. Closca has developed a helmet that can be folded up after use. According to the manufacturer, the 400 gram “Loop” complies with the applicable safety standards EN1078 and CPSC. It can be folded up into a practical format in no time at all, so that more than just the bicycle helmet fits in the backpack. The “Loop” is of course also suitable for kids who prefer scooters or inline skates to their bikes.

3. Saddle bag for gravel bikes

Gravel bikes are the bikes of summer 2023. The agile and stylish bikes with racing paintwork are currently experiencing a boom. The hybrid of cross bike and racing bike is a true all-rounder. Gravel bikes are the perfect companion both in everyday life and on longer tours (flat or mountainous). Rovativ has developed a saddle bag especially for gravel bikes. The backloader holds 10 liters and is mounted behind the saddle on the seat post. Rain showers don’t bother the bag. It is said to be 100% waterproof. Here you can find the .

4. Bicycle rack to go

When out on a bike ride or on a longer bike tour, bikers often have no choice but to lay their bike down on the grass or lean it against a tree during a well-earned break. There is a more elegant way to do this. For example, with a mobile and handy bike stand. The “Flash Stand” from Topeak weighs just 500 grams and can be folded down to a size of 20 centimeters. It is not only suitable as a mobile bike stand. The Flash Stand also serves as a work stand for minor repairs.

5. Roeckl cycling gloves (with high recycled content)

Sustainability is also an important and big issue in the bicycle market. Glove manufacturer Roeckl has a glove in its range called Mora for bikers, whose yarn is 100 percent recycled from old fishing nets and fabric waste. The developers have recycled polyester from PET bottle waste. Even the Roeckl logo comes from waste that accrues in the wood industry. It doesn’t get much more resource-efficient than this. Here you can find the and the .

6. Bikezac 2.0 recycled bike bag

A pallet of milk under your arm and a shopping bag full of fruit and vegetables on the handlebars. Two rather bad ideas for cycling home for your weekend shopping. The clever Danes from Cobags thought so too. So they worked on a practical and sustainable solution to the transport problem. The result was Bikezac 2.0, a multifunctional and reusable shopping bag that can be securely attached to the saddle with two clicks using a patented fastening rail. To ensure that your shopping doesn’t end up on the road, the bag can be closed with an integrated elastic band. Bikezac 2.0 is made from recycled polypropylene fabric, which can later be 100% recycled.

7. Folding lock with app alarm

Unfortunately, bicycle theft is still part of everyday life in Germany. In 2020, around 260,000 thefts were reported. This makes it all the more important to secure the two-wheeler as well as possible as soon as you let it out of your sight. The different types of bicycle locks have advantages and disadvantages. A weak point is often the lock itself. For the smart folding lock from Abus, you don’t need a key, nor do you have to remember a combination of numbers. The owner can open the lock via Bluetooth as soon as he is nearby with his paired smartphone. If a stranger tampers with the lock for more than five seconds, a 100 dB loud alarm sounds, similar to that of a car alarm system. The lock’s battery can be charged via USB-C. In addition, up to 29 end devices can be authorized for one lock.

8. “The Helmet Bag” Saddle Cover

Even in summer, cyclists are sometimes caught in a rain shower. With the right clothing and at the right temperature, this is easily bearable. It is unpleasant when the helmet is hanging carelessly on the handlebars while it pours down. Anyone who has ever put a helmet on their head that is wet on the inside knows that this is no fun. But where do you put the helmet? The solution could be a combined saddle-helmet cover. The helmet bag is put over the bicycle helmet and saddle and pulled tight. The safety rope can be connected to the bicycle lock. Done. It is well-intentioned, but it is a rather useless function. What is cool, however, is that the helmet bag can also be used as a shopping bag.

9. Lumos Street – Smart bike helmet

Studies by the transport ministries of the states suggest that up to 80 percent of serious head injuries can be avoided if cyclists involved in accidents wear a helmet. It would of course be even better if the accidents did not happen in the first place. And the a smart bicycle helmet, contributes a small part. The Lumos is equipped with 22 white LEDs at the front and 42 red LEDs at the back. These can be controlled via a mobile phone app, the included remote control or gestures (e.g. via Apple Watch). Important: The rear lights flash automatically when the bike brakes. The biker operates the front and rear indicators himself. The manufacturer states that the battery life is around ten hours. The helmet functions can be individually configured and new functions integrated via an app.

10. AirBell (bell for Apple AirTags)

In 2021, the number of stolen bicycles fell by 10.5 percent to around 234,000. That is good news. Nevertheless, bicycles are still one of the most popular targets for thieves and petty criminals. With its Airtag, Apple has developed a tracking chip that can be used to accurately locate everyday objects such as suitcases, keys, backpacks or even bicycles via Bluetooth. But where should you put the Airtag so that the bike thief doesn’t discover the plan? The Airtag developed in Austria seems to be the perfect hiding place for the mini tracker. It fits exactly under the bell and is equally suitable for the handlebars of city and e-bikes as well as gravel and racing bikes and cargo bikes.

11. Garmin Varia bike radar

It doesn’t get any smarter than this. The navigation experts at Garmin also want to make cycling safer. is mounted on the seat post and is designed to provide visual and acoustic warnings of vehicles (cars and bicycles) approaching from behind. The warning is transmitted wirelessly to compatible bike computers or sports watches or via an app to the smartphone. Garmin promises that the biker will be warned from a distance of 140 meters. The Varia weighs just over 50 grams and is waterproof according to the IPX7 standard. According to the manufacturer, the battery lasts for up to seven hours.

12. Bicycle light with ground lighting

Even on warm summer evenings the sun sets. Anyone who cycles home should see, but also be seen. Fischer has come up with a clever trick for this. is mounted on the seat post and does not just shine backwards at a 90-degree angle. The five LEDs of the so-called floor light create a cone of light around the rear wheel and ensure that bikers are even better seen, especially on routes with little or no lighting.

13. Abus Goose Lock bicycle lock

Finally, we are sending a bike tool that at first glance seems quite strange into the race for the bicycle trend of 2023. Instead of a bracket, chain or ring, Abus gave its two strange kinks. The new gooseneck technology is supposed to put an end to the annoying rattling of the lock on the bike frame. The six-millimeter-thick steel chain is covered with functional and flexible plastic fibers and a foam cover. Abus gives the Goose Lock a security level of 7, i.e. a medium risk of theft. Back to the 110-centimeter-long gooseneck: It is flexible and nestles around the frame when not in use. No rattling, no scratches. There are three colors to choose from.

More information can be found here.