Clever bike accessories: 5 popular bike gadgets

Good for body and soul, good for the environment: there are many things to be said for cycling. So it’s no wonder that the bike is currently very trendy. Around 4.7 million bicycles were sold in Germany in 2021, increasing the total stock to 81 million, according to the Bicycle Industry Association (ZIV). If you also get on your bike more often, it’s worth keeping an eye out for practical accessories. With clever functions, helmets, lights and bike mounts ensure more safety and comfort. COMPUTER BILD shows five popular and particularly smart bicycle gadgets!

The Livall BH60SE bike helmet is more than just ordinary head protection. Several LEDs on the back increase your visibility in traffic. If you select a turning direction using the associated handlebar remote control, the LEDs switch to turn signal mode and warn other road users of your imminent change of direction. Thanks to the loudspeaker and microphone, you can also use the Livall BH60SE as a hands-free system or have navigation instructions announced. To do this, simply connect the clever helmet to your smartphone or bicycle sat nav via Bluetooth. If you get into danger on the way, an SOS function ensures that you are helped quickly. According to the manufacturer, you benefit from all these features for up to ten hours before the Livall helmet finally goes out. Anyone who thinks that all the hardware is really heavy is wrong: the LivallBH60 SE weighs only 290 grams. You can currently get the smart helmet from Saturn at a price of 112.99 euros (as of April 22, 2022).

Anyone who uses their smartphone to navigate longer bike tours knows the problem. Since the display is always on, the battery charge decreases quickly – warm weather also shortens the smartphone runtime. The mobile phone holder Compit Plus from SKS Germany solves the problem. With the 2-in-1 gadget, you can attach your smartphone to your handlebars with a bayonet lock and supply it with electricity thanks to an integrated 5,000 mAh power bank – traditionally via a USB cable or wirelessly via induction. The accompanying SKS smartphone case protects your digital signpost from the rain on tour. You can get the bundle of mobile phone holder with power bank and case from Amazon for 64.98 euros (as of April 22, 2022)

The Curve rear light from Vodafone is also a real jack of all trades. Equipped with a GPS tracker, the bike light detects movement. If you activate the security mode via the app, the bike light will inform you if thieves are getting on your bike. You can keep an eye on the current position of your bike via your smartphone. The Vodafone Curve light also has impact detection and notifies previously defined emergency contacts in the event of a fall. But that’s not all: Thanks to an integrated speed sensor, the 40 lumen bright LED not only functions as a rear light, but also as a smart brake light. Well, there is one catch: In order to benefit from the full range of smart functions, you need a separate Vodafone Smart SIM subscription – cost: from 1.99 euros per month. The Vodafone Curve bicycle light currently costs you a one-time fee of 69.82 euros on Amazon (as of April 22, 2022).

A stolen bike is almost as annoying as losing your beloved football club. Many would certainly commute to work by bike more often if they weren’t afraid of having to walk home. Abus developed a mobile alarm box to deter thieves on two-wheelers. The 370 gram light and 84x56x18 mm small device with a zinc housing is fastened tightly to the frame of your bike using metal straps that can be shortened. Activate the alarm at the push of a button and go your own way. If the bike is moved during this time, a 15-second, 100-decibel alarm sounds to scare away thieves. The alarm box is then automatically armed again. If there is a false alarm, disable it with a security key. At Amazon you can get the Abus alarm box for 39.95 euros (as of April 22, 2022).