We’ve talkd a lot about recumbent bicycles and tricycles here on Mobozine, so what is a recumbent? A recumebent bicycle is a bike where the rider is in a laid-back reclining position. Many riders of recumbents prefer recumbent bicycles and tricycles because of their more ergonimic designs. They distribute a riders weight over more square [...]

Augmented reality is soon to be the next big thing in the tech world, especially for smart phones like the iPhone. Well some smart Japanese developers have created an iPhone-based setup specifically for cyclist. It makes use of a heads-up display to help guide cyclist via the iPhone’s GPS system. The Scalar T3-A display connects [...]

An interesting new study has shown that bicycle use in urban areas is on the decline. The study was done in Columbia, Missouri but it seems that the same is true for other areas. The city of Columbia has made improvements to make their streets more bike-friendly, but that have seen bicycle traffic drop by [...]

The Honda Bicycle Simulator allows riders to experience the possible risks they may face on the roads to improve their ability to predict dangers and increase their safety awareness. The system is equipped with monitors in front and behind the rider to allow them to check in front, right, left and behind, while a “walking [...]

As national Bike to Work Days are growing in the US, it seems like many other organizations are jumping on board as well. Japan is known for their sea of commuters on bikes that can be seen in Tokyo, well it looks like they finally have their own Bike to Work Week from May 30 [...]

Many people around the country have been ditching their cars and jumping on their bikes to get to work. Whether its to burn some calories or to help save the Earth, it seems the biking to work movement has been growing year after year. This year thousands of commuters in metro areas around the country [...]

The new Mobo Shift from Asa Products has officially been released. The Mobo Shift is the only single-speed, three-wheeled cruiser with a reverse gear for easy backwards movement. Unlike other bikes that require a large turning radius or dismounting, this one has an easy-to-use gear shift that, once engaged, requires only pedaling in reverse. The [...]

The whole month of May in 2010 is National Bike Month and The The League of American Bicyclists is promoting Bike-to-Work Week 2010 from May 17-21 and Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 21. Need some ideas? Use the League’s step by step guide on how to get started promoting your event. So get on your [...]

Research has recently shown that riding a bicycle and eating less meat is healthy for you, which should be a given. It also found that it can be good for the planet as well! The Lancet published a report that said, “one widely held view is that implementation (of strategies to cut greenhouse emissions) would [...]

Earth Day is a movement to bring awareness to improving our planet’s environment, and it’s right around the corner. This year Earth Day is on April 22, 2010, how will you do your part to help clean up our planet? Cutting down on waste and energy use is a great way to do your part. [...]

The new Mobo Shift Three-Wheeled Cruiser was recently featured in the “The Goods” section of the popular tech magazine Popular Science. The Mobo Shift is the world’s first recumbent cruiser that features a reverse gear. Check out the Mobo Shift in the May 2010 issue of Popular Science below, and at news stands everywhere.

First Lady Michelle Obama recently kicked off her national initiative to help fight childhood obesity. Included in her campaign debut were business and medical leaders, activist and a slew of celebrities. Called “Let’s Move,” the project has the approval of the President as well as a backing of over $1 billion of federal funding a [...]