3. Blink/Steady Bike Light

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Did you know it’s technically illegal to ride a bike on a city street without working head and tail lights? When traveling on the road ways, bikes are considered vehicles just like cars. As such, they need to have much of the same safety equipment that allows cars to be visible on the road, especially at night. Finding a light that’s durable while also staying charged for more than two seconds can be a challenge. That’s why Benjamin Cohen created Blink/Steady. Machined from solid aluminum, the Blink/Steady bike light turns on automatically when you start pedaling and shuts off when you’re not riding. Because it’s secured to the bike’s seatpost, there’s no need to remove it when you lock up. Even with motion and light sensors, the light still runs twice as long as other leading bike lights, and only requires two AAA batteries. Pre-order for $95.

4. Horn Bike iPhone Amplifier

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Do you use your in-phone GPS to help you navigate unfamiliar streets? Love to stream music via your phone’s music apps? You might think riding a bike might force you to forgo these luxuries, but you’d be wrong. The Horn Bike is an eco-friendly silicone iPhone case that’s designed with the bike commuter in mind. It features a handy band so the iPhone can be strapped to your handlebars during the commute, as well as a horn-shaped speaker that will amplify its sound volume. With this perched on your handlebars you can listen to music, get turn-by-turn navigation, and even answer a call on speaker phone, all without slowing your speed! Available from Amazon for $33.

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