SALT LIKE CITY — With the impressive growth for bike gear and bike technology, commuting can be safer and easier with the available resources provided for bikers. The companies below make an effort to enhance bike safety, allowing bikers to focus their attention towards the road ahead.

Volvo LifePaint

Volvo LifePaint is definitely a game changer in the world of bike safety. With its versatility in its uses, the reflective safety spray can be applied to all types of materials, including your helmet, shoes, pushchairs, children’s backpacks, dog collars and more. The spray works by glowing from the glare of car headlights, but is invisible during the day. LifePaint washes off and lasts for approximately one week after it is applied. The inspiration behind LifePaint is the hope that there will not be a single bike accident from a Volvo vehicle. Volvo follows the principle that “the best way to survive a crash is not to crash.” More information can be found at http://www.volvolifepaint.com/.

Hammerhead

The world of navigation just got a lot simpler with the Hammerhead. This navigator allows for a smooth ride with a simple tool to help riders with their commute. The device works by signaling riders where to turn based on the route downloaded to the Hammerhead. The device receives the route from your smartphone via a Bluetooth signal sent from the Hammerhead app. With a 10-hour battery life, using this product to help guide you will make it a little easier to keep your eyes on the road and focused on your route. Visit the site at http://hammerhead.io/ for more information.

ICEdot Crash Sensor

When it comes to an accident occurring, it’s important to take all preventive measures necessary. However, sometimes preparation cannot always work. For situations where an emergency happens, the ICEdot Crash Sensor is worth investing in. The ICEdot is a device that can be clipped to any helmet (backcountry touring, skiing, snowboarding, cycling, etc.). When used with the ICEdot app, the sensor can define motion, changes in forces and impacts. During an emergency situation, the app sounds an alarm via Bluetooth and starts an emergency countdown. If the countdown is not stopped, the app will contact your emergency contacts along with a notification of your GPS coordinates. To purchase and register your device, visit https://icedot.org/site/crash-sensor/.

Revolights LED lights

One of the most important safety precautions for a cyclist is becoming visible. Revolights uses LED lights by creating a 360 design, making it easier to see the rider at night. The lights are placed in a way that lights the cyclist's path and the brake light feature shows drivers when the cyclist is slowing down. With the installation method used, the lights are theft resistant and weather resistant. With its claim to being “The best bike lighting system in the world,” Revolights is hoping to make a difference for both riders and drivers everywhere. For more information, visit http://revolights.com/.

Foldylock

With it’s claim to “Unfold and lock your bike under 30 seconds,” Foldylock has created a compact lock for your daily commute. The bike lock features a simple design with durability from over 600 steel links. The design is made with anti-drilling rivets to help prevent theft and can be attached to the frame of your bike. Weighing in at 3.3 pounds, the lock is guaranteed to be durable and has been sold to over 200 million bikers around the world. Visit the company’s site at http://foldylock.com/foldylock.

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