Pedal Power | Gizmo Ave

Pedal Power

PedalPower+ (Images courtesy PedalPower+)
By Andrew Liszewski

In the olden days, bicycle dynamos were really only used to power safety lighting on a bike. But in these modern times a cyclist can be using everything from a GPS device to a cellphone to an MP3 player while they’re out for a ride. So the PedalPower+ system safely harnesses the power generated by an AC dynamo and turns it into a safe DC source where the current is regulated and the voltage is consistent enough for electronic devices to be recharged.

The PedalPowerr+ system uses either a bottle dynamo (pictured above) which is relatively easy to install, or a hub dynamo which will probably require the assistance of a bike shop since it requires a re-spoking. But it’s flexible and modular enough that it can also be adapted to a pre-existing hub generator if your bike is already equipped for power. And during the times when you’re not riding, the battery charging unit can be easily removed and used to trickle charge your gear until your next ride, or until the battery is depleted.

via ohgizmo

Related Posts with Thumbnails

Tags: , , , ,

Subscribe

Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.

122 Responses to “Pedal Power”

  1. November 20, 2010 at 8:56 am #

    I’ve been visiting your blog for a while now and I always find a gem in your new posts. Thanks for sharing.

  2. November 20, 2010 at 10:47 am #

    You certainly have some agreeable opinions and views. Your blog provides a fresh look at the subject.

  3. November 20, 2010 at 11:17 am #

    Thanks For This Post, was added to my bookmarks.

  4. November 20, 2010 at 12:42 pm #

    I’ve been visiting your blog for a while now and I always find a gem in your new posts. Thanks for sharing.

  5. November 20, 2010 at 5:33 pm #

    Hello dude,i like Your homepage ideal a lot. attain u have suggestion for my website? thanks for Ones attention

  6. November 21, 2010 at 6:01 am #

    hey I’m not able subscribing to your RSS feed. Can you help or do you know why? thanks for the assistance.

  7. November 21, 2010 at 1:26 pm #

    I find myself coming to your blog more and more often to the point where my visits are almost daily now!

  8. November 21, 2010 at 1:56 pm #

    You certainly deserve a round of applause for your post and more specifically, your blog in general. Very high quality material.

  9. November 21, 2010 at 8:33 pm #

    This is such a terrific resource that you are providing and you give it away for free. I love seeing sites that understand the value of providing a quality resource for free. It?s the old what goes around comes around routine. My kind regards, Yan.

  10. November 24, 2010 at 11:31 pm #

    Thanks for posting.

  11. November 25, 2010 at 4:24 pm #

    I am running a blog but never got any valuable comment form my readers. Hope your tips will help me to get some good and encouraging comments from my visitors.Thanks for sharing such beautiful tips.

  12. November 27, 2010 at 12:11 pm #

    Pretty useful article. I simply stumbled peeing movies upon your web site and needed to say that I’ve extremely favored studying your weblog posts. Any means I’ll be subscribing with your feed and I hope you publish as soon as far more soon.

  13. November 28, 2010 at 3:37 am #

    I’m astounded by people who want to ‘know’ the universe when it’s hard enough to find your way around Chinatown.

  14. November 29, 2010 at 5:52 am #

    Thanks For This Post, was added to my bookmarks.

  15. November 29, 2010 at 7:26 am #

    I’ve been visiting your blog for a while now and I always find a gem in your new posts. Thanks for sharing.

  16. November 29, 2010 at 9:34 am #

    I find myself coming to your blog more and more often to the point where my visits are almost daily now!

  17. November 29, 2010 at 9:38 am #

    Should I buy steel golf clubs or graphite ?

  18. November 29, 2010 at 12:00 pm #

    Very Interesting Information! Thank You For Thi Information!

  19. November 29, 2010 at 1:42 pm #

    You certainly deserve a round of applause for your post and more specifically, your blog in general. Very high quality material.

  20. November 30, 2010 at 5:12 am #

    You certainly deserve a round of applause for your post and more specifically, your blog in general. Very high quality material.

  21. November 30, 2010 at 6:10 am #

    I just book marked your blog on Digg and StumbleUpon.I enjoy reading your commentaries.

  22. November 30, 2010 at 8:39 am #

    Very informative post. Thanks for taking the time to share your view with us.

  23. November 30, 2010 at 8:44 am #

    You certainly deserve a round of applause for your post and more specifically, your blog in general. Very high quality material.

  24. November 30, 2010 at 10:06 am #

    I saw something about that subject on TV last night. Great article.

  25. November 30, 2010 at 10:39 am #

    The submit is actually the freshest on this valuable topic. I concur along with your conclusions and will eagerly sit up for your future updates. Saying thanks will not simply be ample, for the wonderful lucidity in your writing.

  26. November 30, 2010 at 11:40 am #

    You certainly deserve a round of applause for your post and more specifically, your blog in general. Very high quality material.

  27. November 30, 2010 at 12:50 pm #

    Very Interesting Information! Thank You For Thi Post!

  28. December 1, 2010 at 5:57 am #

    Great Post. I add this Post to my bookmarks.

  29. December 1, 2010 at 6:55 am #

    Thanks For This Blog, was added to my bookmarks.

  30. December 1, 2010 at 10:56 am #

    I just sent this post to a bunch of my friends as I agree with most of what you’re saying here and the way you’ve presented it is awesome.

  31. December 1, 2010 at 12:19 pm #

    Very Interesting Blog! Thank You For Thi Blog!

  32. December 1, 2010 at 5:50 pm #

    Well I really enjoyed reading it. This article offered by you is very helpful for good planning.

  33. December 1, 2010 at 7:49 pm #

    Well I definitely liked reading it. This post procured by you is very effective for accurate planning.

  34. December 2, 2010 at 3:20 pm #

    You completed a number of fine points there. I did a search on the subject matter and found the majority of folks will go along with with your blog.

  35. December 4, 2010 at 6:01 am #

    Very well written post. It will be valuable to anybody who usess it, as well as myself. Keep up the good work – can’r wait to read more posts.

  36. December 5, 2010 at 4:12 pm #

    Can you message me with any hints & tips about how you made your blog site look this good , I’d appreciate it!

  37. December 6, 2010 at 1:07 am #

    Cant believe the giants won the worldseries!

  38. December 6, 2010 at 7:32 pm #

    I am continuously searching online for tips that can facilitate me. Thank you!

  39. December 6, 2010 at 10:49 pm #

    Very nice article and right to the point. I don’t know if this is truly the best place to ask but do you folks have any ideea where to get some professional writers? Thank you :)

  40. December 7, 2010 at 2:00 am #

    I have read a couple of the posts on your site since yesterday, and I really like your style of blogging. I bookmarked it to my bookmark internet site list and will be checking back soon. Pls check out my web site too and let me know your thought.

  41. December 7, 2010 at 7:04 am #

    I’m impressed, I must say. Really seldom do I see a blog that’s both educative and entertaining, and let me tell you, you have hit the nail on the head. Your opinion is outstanding; the matter is something that not many people are talking intelligently about. I’m really happy that I stumbled across this in my search for something relating to this.

  42. December 7, 2010 at 10:11 pm #

    Well I sincerely liked reading it. This article offered by you is very constructive for correct planning.

  43. December 8, 2010 at 6:36 am #

    Extremely good writing. Ive saved it definitely.

  44. December 8, 2010 at 7:18 am #

    But e-cig give smokers another option… which from what I have read… is not an acceptabel option… What are they really trying to protect… I ask????? Big Pharma???? Taxation dollars?????? or the tobacco industry in general..which got us into this addition in the first place??????

  45. December 8, 2010 at 4:21 pm #

    That is necessary to create a greatest level thesis writing while people study at the university. Therefore, your superior article about this post supposes to be a a really good source for the thesis report composers.

  46. December 9, 2010 at 5:59 am #

    Incredible article. Did you read the related piece within the Huffington Post a while again? Evidently increasingly more mainstream media are paying consideration to this. I hope your website gets more and more subscribers as this issue gets more protection, as it is a great resource.

  47. December 9, 2010 at 10:12 am #

    Well I don’t know I think you have to manage how you determine if it is true, manage how you feel, and make a good decision.  I do agree that ending the relationship is usually the best course of action although some people don’t feel that they are able to.  If they don’t feel they are able to they will need to manage their feelings, their expectations, and how they interact with the cheating partner… not everyone can or wants to leave their partner so they need to find coping skills that work or they may become depressed, withdrawn, paranoid…

  48. December 9, 2010 at 12:19 pm #

    payday loan helped my friends a lot, they dont come for money anymore

  49. December 9, 2010 at 1:56 pm #

    very good article. thank you for sharing!

  50. December 10, 2010 at 12:23 am #

    extended book you’ve get hold of

Leave a Reply