Thousands back Kickstarter cycling glasses that display live data from your bike computer, plus a fancy new 3D-printed saddle, new Oakley helmet and sunnies + more

It has been another busy week of tech news, not least with Colnago officially unveiling the bike Tadej Pogačar will presumably ride to victory quite a lot this year — the V5Rs.

Talking of Pogačar, there was plenty of tech to round up from Paris-Roubaix last weekend, Jamie digging into the tips and tricks worth copying to make you faster and more comfortable on the bike. Also from the professional ranks was this new hydration test used by Movistar that tells you how much you need to drink in seconds via a saliva sample.

There’s plenty more to bring you here in Tech of the Week, including some glasses that have been getting plenty of backing over on Kickstarter, more than £300,000 of backing in fact. Let’s get cracking…

Thousands back Kickstarter cycling glasses that display live data from your bike computer

With a month of crowdfunding still to go, Cybersight’s HUD ‘Guardian’ cycling glasses — which connect to your bike computer and other devices to display real-time stats, data and navigation to your eyes — have received more than £325,000 from more than 1,300 backers on Kickstarter.

The campaign set out with a goal of just £2,886 but has surpassed that astronomically, the project from Singapore-based Cybersight attracting interest from cyclists around the world.

The premise is cycling glasses designed to “improve your safety by preventing external environmental risks” to the user. In short, by removing the need to look down at a cycling computer or smartwatch to see your stats or route. The glasses connect to your devices, whether that be a cycling computer, smartwatch, radar taillight, power meter, cadence sensor or heart rate monitor, and putting all that data onto a real-time HUD display so you can see it wherever you look.

The battery life is apparently eight hours and the Guardian is compatible with a variety of devices and sensors, although not currently with any of Wahoo’s bike computers. All of Garmin’s computers from the Edge 540 and up are compatible, and Hammerhead’s Karoo 2 and 3 models are too.

It is compatible with Garmin’s Varia radar light, and all the major cadence, power meters and heart rate monitors. Once connected users can apparently customise their dashboard to choose what navigation or data they can see via an app and a button which mounts to the inside of your handlebar.

The campaign currently states that more than 450 people have pledged $279 (£215) for the ‘early bird’ package to receive a pair of the glasses. The regular price will apparently rise to $459 (£345) so these are about as expensive as cycling glasses get. We should also add at this point that there is absolutely no guarantee of a Kickstarter project ever coming to fruition to the point of backers receiving a product, so bear that in mind if you’re interested. UK shipping is also listed as $15. Check out all the info on Kickstarter.

A fancy new 3D-printed saddle from Prologo

Prologo has a new 3D-printed saddle out. It’s called the Scratch M5 Pas 3DMSS which, while it may not roll off the tongue, will certainly catch your eye. It’s the Italian brand’s latest 3D-printed offering, following on from the Nago R4 PAS 3DMSS (another catchily named one) that came out last year.

The new Scratch M5, as we’ll call it for short, is a “high-performance” model, as you’d expect if you’re shipping out €390 or €290 for a saddle. That difference in price depends on if you opt for a Nack (nano carbon fibre) rail or the light alloy steel Tirox, the Nack the top priced one and weighing 176g versus the 209g Tirox.

Despite looking like something resembling a posh cheese grater, Prologo is confident this will still offer riders plenty of comfort, along with “maximum performance” of course.

The brand says: “This lightweight saddle, thanks to the latest-generation 3D printing, provides maximum comfort to every kind of cyclist when they want to express all their power on the pedals for long periods of time and in any condition, whether on the road or on gravel.”

It will be available from next month on Prologo’s website.

Arkéa–B&B Hotels, GreenEDGE Cycling and FDJ-Suez partner with AI training platform

Several of the world’s best teams have partnered with an AI training and coaching app for this season. Demi Vollering’s FDJ-Suez, both GreenEDGE Cycling’s men’s and women’s teams and the Arkéa – B&B Hotels outfit will all be using the platform promising to provide “science, technology, and coaching insights to excel training and performance” by “harnessing AI and industry-leading technology to equip coaches with unrivalled data and insights”.

We’ll have to check back in at some point in the future to see how it all goes and see how much value the teams get out of it, but there’s a graphic below with some of the platform’s features.

Like us, the teams seem to be working it all out as they go too, GreenEDGE Cycling’s General Manager Brent Copeland saying they are “very intrigued” about the project and want to work out “how we can benefit from tapping into the world of AI”. One to keep an eye on as the season develops.

Aero sunglasses? 

Oakley has launched what it’s calling “one of the fastest head systems in cycling”, though we are still waiting on the hard data to back that up. Developed in collaboration with Tudor Pro Cycling, the new helmet and glasses combo is said to “reduce drag and increase airflow attachment, maximising efficiency in a sprint position at 70 kilometers per hour”. 

The new Velo Mach helmet is said to have been designed “for real-world riding positions, body angles, and aerodynamic demands” and it pairs with the Velo Kato sunnies, which notably don’t have hinged arms, meaning they can’t be folded. According to Oakley, this design contributes to aerodynamic performance. 

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, winner of Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift, and Jonas Vingegaard are among the pro riders already spotted in the new sunglasses, while Tudor Pro Cycling are using the full helmet and glasses setup.

Both are availble to buy now from the Oakley website with prices starting at £261 for the sunglasses, and £255 for the helmet.  

While the performance benefits might be marginal for everyday riders, what do you think of the look? Let us know in the comments.

Enigma reveals updated Signature range featuring seven bikes 

British titanium specialist Enigma Bicycle Works has updated its Signature range for 2025, featuring seven “performance-driven” models: four road, one all-road, two gravel, and one flat-bar adventure bike. Key updates include integrated cockpit options, refined geometries, and increased versatility, according to the brand. 

Founded nearly two decades ago in Sussex, Enigma is known for high-quality titanium and steel frames. 

In the road bike line-up, the Eikon is a titanium race bike from £3,999 (complete builds from £7,595), while the Excel comes in rim or disc brake options from £3,499 and £4,070. The steel Elite all-rounder starts at £2,350, and the more relaxed, all-road Echelon AR from £2,850.

For off-road, the titanium Esker Mk2 gravel bike starts at £3,799 (complete builds from £6,100), and the steel Endeavour Mk2 adventure bike starts at £2,499 (complete builds from £4,700). All bikes are made to order in the UK, with options for custom geometry and finishes.

You can see the full range and details at www.enigmabikes.com

Bravur reveales £922 watch to celebrate the Classics  

Bravur released its Team Heritage collection in April last year and the Swedish watchmaker has introduced its latest cycling-themed model, the Team Heritage STR, drawing design inspiration from the historic kit of the St. Raphaël cycling team with red and blue circles and a small cycling cap emblem. The French team, active from 1959 to 1964, claimed four Tour de France titles during this run.

The STR features a 37mm case made from bead-blasted stainless steel, in either a natural or black finish. It’s powered by a Swiss automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve and comes with a rubber, mesh, or leather strap.

If you want one, each watch comes in shy of £1,000 at £922 – though Bravur includes a “premium” leather bar bag with every order, and you can order directly from Bravur. 

In case you missed it:

• Colnago unveils V5Rs: lighter, faster, and Pogacar-approved – is this really “the ultimate all-rounder road-racing bike”?
• “A lab in the palm of your hand”: Movistar to use hydration test that tells you how much you need to drink in seconds via a saliva sample
• An “impossibly light” Gore-Tex rain jacket and big ticket footwear: Five Cool Things from Rapha, Specialized, Assos, Boardman and Crankbrothers
• The Paris–Roubaix tech tips and tricks to copy off the pros for extra speed and comfort on the bike
• Halfords cycling sales grow in boost for bike industry