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Electronic bike brake design removes levers, stops when you grip the handlebar

An electronic bicycle brake system has been proposed that brakes without levers, activating when riders grip the handlebar. Dutch inventor Maas van Beek (마스 반 베이크) unveiled a design using pressure sensors inside the grips and a central control module to trigger braking. The system integrates braking into the handlebar and includes a motor to assist braking force, along with a mechanical backup for electronic failures. The concept has been patented, but no working prototype exists yet.

Mobility

Gravel vs road: Key differences at a glance if you are choosing a bike

Gravel and road bikes may look alike, but they are designed for different terrain, with tyre width and frame design setting them apart. Road bikes typically use tyres around 28 mm, while gravel bikes are built to take 35 mm and wider tyres, improving clearance and stability on rough surfaces. Geometry and components also differ, with road bikes prioritising responsiveness and aerodynamics and gravel bikes focusing on comfort and control.