Sport

There are those who enjoy cycling for it’s own sake. Those people who actually enjoy tweaking and upgrading their bikes the same way I would do with a PC. Then there are people like me. I’d cycle somewhere, possibly, given a clear day and lots of time but I don’t really want to give up the creature comforts.

The “Smover” concept from Shimano is marketed at the latter group. What they’ve done is taken a good look at the common components of a pushbike. Everything from the gearing mechanism right down to the saddle. Then, they redesigned them from the ground up. For comfort. And geekyness.

The two things that stand out for me: Computer controlled suspension and automatic gears!

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As a kid growing up in a small town in northern Canada, my aspirations of becoming a world ranked sumo champion seemed unattainable. However, thanks to the Inflatable Sumo Costume, my dream is closer than ever. Now I no longer have to stuff my face with Twinkies or walk around the house in my underwear to prepare for sumo domination.

This unexpectedly comfortable nylon costume comes complete with built-in nappy and a sumo-hair hat for added authenticity. With 4 AA batteries, the included fan will inflate the costume in minutes, adding 20 sizes to your pants instantly.

If you’re looking for something with a bit more “shook” value, why not buy the sumo ballerina costume instead. This model comes fully equipped with an “authentic” ballerina dress. Read the rest of this entry »

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Not really a new gadget (I’ve had mine for years) but still a wickedly cool one. The Powerball should be in every gadget lovers desk draw. Supposedly good wrist exercise for golfers but more importantly great and painful fun when competing with mates to see who can get it spinning the fastest or dislocates their shoulder first.
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