Bluetooth Bike Racks Are Finally Here

Richard Allen’s 1967 patent application laid the groundwork for the automobile bike rack, but it wasn’t until now that his company Allen Sports has introduced a line of Bluetooth-monitored suction cups to attach bikes to cars. The new Smart Suction Go is priced at $299 and comes equipped with a smartphone app that allows users to monitor the attachment of their bicycles. This technology uses Bluetooth signals to detect when a bike is securely attached or not, providing an added layer of safety and convenience for cyclists. Allen Sports is targeting cycling enthusiasts who value ease and portability in their bike storage solutions. However, this latest innovation has raised questions about the potential impact on established players like SeaSucker, which dominate the market with their suction-cup bike mounts.