It's a shame, as I think there's a lot of room for innovation in bicycles.
Not to mention, I'm waiting for the day where magic happens and I can get stats for all of my cycle rides without first having to load up a phone app (or stick on a cycle computer, for that matter).
Somewhat unfairly, I consider the above as variations on a theme, rather than innovative new solutions.
Three problems I'd like to see solved (admittedly, with no idea other than "by magic" at present):
- It's absurdly easy to steal bicycles, locked up or otherwise.
- Trip statistics magic mentioned in grandfather comment
- Making cycling in wet/windy conditions more pleasurable without relying on special clothes
I don't honestly know about that, though; I can imagine each one of these being so integral to the bike itself that they simply couldn't be peripherals.
Agreed re: bike theft - but it also grates me that if I drive to the office, a sudden unexpected downpour makes zero difference to my life, whereas on my bike... wurgh.