Lots of interesting bike gadgets mentioned here, except for one. Not appropriate for Americans, though Europeans might think differently.
20180911/DuckDuckGo bicycle lights mirrors bell horn signals gears basket
20180911/DuckDuckGo bike with all accessories
20180911/Google bicycle lights mirrors bell horn signals gears basket
20180911/https://www.peacebicycles.com/advice/cool-bike-accessories-commuter
So, what’s the lowdown on a summary of these gadgets?
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Lights, lights, lots of lights. Standard LED headlight and tail-light, laser icon projector lights, laser lane marker lights, 360 degree lights, green bottom glow light, handle bar turn signals, signal gloves, backpack brake and signal lights, seat post tail-light, smart multi-tool headlights, shoe safety lights, video display wheel lights, wheel glow lights, lighted vests.
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Reflectors: 360 reflective vest, reflective paint, reflective socks.
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Horns, bells, trigger bell, some combined with headlights.
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Better helmets, motorcycle-grade helmets, breathable bike visors. Of course, because bicyclists sweat a lot more than motorcycle riders.
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Rear-view mirrors, elbow mounted.
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Bike cameras.
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Bike locks, including remote trigger ones that chirp and blink like a Volvo.
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Anti-theft devices.
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Bar mitts, rain shields, mud guards, “spoke fins” (reduce wind disturbance).
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Water bottle holders, condensing water bottle.
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Power generators.
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Bike shelves, wheel storage covers.
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Trailers, bike chalk trail kit.
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Bags, baskets, storage trunks, with locks.
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Repair manuals, repair tools.
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“Shockstop” (reduce shock through handle bars).
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Biking clothes.
There is a considerable emphasis on the physical strenousness of biking and the need for appropriate clothes and wear for that.