The Bavarian manufacturer Mase presents the Airding Compact, a new airbag backpack that has been specially developed to meet the needs of cyclists. The new compact safety system follows on from its bigger brother, the Mase AirRide bicycle airbag.
AI-based safety technology for cyclists
The way the Airding Compact works is based on the principle of the airbag in a car: in the event of a fall or accident, the system is triggered automatically and deploys a protective area that covers the neck, spine, face and upper body. In contrast to passive protective measures such as helmets, the airbag backpack reacts actively to accident situations. It is triggered by AI-based sensor technology that recognises critical movement patterns and activates the airbag in fractions of a second. This technology is designed to significantly reduce the risk of serious injuries in the event of a fall. The manufacturer sees this as a parallel to developments in the automotive sector, where airbags have gone from being an optional extra to a mandatory safety standard.
The bicycle airbag in a live test
At Eurobike, we were able to test the predecessor Mase AirRide and experience for ourselves how quickly and explosively the airbag inflates. Within milliseconds - that visibly surprised editor Max Fuchs:
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Different model variants for different requirements
In addition to the new Airding Compact, the Mase product portfolio also includes the Fusion model. While the Fusion offers additional storage space for everyday items, the Compact is characterised by its particularly slim, lightweight design. This version is aimed specifically at sporty cyclists who do not need additional storage space but still want the active protection of an airbag system. The compact design is intended to ensure comfort even on longer journeys or sporting activities without restricting freedom of movement. Thanks to the different model variants, Mase covers different user profiles - from everyday commuters to ambitious athletes.
Expansion to e-scooter segment planned
In addition to the bicycle sector, Mase is also planning to expand into the growing e-scooter segment. According to the company's announcement, the world's first airbag backpack specifically for e-scooter riders will be presented at the IAA Mobility 2025. With this product expansion, the manufacturer is responding to the increasing spread of e-scooters in urban traffic and the associated safety requirements. The technology is to be adapted to the specific fall and accident patterns when riding an e-scooter in order to offer optimum protection.
Security as standard instead of an option
Philip Lehnert from Mase emphasises the parallels between the development of safety systems in the automotive and bicycle sectors: "The parallels with car airbags are clear: previously optional, now standard - it's not yet that far for bicycles." The company sees the opportunity for active safety solutions such as airbags to become just as commonplace for cyclists as they are for car drivers in the future. This vision reflects a fundamental change in the understanding of safety in cycling - away from pure personal responsibility towards integrated safety systems that offer protection regardless of the behaviour of road users. In this context, experts are calling for safety to become an integral part of every journey - regardless of whether it takes place in the city or on the racetrack.
The features of the Mase Airding Compact at a glance
- Weight: 850 g plus inflator
- Particularly slim carrying system - no rucksack
- Additional shoulder pad
- Protects the face, cervical spine, collarbones, shoulders and upper body
- Airbag as a supplement to the helmet
- Price: 599 Euro
Maik Schröder
Editor
