Magellan once again shows its customers the way, and this includes those on bikes. The company has launched its new Cyclo 315 and 505 GPS cycling computers in North America, following the debut of these last year in Australia and Europe The Magellan Cyclo units are designed to help guide the way for all bike riders from the hardcore triathlete to the body armored mountain biker, or even the weekend touring enthusiast.
At 3-inch in size, both the Cyclo 315 and 505 have the largest touch screens in the GPS cycling computer category. The units feature a highly detailed road network with cycling POI’s, enabling turn-by-turn navigation, as well as the very popular Open Street Map bike network, for either the U.S. or Canada. The Cyclo 505 is also the first GPS cycling computer to include Shimano Di2 gear data display and recording, Bluetooth Smart HRM/SAC sensor support, Android and iOS smartphone support for call and SMS notifications, Indoor ANT+ trainer support and enhanced ANT+ power meter support.
“The Magellan Cyclo GPS line includes models that will appeal to the majority of bike riders in the U.S.,” stated Sam Muscariello, outdoor product marketing director for Magellan. “From the hardcore triathlete to the body armored mountain biker, even the weekend touring enthusiast, Cyclo has all the right features needed to take cyclists to the next level and help them reach their goals.”
“This platform is the result of extensive research and development based on the input of real world cyclists from around the globe,” added Stig Pedersen, associate vice president of product management for Magellan. “As a result, it is the most advanced, full featured and user friendly GPS cycling computer available in the market.”
The Cyclo units have all the right features needed to take cyclists to the next level:
• They are compatible with over 130 ANT + sensors for monitoring heart rate, speed, cadence, power and more
• They support wireless Shimano Di2 to be able to read and record shifting information
• They come with highly detailed road network with cycling POI’s, turn-by-turn directions, Open Street Map bike network for either the U.S. or Canada,
• They provide Surprise Me that suggests up to three graded loops based on time or distance
Cyclo 505 was the first bike head unit to have the following:
• wireless Di2 ANT support
• ANT+ trainer control support
• direct Bluetooth Smart sensor support
• WiFi capabilities
• wireless music control (from your smartphone)
• test message notifications/alerts