Knee’d To Heal
From Runner’s World: The Body Shop: Band Aid
Use these six simple moves to help cure and prevent knee pain Continue reading Weekend Reading List (07.06.2013): Knee’d To Heal, Wear IT, AAA Bike Service
Category: Gadget
TomTom Off and Running
Back in April TomTom announced its line of GPS sports watches and, and now these is ready for the wrist. The TomTom Runner and TomTom Multi-Sport offer extra-large displays, full-screen graphical training tools and one-button control for ease of use.
These both offer up to 10-hours of battery life and are waterproof to 50 meters. These also feature a scratch- and impact-resistant glass display that can handle some rugged workouts. The multi-sport model also adds an altimeter, swim motion sensor and bike mount along with bike cadence sensor. The TomTom Runner is $169.99 and the TomTom Multi-Sport is $199.99 and both are available now. Videos after the jump
Capture Goes Pro
We’ve followed Peak Designs’ Capture Camera Clip since it launched on Kickstarter back in 2011. Now the company is at it again with a new version – the Camera Clip v2 – which includes a basic version and a “pro” version. The new v2 offers an redesigned double-spring action quick release button that prevents binding, while a safety lock prevents accidental release. There is new clamping system that can be used to stabilize the camera and enables use with a tripod head and even GoPro mount.
The CapturePro also features an all-aluminum body that is better suited to those daring adventures, while it can convert to a quick-release tripod clamp. Video after the jump
Put a Tracker On It
There is the saying, “put a sock in it,” but the Sensoria Fitness Smart Sock Tracker lets you instead put a fitness monitor on your socks. This Smock Sock is designed to tell you your stride cadence and running form, and even monitors how your foot is landing. This device, which is now part of an Indiegogo project, is made up of a cloth-material Smart Sock that can be washed and dried like a normal sock, and a special anklet that magnetically snaps on the cuff of the sock. This Smart Sock can be paired with a mobile application and monitor your running and other fitness activity. Let’s just hope it is smart enough not to be lost in the dryer. Continue reading Put a Tracker On It
Super Mount
While the debate still rages on whether it is a good idea to mount anything to a bicycle helmet the folks at Bell have introduced the Super helmet, which features a removable camera mount that works with GoPro style cameras, as well as offering an eyewear management system that works with goggles or sports glasses, an integrated breakaway camera mount and advanced ventilation.
Bell’s SpeedDial fit system was designed specifically for helmets with lower rear coverage while the “Overbrow Ventilation” includes 25 vents and four intake ports on the helmet brow. Super indeed!
Recon Takes Off Like a Jet
Recon Instruments have made a name for themselves in the world of heads-up displays (HUD) snow sports, but this year the company is looking to hit the road with the Recon Jet Pilot Edition. This special line of eyewear is designed for cyclists and triathletes, offering critical information including heart rate, cadence and power output and put it right in view. This can be supplied by third party devices through wireless connectivity via ANT+ and Bluetooth.
It also offers a comprehensive suite of on-board sensors and delivers a full portfolio of precision performance stats and data such as speed, pace, distance, time, vertical ascent and more.
The glasses include a 1 GHz dual core processor, dedicated graphics, Wi-Fi, ANT+, Bluetooth, GPS, HD camera, and a comprehensive suite of sensors making it a standalone computing solution, comparable in capability to a tablet or smartphone. The components of the HUD are distributed evenly across the eyewear, but add just 14grams to each side of the sunglasses. The display can be controlled by a precision optical touch-pad that supports multiple gesture controls and facilitates its use in all weather conditions, even with gloves on. Continue reading Recon Takes Off Like a Jet
Mophie Takes the iPhone Further
When you aren’t near an AC outlet and don’t have time for solar charging you might worry that your smartphone can’t go the distance. The Mophie Juice Pack Pro Outdoor Edition will ensure that the iPhone 4/4S can remain powered up while on the go. This case helps extend the battery life while protecting the handset. It offers rain and splash, as well as sand and dust protection, and features an impact resistant design that exceeds military specifications (MIL-STD 810G). More importantly it offers a large battery along with a belt clip so you’ll have the device handy and ready to use. Video after the jump
Head Light System
Reebok is introducing a new light for the head, but it isn’t one that allows the wearer to see where he/she is going. Rather the CheckLight is meant to determine if an athlete has taken an impact to the head. The light is mounted to a skull cap that can be worn beneath any type of traditional sports helmet or just on its own.
The cap contains a tri-axial accelerometer and a gyroscope, to measure linear and rotational acceleration, respectively, while a built-in microprocessor analyzes their output whenever an impact occurs. This can help coaches and athletes stay in check with what is happening following a potentially serious impact.
Android GPS
Today Garmin announced the Monterra, the company’s first Wi-Fi-enabled outdoor handheld GPS unit that combines Garmin’s powerful location and mapping capabilities with the versatility of Google’s Android operating system.
From this device users will have easy access the Google Play Store, and can download apps through an available WiFi connection right onto their outdoor optimized Garmin handheld, offering a new ways to explore the great outdoors, The Garmin Monterra is rugged and features an IPX7 waterproof rating, while also offering a backlight LED display that only needs to be turned on in low light conditions. Continue reading Android GPS
SRAM Makes the Turn
Bicycle component maker SRAM has introduced its new QuickView Computer Mount Adaptor that allows riders to use its handlebar computer mount with Garmin computers that offer a slide mount or quarter-turn twist mount. For just $5 this is an ideal solution to getting the Garmin devices to work with SRAM’s mounts.
The Touring Edge
Garmin has shown the way for many serious riders, but now the company is looking to help the touring riders find their way as well. Garmin is bringing out a full featured navigation model for bicycle touring.
The Garmin Edge Touring won’t offer such things as power data but instead will provide complete mapping tailored to those who want to get out and explore the world on their bike. This will include turn-by-turn directions, while the unit will come with preloaded routes and is compatible with Garmin Connect and Garmin Adventure.
[Via BikeRumor: GARMIN EDGE TOURING GPS BICYCLE COMPUTER SPOTTED]
Nike Golf App Goes 360 Again
Wherever your travels take you the Nike Golf NG360 app will be there with you. The new app, which launched in the United States last May, will now be able to track rounds on more than 30,000 courses in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Sweden and France. Available for iOS it can provide golfers with an innovative digital tool for swing analysis, game tracking and gear recommendations.
The app allows golfers to score rounds and track various statistics including scoring average, driving accuracy, greens in regulation and average putts per round. The NG360 app allows golfers to see how they stack up by monitoring results and beating their personal bests.
The training section also helps golf athletes get into golf shape thanks to Nike Golf’s partnership with the Gray Institute, the foremost leader in Applied Functional Science. The Gray Institute has developed the NG360 Functional Performance System that is tailored to golf movements that the body makes, a clear distinction from other training systems; while golfers can also navigate the latest Nike Golf products in the app that are suitable to their needs. These include the Nike Golf Ball Recommender, which makes it easy for golfers to find the right ball for their game, while athletes can get dialed from tee to green, driver setting recommendations and game analysis are included in the app.
Bar Fly Goes Off Road
We didn’t think “bar flies” tend to leave the bar, but in the case of the Bar Fly handlebar mount for cycling computers the company has looked to change things up. To date Bar Fly has been focused on computer mounts for the road, where the mount put the computer out in front of the bar so as to be better seen. This isn’t quite so ideal on mountain bikes, and now the company appears to be developing a MTB-specific Garmin mount – one that holds the computer securely to the handlebars while making it easy to see.