Cyclists of all levels use devices to track distance, time, calories burned and even altitude. But one aspect has largely been ignored – power! At Interbike this week Stages Cycling launched its new patent-pending power meter, the StageONE, which go on sale in January.
The new crank-based power meter aims to allow riders to take advantage of the ability to track power output while riding. The meter is sold factory assembled and built on 14 different aluminum crank models from Cannondale, Shimano and SRAM – with prices starting at just $699. The power meter can transmit to any ANT+ enabled device, and also is compatible with Bluetooth Smart radio devices, so it can work with smartphones utilizing Bluetooth 4.0, including iOS devices. Continue reading Interbike 2012: Stages Cycling Puts Power Meter on Center Stage
There are times when having a backup plan is a good idea and there are many times where having a backup phone could come in very handy.
Boosted Boards is looking to roll out what it claims to be the absolutely lightest electric vehicle on the planet, which isn’t much of a surprise as it is essentially a motorized skateboard. The company claims that it can hit speeds up to 20mph, and handle grades up to 15 percent. It can run six miles on a single charge, which could make it an option for daring commuters.
Apple announced its iPhone 5 last week and those who get one will likely want to ensure that it doesn’t get wrecked while using it as an action camera. That’s why Hitcase is on the case with a new waterproof, shockproof, wide angle point of view camera case.
Tablets are great devices for surfing the web, reading an e-book, playing a game – provided you’re careful with the darn things and aren’t actually planning to take them out in the real world. These things are as fragile as a newborn, but Getac doesn’t believe this needs to be the case.
There are fitness buffs and there are fitness freaks, but no what level of fitness “enthusiast” you may be you’ll still want to have superior sound quality with your music. Denon Headphones has you covered and has done so while cutting the cord as well.
It had to happen. Several companies have introduced cycle computer mounts for Garmin computers, including the Bar Fly that we noted last week, as well as the K-Edge, Quarq and 3T. Now Garmin has seen that it is likely just supporting the aftermarket when they could be jumping on that band wagon.
Kinomap Trainer has just announced a major update of its app, which key features including new equipment configuration page, search by location on a map, new Facebook connectivity and even Apple TV/HDMI display mode within the map.
Do athletics have to “think” about their reaction, and could performance be improved by “training” the muscles to do what seemingly comes so naturally? That remains a question to ask, but an engineering team from Imperial College London has created a wearable, vibrating armband called “Ghost,” which reportedly can train a person’s muscles and teach the user to move like professional athletes.
Handlebar mounts for cycling computers are fairly common and we’ve seen a few that have been truly innovative in how it places the computer right where it can be seen without requiring the rider to take their eyes off the road for an extended time.
While Sony and JVC have entered the rugged action camera market this year, and GoPro seems to be going towards and IPO, Contour Inc. has essentially doubled-down by announced its next-generation action camera, fitting called the Contour+2. The wearable camera will be available this fall for $399.
Your phone is as essential an accessory for running as water, keys and a pair of sunglasses. Yet most smartphones today are a little too big and clunky to fit in the pocket of a pair of running shorts – if there’s even a pocket. The SportShell Convertible iPhone 4 and 4S Case from Marware is a multi-format case that clips into an armband to make it easy to bring the iPhone along on your run.