Posted on February 12th, 2009 by Bike Computer Review
OK… before I get into this post I want to rally some support for my homeboy Luke. He is trying to win an entry into the Breck Epic stage race. It’s going to be a killer race. I have been lucky enough to train and race (and trade sports nutrition product for wine… his family owns a winery!) with Luke the last couple of years. I have seen how hard he has worked to transform himself from a triathlete (xterra/ironman) into one hell of an endurance mountain bike racer. He’s worked his ass off! Bi
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Posted on February 10th, 2009 by Bike Computer Review
I’ve been thinking about bike computers. Over the years my bikes have evolved, gaining many useful bits such as fenders, front racks, and lights. Like many of you I’ve gone from riding, mostly, racing style bikes to riding a randonneuse and a city bike. One thing my bikes have been losing is computers. As the batteries died the computers were removed rather than fitted with a new battery. It probably has to do with age, but I no longer care much about how fast I am going or exactly how far I ha
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Posted on February 9th, 2009 by Bike Computer Review
iMTP Technology has introduced the SmHeart Link, a new product that serves as a wireless bridge between exercise equipment sensors and the iPhone or iPod touch. The SmHeart Link collects data from distributed health and fitness sensors such as heart rate monitors and cycling sensors and sends it to the iPhone via Wi-Fi. According to the company, the device is compatible with heart monitor chest …
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Posted on February 9th, 2009 by Bike Computer Review
iTMP Technology announced the launch of SMHEART LINK, a new technology that aims to bring “unparalleled health and fitness capabilities to Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) iPhone and iPod touch users” and which allows iPhone to double as a heart monitor and fitness tracking system.From the press release:SMHEART LINK is a wireless bridge that collects data from distributed health and fitness sensors such as heart rate monitors and cycling sensors and sends it to the iPhone via Wi-Fi. iTMP’s suite of iPhone fit
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Posted on February 9th, 2009 by Bike Computer Review
esposa tres_arboles took joven and a couple of friends to see ‘Coraline’ yesterday morning. I pulled my neglected bike off the trainer, pumped up the tires, and went for a ride. Dressing only moderately warm in wool knickers and two top layers, I was meet by dry, but cold and foggy conditions. The thermometer on my bike computer read 33 degrees F, so I tried to warm up with a couple of circuits on the flat part of my most familiar short loop, before hitting the hills. It took me until the middl
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