Cool New Stuff

[Yang]

Some cool new stuff from the Interbike Show in the US. I like the sound of the Polar GPS. 

 

Safety Illumination of Rider Light <?: PREFIX = O />

Here's a new twist on lights: It shines on the rider and bike rather than the road. Too bad it won't be available until next spring when the dark rides of winter have passed. The Safety Illumination of Rider (SIR) Light attaches with a hook-and-loop strap to the seat tube or seatpost. Two bright white beams shine onto the back of the rider's pedaling legs. The idea is to help motorists identify the object as a bike rider no matter in which direction they are approaching. The SIR has a run time of 4 hours with 3 AA batteries that recharge in 3 hours from a USB port or wall outlet. Illumination comes from 2 rows of 8 LEDs, either constantly or flashing. The SIR weighs 115 grams and will cost about $100 in bike shops. http://www.safebicycling.com

 

EPIC Action Sports Video Camera

Want to show what it's like to knife through your local Dead Man's Curve at speed? This small, lightweight and affordable video camera can be worn or attached to your bike to record up to 200 minutes of any ride. The EPIC Action Sports Video Camera measures 1.3x2.75 inches (3.8x7 cm), weighs just 70 grams and costs around $150. The maker explains that the mini device "captures high-quality VGA video or shoots still images through its built-in five mega pixel camera. Outdoor footage can be documented from a unique point-of-view perspective and uploaded to sites like YouTube for easy file sharing." The camera includes a built-in microphone. For tech specs, check the website at http://www.epicstealthcam.com. For actual footage shot with the EPIC Action cam, check http://www.youtube.com/epicstealthcam

 

Polar RS800CX GPS Training Computer

Polar's new $465 GPS training computer can be worn on the wrist like a watch or fitted to a handlebar mount. Its dizzying array of functions can handle the needs of crosstraining cyclists and multi-sport athletes such as triathletes. The RS800CX has 2 key features: GPS route tracking and compatibility with a range of Polar cycling sensors, including those for speed and cadence. It records all the usual cycling data as well as altitude and heart rate. Two big names appeared at the Polar display -- coach and "Training Bible" author Joe Friel speaking on "Training for High Performance Road Cycling," and George Hincapie, who signed autographs. http://tinyurl.com/4jqaj3

[Dirtbreath]

You honestly reckon that SIR light would work? I dont understand how it could be better than a red flashing light?

[Yang]

Must say it doesn't make too much sense. Headlight beams would pick up your legs anyway.

[Dirtbreath]

Yup, I dont see this as the next big thing. Unless you have legs like Elle Macpherson that is.

[Yang]

Elle can use the lights. I will use the camera.... riding behind her.

[123qwer]

I agree that a red flasher would be better

[Red Zone]

Forget the flasher, at last Polar has a GPS offering, I think Garmin is going to get a hiding. I was going to get a Garmin 705, but now will wait a year or so and get the Polar

[Guest Big H]

Forget the flasher' date=' at last Polar has a GPS offering, I think Garmin is going to get a hiding. I was going to get a Garmin 705, but now will wait a year or so and get the Polar[/quote']

 

They must just figure out a way to measure your output properly (not that it bothers me) and dan sal die nuwe masjientjie ernstig gat skop!!!!!!!!

 

I will also wait for this new piece of magic!!!!!!!

[Bateleur1]

Yip, will ad that Polar to my 2009 Christmas wish list.

[Aedon]

You honestly reckon that SIR light would work? I dont understand how it could be better than a red flashing light?

 

I have reflective strips on the back of my leggings which motorists say they see before they even notice the red flasher.

[TNT1]

 

You honestly reckon that SIR light would work? I dont understand how it could be better than a red flashing light?

 

I have reflective strips on the back of my leggings which motorists say they see before they even notice the red flasher.

 

When do you ask the motorists? After they have knocked you down?

 

[Guest Big H]

Being a "padmaker" it was easy to acquire some reflective tape. I have some red and green refelctive tape. I decorated our helmets with thin pieces of tape as well as the bike (front and rear)..... added with the reflective strips on our saddle bags and on our cycling shoes, the tandem lights up like a christmas tree when lights fall on it.

[AndreZA]

The best I've ven seen was black reflective tape. Yes it does exist. We had it at the sign compnay I worked for. VERY expensive. It looks like a dark gun metal colour but lights up when light hits it.

 

 

[Dirtbreath]

You honestly reckon that SIR light would work? I dont understand how it could be better than a red flashing light?

 

I have reflective strips on the back of my leggings which motorists say they see before they even notice the red flasher.

 

I presume you are assuming that the car has working headlights.