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06-26-09, 10:28 AM
I hope this doesn't cross any forum lines (if so, admins please feel free to move/delete this), but here goes...
I created an iPhone app called Adaptunes. It controls the volume of any music you're playing based on how fast you are traveling (via iphone3g or 3gs gps). There is also a 'shake' setting that allows it to work with older iphones and the iPod touch. I came up with it as a solution for listening to music while snowboarding, but it works really well for riding as well -- basically works the same way some car stereos do in the way that the volume will raise as you go faster. I've tried this out on my mountain bike and it works perfectly -- although i personally am not all that concerned about lowering the volume while i ride single track. I don't road bike anymore, but I would think that this might be a nice solution for those who like to listen to music on the road.
I know some folks aren't into the idea of listening to music when they ride, and i guess this app might not ease those feelings any, but I kinda feel like this could make for a somewhat safer experience than just cranking your music and drowning out the sounds of traffic/people/etc. around you
If your interested in checking it out, here's web site with more info download http://www.adaptunes.com/.
If you have any feedback or feelings on this, I'd love to hear it.
I created an iPhone app called Adaptunes. It controls the volume of any music you're playing based on how fast you are traveling (via iphone3g or 3gs gps). There is also a 'shake' setting that allows it to work with older iphones and the iPod touch. I came up with it as a solution for listening to music while snowboarding, but it works really well for riding as well -- basically works the same way some car stereos do in the way that the volume will raise as you go faster. I've tried this out on my mountain bike and it works perfectly -- although i personally am not all that concerned about lowering the volume while i ride single track. I don't road bike anymore, but I would think that this might be a nice solution for those who like to listen to music on the road.
I know some folks aren't into the idea of listening to music when they ride, and i guess this app might not ease those feelings any, but I kinda feel like this could make for a somewhat safer experience than just cranking your music and drowning out the sounds of traffic/people/etc. around you
If your interested in checking it out, here's web site with more info download http://www.adaptunes.com/.
If you have any feedback or feelings on this, I'd love to hear it.