Originally Posted by
hobkirk
By happenstance* I ended up on the Sharper Image website. What a trip down memory lane... Hey, they have a section on
BIKES. I wonder what they will have...
- Jacket with LED turn signals built in - "Simply raise your arm as normal to indicate a turn" to activate.
- Smart Magnetic Bicycle Directional Indicators- Magnetic attachment(?) to handle bar ends - batteries included
- Rear View Mirror - on a glove! I won't ride without a mirror, but this seems idiotic.
- Wireless Bicycle Turn Signal - it looks like the remote control is about the size of a fist
- The Reversible Three Wheeler -$549.99 - a recumbent with an awkward reverse gear
Hope you enjoyed this.
* From a news article link to "Trump Steaks"
I did enjoy this. Thanks.
May I tell a story? Thanks.
70 yo brother - decides to get fit in retirement - buys sensible bike with triple chainrings, 9 cogs, 38mm tires, etc.
BUT THE
Gadgets, OMG. Some people are just gadget folks.
LED turn signals on cycling gloves (just touch contact pads on thumb and index finger)
Mirrors = 3 - one each end of the flat handlebar + helmet mounted (and colour coordinated with helmet attachment).
Two headlights and two taillights.
iPhone handlebar mount (an Apple-oficionado, so their range of fitness monitoring options).
When I told him about Strava and the world-of-post-ride-auto uploaders to your personal online database and training 'coach', his heart was racing. The ride length was about 3-4 miles, on the flat, gated community streets and short trails.
He would buy from Shaper Image.
He's just getting started. Maybe a road bike in his future, but with electronic shifting. (edit) AND disc brakes!!!
Go Bro Go.