Introducing iBike GPS and iBike GPS+ Bike Computers

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IBIKE ANNOUNCES NEW BIKE COMPUTERS FOR IPHONE 5/4S/4

iBike® GPS+ (iPhone 5/4S) and iBike® GPS (iPhone 5/4S/4)

New Bike Computers offer Superior Protection, Performance, and Versatility for iPhone
• The only fully-enclosed bike computers designed to fully protect the iPhone 5
• Versatile mounting (stem or handle bar) and viewing (horizontal or vertical)
• GPS cycling computers at a fraction of the cost of other GPS devices

Two new bike computer products, the iBike GPS+ and iBike GPS. Both products are designed specifically for the new iPhone 5/4S. The GPS can also be used with the iPhone 4.
iBike GPS and GPS+ are the only fully-enclosed bike computers designed to fully protect the iPhone 5.


iBike® GPS Bike Computer - Case+Mount+App

The iBike GPS bike computer delivers superior GPS cycling computer performance at a fraction of the cost of other GPS cycling devices. The iBike GPS provides cycling measurements and maps that are ideal for riding, touring, and commuting while providing the utmost protection for your iPhone.

The iBike GPS comes with a sleek, lightweight case that provides incredible water resistance and shock absorption. A cushioning “sled” holds your iPhone 5/4S/4 safely and securely in the case. Its creative design allows you to remove your iPhone quickly and conveniently from the case whenever you wish. The iBike Click-LatchTM system provides audible assurance that your iPhone is safely sealed inside the fully-enclosed protective case.
The iBike GPS comes standard with a Dual Mount. The Dual Mount lets you mount your iBike GPS either on your bike handlebars or your bike stem —whichever is most convenient. The Dual Mount retains the iBike’s exclusive metal bracket and bolt attachment system, so riders won’t have to worry about your iBike GPS case falling off of their bike!

Riders can set up their iBike GPS in traditional “portrait” (vertical) mode or in “landscape” mode so that it sits horizontally on the bike.

The new iBike GPS app delivers more information than any other bike computer in its class, tracking GPS-based distance, speed, location, elevation, and more on easy-to-read, color-rich displays. Ride data can be uploaded directly to Strava.com from the app. The new iBike GPS app is downloadable from the iTunes app store and is included with purchase of the iBike GPS. The GPS app is localized in nine different languages. Also, you can upload your ride data directly to Strava.

The iBike GPS bike computer is also compatible with any iPhone, GPS-based cycling app.


iBike® GPS+ Bike Computer - Case + Mount + App + Precision Bluetooth Smart Sensor + Ride Analysis Software

The superior protection of the iBike GPS+ bike computer case plus GPS information and maps plus a precision Bluetooth Smart speed/cadence sensor plus ride analysis software for your Mac/PC, allows your iPhone 5/4S to receive speed, distance, cadence and Bluetooth Smart heart rate data* with the same accuracy of top bike computers and the superior GPS and maps at a fraction of the cost of other GPS cycling devices.

So much more than just an app or simple case, the iBike GPS+ precision bike computer includes a sleek, ultra-protective case which incorporates all of the advancements of the iBike GPS bike computer:

• a smaller, sleeker lighter case that provides extreme weather and water protection
• the iBike Click-LatchTM system
• Dual Purpose mount (can be mounted on handle bar or stem)
• Horizontal or Vertical case position
• iBike GPS app

PLUS the latest in precision cycling measurement technology and the smartest cycling ride analysis software available.

Using the latest advances in Bluetooth technology, the wireless iBike Bluetooth Smart speed/cadence sensor communicates directly with the iBike GPS app to provide 99%+ precision measurements of speed, distance, cycling time, and cadence. Bluetooth Smart technology, in comparison to previously used ANT+ technology, means that the speed/cadence sensor battery will enjoy long life.

Developed with the competitive and professional cyclist in mind, iBike ride analysis software (for Mac or PC) provides a rich set of analytical tools that gives the information a cyclist needs to evaluate a ride, track fitness, develop a personalized cycling training program. iBike GPS+ ride files can be downloaded into Isaac, and analyzed, emailed to a coach or uploaded to social media.

The new iBike GPS app delivers precision, sensor-based data directly to your iBike GPS+. Additionally, the iBike GPS+ bike computer can be used with any cycling app that communicates with Bluetooth Smart speed/cadence sensors.

* Bluetooth Smart heart rate strap not included.

[jayt]

This sounds cool. I have two questions:

1. So the big difference between this and the previous iPhone 5 case is this new case works for both iPhone 5 and iPhone 4/4S, correct? Looks like you have a new app, but that could be used with either case. That is nice to be able to use it for either phone.

2. The big thing for me as I have experimented with my iPhone 5 using apps and Bluetooth 4 accessories is battery life, even with the "low power" of Bluetooth 4. GPS, display on, constant bluetooth does draw the iPhone. You previous solution for iPhone 3GS, 4 & 4S had on board batteries that you could change out to supplement the iPhone's battery. Do you have a way to accommodate an external battery supply with the new iBIke GPS solution? Without that it seems (from my experience with other apps and putting the iPhone in my pocket so it is mainly a recording device) that you can get maybe 3 hrs. os use, but you will in no way get say 8 hrs. for a century + ride with lots of climbing (plus, I admit it, I'm slow). That seems to be the problem with any solution for putting the iPhone in a case on your handlebars, how do you get supplemental power to it? In my jersey pocket I can just put the phone in one of the battery cases (I assume a battery case would not fit in your new handlebar case.) Anyway, just wondering how you have solved this problem, or is this just aimed at rides of 50 miles or less.

Also, I know you just announced this, but you might re-check your links on the main site. Still seems a bit jumbled between this new product and the older iPhone 5 product. Way to go keeping the innovation coming.

[Site_Admin]

We hear you on the battery and are looking into that.
Thanks for the heads up on the site! Work in progress doesn't always go as planned.