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Bicycles

Wearable power meter tracks output through cyclists' feet

Nick Lavars February 14, 2016

Start-up Brim Brothers is aiming to offer cyclists a little more flexibility in measuring their performance with a wearable power meter that is fitted to the cyclist's shoes to measure force, regardless of their choice of ride.

The Zone DPMX power meters require Speedplay Zero pedals and cleats to work

Bicycles

PowerPod moves power-metering from the cranks to the bars

Scott Collie August 27, 2015

Reliable power meters can cost upwards of US$500 or even $1,000, making them out of reach for many weekend warriors looking to improve their performance. Velocomp is trying to change that with its PowerPod, a handlebar-mounted power meter designed to offer reasonably-priced tracking to the masses.

The PowerPod weighs just 32 grams, and is mounted under the handlebars

Bicycles

Bontrager's Transmitr system lets cyclists wirelessly control their lights

Ben Coxworth April 14, 2015

Headlights, tail lights and even turn indicators certainly make cycling safer, but operating all those devices at once could be a bit awkward. That's why Bontrager has announced its new Transmitr system. It allows multiple lights to be wirelessly controlled from one handlebar-mounted remote.

The Transmitr system includes a headlight, wireless remote, and tail light

Sports

Shimano launches its own waterproof HD action cam

Nick Lavars February 5, 2014

Shimano has made its first foray into the increasingly crowded action cam market with the CM-1000 Sport Camera. Lightweight and HD-capable, the camera is ANT+ compatible and could prove a useful tool for reviewing performance.

Shimano's new CM-1000 HD-capable Sport Cam

Outdoors

World's first Kayak Power Meter brings bike-like metering to paddlers

C.C. Weiss July 19, 2013

Paddling a kayak is tough work. If you're wondering just how tough, a new paddle from New Zealand-based One Giant Leap can tell you. Its integrated power meter monitors how much power is going into each stroke.

Sports

o-synce ANT+remote is a remote control for bike computers

C.C. Weiss March 14, 2013

The o-synce ANT+remote makes using a cycling computer easier than ever.

The ANT+remote provides easy reach bike computer control

Sports

Cycling computer and wireless pedaling monitor mark Pioneer's bike industry debut

Paul Ridden September 26, 2012

Pioneer Electronics has announced its first step into the sports and health industry with the launch of its SGX-CA900 Cyclocomputer and SGY-PM900 Pedaling Monitor.