Focus, adrenaline, challenge: when you’re riding a bike, only they matter. In movement, the rest of the world ceases to exist. While running, cycling or skiing you are in a sporting trance, so there’s no time to deal with technical matters such as pulling your phone out of your pocket, checking messages, switching songs, etc. This is when you need something proficient, mobile and easy to use without having to leave your bike or take off your gloves.
To make it easier for you, here’s a list of the top 5 smart biking devices. Check it out and see which one suits your needs best.
SmartHalo is a biking device designed for urban cyclists. Its military-grade locking system means it stays permanently on your handlebar and assists you when you need it. The intuitive navigation system shows you the quickest, safest routes to your destination. Automatic tracking capabilities save your biking metrics seamlessly. The powerful front light illuminates your path at night, and when you’re not around, SmartHalo keeps your bike safe from thieves.
It can be found here [link].
Imagine a compass that knows where you want to go and points there instead of north. This is the core of BeeLine, a handlebar-mounted device that helps you find your way on a bike. In the city, being told which turns to take is a hindrance, not a help, so BeeLine simply points you in the general direction of your destination and tells you the distance to go – no instructions.
Check it out here [link].
The smart way to upgrade your bike – Cobi adds more than 100 intelligent features to any bike – with the simple help of your smartphone. The Cobi system turns your bike into a cutting-edge smart bike and connects it with your digital world. It unites several cycling essentials in one intelligent, intuitive and hands-free dashboard. More safety, convenience and fun, no matter where your journey takes you.
See more details [link].
An urban bike computer with navigation from your smartphone and control through hand gestures. Haiku uses your smartphone’s GPS capability to provide you with directions. The idea is that you input your destination into the phone before you start riding, then tuck it away somewhere safe. The phone communicates turn-by-turn directions to the Haiku, which displays them in a very clear format.
Check it out [link].
Wraapit was a response to the lack of functionality in existing solutions, and is aimed at city bikers and enthusiasts of winter madness, especially those who want to be sure that while riding a bicycle they can safely control music, and when skiing, do not have to take off their gloves and unbutton their jackets to read an SMS or see who is calling. All this is thanks to the design of a snap wrap band. Wraapit is a waterproof device, and its assembly takes about a second. Just like in a modern car, in which there is a phone, music, navigational aids, and speed and driving parameter monitoring, you can have everything on your bike or slope in sight without wasting your time stopping.
You need to see it to believe it [link].
| Competition on crowdfunding platforms for cyclists | Smarthalo | Beeline | COBI | Haiku | Wraapit |
| Phone navigation | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Cycle computer | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Phone | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Change of music | NO | NO | YES | NO | YES |
| Notifications | YES | NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Own navigation | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Fast assembly/disassembly | NO | YES | N0 | YES | YES |
| Convenient carrying | – | NO | YES | NO | YES |
| No risk of damage during a fall | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES |
| Handling in ski gloves | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Nice DESIGN | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES |
| Fits any BIKE | NO | YES | NO | YES | YES |
| The location of a bike left on the city | YES | NO | YES | NO | NO |
| Application besides the bike | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES |
| Number of benefits/functionality | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 12 |
| Display | LACK | SMALL | BIG | SMALL | SMALL |
| Type of design | TECH | TECH | TECH | TECH | Fashion/TECH |
| Current price | $150 | $135 | $298 | $150 | $150 |
| Year of launching the crowdfunding platform | 2015 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015-2016 | 2018 |
| Sales launch year | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 |
Smarthalo
Source: kickstarter.com/projects/1106460188/smarthalo-turn-your-bike-into-a-smart-bike
Beeline
Source: beeline.co/products/beeline
Cobi
Source: cobi.bike/about/news
Haiku
Source: haiku.bike/contact-and-press
Wraapit
Source: wraapit.com