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IBIKE ANNOUNCES NEW PRODUCTS FOR IPHONE 5:
iBikeDash CC 5 Cycling Computer
iBike Phone Booth 5 Case & Mount
iBike Cycling Computer Now Water/Weather Resistant, Smaller & Lighter
with Advanced Bluetooth 4 Bike Sensor Technology & iBike Coach 2.0 App
October 9, 2012, Boca Raton, FL – Velocomp www.ibikesports.com, a leading sports technology company and creator of the iBike line of cycling power meters, cycling fitness systems, and bike computers, announced today two new products, the iBike® Dash CC 5TM cycling computer and iBike Phone Booth 5TM bike case and mount. Both products are designed specifically for the new iPhone 5 and feature advanced Bluetooth 4 bike sensor technology to track speed and cadence and water resistance to protect your iPhone from the elements.
Made in the U.S.A., the iBike Phone Booth 5 will be available in November and the iBike Dash CC 5 Cycling Computer will be available in December. All iBike Dash products for earlier iPhone and iPod touch models will continue to be available. “We are excited to be able to bring out the new iBike Dash CC 5 Cycling Computer and iBike Phone Booth 5 quickly after the launch of the game changing iPhone 5,” said John Hamann, CEO Velocomp. “At iBike, the wheels of progress and value just keep turning!”
iBike Phone Booth 5 Case & Mount with iBike Click-Latch System for Water Protection & “Sled” for Easy Removal
Ready for the roads and the unexpected challenges that come with them, the new iBike Phone Booth 5 case now provides extreme weather/water protection and shock absorption to protect your iPhone from the elements. iBike Phone Booth 5 features new water sealing iBike Click-LatchTM system that provides water protection with an audible click sound for assurance that your iPhone is safely sealed inside the protective iBike case (see iPhone Booth 5 water demonstration video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=layc2L1AHY8&list=UUADv_bz6ln9rqbtbQmS-0uw&index=6&feature=plcp).
The new iBike Phone Booth 5 case is shorter, sleeker, and lighter than the original iBike Phone Booth case, which makes it easier to use on your bike. In addition, the new cushioning Phone Booth “sled” now holds the iPhone 5 safely and securely in the case, with a creative design that allows you to remove your iPhone 5 quickly and conveniently whenever you wish.
iBike Phone Booth Dual Mount: Position iPhone in Portrait OR Landscape Setup – Your Choice
The iBike Phone Booth 5 now comes with a new Dual Mount to mount your iPhone either on your bike handlebars or bike stem for portrait or landscape mode — whichever is most convenient for you. The Dual Mount features iBike’s exclusive metal bracket and bolt attachment system, so you won’t have to worry about your iPhone falling off of your bike. You can set up your iPhone in traditional “portrait” mode or, just as easily, set up it up so that it sits horizontally on your bike in landscape (dashboard-like) view. The iBike Phone Booth 5 allows you full control of your iPhone 5’s touch screen and full use of all of your apps.
iBike Dash CC 5 Cycling Computer for iPhone 5 with Bluetooth Technology
The iBike Dash CC 5 Cycling Computer includes a sleek, ultra-protective case which incorporates all of the advancements of the iBike Phone Booth 5, AND adds the latest in Bluetooth cycling measurement technology, a speed/cadence bike sensor, and the new iBike Coach 2.0 app.
iBike Dash CC Cycling Computer Features:
- Bluetooth 4 Smart Technology.
- Bike sensor that measures speed/cadence.
- New updated iBike Coach 2.0 App with precision measurements.
- Smaller, sleeker lighter case that provides extreme weather and water protection.
- iBike Click-Latch water resistant system.
- Dual purpose mount.
- Horizontal or vertical case position.
- Optional Heart Rate Sensor.
- Available in 9 foreign languages.
- Long sensor battery life.
- Works with any cycling app that communicates with Bluetooth 4 sensors.
- Works with Strava social media site.
Updated iBike Coach 2.0 App with Smart Bluetooth 4 Technology
Using the latest advances in smart Bluetooth 4 technology, the new iBike Dash CC Cycling Computer includes the updated iBike Coach 2.0 App with precision measurements of all your cycling data — speed, distance, cycling time, cadence (with the included Bluetooth speed/cadence sensor), and heart rate data (with the optional Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate sensor). The Bluetooth technology means that your sensor battery will enjoy a long life, comparable to other wireless sensors, such as ANT+. The iBike Coach App also allows you to select portrait or landscape modes and upload your rides to the Strava social media site. Available in 9 foreign languages, the App has multiple screens that show you the information you want, including speed, distance, time, calories, GPS, and maps.
Pricing & Availability
Available in November, the iBike Phone Booth 5 case & mount for iPhone 5 is available now for pre-order, priced at $49.95 at Amazon.com or the iBike Store online at: http://store.ibikesports.com/iphone-bike-case-mount/ibike-phone-booth-for-iphone-5-pre-order , and will also be available for purchase in late November at Apple Stores or Apple online.
Available in December, the iBike Dash CC cycling computer for iPhone 5 is available now for pre-order priced at $99.95 MSRP at Amazon.com or the iBike Store online at: http://store.ibikesports.com/bike-computers/ibike-dash-cc-bike-computer-for-iphone-5-pre-order, and will also be available for purchase in late November at Apple Stores or Apple online. Optional Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate sensor is also available.
The iBike Coach app is available from the iTunes App Store at:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibike-coach/id439272097?mt=8
For more information, see:
YouTube video of waterproof testing of the iBike Dash CC smart case: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=layc2L1AHY8&list=UUADv_bz6ln9rqbtbQmS-0uw&index=6&feature=plcp
Website: www.ibikesports.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/iBikepower Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iBikePowerMeters iBike Blog: http://www.ibikeblog.com
About Velocomp
Velocomp, LLP is a leading sports technology company based in Boca Raton, Florida. The first in the bicycle industry to deliver advanced power measurement at a mainstream price, Velocomp is dedicated to product breakthroughs in the areas of performance, measurement, design, and value. Launched in June 2006, thousands of iBike® power meters are being enjoyed worldwide. For more information, see www.iBikeSports.com.