Comments on: Bike Computer Concept – The Cerevellum http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Albert http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/comment-page-1/#comment-186685 Albert Mon, 03 May 2010 20:49:21 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/#comment-186685 As a year round Seattle commuter, I think it's an interesting idea, but how waterproof is it?? As a year round Seattle commuter, I think it’s an interesting idea, but how waterproof is it??

]]> By: Dale http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/comment-page-1/#comment-107136 Dale Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:17:17 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/#comment-107136 There is a better application for this type of technology. 1. Recorded video footage of how ignorant drivers can be when driving bicyclists off the road. I've heard of motorcyclists and bicyclists using it to press criminal charges on drivers. 2. Take the rear camera and point it forward. This will be beneficial for time trial and triathlete cyclists trying to keep the aero tuck position for longer distances on straight stretches of road. Imagine, a cyclist can keep their head down maybe 70% of the road course. There is a better application for this type of technology.
1. Recorded video footage of how ignorant drivers can be when driving bicyclists off the road. I’ve heard of motorcyclists and bicyclists using it to press criminal charges on drivers.

2. Take the rear camera and point it forward. This will be beneficial for time trial and triathlete cyclists trying to keep the aero tuck position for longer distances on straight stretches of road. Imagine, a cyclist can keep their head down maybe 70% of the road course.

]]> By: doug http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/comment-page-1/#comment-67552 doug Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:15:36 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/#comment-67552 stupid. technology like this does not make riding a bike any more fun. stupid. technology like this does not make riding a bike any more fun.

]]> By: Robert Sorenon http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/comment-page-1/#comment-66798 Robert Sorenon Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:00:25 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/#comment-66798 Interesting gizmo. I have to agree with Joel. I can spend $800 on many other useful items. Although if I had the extra cash to spend on a gizmo I would probably look at it. The rear camera would be nice if it stored the video feed in case (knock-on-wood) a commuter/cyclist were ever hit by car and it drove off. Interesting gizmo. I have to agree with Joel. I can spend $800 on many other useful items. Although if I had the extra cash to spend on a gizmo I would probably look at it. The rear camera would be nice if it stored the video feed in case (knock-on-wood) a commuter/cyclist were ever hit by car and it drove off.

]]> By: David Schloss http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/comment-page-1/#comment-66548 David Schloss Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:26:21 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/#comment-66548 The upcoming Garmin 705, to be out around spring does all the features minus "rearview" camera. I can't imagine that's going to be easier than turning around. The upcoming Garmin 705, to be out around spring does all the features minus “rearview” camera. I can’t imagine that’s going to be easier than turning around.

]]> By: Peter Wang http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/comment-page-1/#comment-66540 Peter Wang Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:44:55 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/#comment-66540 I think what it could really be useful for would be a completely prone, fairing-enclosed bike, where the rider has a maximally aerodynamic posture, but it's then way to difficult to look... so the VDT would be used for ALL directions. Of course, it would have to be a large, hi-def screen. I think what it could really be useful for would be a completely prone, fairing-enclosed bike, where the rider has a maximally aerodynamic posture, but it’s then way to difficult to look… so the VDT would be used for ALL directions. Of course, it would have to be a large, hi-def screen.

]]> By: Fritz http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/comment-page-1/#comment-66506 Fritz Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:38:54 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/#comment-66506 Merry Christmas and Christ's blessings on your and yours, Warren. Merry Christmas and Christ’s blessings on your and yours, Warren.

]]> By: JoelGuelph http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/comment-page-1/#comment-66486 JoelGuelph Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:48:03 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/24/bike-computer-concept-the-cerevellum/#comment-66486 I think you'd have to get it from Santa! You could buy some pretty nice commuters for the price of that unit with all the modules. By their website, it'll be $299 for the main unit, plus $60 for the cyclometer module, GPS @ $200, and the power meters @ $800, with the equipment. As a commuter, the rear-view camera seems interesting, but not really any more effective than a mirror. They don't mention how much the camera would be, but I'd guess at least a $100. I can see that it is not marketed towards commuters. If you have the money, great, but I can think of a lot better ways to spend that kind of cash on my bikes. Very cool yes, but pretty impractical. I think you’d have to get it from Santa!

You could buy some pretty nice commuters for the price of that unit with all the modules. By their website, it’ll be $299 for the main unit, plus $60 for the cyclometer module, GPS @ $200, and the power meters @ $800, with the equipment.

As a commuter, the rear-view camera seems interesting, but not really any more effective than a mirror. They don’t mention how much the camera would be, but I’d guess at least a $100. I can see that it is not marketed towards commuters.

If you have the money, great, but I can think of a lot better ways to spend that kind of cash on my bikes. Very cool yes, but pretty impractical.

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