The iBike Dash CC (Cycling Computer) is a case and app combo that turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into a cycling computer. The iBike is a top-loading case that fully encloses your iPhone and mounts it to your handlebars. The phone then displays a number of readings such as maps, speed, heart rate and other data.
Five colored heart rate zones tell you how hard you’re pushing it. You can use the meter to tell you when you’re at 50 percent to 100 percent of your max and when you’re in a fat-burning zone if that’s your goal.
The computer tells you when your cycling pace is optimal for burning fat; how many calories you’re using during the ride and other rides in a period of time; what speed and distance you’re traveling; and where you are on your bike route. This program lets you set goals and then work toward them.
iBike Dash CC features:
- 50 power-based and heart rate zone workouts
- ANT+ speed sensor with optional sensors for cadence and heart rate
- User-customizable touch screens display cycling information in color with unique graphics and animation
- Easy-to-read large fonts with backlight display for nighttime viewing
- iPhone’s GPS, map, and weather capabilities operate seamlessly with the iDash
- Power-based indoor trainer feature
- Bike odometer
- Calendar feature keeps track of weekly cycling stats, including calories, miles and speed
- HR Zone dial presents cycling exertion
- Easy-to-follow, on-screen instructions and instructional videos
- “Phone Booth” dashboard/case houses circuitry, keeps out water and absorbs shock
- Easy-to-install, use, and move from bike-to-bike
- No need for calibration
- Allows seamless hands-free calls using your iPhone and Bluetooth headset with no interruption to ride data collection
- Allows full use of touch screen, even while wearing cycling gloves
- Rechargeable/replaceable spare battery can be housed inside the “Phone Booth” to extend the operating time of iPhone/iPod Touch
- Compatible with ANT+ speed, cadence and heart rate sensors
The iBike Dash is $199 for the basic version and $329 for the advanced version with additional features such as cadence, heart rate, calorie measurement, battery and charger. The iBike Dash CC includes the holder, mount, wireless speed sensor, iBike app for iPhone or iPod Touch, iBike software for Mac and Windows desktop computers.
For more info on ANT+, check out our recent post.