Recon Instruments have made a name for themselves in the world of heads-up displays (HUD) snow sports, but this year the company is looking to hit the road with the Recon Jet Pilot Edition. This special line of eyewear is designed for cyclists and triathletes, offering critical information including heart rate, cadence and power output and put it right in view. This can be supplied by third party devices through wireless connectivity via ANT+ and Bluetooth.
It also offers a comprehensive suite of on-board sensors and delivers a full portfolio of precision performance stats and data such as speed, pace, distance, time, vertical ascent and more.
The glasses include a 1 GHz dual core processor, dedicated graphics, Wi-Fi, ANT+, Bluetooth, GPS, HD camera, and a comprehensive suite of sensors making it a standalone computing solution, comparable in capability to a tablet or smartphone. The components of the HUD are distributed evenly across the eyewear, but add just 14grams to each side of the sunglasses. The display can be controlled by a precision optical touch-pad that supports multiple gesture controls and facilitates its use in all weather conditions, even with gloves on.
Battery life will range from four to six hours depending on use, and even offer the ability to swap out the battery pack for those marathon workouts or races.
Recon will also introduce the Recon Jet SDK in advance of the release of the Recon Jets, allowing developers to create applications for any activity.
The company is also offering a special deal on the glasses. From now until July 21st, which is the final day of the Tour de France, the Jet Pilot Edition can be pre-ordered for $499. After this date, the price will revert to $599 for the standard model.