Allo Allo!

AlloThe Allo promises to be the world’s first bike mount-speaker combination, which can provide riders with a safer way to access a smartphone while riding. The Allo features a built-in speaker that can allows users to listen to music, navigation and even make phone calls without having to take their hands off the handlebars and without the need of headphones.

“I’m passionate about biking and music and saw there was no safe product out there that let me combine the two,” said Benji Miller, inventor of the Allo. “After seeing many cyclists illegally and unsafely use their earbuds or phones while riding, I wanted to create a way for people to use their smartphones while still being safe, which is when I first started designing and creating the Allo. With design experts on the team, they fine-tuned the concept to what it is today.”

Miller launched a Kickstarter project earlier this month to help produce the Allo. Video after the jump

Just Beatz It

BikeBeatzRiding a bike with earphones isn’t really recommended, but if you have to bring the tunes why not beat it out with the BikeBeatz. This speaker box contains two 6×9-inch speakers, a 240-watt amplifier and line-in port, which can be connected to virtually any portable music player.

It isn’t the lightest option we’ve seen, and no doubt those who share their music with the world may find not everyone has the same tastes in what is “good music.” Continue reading Just Beatz It