Bicycle manufacturer Canyon has announced a new concept for a bike computer called the Canyon Smart Bike Computer. With the device, Canyon has partnered with Sony to produce a device targeting cyclists that runs Android Wear and will offer a better alternative than smartphones. Through use of Android Wear on the cycling computer, users can load and use popular apps like Strava, Komoot or Google Maps. The device itself is made to withstand the elements and easily snap into a sleek connector on a bicycle.
Using a Bluetooth connection to a smartphone that a rider can safely stowaway on their body. Canyon says the device can last 8 hours on its battery, has built-in GPS and a 1.6-inch display with 4GB of storage, so it is possible to use it even without a smartphone being in close proximity if data access is not needed.
Canyon is still referring to the device as a “concept” with a projected 2016 release date and an estimated price of €200 ($222 USD). Any cyclists out there think this would make a better solution than wearing an Android Wear powered smartwatch?
source: Canyon
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