Clever but expensive

[Deleted member 20519]

http://www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=82465&promo=Electronics-New-Arrivals&catid=1716

This is the camera system that mounts to a bicycle for providing a clear view of the road behind. The 2 1/4" W x 1 1/2" H camera mounts to a bicycle's seat post, provides a rear-facing 75º field of view ideal for seeing approaching vehicles or other cyclists. A 78 3/4" zip-tied cable that accommodates any frame geometry connects the camera to the handlebar-mounted 3 1/2" TFT color monitor (fits bars up to 1 1/4" diameter); quick-release mechanism removes the monitor easily from handlebars for charging. A circular pattern of red LEDs flash when the camera's built-in sensor detects low-light conditions for visibility to traffic. Fully weather- and vibration-resistant. The camera system's rechargeable battery provides up to 10 hours of operation from a two-hour charge using the included AC adapter. (1 lb.)​

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[threebikesmcginty]

You could mount the camera at the front (ooer missus) then you wouldn't have to look up from your racing position.

 

[accountantpete]

With that thing up front there's not much point in the centrally mounted and drilled Super Record aero shifters and Super Record brake shoes with cut-outs is there?

 

[ianrauk]

has it a USB slot so you can watch movies on the go?

 

[threebikesmcginty]

With that thing up front there's not much point in the centrally mounted and drilled Super Record aero shifters and Super Record brake shoes with cut-outs is there?

It'll only be on the bike for about 5 minutes until it falls off or the looney that bought it realises it's completely useless.

 

[Kiwiavenger]

i love the view it has in the photo! lol. ive never seen a white tunel in the hills before!

 

[Night Train]

I like that.





It would be great on the back of my car trailer!


Seriously though, I can see a use for it on, say a recumbent trike for someone with restrictive movements, but decent mirrors would be cheaper.

 

[tyred]

It certainly spoils the lines of a very nice bike.

 

[Cheddar George]

I'm glad it's fully weather resistant .......... they probably need to fit a rear mudguard though.


Nice Bike.

 

[Globalti]

One question:

WHY?

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

One question:

WHY?

So you can ride on, safe in the knowledge that a bus is about to mow you down from behind.

 

[Globalti]

"Jeeze, my screen is full of radiator grille!"

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

"Jeeze, my screen is full of radiator grille!"

'And why is that driver gesticulating so much? I can't see anything ahead to get worked up about...'

 

[Night Train]

One question:

WHY?

Because we are not in the stone age!
We now have technology for everything and we must use it to show how technologically advanced we are. No more turning your head when there is a gadget that saves you doing so.

In the same way we now no longer need to look were we are driving in cars as a similar screen will tell us when it is appropriate to go, stop and change direction.

 

[marinyork]

Why have such a small screen when you could have this:

Nah if you're going for something that big you might as well just have a virtual presence instead.