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Chocolate LogInterbike Tech Scoop
7 October
Image © Camelbak 2007
Most of the other All Terrain Cycling websites have been covering Interbike to death, but was there any real innovations behind all the marketing turd? In my view, the biggest development spotted isn't even for the bike itself. Camelbak were keeping fairly quiet, but they had a prototype satchel featuring their new wireless mouthpiece. Using a small Bluetooth transmitter on the bladder, the iPak is able to maintain a flow of 8mbps, which is the equivalent of about two sips from a normal system. The current proto has a limited range, so you still have to have the bladder on your back, but it won't be long - according to Jefferson Bak, the company's owner - before you'll be able to leave the whole pack at home and just take the mouthpiece. "You'll still need to remember to fill it up though!", he joked. Post a comment |
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you're back on BC's finest aren't you warren?
its too early to belly laugh, i haven't had a shit yet, you git!
:heartychuckle:
Posted by: the bearded one at October 8, 2007 08:08 AM
In other Interbike news...
Maxxis are about to launch a new tyre dubbed the 'Hey Prestos' which actively over time riding a trail repairs lips and braking bumps.
This is welcome news with the rise of XC riders moving over to the more fashionable 'freeride market' and dragging brakes at the sign of any corner or slight bump in the track...
Posted by: EArl at October 8, 2007 11:21 AM
Really? Wow. I remember when you had to carry a bottle in your bag and everything.
Posted by: Whitish at October 8, 2007 04:05 PM
Its April already?
Cool. Winter went quick :thumb:
Posted by: kieran at October 8, 2007 05:11 PM
will it work with my real bladder?
I'm sick of cleaning my catheter
Posted by: bakes at October 8, 2007 05:58 PM
I wonder if it's possible to modify this technology, so it is possible to throw the transmitter into Paul's Bakery, and secretly receive a stack of millefeuilles over the course of a ride.
Posted by: cakeface at October 8, 2007 06:46 PM
I think the pack should be shaped like an otter, imagine as your friends looked on in awe as a pissing otter clung to your back.
Posted by: wilko at October 8, 2007 06:54 PM
"You'll still need to remember to fill it up though!", he joked.
Once the overcome this obvious short comming I might be intersted in buying one.
Posted by: TOILET SEAT at October 8, 2007 08:22 PM
In other Interbike news, Darren Phillips has developed a new iSteam iron. "Whilst having absolutely fuck all to do with bikes," Darren reported, "You can watch blurry videos on it's 1" square screen (as long as they are three minutes long or less), it's a lovely colour and produces steam on demand." "As long as you have remembered to fill it with water and turn it on" he added. "Oh, and don't leave it switched on and resting on the ironing board as it might start a fire" he later remembered.
Posted by: Steam Worm at October 10, 2007 09:06 PM
You know what would be REALLY COOL? If the backpack was an exact scale replica of Magnus Magnusson and the mouthpiece was an otter. Then Magnus would be pissing on the otter and you'd be catching the splashback. AWESOME
Posted by: masterpiss at October 11, 2007 10:05 AM
that camelbak will never work...
where the hell with the water go?
:disgust:
Posted by: prawn at October 14, 2007 07:43 AM
With
Will
Posted by: The Cunt at October 14, 2007 03:22 PM