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Top 10 High-Tech Bicycle Accessories
As we near the end of the first decade of the century the universal theme in modern living is comfort. We are constantly looking for ways to maximize our levels of comfort even in exercise design. No exception to this rule is the increasing demand for a functional accessories for our bicycles. As the cost of gas rises so does our desire to find alternates way of transportation. There has been a recent surge in the number of people choose bicycle transportation either to go to work or shopping on the weekend. Below is a list of the ultimate new bike gadgets that have come on the market recently. They are high-tech, functional and interesting ideas to increase our daily comfort levels.
1. The Handlebar-Mountable Speaker System for an iPod Gone are the days of wearing dangerous ear phones while biking around the neighborhood. Instead of wearing earphones that blocks noise, possibly life saving car honking sounds, the new iPod handle bar speaker makes it possible to ride your bike responsibly and safely. This device is not only water proof but can be used anywhere you need portable sounds. And when you are not using the iPod, just plug the speaker adapter into an outlet to charge the iPod. Currently the iPod speaker system will run you around $70. http://www.ihomeaudio.com
2. The Foldable Electric Bicycle If you are old enough to remember the rising popularity of the Moped in the 1980's and always wished you had bought one, well here is your opportunity. A new portable version is gaining a lot of attention in the oil crisis economic state we our in these days. Imagine having a moped that you can fold up, put in your car trunk, put in your closet and more. It has a barely audible 260-watt electric motor to help you as you approach those difficult hills. The new Electric Bike can get as high as 15 M.P.H. in power mode. You can also bike normally without using the power. When the bike senses you are pedaling with a lot of effort it will convert into power mode. Unlike a Moped, the electronic bike runs on a battery that takes about 6 hours to charge. Currently this bike sells for around $700. http://www.hammacher.com
3. Mobile Bicycle Computer Do you have a Bluetooth capable mobile phone? Then turn it into a portable computer when you are out biking. You can record your speed, rate of acceleration, your time and how far you have traveled. Best of all, if you feel intimidated by the larger cars and trucks on the road even the playing field with the installed sound simulator. Instead of a little bell sound, other motorists will here the sound of a large roaring motorcycle. You can download the software to your phone for a free trial and to purchase it will cost around $80. http://velocomputer.com
4. Bicycle Detachable GPS Forget about the fear of thinking big brother is tracking your every move if you get a GPS system enabled on your cell phone or car. The real fear should be biking aimlessly for miles while listening to music then finding you have no idea where you are. Purchase a detachable GPS system for your handle bars. You will always know where you are within 32 feet. This gadget runs about $150. http://www.hammacher.com
5. The Action Sports Hands-Free Camera Off roading sports are no longer reserved for the teenage thrill seekers. Weekend warrior wall street types are finding this sport more interesting and physically challenging than running a treadmill. Why not add a bit of excitement to the mix by recording your every move along the trail? New to the market is a hands free recording devices that straps to your helmet and records all the exciting adventures of your off roading experience. It is water proof and resistant to shock. You will be able to record up to 11 minutes of footage at a time with the ability to add a larger memory card to capture up to 13 hours of footage. With only the aid of 2 AA batteries you will be up and running. This camera retails for about $130. http://www.hammacher.com
6. Cateye Bike Light Combo Biking to work saving you time energy and gas money? Well, with change you need to be prepared for all conditions like working late and riding your bike back home in the dark. The solution will need not only great bike reflectors on the spokes of your wheels but also a bright light to held navigate the streets and make sure motorist can see you clearly. The new light combos provides attachments for not only your bike tail light but your helmet as well. The dual light system retails at about $30. http://www.cateye.com
7. The Bike Action-Pack Have you ever tried biking around with a heavy, weighed down backpack? Either you have a lot of errands to run or you are shopping, either way the weight of the backpack wears you down over time. The new Bike action pack is an actual backpack that has been formed to fit the back wheel of the average bike without getting in the way of your ride and not weighing you down. Go shopping around town and keep all your things dry in this water proof large backpack. This item retails for about $50. http://www.nashbar.com
8. Croozer Cargo Trailer Cruise along the streets of your home town with the Bike Cargo Croozer. This smaller alternative to the Uhaul rentable attachment you can get for your car this is a small version. It can weather the storms and can haul a number of items if you are out shopping. The Trailer retails for about $200.00. http://www.nashbar.com
9. Innovations Air Chuck Going out for a quick ride and don't want to carry anything too heavy or difficult? This new small and portable tire inflator is great for a short ride where you may need something quick for tire repair. http://www.nashbar.com
10. Kid Karriage Need a quick and easy transport system for your young children? Or maybe you need to exercise and would rather have your kids with you. The new Kid Karriage is a great way to cart around your two children awhile your cycle. It retails for about $80. http://www.nashbar.com
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Does you think he like me? Because I really like him?
We are both 15 and freshman in HS. We first talked about 2 months ago, I got paired with him in French. He is really smart, an honor roll student who helped me with my french amazingly. I didn't realize I had been sitting behind him in health also, and never realized it. About 2 weeks after we first talked i started saying "fancy meeting you here" as a joke when i would see him in health. A couple weeks later we started having conversations, and i realized how sweet and cute he was. I was having some trouble in a couple science classes and he said he would help me in study hall, turns out he was already in it i just never noticed or went to the library! He helped me with my stuff and it was great how well we got along, and he smiles at me so much, i love it. In health he doesnt just turn around and pass me a paper, he bends over back words and smiles upside down and gives it to me. I started eating lunch with him, and we have been getting along so well. I was really embarrassed when i totally messed up what i was going to say to him because its like i lost my brain, i ended up saying "sweatshirt is coolbeans" it was bad, i thought he would never talk to me again i acted like a freak. Today a girl im friends with came up to me in class and said "I asked Jim if he liked you he said just as a friend" and i felt hurt, and i felt like crying. But then i thought a little bit about it and he could have said that because they were in a full classroom of people i know. I felt kinda mopey heading towards study hall when I get near the classroom i got a big smile from jim, and he started talking to me about one of our classes. I didnt feel like talking much so i went to the side of the room no one likes to sit, because i felt like being alone. I noticed jim seemed like he wanted to get a library pass from the teacher. but he kept looking in my direction, and he casually walked over to where i was sitting alone reading my notes when he puts his backpack down on the desk besides me(i leaned my face lower so he wouldnt seem me smile :D) He seemed like he was trying to act all casual and cool and he walked over to his friend and then turned around and walked back to the seat next to me and sat down and gave me "oh are you sitting right there look?" and then we started talking and joking. I have the best time talking to him and we argued over bike paths in the area and how i could ride my horse to a certain area, and i said i couldnt because of the highway. We made the town out of our binders and textbooks, and argued in an easy funny kind of way. I love sitting with him and talking, it is just great (: He smiles at me so much, and hes so cute. Do you think he likes me or is just trying to be a friend? if so how do i go about getting closer to him? I would love to go to semi with him in a month, but i dont want to get ahead of myself.
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Choosing New Bike- Trek vs Giant- $500 budget?
I have $500 to spend on a good bike.
I use it mainly for riding on bike paths but also often go riding on grass, gravel and occasionally the local bmx track.
The bikes I have come up with are the Trek DS 8.2 and the Giant Boulder or Trail Glider.
Please help me choose. I am also open to suggestions of other bikes you can think of suitable for the price.
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Do you think he like me? Because I really like him?
We are both 15 and freshman in HS. We first talked about 2 months ago, I got paired with him in French. He is really smart, an honor roll student who helped me with my french amazingly. I didn't realize I had been sitting behind him in health also, and never realized it. About 2 weeks after we first talked i started saying "fancy meeting you here" as a joke when i would see him in health. A couple weeks later we started having conversations, and i realized how sweet and cute he was. I was having some trouble in a couple science classes and he said he would help me in study hall, turns out he was already in it i just never noticed or went to the library! He helped me with my stuff and it was great how well we got along, and he smiles at me so much, i love it. In health he doesnt just turn around and pass me a paper, he bends over back words and smiles upside down and gives it to me. I started eating lunch with him, and we have been getting along so well. I was really embarrassed when i totally messed up what i was going to say to him because its like i lost my brain, i ended up saying "sweatshirt is coolbeans" it was bad, i thought he would never talk to me again i acted like a freak. Today a girl im friends with came up to me in class and said "I asked Jim if he liked you he said just as a friend" and i felt hurt, and i felt like crying. But then i thought a little bit about it and he could have said that because they were in a full classroom of people i know. I felt kinda mopey heading towards study hall when I get near the classroom i got a big smile from jim, and he started talking to me about one of our classes. I didnt feel like talking much so i went to the side of the room no one likes to sit, because i felt like being alone. I noticed jim seemed like he wanted to get a library pass from the teacher. but he kept looking in my direction, and he casually walked over to where i was sitting alone reading my notes when he puts his backpack down on the desk besides me(i leaned my face lower so he wouldnt seem me smile :D) He seemed like he was trying to act all casual and cool and he walked over to his friend and then turned around and walked back to the seat next to me and sat down and gave me "oh are you sitting right there look?" and then we started talking and joking. I have the best time talking to him and we argued over bike paths in the area and how i could ride my horse to a certain area, and i said i couldnt because of the highway. We made the town out of our binders and textbooks, and argued in an easy funny kind of way. I love sitting with him and talking, it is just great (: He smiles at me so much, and hes so cute. Do you think he likes me or is just trying to be a friend? if so how do i go about getting closer to him? I would love to go to semi with him in a month, but i dont want to get ahead of myself. We had a conversation about how we sit on like opposite sides of the room from eachother in french because thats where we alwayssit. He said "You could come sit by me if you would like" and he said it kinda carefully i noticed (i notice everything) and I said "well you could come sit by me" and he was like "No way you are surrounded by a clump of your girlfriends" and he smiled. We left it undecided. Today in french I chickened out and sat with my usual spot, and he was the second one in the french room, and he looked at me and smiled, and i smiled back but he seemed like he was going to say something about where i was sitting, but he was cut off by the rest of the class coming in. At the end of class we played "mafia" and thy make 2 lovers in the game. When she said "lovers awake" me and jim both saw eachother, and he gave me the biggest smile, it was really cute. And when i was killed by the ",afia" in the game lol, he asked out teacher "since she is my lover, so do i die too?" she said yes. All i heard was "lover" haha. He is so adorable.
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Sorry about the novel, but should i start sitting with him in french?
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