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| Litespeed custom - no model name
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5/29/2008
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Solution for hearing without blocking out traffic noise
www.bikespeaker.com/alyn/
Alyn pediatric hospital hosts the biggest (multiple day) charity ride in Israel
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| Team Windcrest |
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5/29/2008
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Cool. I didn't see any tech info on it; as far as the quality of the speaker. I would assume that it would be water resistant, ect., ect. If so, I'm there! Love riding with my tunes.....
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5/29/2008
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www.bikespeaker.com/
Try that link for more info.
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| Motobecane Immortal Spirit
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| Team Windcrest |
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5/29/2008
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www.bikespeaker.com/
Try that link for more info.
-- posted by Bolo_Grubb
Thanks, sent the company an email for additional info.
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5/29/2008
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Although no money is given to charity for this product, it caught my eye recently.
www.ihomeaudio.com/products.asp?product_id=10186&dept_id=1007
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| Team Windcrest |
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5/29/2008
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Although no money is given to charity for this product, it caught my eye recently.
www.ihomeaudio.com/products.asp?product_id=10186&dept_id=1007
-- posted by FloridaBiker
Wow that looks cool! Only problem I have a Zune. 
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5/29/2008
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For the first one is it self powered (amplified)? if not then it won't be very loud. It doesnt say that I could see...
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5/29/2008
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For the first one is it self powered (amplified)? if not then it won't be very loud. It doesnt say that I could see...
-- posted by prestonjb
it takes two double A batteries.
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5/29/2008
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I'd be interested in hearing some 1st hand knowledge of either of these products.
Badger
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| Green Valley Cyclists |
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5/29/2008
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Cool. I didn't see any tech info on it; as far as the quality of the speaker. I would assume that it would be water resistant, ect., ect. If so, I'm there! Love riding with my tunes.....
-- posted by bruno1200
I have one of these and it ROCKS!!! check it out At www.cyclesounds.com/
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Although no money is given to charity for this product, it caught my eye recently.
www.ihomeaudio.com/products.asp?product_id=10186&dept_id=1007
-- posted by FloridaBiker
After testing riding with my MP3 player and headphones on a few rides this summer, I decided that I don't feel safe enough in traffic or even the bike path with headphones on. I am deaf on one side so that complicated matters further.
So ... I just purchased the iH85B Bike to Beach Bicycle Speaker mentioned above by FloridaBiker. Took it on my commute today and it works great! Got quite a few stares from pedestrians as I approached them. Maybe it was the gangster rap I was playing ... lol.
Some observations:
1. Speaker is just loud enough to hear over heavy city traffic and great sounding on quiet stretches of road. Not much bass but very clear sound.
2. Comes with a remote control that mounts to your handlebar or stem and a custom bottle cage with specific sized holders for different models of iPods. I experienced no issues with the cage or remote coming loose over rough patches of road.
3. You need to have a frame large enough to accommodate 2 cages/water bottles or else choose between tunes or going thirsty. I have a 55CM frame on my Novara Randonee touring bike and I had to fiddle a bit to get both cages to fit but worked out OK.
4. As mentioned, it only works with iPods so I borrowed my son's since I have a Sansa MP3 player.
5. Unit is powered by 4 AA batteries rather than a re-chargeable unit. The remote uses 2 X CR2032. Not sure how many hours the batteries will last but I should know in a few days. That will determine whether or not to purchase a set of Enerloop rechargeables for the base unit. I intend to use this almost every ride.
Hope that helps anyone considering this product.
Carpe
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