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<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Allen Sports: The Navigator GPS System
Sep 27, 2007
A group of people at a trade show examining a large, modern bicycle wheel displayed on a stand. The wheel features a sleek design with a carbon fiber look, and one person is interacting with it while others watch. The background includes additional cycling equipment and attendees engaged in conversation.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Tag Wheels: Mags are back
Sep 27, 2007
Mountain bike suspension fork displayed on a black wall. The fork features two silver aluminum stanchions with black and red branded lower legs. It includes adjustment knobs at the top and a sleek design suitable for off-road biking. A nearby sign provides additional information about the product.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Suspension round-up
Sep 27, 2007
A silver metal canister labeled "IMBAX" with a red "X" on top, accompanied by a circular disc with a red "X" and the word "MEET," and a circular stack of textured, replaceable inserts. The items are displayed on a white tablecloth.
Culture
IMBA Ride Centers
Sep 27, 2007
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Interior view of a mountain bike hall of fame exhibit featuring bicycles mounted on the walls, historical photographs, and informational panels detailing inductees and the history of mountain biking.
Culture
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame Induction 2007
Sep 27, 2007
Image of a mountain bike fork displayed against a yellow background, featuring black and red color accents. A product information card labeled "WOTAN" is attached to the fork.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Magura Wotan: This one's for you Bomb
Sep 26, 2007
A black Bell helmet displayed on a mannequin head, attached to a metal stand beside a table with promotional materials. The background is dark, and people can be seen in the distance.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
High-end Helmet Cam: V.I.O. POV.1
Sep 26, 2007
A person holding a handheld GPS device in a display setting, with several similar devices showcased on a stand in the background. The display features a wooden backdrop and informational signs about the products.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Garmin Edge 705 Preview
Sep 26, 2007
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<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
GoPro Helmet Cam: Rad
Sep 26, 2007
A white mountain bike displayed at an event booth, featuring a sleek design, black tires, and a water bottle holder. The background includes promotional banners with cycling-related messages.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Half Camelbak, Half Waterbottle: Sip Stream
Sep 26, 2007
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Mountain Bikes and Gear
Tire balls: Fewer flats, lower maintenance
Sep 26, 2007
Close-up view of a metal bike frame with visible components such as the crankset, chain, and gears. The image shows the intricate details of the mechanical parts, highlighting the craftsmanship and design of the bicycle. The background is dark, and there are tools and information displays nearby.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Wicked Racin: The Dualrailleur
Sep 26, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
Wounded Warrior Project: Supporting Vets
Sep 26, 2007
A silver mountain bike with visible dirt on the tires is positioned next to a table covered with a fall-themed tablecloth. On the bike's frame rests an orange Halloween pumpkin helmet. In the background, another bike and a red bicycle frame can be seen.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Carver Bikes: 650B Cycles
Sep 26, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Mountain Bike Trails
End Singletrack Prohibition: Donate to the IMBA Legal Fund
Sep 25, 2007
Logo of Interbike, a trade show for the bicycle industry, featuring the word "interbike" in bold, white letters on a dark textured background.
Culture
Interbike 2007: Pre-game
Sep 24, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
One more reason to wear a helmet: Bear attacks
Sep 20, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Mountain Bike Trails
Finding the perfect loop
Sep 19, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Mountain Bike Trails
New trails coming to Philpott Lake, VA: You can help!
Sep 18, 2007
A Garmin Edge 305 bike computer displaying metrics such as time (02:16:46), speed (38.6 km/h), total distance (64.6 km), elevation (364 m), and heart rate (139 bpm) on a dark screen with a gray casing.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Convert your Garmin Edge cycling data here!
Sep 17, 2007
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**Alt Text:** A chart outlining a trail difficulty rating system, including categories for trail width, tread surface, average trail grade, maximum trail grade, and natural obstacles. The system ranges from easiest (white circle) to extremely difficult (double black diamond), with specific criteria for each rating level.
Mountain Bike Trails
Mountain bike trail difficulty ratings
Sep 14, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
Economic impact of mountain biking
Sep 13, 2007
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<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
This bike could be a bait bike
Sep 12, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
How's your bike handling?
Sep 11, 2007
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<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
Tara Llanes needs your help!
Sep 10, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
MTB Race Through a Brewpub!
Sep 6, 2007
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<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
Summer isn't over yet: Women's MTB Clinics and New Trails
Sep 5, 2007
A person wearing a cycling helmet and sunglasses sits on a mountain bike on a dirt trail surrounded by lush greenery. Another mountain bike is parked nearby, and a bike saddle hangs from a tree branch in the background.
Mountain Bike Trails
Bull Mountain and Jones Creek Ridge
Sep 4, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
Interbike 2007: I'm there
Aug 31, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
Bad mountain bike crash at Nisene Marks
Aug 30, 2007
Culture
GPS helps save injured mountain biker
Aug 29, 2007
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<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
To catch a bike thief
Aug 28, 2007
A rocky landscape featuring a smooth granite surface with patches of green vegetation around the edges. In the foreground, a large log is positioned on the rock, and a faint path winds across the terrain leading into the background, where lush trees are visible. Overcast skies create a soft, muted light in the scene.
Mountain Bike Trails
Georgia International Horse Park: Site of 1996 Olympics MTB
Aug 27, 2007
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<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Mountain Bike Trails
Epic trail construction: Israel
Aug 24, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
MTB News Round Up: August 23, 2007
Aug 23, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Mountain Bike Trails
Too good to be true: Free lift-serviced downhill!
Aug 22, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Mountain Bike Trails
What makes a mountain bike trail difficult?
Aug 21, 2007
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<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Mountain Bike Trails
Yellow River and missing socks
Aug 20, 2007
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<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Mountain Bike Trails
New MTB trails could be coming to your area: Speak up!
Aug 17, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
MTB gear evolution with Lennard Zinn
Aug 16, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
Mountain bike deaths
Aug 15, 2007
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<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
Landis takes 2nd at Leadville
Aug 14, 2007
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<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
Armstrong flakes on Leadville (again)
Aug 9, 2007
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A black and blue CamelBak backpack designed for outdoor activities, featuring a hydration reservoir and a drinking tube, padded shoulder straps, and multiple compartments for gear storage.
Culture
When biking, heat stroke is no joke
Aug 8, 2007
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<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Culture
Mountain Bike News
Aug 7, 2007
<a href="http://www.allenracks.com/">Allen Sports</a> announced a new GPS-cellphone navigation system at Interbike this week that's a bit perplexing. I mean, the premise is that The Navigator lets you use your cell phone to navigate while on the bike and eliminates the need for a separate GPS device. But hold on - you gotta bring along the Allen Sports GPS pod that transmits position data to your cellphone via bluetooth. Now you have two devices AND you're using your tiny cell phone screen to look at the map. Huh? How did that eliminate anything except functionality? As if that isn't enough, if you happen to ride outside cell phone range (like say, in the mountains) you're out of luck - no maps, no coverage. Ouch. And at $349 retail it costs more than the top of the line (for the moment) Garmin Edge - and the Allen Sport can't even track heart rate or cadence! Trimble has a similar system and I've always wondered why you'd go to such lengths to use a cell phone for something it's not designed to do. The iPod is great at playing music, the Razr is a good cell phone, and the Edge is a capable GPS for biking. Why mess with that? My advice is that Allen stick to what it knows - building bike racks. Leave the tech to the geeks.
Community
Mountain Bike Oregon
Jul 31, 2007
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A motorcyclist performing a jump over a muddy water puddle in a snowy forest setting, surrounded by tall pine trees.
Culture
Share the Trail: With Motorcycles?
Jul 30, 2007
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A smiling man wearing a colorful floral shirt and a blue bucket hat stands with his arms crossed on a dirt path. He is surrounded by a scenic landscape with rolling hills and clear blue skies in the background.
Culture
Gary Fisher: Founding Father of Mountain Bikes
Jul 26, 2007