Written by Enid Burns on 13 September 2012
We first heard about Cardo Systems and their BK-1 helmet-mounted communications and entertainment system for cyclists back in March. The system lets cyclists – or anyone – communicate via Bluetooth for up to a 1,600 foot range. That means those conversations on the road can happen even when cyclists are single-file, or not one right behind the other. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Biking, BK-1, Bluetooth, Cardo Systems, cell phone, communications, Cycling, hands free, headset
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Written by Peter Suciu on 27 March 2012
If you’ve felt envious of the pro riders with their race radios, you can now have your own communication system – and unlike the riders in the big races, you can go wireless.
Cardo Systems has introduced a new model of Bluetooth wireless radios specifically with cyclists in mind. The BK-1 features a design that is similar to cardo’s scala rider line for motorcycle headsets, and offers voice-activated, two-way and even three-way rider communications within a 1,600ft range. It also provides hands-free use with Bluetooth compatible devices including mobile phones, MP3 players and GPS units. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: BK-1, Bluetooth, Cardo Systems, cyclists, headset, noise-canelling microphone, race radios
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