Cyclists can pimp their bikes with smartphone technology with the new Helios handle bar that makes your bike smart.
Helios Bars has an integrated headlight and two rear LEDs, and riders can use the left and right lights as turn signals, the amazing thing about the device is that one can connect the handlebars to a smartphone via Bluetooth 4.0 using smartphone connectivity through Helios’ iOS app.
The rear lights on the handlebars take advantage of a GPS connection — so they can help you navigate via Google Maps’ API. After inputting a destination into Helios’ app, your phone plots a route. Then, once you start biking, the rear left and right lights blink, indicating where to turn. The rear lights also change colour based on your speed.
The handlebars also feature proximity lighting — the headlight turns on or off depending on how close you are to the bike — and a low-power GPS module that serves as a bike tracker. Pay-as-you-go SIM card users can send their bikes SMS text messages and, in turn, receive a link with their bike’s location.
The handlebars are powered by two rechargeable batteries, and can only be installed using special screws with a provided tool.
