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Pimp out your bike with these handy gadgets

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We know about GPS nav systems for the car, noise-cancelling headphones for the plane, and regular old iPods for your walk around town, but what kind of technology can you use on a bike? If there’s any place to find out, it’s Portland, Oregon. Nathan Roll from Portland’s Metropolis cycles shows us some of his favorite bike tech, including a cycle computer that transmits wirelessly, a headlight you can charge up on a USB port, and a waterproof commuter bag perfect for keeping all your gadgets safe from spring showers.

Products mentioned in the video:

Knog Nerd 9 Function Bicycle Computer

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