Blasting some music while riding a bike isn’t a terribly exciting or technologically novel concept. In the mid 80’s grown men would hoist a boombox pumping Run-D.M.C with one arm while controlling their beach cruiser with the other. The Cy-Fi wireless speaker ($199.95) is a long overdue evolution in cycle speakers and it's a bit easier on the back. While it offers no singular technology worth noting, the finished product is as simple as it should be, a feat rare in modern electronics. We tested the iPod speaker (there’s a Bluetooth model as well) on the local boardwalk in San Francisco.
This is THE BEST iPod/phone accessory I have seen to date. Considering the size of the thing, the sound is incredible (REALLY great) and my unit works flawlessly. Bike mounting was just as easy as they said it was and removing the unit was a snap. Down here in Florida, where the drivers are, to say the least, suspect it is vitally important to be able to hear what goes on around you. Being able to hear traffic noises as well as the great sound is a big improvement to riding with headphones or those painful ear buds. It's worth the money just for the safety issues alone! Another nice thing about it is the range. It's a joy to be able to park your bike and walk away and still have the unit pumping out sound. I wish my blue tooth earpiece for talking worked as well!
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