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My New Bicycle Navigation Device

1/10/2012 Byron Kidd 3 Comments


I purchased a new bicycle navigation device over the weekend. It requires no batteries, GPS signal, or 3G contract and it is perfectly legible at any angle, even in direct sunlight.  If it’s dropped, broken or stolen it can be replaced for 105 yen.  

In addition to the navigation functionality is also has a built in, thumb activated, collision warning system.  

It's also tacky, barely accurate, and kind of embarrassing, but I love it and you should too.
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Byron Kidd

Byron Kidd is an experienced urban cyclist and internationally recognised authority on utilitarian cycling in Tokyo and around Japan. Working closely with local government and NPO's to improve cycling infrastructure and fighting for the rights of Japan's cyclists, Byron also operates internationally via an extended network of renowned urban mobility experts to promote Japanese cycling culture, and demonstrate how everyday cycling can work in mega-cities around the world. Tokyo, it's better by bike!

3 comments:

  1. Awesome. They sell these at the hyaku-en stores?

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  2. Yes, indeed I purchased this at our local ¥100 store. Our local is quite small so I expect they're not hard to find.

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  3. hey its great bicycle and really inspire me your bike when i was childhood BagsAlot

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