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Upgrading the new smartphone for off-road use

The iPhone 5 has different dimensions to its predecessor - and therefore requires new accessories for smartphone-savvy mountain bikers. The German accessory specialist NC 17 has already reacted and presented a mount that makes the Californian phone ready for rough terrain and harsh weather.

The bike accessory specialist NC-17 has developed a multifunctional protective cover with a corresponding handlebar clamp for the iPhone, which was launched in September 2012. In addition to the safe storage of the electronic companion, the functionality of ANT + and Bluetooth Smart sensor technology has always been taken into account over the course of the three generations - iPhone 3/4/5. Using sensors from, for example, Wahoo Fitness, speed, cadence and heart rate can be recorded and transmitted to the computer on the handlebars.

The new iPhone 5 Bike Case from NC-17 is not only shockproof but also splashproof, making it ideal as a navigation system for rough terrain and rainy weather. The iPhone sensor technology as well as charging and headphone plugs are freely accessible, all touch screen functions remain fully operable. It can even be switched from landscape to portrait mode during the ride. Long-distance riders can also extend the battery life with an additional battery. NC-17 provides a free protective cover when removing the handy computer from the handlebar mount during the tour. And you want the case on two bikes? The handlebar mount is available as a spare part and therefore offers the option of simply changing the case from bike to bike.

A variety of apps - such as Cycle NC-17 Pro - are available in the Apple App Store for detailed analysis of personal training data. The iPhone is then transformed into a powerful bike and navigation computer. The protective case should be available in mid-February, in Switzerland via NC-17 distributor Element Sports.

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