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# Verbal Navigation Bike Gadgets
The CycleNav Launched at CES 2014 & Will Revolutionize Your Biking

By Janelle Savel | Published 2014-01-13 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclenav-never-get-lost-ces-2014
References: [schwinnbikes](http://www.schwinnbikes.com/usa/gear/extras/cyclenav/) & [manofmany](http://manofmany.com/rides/cyclenav/)

CycleNav from bike makers Schwinn was featured at this year's 2014 CES event. This device [fastens onto your handlebars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar) and is [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-maps-bike-route) and Android compatible. The CycleNav flashes lights and speaks to you, giving you [accurate directions to your next destination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-navigation). If you miss a voice prompt, you can press a button to repeat the last direction. Your tracking information can be sent back to your phone, so you can see your progress or view your goals; you can also share your rides to your friends on social networks.

If you want to take the more scenic route, or opt for the cardio-infused route, the CycleNav can be specified to your preferences anywhere in America. Suitable for the outsider enthusiast or the recreational weekend rider, this device has a battery that lasts for 10 hours, so you can cruise and cruise without worrying about finding your way back home.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.3/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Verbal Navigation Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop voice-activated navigation devices for other outdoor activities like hiking or boating.
- **Mobile Fitness Tracking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create mobile apps that combine fitness tracking and navigation features for a seamless user experience.
- **Connected Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate voice-guided navigation into smartwatches or other wearable devices for hands-free navigation.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced navigation solutions for outdoor sports and activities to enhance the overall experience.
- **Fitness and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create integrated fitness and navigation products to cater to health-conscious individuals who want convenience and accurate guidance.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore partnerships between tech companies and bike manufacturers to develop more advanced connected bicycle accessories.

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