# Cyclist-Monitoring Smartphone Stands The iBike Dash Records Vital Rider Stats By Michael Hines | Published 2011-02-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibike-dash References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/ibike-dash-turns-your-iphone-or-ipod-touch-into-a-cycling-comput/) & [ibikesports](http://www.ibikesports.com//ibikedash/idash.html) Cyclists with an affinity for [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airtag-bike-mount) products definitely need to check out the iBike Dash. The iBike Dash is a bicycle mount for your [iPod Touch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ppsspp-ios) or [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-dashboard-app) that turns your gadget into the "ultimate cycling computer." The iBike Dash is designed to monitor everything from current and maximum speed to heart rate. I could see cyclists who are training for an upcoming race getting the most out of this innovative biking monitor. Read below to find out more info on the iBike Dash. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smartphone-cycling Integration:** The integration of smartphones with cycling accessories opens up opportunities for innovative biking monitors like the iBike Dash. - **Personal Fitness Tracking:** The iBike Dash exemplifies the trend of personal fitness tracking through its ability to monitor vital rider stats such as heart rate and speed. - **Accessory-turned-computer:** The iBike Dash showcases the trend of turning accessories, like the iPod Touch or iPhone, into specialized computers that cater to specific activities like cycling. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Accessories:** The iBike Dash represents the opportunity to create innovative smartphone accessories that cater to specific activities, such as cycling. - **Sports and Fitness Equipment:** The iBike Dash highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the sports and fitness equipment industry by integrating advanced technology into traditional equipment. - **Health and Wellness Technology:** The iBike Dash presents an opportunity for further advancements in health and wellness technology by providing cyclists with a comprehensive monitoring system on their smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Equipped Cyclist Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-dash-cam.md) - [Connected Cyclist Information Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-bike-components-corecap.md) - [Quad-Purpose Cycling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycling-devices.md) - [Sensor-Packed Cycling Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wahoo-elemnt-ace.md) - [Mountain Bike Brake Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brake-monitor.md) - [Discreet Smartphone Bike Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-micro-mount.md) - [Smart Connected E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delfast-top-3.md) - [Integrated Customizable Bike Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-components.md) - [App-Enabled Bike Handlebars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar.md)