Review: BumbleBee BT Speaker

As some of you may have know I'm a bit of a fan when it comes to anything Bumble Bee related in anyway. This also includes characters in movies. So when Transformers film BUMBLEBEE came out I went and watched it. It was okish but I wasn't expecting anything awesome. What I really liked the was character BUMBLEBEE himself and that he was a crazy but lovable transformer.

So when someone sent me a link to this Bluetooth Speaker I had to get it. It came in 2 versions, clean  and battle scared. I went for the battle scared as I always like BUMBLEBEE looking abit rough. This was a cheap import so I wasn't expecting great.

First switch on and I was abit surprised as his eye glowed and the sound effect of a transformer transforming as hear.

Yeah I had to giggle at that.

• Communication:Bluetooth
• Audio Crossover:Full-Range
• Battery:Yes
• Built-in Microphone:Yes
• Number of Loudspeaker Enclosure:1
• Speaker Type:Portable
• Cabinet Material:Plastic
• Channels:2 (2.0)
• Power Source:Battery
• Feature:Play Video
• Support Memory Card:Yes
• Playback Function:MP3
• Model Number:Bumblebee
• Output Power:3W
• Frequency Range:60Hz-23KHz
• Material:Plastic
• PMPO:3W
• Bluetooth Version:5.0
• Battery Capacity:1200mAh
• Built-in Voltage:3.7V
• Mode of Operation:Button
• Playing Time:6 hours
• Charging Method:USB
• Frequency Response Range:100HZ-20KHZ

over all not to bad a unit tbh. Good for the giggle factor and well I got a Transformer BumbleBee. What more could i ask for :D

It's got a FM Radio and can take a micro SD card with music on.

till the next ride, bee safe.....

Review: Touch Down Wireless Charger

I've been looking for a wireless charging station as iPhone 8+ can also use wireless charging so no more need for cables which somehow always break and die on me after afew months.

Ever since I went to the Apple Store a couple months ago to get my screen replaced after I dropped my iPhone while trying to get a selfie while cycling. Yeah I know what a dumb ass but I was cycling in a park so not like i was riding on the streets. Anyways when I went to the Apple Store I saw they had upright wireless chargers. I had bought a flat wireless charger but was sometimes tricky to get the phone in the right position to get it to charge consistently.

I had always on my mind to find something similar but never found it til today. I went there looking for the normal pre Christmas shop, low and behold there was the Mounted Leather Charger - Business Edition - Black from Touchdown Charging.

Touch Down Wireless Charger

 - Charging: 5w, 7.5w
- Input: Micro USB (Cable included)
- Compatibility: All Qi compatible devices Check your device
- Positioning: Dual coil technology, rest your phone on up right or on its side
- Angel: 52% angle for the perfect viewing experience
- Functions: Sensory device detection
- Material: Premium Pu leather finish
- Extras: Non slip rubber feet
 Available in; Black or White 

Touch Down Wireless Charger & iPhone 8+

Touch Down Wireless Charger & iPhone 8+ 

Touch Down Wireless Charger & iPhone 8+

As you can see it fits my iPhone easily & still very usable when on your desk. Can still be charging when phone is in landscape mode and still charges though my case. Word of warning though don't have any magnetic cards between the charger and the phone as it could corrupt the data on those cards.+

till the next ride, bee safe.....

Review: Belkin IQ Wireless Charging Pad

A good while ago I got myself an iPhone 8+ a HUGE upgrade from my tiny iPhone 5C

The iPhone 8+ can be charged via USB port or with a charging pad. I'm always breaking the USB cords for charging so I thought this time end I'd spring for the charging pad this time round.

I saw the Belkin IQ Wireless Charging Pad and thought I'd have a go seeing as buying a new USB cable for my iPhone 8+ is pretty expensive these days, for a good quality one. For £30 thats like 3 apple cables, maybe less.

It comes with a USB cable to power it and that's pretty much it. I've used it for about 2 weeks now and from what i can tell it charges the same rate as the cable maybe even faster. It even charges though my case so i don't even have to remove it to charge

The only niggle I have with is is that the phone has to be perfect in position for it to charge sometimes. Just a different way to charge your IQ enabled device


till the next ride, bee safe.....

Do we have a beat?

During last year seeing I had the full  Garmin Edge 800 Performance & Navigational Bundle, I decided to install the cadence sensor and started to wear the heart rate monitor aswell on my rides.

A few months ago I was looking at the my Garmin 800's screen and the heart rate registered 0 bpm. I thought hello, the strap has slipped or something so I wiggled it about and it started to read my heart rate again but then when to 0bpm again.

I thought "Damn I'm dead. Atleast I died on my Brompton" which isn't a bad thing I might add.

Reading up on the heart strap and found that a few people where having issues with it after a time. I also found out there was a cheaper heart strap that works and cost alot less. The Polar Soft Strap just so happens to be a direct replacement for the Garmin Heart Strap.

As you can see the heart dongle snaps right in no modifications needed.

• Very Comfortable and Lightweight Chest Strap, Extremely Sensitive to Hearts Electrical Signals.
• Construction: Fusion of Soft Fabrics and Adaptive Electrodes
• Helps Sensors Pick up Heart Rate Quicker and More Accurately
• Compatible with all Polar Heart Rate Sensors, Utilising the Same Snap Attachment Method
• Warranty: 2 Years;

Original Garmin Strap (TOP) Polar Soft Strap (BELOW)

I have to say I'm pretty happy with it as I have been using it alot even on my normal commutes to work of late. Real test will be on a decent long ride but with the weather the way it has been recently it may be a little while.

Polar Soft Strap Set on amazon