The new SRAM DUB crankset platform launched in early January, it promised to bring their lightest mountain bike cranksets to date, and the end of figuring out which crankset will fit which frame and BB. The design uses a 28.99mm spindle for all BB variants, and they’ll offer the common BB standards to fit around […]
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As more and more cyclists take leave the beaten path behind, components continue to follow right along. Like most new-ish disciplines, purpose built tech typically starts at or near the top and then trickles down as things get more popular. That’s where we find Easton with the introduction of their newest handlebar, the EA50 AX. […]
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This week’s Suspension Tech looks at the evolution of the rear shock, specifically why the coil shocks are seeing a resurgence. The development of full-suspension mountain bikes over the last couple decades has seen more and more capable designs switching more and more to lightweight air shocks. Then, in the last year or two, coil […]
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The International Mountain Bike Association recently announced two new programs which should significantly boost national trail building efforts. The first is a new series of educational seminars called Trail Labs. These classroom and field-based sessions will edify local trail advocates on the necessary steps required to develop their own sustainable trail network. Trail Lab participants […]
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Salsa’s tagline reads Adventure by Bike, so naturally their product tends to skew that direction. With their latest refresh of their cockpit component line, Salsa is adding to the adventure theme with bars that are better built for off and on road adventures – especially bikepacking. One key change that you’ll see on the new carbon […]
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Hunt bike wheels saw 650b/27.5″ Road Plus tires reshaping mixed surface gravel & trail adventure riding, so they dove deep into development for the smaller wheel size. Fatter tires on smaller diameter wheels offers more grip, more float, and often times more flexibility when doing things like bikepacking on a mix of road & trail, […]
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You may recognize the Pegoretti name from some of the wild paint schemes we’ve shown over the years, but that’s not this Pegoretti’s brand. Brother Gianni Pegoretti used to work with his sibling, but branched off to launch Deanima. His brand offers modern, full-custom carbon and steel road and gravel bikes, full of unique touches. […]
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Toivo Cycles (meaning Hope in Korean) are a new builder husband and wife team located near Seoul, South Korea. Yoo somang and Lee sangwoo worked as a florist and an architect, respectively, before moving to Tokyo to spend three years studying at the Tokyo College of Bicycle design, starting their own company just a year […]
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Rapha has long used their Rapha Cycling Clubs to bring together like-minded cyclists around the world, via clubhouses in a number of big cities and cycling hotspots. Whether you love the cult of Rapha or not, their RCC has seemed limited unless you live in one of the 22 cities with an official chapter. Now with […]
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Photo submitted by Doug McKibbon, “The ice is starting to break up in the Detroit River, as Spring is not far away. Bike is a Lynskey Cooper CX.” We always love seeing photos from where you are riding and are happy to share them with our readers around the world here on the Pic Of The […]
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You don’t have to look very far to realize that vans and cycling are quickly becoming a popular combination. A van can be the perfect mobile base camp for many cycling adventures providing both a convenient method of transport for your precious bikes, and a cozy a place to eat, sleep, change, or just hang […]
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1021 Burnaby Street by Francl Architecture is a new 5-storey concrete building located in the West End at 1021 Burnaby. This project will offer 21 one- and two- bedroom condominiums. The site is near the gateway to Davie Village. Your daily needs are easily met by the neighbourhood’s stores and professional services. With gyms, the False Creek-Stanley Park Seawall, the Vancouver Aquatic Centre, and English Bay, leisure options are close at hand.
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While it is usually their marquee products that get all the buzz, RockShox is very good at making sure their more affordable options benefit from trickle down tech. To kick off their MY19 product launch, RockShox has dropped a number of updates on everything from the very entry level 30, to the high end Pike […]
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Having partnered with DT Swiss to help improve the aerodynamics of DT’s top ERC & ARC tubeless carbon wheel lines, the aero specialists of Swiss Side are still improving their own wheels. Their flagship aero race Hadron Ultimate wheels get a complete overhaul for 2018, and are joined by the new, more affordable aero Hadron Classic […]
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Taking home the award for Best Gravel Bike, Breismeister Bicycles showed off their ability to manipulate steel into a beautiful bike. The brand offers lugged or brazed bikes, in road, cyclocross, mountain bike and, now, gravel frames. The head tube used a combination of lugged and brazed construction, which always adds a subtle depth to […]
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Now headed into their sixth year in business, Durango based Bedrock Bags has become one of the most well respected names in bikepacking. Founded by Andrew Wracher, a backcountry vagabond and geologist by trade, he later joined forces with Velorution Cycles owner Joey Ernst to create the ultimate one-stop-shop for the bike touring enthusiast. Fueled […]
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“Life by bike” is a favourite saying of W. Thomas Porter, an artist, metalworker, and framebuilder based out of Brooklyn, New York. Porter began working with metal after studying sculpture and interactive kinetic art at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Porter runs a creative metal shop that designs and builds high […]
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Photo submitted by Allan Prazsky, “Pic of the day from the North Kohala mountains on Hawaii’s Big Island. Incredible riding; wide, clean shoulders, relatively courteous drivers, and amazing weather.” We always love seeing photos from where you are riding and are happy to share them with our readers around the world here on the Pic Of […]
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At this point, Fair Wheel Bikes’ custom builds should need no introduction. The small outfit out of Tuscon, Arizona is one of the go-to local bike shops for service and high end bikes, but they also put together some incredible custom builds. Builds that often challenge for the title of “world’s lightest”. For their latest […]
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The Granville by Aoyuan Property is a new 8-storey mixed-use concrete development located at the corner of Granville and West 7th. This project will offer four retail units and 41 one-, two-, and three-bedroom condominiums. The project is set within a well-developed community and a prosperous commercial environment. It is only a 10-minute walk to Granville Island, a popular hotspot for sightseeing and entertainment with a thriving art scene. The Granville will be 5-minute walk from the extension of the Millennium Line Skytrain upon completion.
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You’ve decided to buy a car. While we’re sure you would prefer to walk into a dealership to make a cash purchase, the reality is that most people will not be able to do so. In that case, you will need to finance the vehicle.
There are two main options for financing a vehicle. You can get a loan from a bank or credit union, or you can take advantage of dealer financing.
In dealer financing, loans are originated by a retailer and then sold to a bank or credit union. Most people are of the view that a bank or credit union is the best source for an auto loan but that is not necessarily the case. There are benefits that make dealer financing a good option to consider when purchasing a vehicle.
Here are a few of those benefits:
One type of loan that you can access from a dealer is a subprime auto loan. While individuals with bad credit or no credit history often have a difficult time securing any sort of loan from a bank or credit union, subprime auto loans are loans that are specifically created for people who would otherwise be ineligible for car financing. This is good news if you are a recent graduate, just filed for bankruptcy or have obligations that have negatively affected your credit scores. If this is your reality, you should still be able to access a car loan with ease.
Lots of dealers offer more attractive rates than that offered by banks and credit unions. Because most people assume that the bank rates are better, they do not bother checking it out. However, it is always a good idea to check all your options and compare the rates.
Dealer financing is not only a great option for those with bad credit. It is also great for those with excellent credit scores as well. Dealers often offer 0 down loans and discounts as a bonus for those with an attractive credit report.
Normally when purchasing a vehicle using an auto loan you a required to pay a portion of the price upfront. With 0 down car loans, this down payment is worked into car loan instead. With this kind of loan, you will be able to buy the vehicle you want without dipping into your cash reserves.
Are you in search of a flexible plan that will make your loan easier to handle? If yes, it might be worth your time to explore dealer financing. You may find that a loan from a dealer is less restrictive than a bank or credit union loan. If necessary, you might be able to benefit from a longer repayment term. An extended repayment term means that your monthly payments will be more affordable.
Whether you are finding other lenders reluctant to approve your car loan application or you have excellent credit and are just in search of better rates, Credit Now has a loan for you. We have worked with thousands of drivers from all financial histories and credit backgrounds. With the largest network of lenders, we serve all of British Columbia; from downtown Vancouver to the far North.
So, if you’re in British Columbia and you’re looking to buy a car, contact us today. Let our loan consultants work towards putting you behind the steering wheel of your dream car.
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Alma & 10th by Landa Global is a new four-story mixed-use concrete development located at the corner of Alma & West 10th Ave. Contemporary form transitions into traditional charm to enhance this upscale neighborhood. This classically-inspired project will offer seven retail units and 32 two and three-bedroom condominiums. The Broadway commercial district, top-rated schools, Almond Park, fitness centre and more are just steps away.
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As road riding for fun has become acceptable again, the classic retro Eroica road ride/race concept is growing. Feeling tied to the explosion of gravel biking, and even the widening of the average road bike (maybe even driving both?), Eroica has started reaching out to modern road bike owners with special Nova Eroica events. Now you […]
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Whether it’s to bring office essentials to work, keep your bike rolling during trail rides or to haul loads of supplies on lengthy adventure missions, having options to carry some cargo while you ride is always handy. In this roundup we’ll check out a submersible handlebar bag from Watershed Drybags, take a look at Restrap’s […]
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A fat bike rim here, a mountain bike rim there, maybe a few carbon forks for road and cross – for Whisky Parts Co., a complete component line hasn’t always been part of the picture. But that’s slowly changing. Wanting to create an entire product line that looks the part on a complete build of […]
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The challenge with longer travel dropper posts is that the shaft typically needs to be longer, too. Which means your seat tube needs to be straighter for longer. The new e*Thirteen TRS+ 170mm dropper seatpost manages to increase travel while shortening the body, helping you eke out bigger drops on more frames. The new 170mm […]
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State Bicycle Co. has had a busy winter. The Arizona-based company recently revamped their top-tier aluminum Black Label urban track bike and now offers it in a limited edition Typhoon Blue. Keeping the momentum going, they just announced a 4-bike expansion to their popular line of steel bikes. Now in their second year and priced […]
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In the past, the North American Handmade Bicycle Show has restricted voting for the People’s Choice Award to ticket-carrying show attendees. This year, for the first time ever, NAHBS has opened voting up to the virtual world. Now you, armchair NAHBS fan, can help determine award destiny! How do you vote? I’m so glad you […]
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Corey Lowe of Seattle-based Eyewater bicycles is not new to the carbon game – with a background in mechanical engineering, he has worked previously as a design engineer at Parlee, Cannondale, Specialized, and with the Allied Cycle Works crew. He left the production scene to focus on his own custom brand – Corey wants to […]
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Unior has been a mega-popular bike tool brand in Europe, and they’re just beginning their push into the U.S. with a rebranded (as in, new colors to avoid confusion with Park Tool’s blue) lineup. New to the collection is this Pro Tool Kit, which comes with most anything you’d need to do any repair on […]
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Photos submitted by Chris Renshaw of a recent trip to Joshua Tree National Park. We always love seeing photos from where you are riding and are happy to share them with our readers around the world here on the Pic Of The Day. Send in your pics with a brief description here.
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Paul Component is celebrating founder Paul’s favorite beer, the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, by commissioning a one-off full custom Squid Bikes called the Sierra Shredder. The parts come from Paul, White Industries, and Velocity and get special paint or a unique Pale Ale Green anodization that is being done exclusively for this bike. The custom […]
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After teasing us with social media posts for a while now, Vancouver, B.C’s Knolly Bikes has just announced their first ever 29er, called The Fugitive, is ready to ride. Knolly’s aim was to create a well-rounded bike that’s ideal for epic adventures and all types of trails. They say the Fugitive pedals more efficiently than […]
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Welcome to the official start of your weekend. This week’s Bikerumor Friday Yard Sale is our first sponsored episode, in which you can win free socks from Defeet! Details are in the video, along with a quick run down of new tech from Frostbike, our favorite things from NAHBS 2018, a little more info on […]
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If you’re lucky enough to live in a spot where both cycling and skiing are a way of life, there’s a good chance you already have a roof rack on your vehicle. And if you’re looking for a better way to carry your skis, Küat will soon have a new option for you. In typically […]
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Continuum at Nature’s Edge by Brody Development is located at 856 Orwell Street in Lynnmour. This new development will have 23 strata units, approximately three two-bedroom, 19 three-bedroom with double attached garages and one four-bedroom. All have rooftop decks, A/C, HRV, hot water on demand and elevated interiors and finishings.
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It’s hard to believe Gore-Tex is about to turn 50. In the decades since its inception the product engineers at Gore have continued to innovate and stay one step ahead of the competition. Their most advanced technology, ShakeDry, first popped up in 2015 with the Gore-Tex Active Cycling Jacket. Since then, they’ve gone on to improve […]
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BC Bike Race announces its 2018 route for this July – The 2018 BC Bike Race course gets updates both big and small, with the single goal – more singletrack. Day 1 now starts with the Cowichan Valley and wrap up with a new Day 7 in Squamish. In between the race will flow along the rugged west […]
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Win a Breezer Seat Pack made by Porcelain Rocket! Breezer Bikes is giving away 5 custom, hand-made seat bags made by Procelain Rocket. These are tough, roll-closure bags made from 500/330D Cordura material with reinforced areas around the straps. Perfect for exploring, whether on the road or on the dirt, and they’re valued at $140 each! […]
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Photo submitted by Paul Brunke, “Riding Wire Mesa in southern Utah on the Yeti SB4.5. Views of Zion National Park abound making it difficult to keep your eyes on the trail.”
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By now most road riders know of the classic Eroica gran fondo events that roll classic, pre-1987 bikes out to ride classic roads, always including a mix of pavement and gravel. The retro bikes have been doing it for more than 20 years from its renaissance on the white roads of Tuscany. But now we’ve […]
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Consumer dependency on WiFi routers has surpassed the smartphone as the #1 technology US adults cannot live without for more than one day, according to data today released from the Customer and Product Experience 360 (CPX 360
) Survey by iQor, the only global managed services provider embedded in the flow between product, people and services.
As the life-blood for the connected ecosystem, a functioning WiFi router is necessary for consumers to enjoy smart devices and the connected lifestyle, including smart TVs and streaming devices, multiplayer gaming, tablets, voice-controlled virtual assistants and smart speakers, telehealth devices and IoT-enabled security systems. Currently, nearly two-thirds of US adults (64 percent) couldn’t be without WiFi for more than one day. As the smart home market and diversity of connected devices continues to grow, dependence on WiFi routers and smart home hubs will continue to intensify: the proliferation of smart devices is forecast to reach 20.4 billion globally by 2020, almost doubling from an estimated 11.1 billion in 2018.
“The fact that the WiFi-connected smart home is the most important technology consumers don’t want to be without–over the smartphone–is a shift that technology experts and brands must understand and plan for, because this is a relatively new market and consumer adoption is not yet mainstream,” said Autumn Braswell, COO, LinQ Integrated Solution at iQor. “Currently, there is no clear brand owning the connected home customer experience. We believe that whoever can help consumers fully realize the potential of the connected home reality—and connect multiple devices for maximum impact, security, and efficiency—will emerge as the brand leader five years from now.”
At the same time, as increased adoption of multiple smart home devices and appliances has heightened dependence on connectivity in the home, the CPX 360 survey also revealed other, pressing smart home-related concerns.
IoT Security Concerns Top Consumer Smart Home Fears
As the smart home grows in popularity, IoT security concerns remain top of mind for consumers. The CPX 360 survey reports that more than two-thirds (70 percent) of consumers are concerned about the lack of security from hackers who might hack into smart devices in the home; these apprehensions escalate among older generations, as nearly four out of five baby boomers (79 percent) are fearful of hackers breaching a smart connected device in their home. Data and privacy fears rank second among consumer smart home concerns. More than half of US adults (58 percent) fear lack of privacy from device manufacturers who have access to data, real-time conversations, voice patterns and search history. These security concerns are a potential barrier for mass consumer connected home adoption.
“Consumer concerns about data privacy and security, including both the unauthorized hacking of devices and theft of device data, consistently rank as one of the leading concerns about connecting devices to the Internet,” says Brad Russell, Research Director for Connected Home, Parks Associates. “Companies are working to adopt best practices for IoT data security and management to allay concerns and deliver peace of mind, including more stringent efforts to secure the home network by deep inspection of incoming and outgoing traffic and monitoring of edge devices to alert for anomalous behavior.”
Consumers Fear “Cascade Effect” Among Connected Home Devices
The promise of the connected ecosystem is that multiple devices will work in harmony to share information and simplify tasks. However, the CPX 360 survey reports that consumers are afraid of the “cascade effect” in the smart home ecosystem. More than half of consumers (54 percent) fear that if one device fails it will cause other connected devices in the home to fail.
This is especially troubling to the consumers because they are already having problems connecting smart devices to the internet, configuring settings and interacting with other devices. Overall, in the past two years, 63 percent of survey respondents had set up issues and 48 percent had operation issues. Connecting the device to interact with other devices was difficult for nearly one-third of consumers (31 percent).
“The connected home contains multiple devices, from a variety of device manufacturers, that are all supposed to work together in harmony. When an issue arises, consumers often do not know how to identify where the issue resides: with connectivity to the internet, with the device itself or with a different device it is connected to,” said Braswell. “This gray area causes confusion with both the customer, as well as customer service departments for various device brands. The fear of the ‘cascade effect’ is real if consumers are already having smart home connectivity, set-up or operation issues.”
Brands can offset issues increasing the “cascade effect” in the connected home by educating consumers and retooling product delivery and customer support methods.
“The smart home and connected ecosystem is designed to transform consumers’ lives by simplifying tasks and providing an added layer of intelligence to devices with actionable insights for the consumer,” said Hartmut Liebel, CEO of iQor. “Consumers will adopt and try a number of different devices and those that enhance their lives and work seamlessly will secure a permanent place in the connected home. The ability to easily operate these connected devices and services, and to readily obtain customer support when needed, will be the crucial factor in adoption. Brands need to expand proactive engagement efforts and simplify products to minimize set-up frustration and directly address consumer concerns around privacy and security.”
Consumers Worried IoT Leading to Heightened Dependence on Technology
The increased value of the WiFi router speaks to the growing adoption of the smart home lifestyle and the desire for the convenience that the connected ecosystem provides, but consumers have reservations about IoT creating an unhealthy dependence on technology. More than half of US adults (53 percent) are concerned that IoT and smart devices will lead to a heightened dependence on technology to conduct daily tasks.
The CPX 360 survey reports that more than 90 percent of consumer households today have a smartphone and that new connected technology is rapidly being adopted. Almost half of the consumer households (42 percent) have a smart TV, nearly one in four have a health wearable device, like a Fitbit, and 16 percent have a voice-controlled virtual assistant, like Alexa or Google home.
It’s no secret that Intense has been hard at work on a new 29″ DH platform. After hand making concept bikes in Temecula, CA out of aluminum starting in 2016, Intense Factory Racing would go on to test out five different prototypes throughout the 2017 World Cup. It wasn’t until Crankworx Whistler in late 2017 that […]
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Consumer dependency on WiFi routers has surpassed the smartphone as the #1 technology US adults cannot live without for more than one day, according to data today released from the Customer and Product Experience 360 (CPX 360) Survey by iQor, the only global managed services provider embedded in the flow between product, people and services.
As the life-blood for the connected ecosystem, a functioning WiFi router is necessary for consumers to enjoy smart devices and the connected lifestyle, including smart TVs and streaming devices, multiplayer gaming, tablets, voice-controlled virtual assistants and smart speakers, telehealth devices and IoT-enabled security systems. Currently, nearly two-thirds of US adults (64 percent) couldn’t be without WiFi for more than one day. As the smart home market and diversity of connected devices continues to grow, dependence on WiFi routers and smart home hubs will continue to intensify: the proliferation of smart devices is forecast to reach 20.4 billion globally by 2020, almost doubling from an estimated 11.1 billion in 2018.
“The fact that the WiFi-connected smart home is the most important technology consumers don’t want to be without–over the smartphone–is a shift that technology experts and brands must understand and plan for, because this is a relatively new market and consumer adoption is not yet mainstream,” said Autumn Braswell, COO, LinQ Integrated Solution at iQor. “Currently, there is no clear brand owning the connected home customer experience. We believe that whoever can help consumers fully realize the potential of the connected home reality—and connect multiple devices for maximum impact, security, and efficiency—will emerge as the brand leader five years from now.”
At the same time, as increased adoption of multiple smart home devices and appliances has heightened dependence on connectivity in the home, the CPX 360 survey also revealed other, pressing smart home-related concerns.
IoT Security Concerns Top Consumer Smart Home Fears
As the smart home grows in popularity, IoT security concerns remain top of mind for consumers. The CPX 360 survey reports that more than two-thirds (70 percent) of consumers are concerned about the lack of security from hackers who might hack into smart devices in the home; these apprehensions escalate among older generations, as nearly four out of five baby boomers (79 percent) are fearful of hackers breaching a smart connected device in their home. Data and privacy fears rank second among consumer smart home concerns. More than half of US adults (58 percent) fear lack of privacy from device manufacturers who have access to data, real-time conversations, voice patterns and search history. These security concerns are a potential barrier for mass consumer connected home adoption.
“Consumer concerns about data privacy and security, including both the unauthorized hacking of devices and theft of device data, consistently rank as one of the leading concerns about connecting devices to the Internet,” says Brad Russell, Research Director for Connected Home, Parks Associates. “Companies are working to adopt best practices for IoT data security and management to allay concerns and deliver peace of mind, including more stringent efforts to secure the home network by deep inspection of incoming and outgoing traffic and monitoring of edge devices to alert for anomalous behavior.”
Consumers Fear “Cascade Effect” Among Connected Home Devices
The promise of the connected ecosystem is that multiple devices will work in harmony to share information and simplify tasks. However, the CPX 360 survey reports that consumers are afraid of the “cascade effect” in the smart home ecosystem. More than half of consumers (54 percent) fear that if one device fails it will cause other connected devices in the home to fail.
This is especially troubling to the consumers because they are already having problems connecting smart devices to the internet, configuring settings and interacting with other devices. Overall, in the past two years, 63 percent of survey respondents had set up issues and 48 percent had operation issues. Connecting the device to interact with other devices was difficult for nearly one-third of consumers (31 percent).
“The connected home contains multiple devices, from a variety of device manufacturers, that are all supposed to work together in harmony. When an issue arises, consumers often do not know how to identify where the issue resides: with connectivity to the internet, with the device itself or with a different device it is connected to,” said Braswell. “This gray area causes confusion with both the customer, as well as customer service departments for various device brands. The fear of the ‘cascade effect’ is real if consumers are already having smart home connectivity, set-up or operation issues.”
Brands can offset issues increasing the “cascade effect” in the connected home by educating consumers and retooling product delivery and customer support methods.
“The smart home and connected ecosystem is designed to transform consumers’ lives by simplifying tasks and providing an added layer of intelligence to devices with actionable insights for the consumer,” said Hartmut Liebel, CEO of iQor. “Consumers will adopt and try a number of different devices and those that enhance their lives and work seamlessly will secure a permanent place in the connected home. The ability to easily operate these connected devices and services, and to readily obtain customer support when needed, will be the crucial factor in adoption. Brands need to expand proactive engagement efforts and simplify products to minimize set-up frustration and directly address consumer concerns around privacy and security.”
Consumers Worried IoT Leading to Heightened Dependence on Technology
The increased value of the WiFi router speaks to the growing adoption of the smart home lifestyle and the desire for the convenience that the connected ecosystem provides, but consumers have reservations about IoT creating an unhealthy dependence on technology. More than half of US adults (53 percent) are concerned that IoT and smart devices will lead to a heightened dependence on technology to conduct daily tasks.
The CPX 360 survey reports that more than 90 percent of consumer households today have a smartphone and that new connected technology is rapidly being adopted. Almost half of the consumer households (42 percent) have a smart TV, nearly one in four have a health wearable device, like a Fitbit, and 16 percent have a voice-controlled virtual assistant, like Alexa or Google home.
Until now, Kogel Bearings only offered this Royal Blue color to their sponsored pro riders. Now, they’ve made a limited run of blue derailleur pulleys for 11-speed road and SRAM 12-speed Eagle mountain bike groups. To go with it, they’re celebrating a collaboration with Aaron Gwin and the YT-Mob this year, offering custom engraved blue […]
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If you weren’t at NAHBS 2018, chances are some of these items are long gone. These very, very limited edition Walnut, Cherry and Maple handled pedal wrenches from Abbey Bike Tools are $130 each. Only ten of each were made, and they probably sold out at the show, but you can email them and try. […]
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Thanks to the Orange Seal VersaValve kit, not having the right tubeless valve for your rim may be a thing of the past. First spotted at Eurobike late last year, the new valve kits are now available in both consumer and shop packs depending on your needs. When it comes to valves, it’s all about […]
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After a strong launch in 2017, Ketl Mountain Apparel is bulking up their line by lightening up for spring and summer. Looking to add some pieces for hotter climates than the original line, there are lighter shorts, sun protection jerseys, and liner shorts. But on the other side there are also new pieces for areas […]
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iSSi pedals might have been founded on clipless, but they have thoughts on platform pedals as well. Specifically, they feel you have two options with flats. You can either make a pedal narrow and thin for obstacle clearance and light weight, or you can focus on pedal feel. The later usually involves a thicker pedal […]
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Every pro probably hopes to race a custom painted bike. One of the surest ways to earn custom livery is a national championship title, so Luka Mezgec went out and won three in 2017. And his reward… he is the first pro cyclist to race on the brand new 2018 Scott Foil Disc this week at the Abu […]
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Mosaic’s new GT2 titanium 650b gravel bike is more adventure ready than the racier 700c model. It’s not just tire size that separates it, the bike gets a lower bottom bracket height and longer chainstays. That combo offers better stability and straight-line handling, a good thing when you’ve been on the bike for hours or […]
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The Shimano premium S-Phyre range keeps expanding, as they now add sunglasses to the shoe & clothing mix. Developed together with pro riders from Team Lotto NL Jumbo, Shimano is debuting two new high-end, but affordable styles – the frameless S-Phyre R, and full-frame S-Phyre X glasses, with several lens options for each. Shimano S-Phyre R & […]
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The Scott Foil was already known for being a light & aero race bike that wouldn’t beat you up on the rough stuff. Orica-Scott rider Mathew Hayman even rode one as the first aero bike to get a Paris-Roubaix victory. Scott has talked of modernizing with road discs for a few years. So it was […]
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Photo submitted by Daniel Sterling of rider MV heading out to the trail, “This pic was from our Tuesday Night group ride. It’s usually a fatbike ride, and we had a good foot of snow on the ground last week. However yesterday it was 65 degrees and rained all day so all the snow melted […]
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Introducing Woodbridge and Park Ridge Homes’ newest community of 48 contemporary craftsman townhomes in the ideal family neighbourhood of Panorama/Sullivan.
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Lights have gotten incredibly powerful lately, but one thing hasn’t changed much – run time. After numerous requests, Light & Motion decided to do something about it. That something is their new Rando 500 headlight. Prior to the Rando 500, every light in the Light & Motion Urban category had the same 1.5 hour […]
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Luxia is a collection of 138 spacious, 3-bedroom homes meticulously crafted with life’s little luxuries at the forefront. Side-by-side garages, open-concept living, innovative storage solutions and an abundance of outdoor space – including roof top patios – are just some of the reasons to get excited about calling Luxia at Yorkson, home. Ideally located in the heart of Willoughby, urban conveniences are matched by nearby park and recreation spaces.
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Jagwire’s newest product is one of those things that’s actually been around for awhile – just on the OEM side. But once shops started replacing cables on internally routed frames that used the black hose like material, they started asking where they could get it for themselves. The end result is the introduction of Internal […]
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Like clockwork, Problems Solvers was present at Frostbike with a new batch of solutions for the industry’s problems. For those who have ever struggled with a tubeless valve nut that just wouldn’t stay tight, the Super P-Nut was a great option – if your rim was wide enough. The Super P-Nut (on the right) was […]
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Like clockwork, Problems Solvers was present at Frostbike with a new batch of solutions for the industry’s problems. For those who have ever struggled with a tubeless valve nut that just wouldn’t stay tight, the Super P-Nut was a great option – if your rim was wide enough. The Super P-Nut (on the right) was […]
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This year, mountain bikes were few and far between, and there were virtually no fat bikes. This truly was the year of the gravel bike, which left a wide open space for any mountain bike to stand out. That said, Canadian brand Altruiste didn’t leave much to chance by turning out two very unique models, […]
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Sinewave Cycles first popped on the scene with their USB-charging port headset cap, and have since added lights and started reselling dynamo hubs. The cap is a very popular site around NAHBS, and growing more so as people are building out gravel adventure bikes with hopes (or real, actual plans) of heading off for days […]
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After five years in research and development Verve Cycling is releasing the Track InfoCrank to the public and making it available to track teams & individual riders globally. Developed with British Cycling’s track team, the Track InfoCrank gets an official debut at Track Worlds in Apeldoorn in The Netherlands next week. Track InfoCrank 144mm track-specific power […]
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“Beyond Trails: Atacama” follows the ambitious human powered adventure of Lorraine Blancher and Robin Munshaw as they embark on a multi-day bikepacking expedition through unmapped trails and canyons in the Atacama Desert in Northern Chile. The Atacama Desert, known to be the driest non-polar region on earth, is a barren and inhospitable place. As mountain […]
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Debuted a couple of summers back, we’d already wrote up the details of the Sahmurai SWORD tubeless tire repair kit that slides into your handlebar. But after demoing it last year at Eurobike, I decided to pop a set into my gravel/road bike. Since, it has saved two different cyclists riding with me that punctured, but […]
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Inspired by this deep gloss read saddle from Beast in Berlin (who also painted the ENVE stem), Allied figured out how to mimic the depth and reflection with layers and layers of translucent, tinted clear coats and plain clear coats, yet only adds about 20g more than a regular paint job. They don’t yet have […]
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Photo submitted by Bikerantonis, “My Gravel bike, Kona Sutra Ltd, on top of Morias mountain and Prophet Elias Church Overlooking Geras Bay at Lesbos Island, Greece.” We always love seeing photos from where you are riding and are happy to share them with our readers around the world here on the Pic Of The Day. Send in […]
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The relaxing nature of a good warm bath helps us realize things that we don’t normally think about — such as the secrets of the universe or the reason we exist. However, if bathroom problems such as the following exist, they can steal your attention away from your dreamy thoughts. Don’t let these problems ruin your well-deserved alone time:
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Over-splashing tap
Selecting the right design will save you some frustration because the wrong tap with the wrong sink can certainly land you in a watery situation. You certainly don’t want a wet floor each time you turn the tap on! The placement of the sink with the tap defines how much splash it creates. If the sink is too close to the standing tap, the water may spill over the edge when it is initially turned on. The space of the sink also has a part to play as it would guide the water into the sink hole. An overhead tap mounted on the wall would have to be positioned correctly over the sink hole to ensure faster drainage. Also note that some sinks don’t come with overflow holes, so be mindful when you shop. Source: HomeAndDecor
Leaky shower
You may be able to put up with a leaky shower head for a little while, but it’ll cost you on your water bills. On top of that, the excess moisture being leaked to unplanned areas could create mold issues. Fixing your showerhead could be as easy as replacing a gasket, and you can often diagnose it on your own. Source: TheSpruce
Slow drain
Most tub and shower clogs are caused by hair. A simple fix is to remove the drain cover, straighten a wire coat hanger, then bend one end into a small hook. Push the hook down the drain and into the U-shape trap a few inches down. Then twist it around, and carefully pull it back. Chances are good you will have hooked the sizable hairball that was causing your slow drain. Source: BHG
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Here are some fun songs for teaching about Weather and Seasons with young children! These songs are great for Pre-K, Preschool, and Kindergarten. Find more Weather activities here.
This is a curated list of songs from YouTube.
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Available by popular demand, Ibis is bringing back the full stealth Mojo HD4 that their Enduro World Series winning team raced last year. Apparently customers have been pestering the bike maker for the last six months, so they finally caved and will be offering the black on black team replica. Ibis Mojo HD4, EWS team […]
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Wide range, 1x gearing isn’t going away any time soon. Instead, it is slowly expanding into more and more affordable drivetrains. Sure, SRAM seems to be leading the way, but a number of other companies like MicroSHIFT are pumping out more affordable options. With their new XCD cassettes, you can get even more range for […]
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The lightweight Rotor Aldhu alloy crankset launched at Eurobike last fall, and now they’re getting a power meter option and new 30mm diameter track spindle. They’ve also added four shorter arm sizes, helping the modular system to fit more riders and bike sizes. They’re named after Carlos Sastre’s Alpe D’Duez win in the 2008 Tour […]
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Not only was Frostbike the launching point of the new Surly Midnight Special, but it also had a few other surprises for road plus. On the tire side, we were fortunate to catch a sneak peek of Vee Tire Co.’s upcoming tire, the Zilent Sports. Since tan sidewalls are en vogue, the tire makes use […]
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Saracen’s new full suspension Traverse adapts lessons honed on longer travel bikes to build an affordable 29er that should be a blast to ride on all sorts of trails. While most of their bikes have aimed for fast descents, the larger wheels & shorter travel of the Traverse make it a more versatile everyday trail bike. […]
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Combining the best attributes of both their road and mountain tires, Michelin is throwing their Bib into the world of gravel. Adding to their line of Power road models, the newest tire is called, well, the Power Gravel. Michelin Power Gravel Available in a few weeks, we’re told that Michelin will be starting out with […]
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Chapman Cycles brought out the big gun and took home the award for Best Tandem Bike at NABS 2018. Check out our pre-show interview with him here, and the studio shots of his winning bike here. Below, we captured some of the best details on this bike and a couple of Rando bicycles he was […]
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Just like the new ONE aero road bike last week, Factor also has sped up their split downtube SLiCK TT/Tri bike. The latest iteration of the bike evolves aero to the next level, including a healthy dose of triathlon-friendly integration. SLiCK, split downtube carbon TT & triathlon bike The big updates to the Slick further integration […]
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We’ve touched on Lake’s custom shoe program a couple of times in recent years, but as their shoe doping scheme gets stronger it’s worth revisiting. Starting with a premium pair of carbon-soled Lake CX402 or CX332 road shoes, or MX332 mountain bike shoes, how to paint the blank canvas is completely up to you. Lake […]
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Photo submitted byFabiano Tajiri of one of his favorite places, Graciosa Road, Paraná State. We always love seeing photos from where you are riding and are happy to share them with our readers around the world here on the Pic Of The Day. Send in your pics with a brief description here.
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In 2012, 130mm was considered “long travel” for a 29er. Obviously, much has changed in the past six years. But thanks to bikes like the original Kona Satori that paved the way, 29ers are now truly long travel. With that said, there’s still a place for mid-travel 29ers, which seems to be why after a […]
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Meet Edmonton’s new address for the upwardly mobile.SKY Residences at ICE District offers the ultimate in urban living from the tallest tower in Western Canada. Situated on oors 30 through 66 with forever-views in all directions, SKY Residences at ICE District serves up privileged amenities along with all the buzz of living in the heart of ICE District.
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Last week we gave you a Sneak Peek at new carbon-reinforced gravel shoes coming soon from Quoc. Before you can even Kickstart them, you can win a pair. Back to what you can buy, DZR has a limited edition boot for women, blending tall boot style & on-the-bike function. And Sidi, long a fan of high […]
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Along with updates to their Split Pivot full suspension range, Salsa also had a few other bikes to show off at Frostbike this year. Similarly to the full suspension bikes, the changes are mostly highlighted by spec and color change, but that may still be very welcome news depending on which bikes you’re looking at. […]
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Salsa’s Deadwood (formerly the Deadwood Sus) was certainly an interesting bike. A proper 29+ full suspension bike, the ride could be a bit polarizing depending on your geographic location and riding style. The massive 29 x 3.0″ tires offer insane amounts of grip and the traction and float to ride almost anything. Yet, their added […]
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Every year, North American Handmade Bike Show photographer Brad Quartuccio spends his show hours lovingly photographing show bikes from each builder. Here is our first gallery of the bikes from the eighty or so builders who attended the show.
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Our friend Tomo, founder of Clever Standard bike tools, was at NAHBS showing off molded layered carbon fiber chainrings. Made by a friend of his, what separates these are that the tooth profiles and widths are molded into shape as much as possible, then only machined from the top down to preserve fiber integrity. He […]
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Win a Breezer Seat Pack made by Porcelain Rocket! Breezer Bikes is giving away 5 custom, hand-made seat bags made by Procelain Rocket. These are tough, roll-closure bags made from 500/330D Cordura material with reinforced areas around the straps. Perfect for exploring, whether on the road or on the dirt, and they’re valued at $140 each! […]
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Urge continues to develop some of the best value mountain bike helmets on the market, especially for aggressive trail riding. Using the tech of their premium Down-O-Matic DH helmet, Urge has reworked construction to cut costs almost in half for their new BombAir full face. BombAir low-cost full face DH mountain bike helmet In fact, the new BombAir […]
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Fifty One liked their original road bike, so they wanted to mimic the design of it, but take advantage of the opportunities disc brakes offered. Wider stays, thru axles, etc. In particular, they liked the the Deddaciai split stays used on their rim brake models, so they tapped a few well known carbon experts to […]
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After giving us a micro masterclass in hex tool design, tolerances and bolt compatibility (seriously, watch this video for all you need to know about tool-bolt interfaces), Silca showed off their new seat roll and phone case. The Silca Seat Roll Grande Americano isn’t just named patriotically because it’s bigger than their original, but also […]
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Reader David McChesney sent in this photo of his Trek Farley “on a snowy day along the Mopac trail outside of Lincoln, NE.” We always love seeing photos from where you are riding and are happy to share them with our readers around the world here on the Pic Of The Day. Send in your pics with a brief […]
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With another North American Handmade Bike Show having come to a close, we here at the BikeRumor NAHBS Team continue our salute to the big winners at this year’s exhibition in Hartford, Connecticut. Congratulations to all the builders showing at NAHBS this year. See you next year in Sacramento! Best in Show Altruiste Bikes […]
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Ever wonder why your hex tool and bolt have too much wiggle room? Silca prides themselves on high precision, ultra hard tool steel hex wrenches, so we roped in owner Josh Poertner to explain tolerances, material hardness and shaping design. As usual, there’s far more to it than meets the eye!
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The man known as UltraRomance has a few things going on. Probably half of his paycheck comes from Specialized, which is where we first met him when Watts attended their gravel bike camp a couple years ago. The rest comes from selling co-branded and co-designed items from the likes of Swift Industries and, now, Crust […]
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With day two of the North American Handmade Bike Show in Hartford, Connecticut drawing to a close, it’s time to celebrate the first batch of winners of the NAHBS awards, both bikes and builders. All photos used with permission of NAHBS, credited to fabulous photographer Brad Quartuccio. Best Lugged Frame: J.P. Weigle Best Road Bike: […]
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Building off their Routt adventure drop bar bike frame, this prototype Moots Softail gravel bike shows where they think the segment is headed. Designed to offer just a few millimeters of travel using their YBB system, the bike shapes the tubes differently to tune the ride more like what you’d expect from a road bike […]
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In a sea of Surly bikes with large tires, the Pacer stands out. For the longest time, the Pacer has been the road bike place holder for Surly – until now. While the Midnight special is a completely new frame, it still borrows some of that original Pacer DNA and even some of the tubing. […]
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Ever since gravel bikes have taken the world by storm, the idea of a “monster cross” bike seems to have faded into obscurity. True, a made up term for a loose category of bikes, but it looks like there are still monsters among us. Coming just short of a 27+ drop bar build, the new […]
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