Compass Has Arrived!
Get ready for some stocking stuffing… The new compass has joined the Captain fleet!!! A little bit smaller in overall outer diameter than the classic Captain at 1.260″, it is closer to the size of a normal 1 1/8″ stem cap. The Captain is here to keep you on track!
A couple of notes.. To get an accurate reading, the compass needs to be pretty close to level. This is a sum collaboration of the angle of your head tube, the grade of the terrain, and the lean of your bike. Many times on the trail or pavement, these forces will conspire to an optimum and your reading will be true. The bouncing of the bike also helps keep things true by nudging the liquid suspended indicator into alignment. But - when choosing between heading N when it would take you off a cliff, or S into a bear cave.. find a decently level surface, hit the front or rear brake while standing over the bike and gently pull or push the handlebar to lift the front or rear tire just a bit off the ground to level the compass (there’s an indicator bubble there to help). If you are really hard core, adjust for true north… and now, it’s Time to Ride…! We think you will like our little new addition to the StemCaptain fleet.
Cheers~
StemCaptain Crew.
StemCaptain @ Denver Veloswap 2009
StemCaptain will be at Veloswap in Denver (http://veloswap.com/) this weekend, Sat. from 9 am – 4 pm. If you’re local, come by and see us at booth P432. A prototype of the compass will be there for some final viewing before going in to production in the next few weeks. We’ll also have current product for sale, wholesale info, and free beer koozies for the first hundred or so visitors. Hope to see ya!
Compass in Beta, Ready this Fall
This compass is going to be a sweet addition for the back country rider, as well as someone navigating the tight streets of a city. The Captain will always be there to help you find the way.
New Parts, New Stores
Been awhile since we’ve posted – that’s because we’ve been hard at work getting a new (and slightly improved) batch of StemCaptains made, just in time for prime riding season. The new clocks and thermometers feature a solid construction with a tempered glass lens, glow-in-the-dark sweep hands, and a new mounting ring style that installs even easier that the last build. These clocks are accurate and can take a beating.
The thermometers are very sweet too. One note on the thermometers that has come up a few times… Just like the any thermometer, if it’s in direct sunlight, it is going to give a slightly higher reading that actual. Our thermometers are accurate to +/-2 deg. F, and they look great!
New pics to follow on the site; the new stuff has a slightly different look that I think you will like.
Also, starting next weekend our product will be featured at two new stores in the front range: Full Cycle Bikes in Ft. Collins, and on the Hill in Boulder (as well as currently available at the Pearl St. store). Later in June we plan to have them at Pedal Power in Eagle, CO.
Stay tuned!
See you on the trail,
StemCaptain
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Installation Instructions on YouTube
Wondering how the StemCaptain works? It’s pretty simple really. If you have a threadless headset, you simply unscrew the stem cap on your bike and replace it with ours. Check out the video on YouTube, or email us at info@stemcaptain.com with any questions.
StemCaptain Write Up
Nice litte write up last week.
Why have a stem cap that just keeps out dust?
Why have a normal stem cap?
Introducing StemCaptain… Replacing your boring old stem cap with one that will keep you informed, amused or prepared on your next ride.
StemCaptain Clock
Also available: Thermometer, compass, picture frame.
Time to Ride...!
Do you have time to ride?
An innovative new product for cyclists that replaces an ordinary stem cap with a StemCAPtain, capable of holding a variety of different functional or aesthetic inserts. It’s Time to Ride…!
http://www.stemcaptain.com/
For mountain, road, cruiser, commuter or even BMX bikes with a 1″ or 1 1/8″ steer tube threadless headset.
