Comments on “Backtracker
David King@deekay · Founder @ NewCo
Love riding my bike - cool idea - thanks for sharing. I definitely understand the utility when riding down a country road. In a city, however, isn't it constantly "on"? There tend to be cars and cyclists within 140 meters of you at all times. Curious how this works.
Denho Geldenhuys@denho_g · iKubu
@deekay In a city, Backtracker could help to let you know when there are gaps in the traffic so that you don’t constantly have to look over your shoulder to try and identify the most opportune moment to change lanes, or know when to turn.
Byron Dally@ronnyjim · Software Engineer, Ikubu
@deekay Thanks for the positive feedback! Just as when surrounded by a lot of traffic, your senses (eyes, ears etc.) don't saturate with an information overload. Rather, you pay attention when you need to make a decision. Similarly, Backtracker does not bombard one with information, it acts as another sensory input. When you wish to change lanes or make a tu… See more