{"id":26559,"date":"2017-04-30T11:13:18","date_gmt":"2017-04-30T15:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=26559"},"modified":"2017-04-30T11:21:15","modified_gmt":"2017-04-30T15:21:15","slug":"zoom-tube-is-multifunctional-bike-audio-and-lighting-accessory-youll-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/zoom-tube-is-multifunctional-bike-audio-and-lighting-accessory-youll-love\/","title":{"rendered":"ZOOM tube is multifunctional bike audio and lighting accessory you\u2019ll love"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With just about everyone owning a bike these days, there\u2019s no doubt that the more miles you log, the healthier you are going to become. Keeping motivated and keeping safe are two big concerns, and the <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.sondpex.com\/ZOOMtube-Bicycle-Bluetooth-Speaker-System-p\/ztb-f01.htm\">Sondpex ZOOM tube<\/a> is here to help with both. Much safer than headphones when riding, the ZOOM tube is loaded with benefits, including dynamite sound from such a compact unit.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26561 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-Tube.jpg?resize=500%2C500\" alt=\"ZOOM tube bike audio and lighting\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-Tube.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-Tube.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-Tube.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-Tube.jpg?resize=38%2C38&amp;ssl=1 38w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-Tube.jpg?resize=186%2C186&amp;ssl=1 186w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-Tube.jpg?resize=184%2C184&amp;ssl=1 184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Sondpex brings you ZOOM tube<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>I\u2019ve always been a fan of multifunctional devices, when they make sense, and when they work without being clumsy. \u00a0ZOOM tube excels in all regards.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26565\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/611DhSPyLJL._SL1057_-900x900.jpg?resize=900%2C900\" alt=\"ZOOM tube bike audio and lighting\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/611DhSPyLJL._SL1057_.jpg?resize=900%2C900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/611DhSPyLJL._SL1057_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/611DhSPyLJL._SL1057_.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/611DhSPyLJL._SL1057_.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/611DhSPyLJL._SL1057_.jpg?resize=38%2C38&amp;ssl=1 38w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/611DhSPyLJL._SL1057_.jpg?resize=186%2C186&amp;ssl=1 186w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/611DhSPyLJL._SL1057_.jpg?resize=184%2C184&amp;ssl=1 184w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/611DhSPyLJL._SL1057_.jpg?w=1057&amp;ssl=1 1057w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>For safety \u2013 dual bright LED headlights\u00a0 <\/strong>Two bright LED lights illuminate your path and operate as either fixed or strobing lights with a simple toggling of the headlight button. Illumination is rated at 164 feet.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26562\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/41SsWvmCoWL.jpg?resize=500%2C500\" alt=\"ZOOM tube bike audio and lighting\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/41SsWvmCoWL.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/41SsWvmCoWL.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/41SsWvmCoWL.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/41SsWvmCoWL.jpg?resize=38%2C38&amp;ssl=1 38w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/41SsWvmCoWL.jpg?resize=186%2C186&amp;ssl=1 186w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/41SsWvmCoWL.jpg?resize=184%2C184&amp;ssl=1 184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Smartphone holder \u00a0<\/strong>Two rubberized grippers securely grab any smartphone between 2\u201d and 3-1\/3\u201d wide.\u00a0 You can then access any of its features like music playing, GPS or ride trackers while you ride.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26566\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/810e-FYyXXL._SL1500_-900x900.jpg?resize=900%2C900\" alt=\"ZOOM tube bike audio and lighting\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/810e-FYyXXL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=900%2C900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/810e-FYyXXL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/810e-FYyXXL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/810e-FYyXXL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/810e-FYyXXL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/810e-FYyXXL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=38%2C38&amp;ssl=1 38w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/810e-FYyXXL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=186%2C186&amp;ssl=1 186w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/810e-FYyXXL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=184%2C184&amp;ssl=1 184w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/810e-FYyXXL._SL1500_.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bluetooth capable<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Riding with your tunes on your phone.\u00a0 Sync them up with the ZOOM tube via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker phone<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 After pairing your phone with Bluetooth, you can use the ZOOM tube as a hands-free device enabling you to hold conversations while riding without dangerously balancing your phone. [Make sure to open the rubber USB cover, as the microphone is inside this area.] Press the mode button once to answer incoming calls or two hang up.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26567\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/7175YbAuRAL._SL1500_-900x900.jpg?resize=900%2C900\" alt=\"ZOOM tube bike audio and lighting\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/7175YbAuRAL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=900%2C900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/7175YbAuRAL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/7175YbAuRAL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/7175YbAuRAL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/7175YbAuRAL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/7175YbAuRAL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=38%2C38&amp;ssl=1 38w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/7175YbAuRAL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=186%2C186&amp;ssl=1 186w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/7175YbAuRAL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=184%2C184&amp;ssl=1 184w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/7175YbAuRAL._SL1500_.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>MP3 player<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Are you old school? Still using a classic iPod?\u00a0 Got you covered with a 3.5mm AUX IN port, also under the rubber cover.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26568\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-tube-2-900x900.jpg?resize=900%2C900\" alt=\"ZOOM tube bike audio and lighting\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-tube-2.jpg?resize=900%2C900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-tube-2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-tube-2.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-tube-2.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-tube-2.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-tube-2.jpg?resize=38%2C38&amp;ssl=1 38w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-tube-2.jpg?resize=186%2C186&amp;ssl=1 186w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-tube-2.jpg?resize=184%2C184&amp;ssl=1 184w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-tube-2.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Got lots to play?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stick a micro USB card into the side of the ZOOM tube and listen to hours of your favorite programming.\u00a0 MP3, WMA and WAV files are all accepted. The same type files can also be placed on a USB stick and played by plugging it in the back of the ZOOM tube.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need battery juice for your phone?<\/strong>\u00a0 The unit has a built-in 4,400mAh rechargeable power bank that can be used to recharge your phone, via USB cable. To fully recharge it via microUSB, takes about five hours.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26563\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/71q9YEJl3WL._SL1500_-900x900.jpg?resize=900%2C900\" alt=\"ZOOM tube bike audio and lighting\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/71q9YEJl3WL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=900%2C900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/71q9YEJl3WL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/71q9YEJl3WL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/71q9YEJl3WL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/71q9YEJl3WL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/71q9YEJl3WL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=38%2C38&amp;ssl=1 38w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/71q9YEJl3WL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=186%2C186&amp;ssl=1 186w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/71q9YEJl3WL._SL1500_.jpg?resize=184%2C184&amp;ssl=1 184w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/71q9YEJl3WL._SL1500_.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick disconnect bracket<\/strong>\u00a0 Putting the ZOOM tube on your handlebars is easily done with the enclosed quick-release bracket.\u00a0 Merely twist one lever and the unit is safely locked in place or readu to remove for safekeeping.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1JPYbSrTD6M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Read more about the Zoom tube at <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ptS7qV\">Amazon.com<\/a> or at the <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.sondpex.com\/ZOOMtube-Bicycle-Bluetooth-Speaker-System-p\/ztb-f01.htm\">manufacturer\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26606\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-Tube-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C1224\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-Tube-1.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-Tube-1.jpg?resize=132%2C150&amp;ssl=1 132w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-Tube-1.jpg?resize=265%2C300&amp;ssl=1 265w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-Tube-1.jpg?resize=768%2C870&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-Tube-1.jpg?resize=794%2C900&amp;ssl=1 794w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Zoom-Tube-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C1224&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Disclosure: Sondpex<em class=\"markup--em markup--p-em\">\u00a0provided us with a sample ZOOM tube to evaluate for this article.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With just about everyone owning a bike these days, there\u2019s no doubt that the more miles you log, the healthier you are going to become. Keeping motivated and keeping safe are two big concerns, and the Sondpex ZOOM tube is here to help with both. 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Keeping motivated and keeping safe are two big concerns, and the Sondpex ZOOM tube is here to help with both. Much safer than headphones when riding, the ZOOM tube is loaded with benefits, including dynamite sound from such a compact unit. Sondpex brings you ZOOM tube I\u2019ve always been a fan of multifunctional devices, when they make sense, and when they work without being clumsy. \u00a0ZOOM tube excels in all regards. 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