Show us your unit.
01-28-10, 04:09 PM
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Show us your unit.
I mean, do you use a Garmin 305, a 705, an IPhone with a GPS, or what?
01-28-10, 04:13 PM
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305 here. i tried using my iphone once. when i went to make a call 3 hours into a ride the phone was dead.
01-28-10, 05:42 PM
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that's good to know. i was just browsing apps this morning on my iphone for that purpose, and i was going to search the forum for reviews/opinions on Cyclemeter GPS and B.iCycle
i don't have much money to spend on a computer, so i thought one of these would suffice until i can afford a better setup. but being w/o a phone on a long ride is kinda sketchy
01-28-10, 06:28 PM
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I've tried a number of the iPhone bike-computer apps, and blogged about them at length. Reader's Digest version:
- Motion-X: avoid. For GPS otaku only.
- GPSies: deletes speed data. Huh?
- Rubitrack: Integrates nicely with their desktop app (which is very nice), and is nice enough on its own, but nothing very innovative. There's a more limited free version that also integrates with the desktop app.
- Cyclemeter: Very slick. Has a nicely implemented ghost-riding feature and audio announcements so it can be useful in pocket mode. I did get some anomalous speed readings on one ride (421 mph, woohoo!) with this, but I'm not sure where the blame lies.
I haven't tried b.Icycle yet, and there are a few others that look like they might be interesting. Pedal Brain is what a lot of folks are holding out for.
My battery life has been variable, but it seems like a ride of 2 hours leaves me at 50%; an external battery or battery case would be an excellent idea (you can get one cheaply at monoprice.com)
- Motion-X: avoid. For GPS otaku only.
- GPSies: deletes speed data. Huh?
- Rubitrack: Integrates nicely with their desktop app (which is very nice), and is nice enough on its own, but nothing very innovative. There's a more limited free version that also integrates with the desktop app.
- Cyclemeter: Very slick. Has a nicely implemented ghost-riding feature and audio announcements so it can be useful in pocket mode. I did get some anomalous speed readings on one ride (421 mph, woohoo!) with this, but I'm not sure where the blame lies.
I haven't tried b.Icycle yet, and there are a few others that look like they might be interesting. Pedal Brain is what a lot of folks are holding out for.
My battery life has been variable, but it seems like a ride of 2 hours leaves me at 50%; an external battery or battery case would be an excellent idea (you can get one cheaply at monoprice.com)
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01-28-10, 06:30 PM
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01-28-10, 06:30 PM
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Ok, sorry, when I first saw the title to this thread, I thought NO WAY!! I ain't showing you my unit!!! I really thought you were having quite a long cold winter.
01-28-10, 06:33 PM
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Not that I'm ashamed of my unit mind you, it's just that I'm not into that kind of thing. I'm sure you understand.
01-28-10, 06:34 PM
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well, maybe after a few more beers, you could talk me into it.......................... nahhhhhhh.................
01-28-10, 07:20 PM
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Garmin Edge 500 with cadence sensor and heart monitor. Love the size and features.
Previously used a basic Cateye with no cadence. Obviously, a big step forward ... or revolution to keep it cycle-themed.
Previously used a basic Cateye with no cadence. Obviously, a big step forward ... or revolution to keep it cycle-themed.
01-28-10, 08:00 PM
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Personally, I like www.ridewithgps.com for my uploads. Tried MMR but way, way too commercial. Garmin Connect is OK, but TC really bites.
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01-28-10, 09:31 PM
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500. Went through 3 305s with turning-off disease before the last one broke for good. I really hope the 500 doesn't have that problem.
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01-30-10, 10:15 AM
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Here's a picture of me holding my unit:
I have three apps for cycling on it: MMR, MotionX, and Cyclometer. I store all my data on Ascent.
I have three apps for cycling on it: MMR, MotionX, and Cyclometer. I store all my data on Ascent.
01-30-10, 12:46 PM
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You can't handle my unit.