velocity

So here is my main screen of my Garmin 510. I am sure that everyone has their idea of what "need to know" is. So let me know what is solid, geek and/or missing.

achoo

What info is carp?

Fish tales.

velocity

Can't switch the A and the R and have it read without asstricks.

Elvo

All you need is power, HR zone, and elapsed time. That's it.

svtmike

I'm a geek. I have:

Speed
Cadence / 3s. Power
Heart Rate / Distance
TSS / NP
Time of Day / Duration

achoo

What's the purpose of that screen? There are multiple screens, right?

My interval screen: lap time, HR, cadence, 3-sec power, lap avg power.

Other screens have other purposes. The only reason you need time of day is to get yourself back by a certain time.

Elevation? Who cares?

velocity

Why no distance? do you know it before you go?
V

achoo

What do you get out of knowing how far you've gone other than knowing how far you've gone?

velocity

Elevation to correct maps. (Geek)
I am a commuter also. I have multiple bikes and this screen is about being on time and past times on getting there. each bike has their own set up as far as meters are concerned. All have a logged miles on component page so I know how long the pieces have been in service.

velocity

I think knowing how long components have been utilized. One other thing endurance fitness.

robbyville

I used to be like that, had multiple screens very similar to yours. I still have a couple but the ones I use 90% of the time now are pretty simple and easy to read.

Main Screen: 3sec power, avg power, total ascent, elapsed time, pwr zone (I ditched distance and HR on my main screen due to almost all my training being power or zone based now)

Screen for races: Elapsed time, Distance (I thought this was weird when it was first suggested to me, but now love it. Once I do some races where pacing myself will become important like a time trial I'll use the screen with power)

I still have a default screen that I just couldn't let go even though I don't use it much that includes, speed, cadence, power, elapsed time, HR, distance, and time of day (which is pretty much the only time I use it is to check the time).

velocity

Garmins are amazing data producers. And when you apply them with Strava or MMR you can find motivations through those numbers. I found I rode more just because I was learning the functionality.
Do you ever ride with the guy that says " I have 25 MPH what you do you have?" or something similar? And in the moment you go a fair amount of distance on that distraction. LOL You end up calibrating others ol school computers during rides

Pirkaus

Rule #74 // V Meters or small computers only.
Forego the data and ride on feel; little compares to the pleasure of riding as hard as your mind will allow. Learn to read your body, meditate on Rule #5 , and learn to push yourself to your limit. Power meters, heart rate monitors and GPS are bulky, ugly and superflous. Any cycle computer, if deemed necessary, should be simple, small, mounted on the stem and wireless.

robbyville

Ha! well unfortunately I don't get to ride with others much, but no doubt when I do we often compare info. Last year there was a group that was staying nearby and we ended up riding together for the week they were here. One of them happened to be in his mid 60's and on every climb we'd go back and forth over our HR, but that was mostly for fun. I do like the amount of info the Garmin can give, and I'd say originally I enjoyed scrolling screen to screen. But now I really like the info I get and then I look at other stuff after downloading, plus my eyes are getting worse so the fewer sections on a screen the better

cellery

See rule 74

Velominati ? The Rules

EDIT: I see others have already posted this, thus strengthening its relevance.

velocity

Word! My arms are getting shorter too. I feel like T-rex man

velocity

When buying a Garmin you are supporting the team (it could be better than a full kit). No rule about that I see Hummmmm BTW Laughed my ass off on "THE RULES" thank you, I am reborn! Must go and meditate on rule 5.

TrojanHorse

There's a difference between having the data available after your ride and having it in front of you WHILE you ride. I'm guilty of over-display though, and one thing I like looking at that you don't have is the grade of the road I'm on, even though I could probably predict it more accurately than my garmin. Speed, cadence, HR and 3sec power are the only things I probably really care about, the rest is just nice to see. I also put "distance to next" on there when I'm riding a new route that I've uploaded.

BillyD

True, not only is it zero, now it is REALLY zero relevance.


Don't laugh. Some people take this very seriously, you'll hurt there feelings.

velocity

True, I try to keep my eyes on the road as much as possible.

OK If I have offended anyone, please, forgive and forget.

copswithguns

I guess I'm a geek too.

Time, MPH, Distance, Grade, HR, Elevation Gained, Elevation.

OP, where did you get that cover?

velocity

I got it from Epay -9 dollars and some change.

Jakedatc

Lately i've been taking advantage of my 800's map/turn by turn ability and only have current speed and distance over the map. I do like having the ability to look at other stuff though.

main page and "climbing" page

OldsCOOL

Fix it with a coma.

achoo

Average lap power is also critical if you're trying to hit a target power number for an interval.