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Old 08-19-11 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by **********
Easy...they left out the ANT+ chip. Not sure how it calculates elevation gain but this is the perfect entry level tool for the new Cat 6 racing phenomenon that is also known as Strava
You're aware that GPS provides a 3-axis polar coordinate, right? One of those axes is elevation. It's not very accurate but it gets the job done roughly for those who are curious. You'll be able to see long climbs but will have a hard time getting accurate profiles on short rolling hills.
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