Originally Posted by
Robert A
I see many riders with a Garmin Edge or another dedicated bike computer, and then an iPhone in their jersey pocket. Are there certain reasons that we can't use the iPhone as the bike computer?
What do you want it to do? If you want constant display of data - speed, cadence, HR, distance - then you will quickly grow tired of having to touch the screen every few minutes to have it show you that information. You will then also quickly drain the battery during your ride by ensuring a constant display. You will also tire of having this large device mounted to your handlebars, and become angered should you wreck and have it crushed or fly off.
But, if you just want to stick it in your pocket to track your ride for review later, then no need for a computer.