Originally Posted by
roadcrankr
No idea why a few of you fought back against me for using an iPhone and Strava.
The OP asked for alternatives or a solution to his Bolt and Wahoo problem, so I offered something.
Then you all started talking small Cateye-type units and long touring and such. Weird.
The OP's GPS units run around $400 and not this chintzy three buck stuff you guys talked about.
Moreover, Strava allows privacy settings and free versions to enable people to opt out of anything close to social media crud.
And, yes, many of my friends, near and far, share our rides and accomplishments. Almost nobody discusses politics or other nonsense.
Get with the times, fellas. Don't knock it until you tried it.
I think it’s been beaten to death the debate over a smartphone vs. a dedicated GPS cycling unit. Nobody was knocking your own personal choice, merely re-stating (endlessly) why dedicated units have advantages. I tried using my early iPhone, couldn't see the screen and the separate mount was expansive. I am much happier with a Garmin. I would chance a bet that there are likely more folks using smartphones, mostly as that’s what they have and some of the free software works just fine for them. So be it, enjoy what you use,