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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-18-22, 10:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,211
Posted By ColoFatherOf3

Well, it ended up taking 6 1/2 months instead of...

Well, it ended up taking 6 1/2 months instead of 6, but I finally got my new bike. Picked it up the day before Easter. I took it out for its first ride on Easter Sunday afternoon and it was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By Iride01

Most all your Garmin GPS devices will probably...

Most all your Garmin GPS devices will probably work without pairing to a phone. Even the Garmin 1030 plus has a cable that is for both charging and data transfer. However some features that might be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 07:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By GhostRider62

I have used a Garmin 810 and 1030 and have never...

I have used a Garmin 810 and 1030 and have never paired my iphone to either device.

I never connected the 810 to the "internet" but did update the firmware on the 1030 to enable use the Garmin...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 07:15 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By atwl77

Garmins can be setup, and used, without needing...

Garmins can be setup, and used, without needing to connect to the Internet or to pair with a smartphone. All their general functions work, including tracking your location, speed, pairing with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 07:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By atwl77

1. My response was to that specific quote from...

1. My response was to that specific quote from kingston, not sure how you thought I was talking about Garmins or about getting updates and firmwares and maps.
2. Activation != registration.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 06:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By njkayaker

You really should also be clear about why. You'll...

You really should also be clear about why. You'll tend to get better answers.

It seems you want the device to be able to function in places without a cell network. Keep in mind that needing a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 06:29 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By njkayaker

​​​​​​You are kinda in the weeds here (and not...

​​​​​​You are kinda in the weeds here (and not really being helpful).

The Garmins don't need to connect to the internet to "activate" them. But you do need to connect to the internet to get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 06:26 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By kingston

I don't have an opinion on drones or cameras or...

I don't have an opinion on drones or cameras or whatever, but let's use the wahoo element bolt as an example, because I have one, I'm familiar with it, and this is a cycling forum not a general...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 02:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By atwl77

Most (all?) DJI products have it - their drones,...

Most (all?) DJI products have it - their drones, gimbals, action cameras. The drones I understand, there are laws requiring a drone be registered to the owner, when and where they can be flown, etc...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 01:29 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By downhillmaster

I don’t recall too many items needing a specific...

I don’t recall too many items needing a specific ‘hardware activation’ as you put it.
Is that the same or similar to a software update?
Those I expect when I buy certain products.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 12:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By scott967

Never owned a smart phone. Garmin works great. ...

Never owned a smart phone. Garmin works great. I sync/update firmware with usb on my computer at home. Unless you have to have live tracking, I see no need. Otherwise just use your smartphone and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 10:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By atwl77

My beef with things like this, is that it is a...

My beef with things like this, is that it is a form of "online hardware activation", which is a concept that I am against in principle. I understand that for certain devices there needs to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 09:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By canklecat

Lezyne had a couple of models with GPS navigation...

Lezyne had a couple of models with GPS navigation aids but no phone connectivity. The user would sync to the PC later via USB cable. I don't recall the models but they're probably still on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 01:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By kingston

I'd bring my etrex if I were doing a trip like...

I'd bring my etrex if I were doing a trip like that. You need a computer to set it up initially, but once you load everything on the card you are good-to-go. I also don't really understand the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By njkayaker

The Garmins don't need a smartphone for set-up at...

The Garmins don't need a smartphone for set-up at all. Keep in mind that setup is not being done regularly.

None of them (Garmins, Hammerhead Karoo, Wahoo) need a smartphone to use for navigation....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 01:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By friday1970

Old brytons, like the Rider 530/330 didn't need a...

Old brytons, like the Rider 530/330 didn't need a smartphone. They were decent and had long battery life (great for 200-400k rides). Newer ones, however, need a smart phone app to configure the menus.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 10:01 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By Steve B.

There are a few iQ apps for the 830 that allow...

There are a few iQ apps for the 830 that allow access via a smartphone BT connection and cell data. RWGPS is one that allows access to most of the RWGPS routes you've created, RouteCourse is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By unterhausen

I always had trouble connecting my garmin 830 to...

I always had trouble connecting my garmin 830 to my phone. It's fairly simple to do, but tedious. Then I noticed that my rides were being automatically uploaded. I thought they had fixed the problems...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 09:40 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By Elvo

Karoo Hammerhead with sim card

Karoo Hammerhead with sim card
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 09:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By sean.hwy

I use my garmin 1030 plus gps all the time...

I use my garmin 1030 plus gps all the time without my smartphone. can type in an address; pick a spot on the map; saved location. like you park your car in Yosemite and want to get back to it etc... ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 05:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By rm -rf

I now pair my Garmin for quick uploads of...

I now pair my Garmin for quick uploads of completed rides and for text or phone number notifications while riding.

But I still load routes into it by plugging it in via USB on my PC. That works...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 05:42 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By Steve B.

This is more accurate if you state "The Wahoo's...

This is more accurate if you state "The Wahoo's REQUIRE a smartphone connection for initial setup".

And as note, in addition to assorted Garmin Edge's, that do not need a smartphone to operate,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 05:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By shelbyfv

The Wahoo computers pair with a phone to...

The Wahoo computers pair with a phone to facilitate set up. They do not need to be paired while riding, though you lose a couple of "features." However, IME, the Wahoo app uses very little phone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 04:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By jgwilliams

As njkayaker said, the Garmin Edges don't need to...

As njkayaker said, the Garmin Edges don't need to be tied to a smart phone. The Bluetooth connection just gives you some nice to have extras. One I really appreciate is LiveTrack, which enables my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 03:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By Herzlos

What do you need it to do? If it's just to record...

What do you need it to do? If it's just to record some stats or nagivate to a given point then you can use most GPS units without pairing it to anything. If you need to load routes on or record stuff...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 12:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By njkayaker

The Garmin Edges (and other Garmin models) can be...

The Garmin Edges (and other Garmin models) can be paired to a smartphone but don’t need to.

That is, the Garmin Edges don’t need a smartphone to work at all.

To copy routes and to update...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-21, 10:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,721
Posted By alcjphil

I use a GPS bike computer and I don't own a smart...

I use a GPS bike computer and I don't own a smart phone.
Works just fine
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