I mean, do you use a Garmin 305, a 705, an IPhone with a GPS, or what?

305 here. i tried using my iphone once. when i went to make a call 3 hours into a ride the phone was dead.

that's good to know. i was just browsing apps this morning on my iphone for that purpose, and i was going to search the forum for reviews/opinions on Cyclemeter GPS and B.iCycle

i don't have much money to spend on a computer, so i thought one of these would suffice until i can afford a better setup. but being w/o a phone on a long ride is kinda sketchy

I've tried a number of the iPhone bike-computer apps, and blogged about them at length. Reader's Digest version:
- Motion-X: avoid. For GPS otaku only.
- GPSies: deletes speed data. Huh?
- Rubitrack: Integrates nicely with their desktop app (which is very nice), and is nice enough on its own, but nothing very innovative. There's a more limited free version that also integrates with the desktop app.
- Cyclemeter: Very slick. Has a nicely implemented ghost-riding feature and audio announcements so it can be useful in pocket mode. I did get some anomalous speed readings on one ride (421 mph, woohoo!) with this, but I'm not sure where the blame lies.

I haven't tried b.Icycle yet, and there are a few others that look like they might be interesting. Pedal Brain is what a lot of folks are holding out for.

My battery life has been variable, but it seems like a ride of 2 hours leaves me at 50%; an external battery or battery case would be an excellent idea (you can get one cheaply at monoprice.com)

https://www.mapmyride.com/ = WIN

Ok, sorry, when I first saw the title to this thread, I thought NO WAY!! I ain't showing you my unit!!! I really thought you were having quite a long cold winter.

Not that I'm ashamed of my unit mind you, it's just that I'm not into that kind of thing. I'm sure you understand.

well, maybe after a few more beers, you could talk me into it.......................... nahhhhhhh.................

Who do you think you are...pcad?

Talking to yourself...pshhhaww

Garmin Edge 500 with cadence sensor and heart monitor. Love the size and features.

Previously used a basic Cateye with no cadence. Obviously, a big step forward ... or revolution to keep it cycle-themed.

Had mine since 2005 and it still works great.

Take your pick

+1 Got one for Christmas/birthday. Can't wait to re-ride some rides in Upstate NY this summer. Love the fact that I don't have to come home and draw my route out after every ride. Been setting up so workouts to do heart rate intervals. Cadence intervals are next. Then some speed pyramids.

Personally, I like www.ridewithgps.com for my uploads. Tried MMR but way, way too commercial. Garmin Connect is OK, but TC really bites.

I'm really glad that nobody has posted a Greg Oden pic in this thread.

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How's not having a GPS going for you?

305

500. Went through 3 305s with turning-off disease before the last one broke for good. I really hope the 500 doesn't have that problem.

705

yeah, it's a good thing somebody invented cell phones so cyclists could finally start doing long rides.

Here's a picture of me holding my unit:


I have three apps for cycling on it: MMR, MotionX, and Cyclometer. I store all my data on Ascent.

705

Did you want a pic of my unit or me holding my unit?

Garmin Edge 705
PowerTap Pro+

You can't handle my unit.