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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-05-22, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 747
Posted By mibike

As Iride01 said the newer Garmins are better in...

As Iride01 said the newer Garmins are better in the rain than the old units.

In most cases rain won't afflict it.If you are in rain that is afflicting it a quick press of the power button will...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-19-22, 08:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,405
Posted By mibike

Are you turning it on after plugging it in? When...

Are you turning it on after plugging it in? When I plug in mine in it will turn off but I then turn it back on.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-19-22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,243
Posted By mibike

Fenix also has an adapter to use 18650 batteries...

Fenix also has an adapter to use 18650 batteries in the BC26. It's an ALF-18 Battery Holder.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-22-22, 07:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 830
Posted By mibike

If your pair your Garmin and RideWithGPS accounts...

If your pair your Garmin and RideWithGPS accounts and Pin a route it will transfer to your Garmin. Pin the route in RWGPS and the next time your Garmin syncs with Garmin Connect on your phone it will...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-19-22, 07:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 830
Posted By mibike

You can use RideWithGPS for this. Pair your RWGPS...

You can use RideWithGPS for this. Pair your RWGPS account to your Germin Connect account. When you finish a ride and it uploads to your Garmin account it will also be sent to your RideWithGPS...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-25-22, 05:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,050
Posted By mibike

In the past I only used GPS when I needed it for...

In the past I only used GPS when I needed it for navigation. Then about 2 years ago I got a radar so I started using it every ride so I can have the radar display. I agree it's a lot easier when it's...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-24-22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,216
Posted By mibike

What brake levers do you have? If they are...

What brake levers do you have? If they are Campagnolo the quick release is on the lever. It's a button you push sideways. It's a nice system if a wheel goes out of true you can open it without any...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-25-22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,163
Posted By mibike

I agree with Tourist in MSN. I can't find...

I agree with Tourist in MSN.

I can't find the power requirement but based on stated battery life it should be under a half watt.

It will run on USB power if supplied even with batteries in it....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-22-22, 05:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,163
Posted By mibike

Powering the GPS and recharging the batteries are...

Powering the GPS and recharging the batteries are two different things. My Garmin 64 and every Garmin I've ever owned that has a USB port will run with USB power. This is true with or without...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-06-21, 07:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,284
Posted By mibike

Yes it will take speed cadence, heart rate and...

Yes it will take speed cadence, heart rate and radar. No power or Strava live segments. It's a lot easier to read than a 530 or 830. It only has 1 profile so if you want to have different settings...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-18-21, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,270
Posted By mibike

The first thing I would look at is the cassette....

The first thing I would look at is the cassette. As the chain wares it will ware the cassette. If you let it go too far the cassette will be too worn to work with a new chain and the chain will slip.
Forum: Touring
08-18-21, 07:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,941
Posted By mibike

I think this will be nice once the data is...

I think this will be nice once the data is better. After finding this I've been updating all ore club routes. I've also been updating OSM for the roads I know the surface type of. See...
Forum: Touring
08-03-21, 10:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 673
Posted By mibike

That is a lot of cues. I don't know about a Basic...

That is a lot of cues. I don't know about a Basic account I never had one. With my Premium account I can delete, add or edit cues. A lot of times I'll delete all the Continue cues. It looks like you...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-20-21, 09:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,078
Posted By mibike

Most likely with it being OK in OSM and RWGPS...

Most likely with it being OK in OSM and RWGPS it's just a mater of HH not updating yet. I don't know how often HH updates from OSM but I would check it now and then.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-20-21, 05:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,078
Posted By mibike

RideWithGPS will let you use other maps including...

RideWithGPS will let you use other maps including Google. If you find an error in an area you can switch maps when planing a route there,



I also fix any errors I find in OSM myself.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-09-21, 11:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,733
Posted By mibike

It must have been updated then. Not a surprise...

It must have been updated then. Not a surprise apps are always being updated. When I was using it would only load public routes even if the route was in your account.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-09-21, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,733
Posted By mibike

+1 on the simplest approach is to pin the route...

+1 on the simplest approach is to pin the route you are interested in in RWGPS. I have my RWGPS account and Garmin account linked so any route I pin from my phone or computer will load on my GPS...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-07-21, 09:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,554
Posted By mibike

For a phone app I like RideWithGPS. It works good...

For a phone app I like RideWithGPS. It works good and is a good system for creating routes. I can create a route on my computer or my phone. Also a lot of clubs and organized rides have routes in...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-14-21, 11:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,306
Posted By mibike

I can't see in your photo if your fork has mid...

I can't see in your photo if your fork has mid fork rack mounts. If it has them the Paul Gino mount is nice https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/components/mounting-solutions/light-mounts/gino-light-mount/
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-07-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,227
Posted By mibike

Garmin Radar mount

I have a rack on my bike with a trunk bag so mounting a Garmin Varia radar to the seat post doesn't work. Is there a good way to mount it to the back of the rack?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-04-21, 01:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,733
Posted By mibike

The Explore also has Garmin's Trendline...

The Explore also has Garmin's Trendline popularity routing. So all it will get the OP is a smaller screen for more money but not better routing. Unless there is something else on the 530 and 830 the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-02-21, 07:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,733
Posted By mibike

I wouldn't use any GPS to generate a route for...

I wouldn't use any GPS to generate a route for me. I use RideWithGPS to create routes. It now has a heat map so you can see where others ride and also has street view so you can look at the street...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-04-21, 09:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,311
Posted By mibike

Depending on how far you son is from fitting you...

Depending on how far you son is from fitting you could look at crank shortners. They also have the advantage of being fast to take off and put back on if you ride with an adult. If this gets you...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-31-21, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,401
Posted By mibike

I like RideWithGPS.

I like RideWithGPS.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-13-21, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 570
Posted By mibike

The Fitbit Charge 3 doesn't have GPS it uses GPS...

The Fitbit Charge 3 doesn't have GPS it uses GPS from your phone over Bluetooth. It sounds like it's one problem for Strava and Fitbit. Was the phone where it couldn't get a good GPS signal?. You...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-06-21, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 771
Posted By mibike

As stated above no problem with 36 tooth rings....

As stated above no problem with 36 tooth rings. However your 40 most likely doesn't have ramps. You should be able to find a 39 middle ring. You could then move the 40 back. It should be a little...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-28-21, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,108
Posted By mibike

You could use a Garmin handheld like an Etrex,...

You could use a Garmin handheld like an Etrex, GPSMAP 64, ect. They use AA batteries and if you use Lithium they work good in the cold. Energizer lithium batteries are rated for -40 to 140 F -40 to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-04-21, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 745
Posted By mibike

Yes as long as you are using a track it's the...

Yes as long as you are using a track it's the same for both.

I use RideWithGPS to create it I can then send it to the Etrex or 64 as a gpx track file or to my Garmin Edge Explore as a fit file. It...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-04-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 745
Posted By mibike

I have both. For a track they work the same. For...

I have both. For a track they work the same. For a route if you want to take time to set it up the 64 is a lot better. I wouldn't use an etrex for a route.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-27-20, 01:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,880
Posted By mibike

RideWithGPS has a heat map you can toggle on and...

RideWithGPS has a heat map you can toggle on and off on their maps. With RideWithGPS you can also search for rides others have done in your area. You should look into a local bike club. It's fun to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-20-20, 08:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,339
Posted By mibike

I always use a lanyard after I had an Etrex 20...

I always use a lanyard after I had an Etrex 20 fly off when I hit a bump on a downhill at 50mph+ on my tandem. I have an Etrex 20 a GPSMAP64s and also Garman bike GPSs The mounts are totally...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-08-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,851
Posted By mibike

I use 2 bolt (SPD MTB) on all mt bikes. I like...

I use 2 bolt (SPD MTB) on all mt bikes. I like them due to the cleat being recessed in the sole. It's not only easier to walk but I think safer as the sole hits the ground instead of the cleat. Also...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-04-20, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 792
Posted By mibike

I use RideWithGPS to plan my routes. You can edit...

I use RideWithGPS to plan my routes. You can edit the route on your phone with the RWGPS app. You can then send it to your Garmin with the RWGPS IQ app.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-07-20, 08:26 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,331
Posted By mibike

Not Sara or Bruce but I used a tagalong for years...

Not Sara or Bruce but I used a tagalong for years (it was an Adams Trail-A-Bike). The answer is it depends on the child.

I had 2 grandsons that moved a lot. With the play in the hitch in as they...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-30-20, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 924
Posted By mibike

The Garmin forums are a no go for handhelds. The...

The Garmin forums are a no go for handhelds. The best forums I know of for handhelds is GPS Review Forums (http://forums.gpsreview.net/) you might try asking there.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-28-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,665
Posted By mibike

You could try K-edge mounts. They mount to the...

You could try K-edge mounts. They mount to the right of the stem.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-26-20, 07:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,033
Posted By mibike

This is what I did when my grandkids were...

This is what I did when my grandkids were younger. I carried it a step farther and measured saddles from the rail to the top and got the thinnest one I could find. It’s fast to switch out the saddle...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-27-20, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,246
Posted By mibike

For me it was a lot easier going from a tandem to...

For me it was a lot easier going from a tandem to a triplet than from a single to a tandem. I don't know about a quad.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-31-19, 10:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,315
Posted By mibike

I have a 64 and agree with you it works for me. I...

I have a 64 and agree with you it works for me. I almost never miss a beep there needs to be a lot of noise before I miss it.

I also have an Edge Explore and almost never hear it’s beep. The beep...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-07-19, 03:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,336
Posted By mibike

I also like RideWithGPS. The more I use it the...

I also like RideWithGPS. The more I use it the more I prefer it over my Garmin.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-10-19, 03:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,640
Posted By mibike

I talked to RideWithGPS. They told me that the IQ...

I talked to RideWithGPS. They told me that the IQ app will be made to work with the Edge Explore at some point. He said the more people that email them about it the higher it will be on the list. He...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-25-19, 10:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,706
Posted By mibike

I use RideWithGPS to create my routes. I then...

I use RideWithGPS to create my routes. I then send it to my Garmin Edge Explore. If I get off route it will not change the route but will try to direct me back to it, however if I ignore it and get...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-10-19, 12:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,002
Posted By mibike

What phone are you useing? It sounds like what...

What phone are you useing? It sounds like what I'm looking for.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-24-19, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,098
Posted By mibike

Either way works I’ve tried both ways. I normally...

Either way works I’ve tried both ways. I normally download with the card in the Garmin it seems easier to me. I can charge it at the same time and don’t need to take the card out and put it back in.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-24-19, 07:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,098
Posted By mibike

I use OSM maps all the time. There are different...

I use OSM maps all the time. There are different places you can download different styles. The one I use is Routable Bicycle (Openfietsmap Lite) from Free worldwide Garmin maps from OpenStreetMap...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-12-19, 12:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,953
Posted By mibike

You can go with a power bank that uses a Quick...

You can go with a power bank that uses a Quick Charge, USB-C or some other input that needs a special charger to charge fast. The only option I know of that uses a standard USB charger and is faster...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-01-19, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,201
Posted By mibike

Do you have a link to a route on RideWithGPS you...

Do you have a link to a route on RideWithGPS you are having a problem with? If so I'll take a look at it and see if I find anything.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-17-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,290
Posted By mibike

The Strada Slim is an analog computer. I have...

The Strada Slim is an analog computer. I have known people that have tried using them with no luck. The stoker’s computer wouldn’t read a sensor mounted on the front or rear wheel. One couple I know...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-10-19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,474
Posted By mibike

RideWithGPS also provides GPX Track, TCX Course,...

RideWithGPS also provides GPX Track, TCX Course, and FIT Course. Any of them will work on an Edge.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-03-19, 10:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,474
Posted By mibike

On the RWGPS app you can download the map for off...

On the RWGPS app you can download the map for off line use. Cell service is then not required.
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