Dedicated bike computer\gps or smartphone?
08-26-15, 07:07 PM
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I got a specialized bike computer a couple weeks ago and I like it a lot. Doesn't do GPS, but it monitors speed, heart rate, cadence, and distance. Strava is nice but I do long-distance rides and my phone battery couldn't hack it.
Eventually, a Garmin with all the fancy stuff sounds great (especially telling me the % grade of hills!), but omg money.
Eventually, a Garmin with all the fancy stuff sounds great (especially telling me the % grade of hills!), but omg money.
08-26-15, 07:37 PM
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I regularly use a Galaxy Note 4 running IpBike which displays cadence, speed, heart rate and power on a screen I customized to meet my needs. I've ridden over 10,000 miles this way with several spills with my phone set in a stem mounted holder. It's never fallen out.
Delta smartphone caddy.
https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Smartphone-Caddy-II-Black/dp/B007WEQIX0/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1440639390&sr=8-7&keywords=bicycle+phone+holder&pebp=1440639398413&perid=1R0ZS86D7NQH7JJ641HM
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Delta smartphone caddy.
https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Smartphone-Caddy-II-Black/dp/B007WEQIX0/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1440639390&sr=8-7&keywords=bicycle+phone+holder&pebp=1440639398413&perid=1R0ZS86D7NQH7JJ641HM
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09-01-15, 08:33 AM
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I tried it with mapmyride and strava first, it talks to both (and a few others) but by far the app that showed the best interaction with the watch is Wahoo Fitness. At the end I export my data to the other two, MMR is better for post analysis on the website.
09-24-15, 12:25 PM
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I use Runtastic Road Bike app to track my exercise. I strap on Polar H7 for hrm. I configure my heart rate zone. I like that the app can auto pause. It audio when your heart rate zone change. I post my results to FB for fun.
I use Samsung Alpha phone. I bike for 4.5 hrs and still have 30% juice left. My phone is screen off n put it in my pants. My phone can get GPS 3d lock inside building. Get a "GPS Test" app to give it a test.
I use Google map in Bicycling mode when I am lost at a new trail.
I use Samsung Alpha phone. I bike for 4.5 hrs and still have 30% juice left. My phone is screen off n put it in my pants. My phone can get GPS 3d lock inside building. Get a "GPS Test" app to give it a test.
I use Google map in Bicycling mode when I am lost at a new trail.
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