I'm starting to think a Garmin might be a valid choice for me and my
multiple bikes/different wheelsizes too. Is the 200 a reasonable choice?
I'm not interested in the calories burned or heart rate, fitness or cadence
features of the higher end ones, but I do think some of the map/routing
I use a Garmin 310XT GPS watch with the optional handlebar mount (get one
for each of your bikes!). I love it. It's pretty much the lowest model you
can buy from Garmin, but it's just what I need. No maps, no route loading,
no turn by turn navigation. Just a normal sized cylo-computer with
+1 for Garmin 200. It's amazing how well it works in all conditions. I used
it all last year including fat bike riding in temps ranging between zero
and 20 degrees. No problems.
I primarily bought it to eliminate having to recalibrate computer every
time I switched tires. Plus, I ride 6 bikes
Thanks, everyone, for the varied responses! Patrick, what you are saying
resonates deeply. I'm a lifelong map guy, and have not yet embraced the use
of electronic devices in the field, apart from occasional consultation with
Google Maps on the iphone. Partly because I am comfortable relying on
Are you sure you need a cue sheet? Your smart phone may give you a map
function with your position. In most cases it should be enough to check
that when you are in doubt about where to go next, or you know you are so
lost and out of time or acceptable weather that a return route must be
found
the beauty of a cue sheet over a smartphone-based navigation system is that the
cue sheet is always on, and easy to view/read while moving. It never runs out
of battery power. Stopping to check the navigation on a smartphone is...
stopping. On a brevet, which the OP is planning to do, one
The beauty of this comment is that it highlights one I wish they'd make
that product. A cuesheet/map/navigation/GPS Brevet APP for the Kindle
paperwhite. Ideally the device with the paperwhite display would also have
a camera so you could submit your receipts or proof of passage
I see the speed jumps while I am cycling if I look at the speed page but
they don't really show up on GarminConnect after I download the ride, not
that I have noticed anyway. The average speed doesn't seem to be affected
either.
Personally, I handle the speed bouncing around because I like
I can't find the model I own anymore on Cateye's site, but--IME--Cateye
makes good computers. I never considered wireless until I was dealing with
a mess of wire for my lighting system, but I'm glad I did. Although I did
ultimately switch to using the handlebar mount, for a long time I left
I use a Garmin 500. It gives me gps routes of the rides I have done on
garmin connect.com and shows all these health parameters/speed/elevation
gains and losses ect. Kinda neat. But, the best part of this computer is
that I don't have to put one single sensor on my bike. No cadence or speed
In the past I disliked all sort bike computer thingy that relied on some
sort of calibration and all that, but now if I was going to get anything,
it would be Garmin GPS thingy . As stated, no wires, no calibration just
turn it on , granted the UI is easy to follow . . . lol.
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You
Note on lights and wireless computers, my Light Motion Urban 550 light
will
sometimes cause the Cateye wireless to stop recording.
cateye digital wireless CC-RD410DW
and strada double wireless will stop recording.
They both work ok with BM dyno lights.
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I use cheap Cateye computers. A wired Velo 9 (VL820) on my Riv, and an
Urban Wireless (VT220W) on my KOM. They both work great, with all the
basic functions. The Urban Wireless is just a wireless version of the Velo
series; I don't know what makes it urban. :)
Wireless computers have an extra
I'll make an argument for heeding your historical resistance. Grin.
Map and compass and the increased awareness of distance that comes from not
relying on gadgets. I realize this is what you've been using, but I would
encourage you to keep using it. I understand cue sheets are written
I use the Garmin Edge 500.Living in the no flat road zone it's fun to
check the altitude gain and like RJM said ..no sensors.They give you a
couple of mounts to use on multiple bikes and the computer is easy off
,easy on when switching to a different bike I will say the Heart Rate
monitor has
Patrick is making good points here. In fact I think that though cue sheets
are often provided with gps route files now, they are much older than bike
computers and intended to help you follow a route with a map. I think I
read in one of Jan's blog posts that he never uses a bike computer.
That
Many people choose whether to use or not use navigation aides based on
their relative willingness to be lost. For some people, the risk of
getting lost is a big part of the fun. For others, getting lost would ruin
it. Some people love the calming familiarity of a well-known route.
Others
I love my basic Garmin 200 for speedometer, time riding, avg. speed and the
mapping feature. It doesn't do heart rate, cadence or any other fancy
stuff and it's cue sheet ability is quite limited. But, for about $100,
it was worth it.
On Sunday, September 14, 2014 10:39:48 PM UTC-5, Neil
1. I like SIGMA wireless computers.
Only prob with wireless is sometimesyour battery powered headlight will
interfere with computer functions in the light is close enough to
the computer.
2. There is also the option of using iPhone/other device with Biologic Bike
Brain app/other bike apps
I use the Sigma Rox 9.1. Wireless, probably more features than you might
want. Many features that I haven't even explored. For ME, the wonderful
thing about it is the docking station/computer interface. Not only
downloading/tracking my rides, but the EASE of setting the wheel diameter.
My
Although it is true that the Garmins do not require anything more than a
quick charge, the speed reading without the optional speed/cadence sensor
tends to jump around. While I don't believe this impact average speed much,
I can't stand the lack of precision from such a measuring device
I have never noticed the speed reading jumping around on my Garmin 510,
exepct when I hooked up a speed cadence sensor and didn't set the wheel
size.
I this erratic speed reading you speak of a feature of all Garmin units? Is
it limited to those that don't use GLONASS and GPS? Is it all the
I'm not sure if it is specific to my 500 or includes other units.
Certainly, the jumps are small but they are noticeable and consistent, even
when under clear skies and constant speed on a straight road. They do
disappear abruptly when the Garmin sensor is installed which gave some a
clue.
Certainly agree with your reasoning and conclusions. There is a lot of
computation involved in just getting a gps position fix. All the derived
stuff the gamins provide (speed, distance, vertical rate, grade, feet
climbed, etc.) involves more computing. Plenty of room for errors. Could be
though you can probably get a nice basic unit for 1/100 the $$, the garmin
510 is nice. Being gps it needs no wires or wheel magnets or pickups. It
can be mounted on your bars or just thrown in a pocket or bag. You can load
routes to it and have it beep at you when turns are coming up. you can
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