Thanks to all for the Garmin info. No, I will not bite -- more data scanning than I need. I wish someone would make a small, fork-mount -- no wire needed -- electric odometer, an update to those old star-wheel clickers that they had when I was a boy.
On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 4:15 PM, Rene Sterental <[email protected]> wrote: > Patrick, > > All Garmin units work off the satellite network. They are also compatible > with the wheel sensor to track distance if you lose the satellite connection > that mounts on the left chain stay so the magnet goes on the rear wheel. If > you also put a magnet on the left pedal crank, it will also track cadence. > > The Edge units mount on the stem or the handlebar with the same mount than > you just twist 90 deg. You can also carry them on a pocket, bag, etc. The > Edge 800 is their latest top of the line unit with touch screen > functionality, the 705 has almost the same functions minus some features and > was their previous top model. 605 is the same minus barometric altimeter. > They all use maps and provide routing. The 305 and 205 don't have mapping > capabilities and the difference is the barometric altimeter and perhaps a few > other details I cannot recall. The 500 is like the 800 minus the mapping > capability. > > Garmin has other lines that are worn on the wrist aimed at runners primarily > without mapping but they are all compatible with the bike sensors. By mapping > I mean displaying a map and routing you. They all record your route and > upload it to software that will show you a map of your ride. > > The 800 is supposed to last more than 12 hours on a battery charge, but it > also depends on how many sensors you are using, back light, etc. For touring > you can use one of the many devices that are either external battery packs or > devices to use your dynamo hub to recharge/power the unit. These can also be > used with other units like iPhones, etc. > > The 800/705 as well as other handheld Garmin units allow you to buy maps and > even satellite terrain so you can see the actual ground you're riding on, > instead of just the topography and/or major roads. This is particularly > useful for me when mountain biking because I can see the actual trails as > long as they are not under the cover of foliage. It has helped me explore new > trails plenty of times. > > All the cycling and running units are wireless. Heart rate, bike sensor and > even power, for those that read it. They can use any ANT+ compatible sensor. > > René > > Sent from my iPad > > On Feb 16, 2011, at 10:12 AM, CycloFiend <[email protected]> wrote: > >> on 2/16/11 7:48 AM, PATRICK MOORE at [email protected] wrote: >> >>> Tell me about this Garmin: what sort of wheel sensor does it use? Is >>> it wireless? Does it mount on the bar or go in a pocket? >> >> The Garmin (and others) are GPS based, reading your change in position via >> the GPS satellite system. >> >> I've been messing around with an iPhone-based app called "Cyclemeter" >> (thanks to RBW-weekend-guy Harry) which is optimized (from a user interface >> pov) for cycling, walking and running. It allows you to upload or transfer >> the .gpx files, which other sites turn into mapping data (and there's a >> mapping function w/in the program). It seems pretty nice, but I haven't >> worked deeply with it. I've been using it to indirectly record post-work, >> non-regular-route commutes home. >> >> My second-hand impression of the feedback on the SF Randonneurs list is that >> the GPS-specific rigs are more efficient in battery life. There are some >> "logging" units which have little in the way of interface quality, but just >> tracking where you go (and have longer use per charge). >> >> hope that helps, >> - Jim >> >> -- >> Jim Edgar >> [email protected] >> >> Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com >> Current Classics - Cross Bikes >> Singlespeed - Working Bikes >> >> Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com >> >> "Maybe a bike, once discarded, pines away year after year for the first hand >> that steered it, and as it grows old it dreams, in its bike way, of the >> young roads." >> >> -- Robert McCammon, "Boy's Life" >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at [email protected] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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