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14/02/2010 9:29:04 PM
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nedlam
Posts 6
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Hi Guys i am new to this and returning slowly to cycling, no pro now but maybe in the nursing home in 30 years lol.
Any way
Does any one use a Mapping program to track rides routes or even just to check back to see what and where you have been?
I am using Mapmyride. My Wife has an Iphone, if i was ti go out gusing this would this use the 3G net work (cost) or is it a GPS Positioning (free)?
Does any one use any other methods or the same?
Dean
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15/02/2010 6:55:51 AM
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Philip Knight
Posts 22
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I use a Garmin 705.
I use Ride with GPS to prepare a tcx file for a ride, and analyse the ride taken with SportsTracks
sufficient for my purposes.
edited by Philip Knight on 15/02/2010
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15/02/2010 9:28:37 AM
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Chris Burton
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hey nedlam,
i tried using the iPhone a while back before i bought a Garmin Forerunner 405. There are free apps on the iPhone that use the built in GPS. I tried TrailGuru when i used it. There are some MAJOR drawbacks tho. Firstly, the GPS app always has to be in the foreground of the iPhone, which means that you can't put the phone to 'sleep' and still be using the tracking app. The best way to stop the phone from going to sleep is to listen to music. Secondly, the GPS really REALLY chugs the battery. Combine this with having to listen to music to stop the phone from sleeping and it's not good. The best i managed was 45 min ride before the battery was completely dead.
I would strongly advise getting a devoted GPS tracking device. For what it's worth, the Garmin comes with it's own "Training Centre" which is pretty basic, but it does the trick.
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15/02/2010 6:45:40 PM
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Robert Rau
Posts 150
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Gradually becoming dissatisifed with any sort of devices and even tossed the speedo (maybe a sign of my old age). The more miles I have explored the more familiar I have become with the Adelaide Hills and even cant find a use for a map. I figured if lost then all roads eventually lead to Strath which isnt such a bad place to visit. Maybe the artistry of the ride is developing where Im enjoying the smooth decents and developing a patience to enjoy the long inclines (providing none are as steep as the Corkscrew). Have opted much more to ride an old aluminum bike with decent handling, than a 7kg Giant TCR which has a rather course severe ride (only used it once since the Community Challenge). Dont have much luck with electronics as it seems to like malfunctioning and doesnt like vibration and difficult to look at and pick out the important detail (such as speed) while doing 95 km/hr down a hill such as Flagstaff Hill Road dodging those terribly slow cars. Try to ride without the electronics for a change and enjoy the ride and enjoy the view.....
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15/02/2010 10:23:21 PM
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Michael Warner
Posts 122
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Robert Rau wrote:
Gradually becoming dissatisifed with any sort of devices and even tossed the speedo (maybe a sign of my old age).
I'm happy with a mid-range wired computer - advanced gadgets seem to need a lot of care and feeding, and I'd be worried about damage, theft and wear from constant vibration on the road. But if they motivate people to ride, then great, as long as I don't have to listen to constant complaints about them over coffee :-)
As for your TCR, deep-rim wheels and excessive tyre pressure contribute much more to ride harshness and poor handling than any frame material. You're pretty light, so 90psi should be ample.
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17/02/2010 1:40:59 PM
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Allkai
Posts 9
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Chris Burton wrote:
hey nedlam,
i tried using the iPhone a while back before i bought a Garmin Forerunner 405. There are free apps on the iPhone that use the built in GPS. I tried TrailGuru when i used it. There are some MAJOR drawbacks tho. Firstly, the GPS app always has to be in the foreground of the iPhone, which means that you can't put the phone to 'sleep' and still be using the tracking app. The best way to stop the phone from going to sleep is to listen to music. Secondly, the GPS really REALLY chugs the battery. Combine this with having to listen to music to stop the phone from sleeping and it's not good. The best i managed was 45 min ride before the battery was completely dead.
I use Runkeeper on the iPhone, which does let you put the phone to 'sleep' and still keep running.
It records a map, and time taken and elevation for each km.
I find two hours or so of riding uses 30 to 40% of battery life.
P.S. Nedlam, the GPS is free, it doesnt access your 3G network...
edited by Allkai on 17/02/2010
edited by Allkai on 17/02/2010
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17/02/2010 4:14:33 PM
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Justin Venning
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HI, I recently bought the new Garmin Edge 500. Its fantastic. Its relatively simple to use for such a sophisticated device. Simply upload onto your computer to see maps, altitude, times, cadance, heart rate. Basic unit is only $299, with Cadance and heartrate $399.
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