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 some nice added features that a traditional cyclo-computer lacks. Most notably, the ability to track your ride and riding parameters, and upload them to any mapping sites that can import .gpx files (like ridewithgps.com, etc). The satellite tracking is more robust and accurate than that of smartphones, and the battery lasts 16 hours between charges-- enough for a day in the saddle. The mileage tracking is spot-on, and matches printed cue sheets even on longer century rides. And switching from bike to bike is a non-issue since it doesn't rely on wheel rotation-based speed calibration. And when I run, I just clip it into the wrist band and off I go. It's rated for swimming, too.
Anton, who still uses maps and cue sheets. On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 5:07:46 PM UTC-4, Sean Cleary wrote: > > +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 when including our tandem and > use only one Garmin. Used to use 2 Sigma computers, which I think are the > best, when I only had 4 bikes. Problem was, I often brought the wrong > computer when driving to my location, d-oh! Also, between the 2 computers I > could never remember when I last changed batteries so at least once a year > the computer would die on a ride. > > The Garmin has built-in, USB or AC plug rechargeable battery and the > coolest computer map recall feature that I could ever want. I love looking > at new routes that I've ridden using Garmin Connect. It's a data lover's > dream but that's not a plus for me. Just the reliability. > > > > On Sunday, September 14, 2014 10:39:48 PM UTC-5, Neil wrote: >> >> Despite historical resistance to the idea, I am contemplating a bike >> computer for my Sam, the better with which to follow cue sheets and the >> like. Any suggestions from the Bunch? I suppose I would prefer wireless, >> and a small, modest screen. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Neil >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
