I know it's counter to the RBW spirit, but i do carry a GPS watch. I don't have a bike computer bolted on, but the GPS watch i use (garmin forerunner 305) is a running watch, but it also works on the bike (since it's GPS based and not pedometer). It talks to my HRM (more for health then for training), syncs to my computer for logging. And i can keep it in my bag if i don't want to stare at it on the handlebar.
but i'm a data nut, but more just for logging and journaling, just curious about where i've been or overall times etc, not to improve my times or for training. i tried to use my iphone for this, but i found it bulky and awkward for running and i really wanted HRM integration. On Feb 15, 11:33 am, JoelMatthews <joelmatth...@mac.com> wrote: > > I like knowing the time of day > > My Bell & Ross watch does an exemplary job with this. > > > mileage, speed > > I have never used a bike specific computer. Over the years I have > become pretty good at reckoning mileage and speed based on > experience. The few times I have ridden with people who have > computers they have verified I am pretty close. > > > It also helps me navigate a bit, and I keep a log of rides and new routes. > > As most of us now have smart phones anyway, I recommend looking at > some of the good mapping programs. Apple and Android have more than > one available. I don't bother getting set up for commuting or day > rides. For touring, smart phone maps come in handy. > > On Feb 15, 10:13 am, stevep33 <steve...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > Computers. I like knowing the time of day, mileage, speed, etc. It > > also helps me navigate a bit, and I keep a log of rides and new > > routes. > > > On Feb 15, 10:49 am, Mike <mjawn...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > When I started randonneuring 4 years ago I got a wireless Cateye after > > > not using a computer for years. After completing my 2009 brevet series > > > I took it off. I rode my 2010 brevet series without a computer and was > > > fine. I find the computer distracting and I'm just not interested in > > > the information. > > > > --mike- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
