[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[manintheblackpajamas]

Any GOOD devices that are compatible with Strava that don't use heart rate? preferably Garmin, otherwise as SB says, it will control me and i'll must likely stop because i'm paranoid.

yeah, the one I was considering before:
Wiggle | Garmin Edge 200 GPS Cycle Computer | GPS Cycle Computers

Gives you the basics in-ride, but stores more info that is released when connected to Strava.

Of course you don't have to utilise the heart rate functionality on any of them, even if it's available.

 

[Woodchip]

Any GOOD devices that are compatible with Strava that don't use heart rate? preferably Garmin, otherwise as SB says, it will control me and i'll must likely stop because i'm paranoid.

If you get a Garmin you can just choose not to wear the heart rate monitor (and turn it off in the GPS menu otherwise it uses battery while searching).

I've got an Edge 305 (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=331&ra=true) so anything relative modern should have the same options.

 

[1066familyman]

Just shelled out for this:
Wiggle | Garmin Edge 500 Red with Premium Heart Rate and Cadence | GPS Cycle Computers

happy now?!!
Being serious, I think I will really appreciate the extra functionality. I just know I am destined to spend hours trawling through data on Strava now

Just do yourself a favour and don't spend too much time looking at Glanders' times.

On the flip side, you could always put your routes into google maps and see how long they estimate your journey time on a bike, that'll cheer you up no end and make you feel like a world beater Quite how they come up with those times I've no idea, but I suspect they may have used some old granny on the bike that they sold to Woody to restore.

 

[Woodchip]

Just do yourself a favour and don't spend too much time looking at Glanders' times.

On the flip side, you could always put your routes into google maps and see how long they estimate your journey time on a bike, that'll cheer you up no end and make you feel like a world beater Quite how they come up with those times I've no idea, but I suspect they may have used some old granny on the bike that they sold to Woody to restore.

Cheeky. You'll be laughing on the other side of your face when I've finished restoring it, mister.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Just do yourself a favour and don't spend too much time looking at Glanders' times.

I follow Glanders on Strava, he's a machine I tell you!!!

 

[1066familyman]

I follow Glanders on Strava, he's a machine I tell you!!!

I know you do, and I know he is, hence my advice to the unsuspecting

 

[Pogue Mahone]

I follow Glanders on Strava, he's a machine I tell you!!!

I do too. Not too closely though, as it can make you feel a little inadequate.

 

[Bold Seagull]

For those using Strava, we now have our own cycling club... North Stand Geeks

Joined.

 

[Bold Seagull]

I do too. Not too closely though, as it can make you feel a little inadequate.

Did that 47 mile hangover cure do the trick

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Did that 47 mile hangover cure do the trick

Not sure - I still felt ill afterwards, but not in the same way... I really felt like I was going to keel over on my way back into town over the dyke.

I've barely drunk anything since...

I see that you had the same idea - how was it?

Oh, and by the way, have you been out with The Mitre again?

 

[Bold Seagull]

Not sure - I still felt ill afterwards, but not in the same way... I really felt like I was going to keel over on my way back into town over the dyke.

I've barely drunk anything since...

I see that you had the same idea - how was it?

Oh, and by the way, have you been out with The Mitre again?

I did the Bostal downhill and I'm not entirely sure how I'm still alive as I got sort of giddy. I had to go back to bed when I got in as my body basically shut down after reaching the golf course!

As for the Mitre rides, my son is doing football training sat mornings now and it's kind of knocked that on the head. Might get out Sunday if I can.

 

[Stat Brother]

Just shelled out for this:
Wiggle | Garmin Edge 500 Red with Premium Heart Rate and Cadence | GPS Cycle Computers

happy now?!!
Being serious, I think I will really appreciate the extra functionality. I just know I am destined to spend hours trawling through data on Strava now

Ooooooh gadgets, lovely.

One caveat I kicked myself for not including does involve the likes of Glander and IL, who might advise against shelling out big money on big tech.
All these functions do tell you what you should already know, but we don't because we don't have a cyclists brain.
I'm sure Wiggo can ride for 5 hours at 98bpm and 85rpm whilst chatting and looking at the scenery, we can't.

Your 500 used properly will improve your climbing, and looking at your results graphs will encourage you to ride more.

T'is a good buy, you won't be disappointed.

 

[Woodchip]

Ooooooh gadgets, lovely.

One caveat I kicked myself for not including does involve the likes of Glander and IL, who might advise against shelling out big money on big tech.
All these functions do tell you what you should already know, but we don't because we don't have a cyclists brain.
I'm sure Wiggo can ride for 5 hours at 98bpm and 85rpm whilst chatting and looking at the scenery, we can't.

Your 500 used properly will improve your climbing, and looking at your results graphs will encourage you to ride more.

T'is a good buy, you won't be disappointed.

I love my Garmin. When you're struggling on a climb you can just look down and concentrate on your cadence, and before you know it you're over the climb and starting the descent.

 

[Woodchip]

Just dumped this link in the Lance thread. Thought I'd put it here as well just for audit purposes.
Is Lance Armstrong Considering A Confession? | Cyclingnews.com

 

[teaboy]

I love my Garmin. When you're struggling on a climb you can just look down and concentrate on your cadence, and before you know it you're over the climb and starting the descent.

Can you not just count in your head? If I'm having a hard day on a climb I'll stand for a count of 20, then sit for 20 and repeat. Drop a gear when necessary. And it's all free!

 

[Woodchip]

Can you not just count in your head? If I'm having a hard day on a climb I'll stand for a count of 20, then sit for 20 and repeat. Drop a gear when necessary. And it's all free!

I'm crap at riding out the pedals. Never figured out why, but climbing in the saddle works for me (especially when I use to rock past people that were out the saddle and puffing).

 

[Stat Brother]

Can you not just count in your head? If I'm having a hard day on a climb I'll stand for a count of 20, then sit for 20 and repeat. Drop a gear when necessary. And it's all free!

What's your name, Contador

 

[teaboy]

I'm crap at riding out the pedals. Never figured out why, but climbing in the saddle works for me (especially when I use to rock past people that were out the saddle and puffing).

Probably a weight thing....

Ultimately it's YOUR legs that have to get you up the hill, so do whatever works best for you.

 

[Woodchip]

Probably a weight thing....

Ultimately it's YOUR legs that have to get you up the hill, so do whatever works best for you.

Cheeky, this was 4 years ago when I weighed 12 stone

 

[teaboy]

Cheeky, this was 4 years ago when I weighed 12 stone

Yep, definitely a weight thing!