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I always enjoy looking through the things you found interesting section of the post, you always have an article or two that makes me curious.
I find it odd that there is no mention of the Garmin 945 multi sport watch ? What’s the deal ?
So Edge 520 plus or 820?
Neither. Get the 830 as it’s more like the 1030 which is a much better computer in every way. You’ll have to wait though ;)
I can’t find this new odometer from Wahoo – where is it?
It is in the History section of their updated app (I have iPhone version, assume Android is similar)
Edge 520 Plus at £199 on Amazon UK. Edge 820 at £171.10.
why can’t garmin make a decent HR monitor, Whaoo makes a great one, never fails me. Just ranting.
I’m one of the tiny minority that has never had issues with any Garmin, or any other brand HRM. Garmin HRM-TRI primary dedicated to my outdoor rides and a Wahoo TICKR X for indoor training & backup. Both seem to work equally great for me with Garmin head units. No irritation, drop outs, or disintegrations.
Maybe there are some subtle issues with body chemistry or anatomy at play. Prior forum threads mentioned the frequency & workflows for washing HRMs after use. At best all I’ve ever done was rise them off once a month during the summer months.
No problems for me either >> Reason 1: people with problems publish! Rest doesn’t. 2: average Joe makes mistakes. Like thinking sporting should result in sweating. (there’s people wearing shirts on a stationary!!!) Logical thinking will learn that’s an emergency action of the body.
Still no update on the OH1. I’ve pulled it out of mothballs to check. Back to the junk drawer.
True. Update is only for H-10, not OH-1. Official Polar Website only states the Ant+ update on the H-10 page.
I’ve noticed that scheduled TrainingPeaks workouts are now syncing to Zwift in custom workouts. Not sure if that’s new but it was new to me. ?
Beta update for FR645 lost support for galileo ?
Hey Ray
Are there any cycling trackers out there that offer live tracking WITHOUT the need to have mobile connected?
Ideally not a watch – either a small device in Jersey pocket or saddle bag, or really ideal built into GPS computer (like wahoo/garmin)
This is mostly for safety and family tracking, but also when doing multi-day bike packing advertures.
I’ve tried the Spot adventure trackers but not been impressed at all
These just show location, but not speed, distance, elevation etc etc
Thanks so much
PS. Happy belated Easter
Can you do this with an Apple watch with the virtual sim?
Great suggestion Paul
Ideally I’d like to not have to wear a watch as prefer cycling without watch/jewellery on etc
May be my only option for reliably tracking without needing a phone in the Jersey pocket
Thanks
Thanks to your blog and website, over 3 years ago, I found out about WahooFitness providing gear which would supply data (e.g. heart rate and cadence) by Bluetooth connection to my phone in a generic format (.csv) which I could use as I wished. I bought their products and used their apps.
Fast forward three and a half years. I go to use the app and find out it has been changed and the generic format option eliminated. Customer service told me there were many complaints. Does anyone know more about this? Does anyone know anyone else supplying generically formatted data?
Polar OH1 Ant1 Update is out now too (well, since last Tuesday)!
link to support.polar.com