areFish

I'm looking into this or a 510 myself. Is the default spedometer data gathered by GPS or the sensor?

valygrl

^^ unless you really need the cadence, the speed works fine w/o the sensor.

cafzali

You'll get more accurate readings with it, however. If you have a sensor, it's used to calculate overall mileage using your wheel size. It will also use a sensor for speed if you have one, which is more accurate than satellite-based information.

dstrong 

i like having cadence and wanted an integrated HRM. It seems to me that the default speedometer data SHOULD be gathered off the sensor but I'm not sure. I liked the smaller form factor of the 500 over the 510 and I *think* I should be able to use this for running also with an armband. While cool, I knew i wouldn't use the additional features of the 510.

generalkdi

I can confirm that the 500 works for running. Just put it in your pocket and run.

Elduderino2412

i believe you can also buy the garmin triathlon quick release system and wear it on your wrist

CALE262

Agree, if you have your wheel size entered 100% correctly which I'm sure the vast majority of people don't (including myself).

SpeshulEd 

The 510/810 calculate wheel size automatically, not sure on the older models.

generalkdi

I had a message on my first ride with my 500 that told me it adjusted wheel size to fit the GPS numbers. So I guess 500 and 800 does it too.

CALE262

True, but it uses the GPS to do so which isn't 100% either...but close enough for my needs without splitting hairs


BOT, I purchased two new short sleeve Wool blend jerseys from RoadHolland.

One for me


One for her

thugpipe

Shimano Zee Derailleur + Shifter
Sram PG-1070 11-32 Cassette
Sram PC-1051 chain
Wippermann Connex link
Velocity Trap Bottle cage
Cateye CC-RD300W computer

rekmeyata

I buy stuff all the time, just don't see the point of mentioning mundane stuff. But today I bought my wife a Scott Matrix 40 bike in the female version, a cheap bike but it's what she wanted and all we could find in our area for the best deal. I wanted to buy a different bike off the internet that would have been a better deal but she wanted to test ride it, so we went to all the LBS's in town and decide on that bike. She doesn't ride much but she needed a lighter bike then an old Giant Rincon that weighs 32 pounds and she wanted a womens bike not a mans bike like the Giant was.

jmX

Upgrading from 7900 to 9070. Can't wait to see what all the hype is about.

SpeshulEd 

I like it...will have to check them out. Wonder if they have sales, I'm too cheap to pay full price.

CALE262

They do, the wifes Jersey was half price, they also throw out coupon codes quite often, this order I used a 20% off code.

simnorm

XXL size Sugoi RS Bib
L size Hincapie Metric Bib

TromboneAl

No more pump on my frame, everything fits in the seat pack. Quikstik should speed things up a bit.

areFish

Bontrager computer & Speedtrap.

Park Tool tork wrench (used).

LuMax

(it's a Burley Flex Connector for my trailer)

FPSDavid

Looks like drug paraphernalia to me!

SpeshulEd 

Nice, will have to start watching their site/join their email list. Those jerseys are snazzy!

cafzali

Right, but what Cale262 is saying is that it's not nearly as accurate as manually setting it. I've found that to be true myself, which is why I always manually enter wheel size in a bike profile.

Nerull

Which is only accurate if your method of measurement is fairly accurate. Getting the number out of a manual isn't.

kenji666

Close your eyes, kids.

PatrickGSR94

um... wow. Makes me glad my InStep trailer has a beefy spring for its flex connection.

I make a mark on the garage floor with the tire valve stem at 6 o'clock. Roll the bike forward one wheel revolution and make another mark on the floor. Measure between the two to the nearest 1/32" and convert to mm, then enter into bike computer.