Pioneer cyclometer
01-13-11, 12:42 PM
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Pioneer cyclometer
Bike bling for sure.
https://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/p...ght-remind-la/
https://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/p...ght-remind-la/
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01-13-11, 01:08 PM
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I just saw this too .. pretty interesting. However, I find it amusing that they are developing their own power meter too. Why not just tap into Cycleops, SRM, etc.. Seems like a waste of efforts.
01-13-11, 01:11 PM
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Probably because nobody wanted to play nice? Also it appears that they wanted to get power per pedal which neither SRM/QUARQ or Cycleops offer.
01-13-11, 01:19 PM
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This actually looks nice.. too bad we'll never see it.
01-13-11, 01:25 PM
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True .. pretty interesting concept though. I still don't think we will ever see it to market.
01-13-11, 02:51 PM
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That doesn't wash. It's all transmitted over ANT+, which this device supports.
Someone has demoed an adapted set of Speedplay pedals with power meters; presumably these measure power per foot.
The big question to me is Why make a dedicated cyclometer that does all this, when you could get a smartphone that does all that, and is a smartphone.
Someone has demoed an adapted set of Speedplay pedals with power meters; presumably these measure power per foot.
The big question to me is Why make a dedicated cyclometer that does all this, when you could get a smartphone that does all that, and is a smartphone.
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Who would want a smartphone on their handlebars? It's larger than you need for cycling. It's not water proof.
Right now no shipping smartphone supports ANT+. That will change soon but the other problems are going to take longer to fix.
Right now no shipping smartphone supports ANT+. That will change soon but the other problems are going to take longer to fix.
01-13-11, 03:57 PM
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They did. You just have to ride for HTC/Columbia or work on My Track at Google to get one:
https://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/...ogle-maps.html
https://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/...ogle-maps.html
That doesn't wash. It's all transmitted over ANT+, which this device supports.
Someone has demoed an adapted set of Speedplay pedals with power meters; presumably these measure power per foot.
The big question to me is Why make a dedicated cyclometer that does all this, when you could get a smartphone that does all that, and is a smartphone.
Someone has demoed an adapted set of Speedplay pedals with power meters; presumably these measure power per foot.
The big question to me is Why make a dedicated cyclometer that does all this, when you could get a smartphone that does all that, and is a smartphone.
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I run my Nexus One with a custom Desire Android Rom on it. I ended up rigging a mount on my bike to the stem (yeah, it is kind of big compared to your regular bike computer) anyway...I run sportstracker app which has HxM HR monitor support, which I use in conjunction. Does speed, elevation, GPS/Mapping, auto uploads the results when you finish to login later to review the ride/stats and of course HR.
I did wish I had cadence like this unit and power output.
I think Pioneer has a good idea with a purpose built unit that has the accessories/features to do it all without piece meal stuff you have to go through now. ANT+ is the standard and they support it so if you have a powertap, it still works etc...
Probably won't see this for another year or more..if ever though.
I did wish I had cadence like this unit and power output.
I think Pioneer has a good idea with a purpose built unit that has the accessories/features to do it all without piece meal stuff you have to go through now. ANT+ is the standard and they support it so if you have a powertap, it still works etc...
Probably won't see this for another year or more..if ever though.
01-14-11, 05:41 PM
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This or something like it will be created. The day of the $1000 power setup is coming to an end. I like how they made their own solution for power.
