You are here
Geek Gear (GPS/Comps/Lights/etc.)
Garmin edge 500
I recently bought one of these from a local sports shop. It came with the HRT monitor and includes a speed and cadence sensor, which I thought will be useful for training purposes.Everything is setup and works, is attached and I have used it quite a few times. The download feature is awesome post a ride. The thing that I cannot get working is the cadence syncing...I have tried quite a few times...seems simple enough? Can anyone help with this aspect of the setup? I'm willing to come to you if you're on the N beaches somewhere?
Let me know...
Thanks
Steve
Lights for night rides
I'm interested in doing a night ride but currently don't have a light.
What lights do you guys use and what would you recommend me to get as first purchase that doesn't blow the budget.
Pete
[Mod. moved to geek gear]
Blaze - Laser made bike lane, warning device
Fellow Commuters,
Saw this today on "The Vine", looks interesting
Cheers, Scott
Acros AG-E Hydraulic shifting for mountain bikes
On display at Sea Otter last weekend apparently: Hydraulic shifting for mountain bikes:
http://www.gizmag.com/ag-e-hydraulic-shifting-fo...
175g grams lighter than either XTR or XX, and requires much less thumb pressure to shift gears than against stiff springs like in cable-operated systems.
If this interests you, just make sure you're sitting down when you hear the price tag. 
Phone sports tracker apps
Just wondered which app (if any) you use while out on your bike and what phone you're using.
I have a Galaxy S (droid 2.2) and use Endomondo. It's reasonably accurate, reliable and the onlonline part is very comprehensive.
I tried run keeper but it kept dropping signal and just didn't work very well. Friends who have iphones don't seem to have a problem with it though.
lights
I will be needing to buy lights, so that I can do some training during the week.
Any suggestions, specs etc
regards
[Mod. moved to geek gear]
Garmin heart rate straps
I have been using the same light weight Garmin heart rate strap for a while now and recently its started dropping out and not recording during rides. I replaced the battery before the weekends ride and it worked OK until I got it wet. Then it stopped completely and wouldn't work on the Sunday.
After reading the manual and seeing its rated to 30m I tried it again last night and it worked again. Anyone seen this type of intermittent behaviour before?
This is the ride where it stopped completely.
Ay Up Upgrades
Just in case you're not aware, Ay Up are upgrading existing light sets (100 customers a week). Sent mine off a week ago and they were returned yesterday with new LEDs, upgraded resistors and new all-round lenses. I'm not totally sure of the output but it must be around 1200 lumens for the double set. So far only had a play in the garden but very impressed with the brightness and spread of light. In fact, I would seriously wonder why you would need anything brighter for night time riding.
[Mod. moved to Geek Gear]
Garmin Edge 305 battery replacement
I noticed that the battery life on my Garmin Edge 305 had (over the last three years) dropped to about 6 hours from the 12 hour typical battery life that it is meant to have when new. 6 hours is not enough for a 100km enduro race or a 24 hour race.
I found this website
Beware Firmware Update 3.3
I've just uploaded firmware update 3.3 to my Garmin 705.
It's just wiped all my screen preferences, and no longer reads the previously saved history files.
Not impressed. 