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Lights
Im looking at getting my first set of lights for riding the dam and terrey hill and other areas.
1. Nite Lights 900, $185-220 from local bike shops
2. Magic Lights 900 or 1400, not sure of price around 100 bucks
3. Save up and get Ay ups, approx $500
What is everyone's experiences?
Ay Up - Charger
Has anyone experienced problems with their Ay Up chargers - mine has conked out and was wondering if there was a simple fix.
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Issues with Edge500 firmware 2.30?
Annoyingly my Garmin Edge 500 has begun acting up when connecting to the PC's USB port.
I'm not completely sure, but think this might be as a result of updating to the latest version of the firmware (unit software). In fact, checking the last upload that went without trouble was version 2.29 and the unit now has version 2.30 (although - interestingly this is what the unit says it has, the upload I just managed to work using a laptop says 2.29 still - that's a worry!) would say that is the case.
Garmin Edge memory slot cover
Just noticed this morning that the little sealed cover that goes over the map chip slot on the back of my month-old Edge 705 has just gone MIA.
Has this happened to anyone else?
Obviously I need to replace it ASAP, but I'd rather not wait weeks for the Aus distributor to get around to it. Does anyone have any on line sources they'd care to recommend?
Mounting Garmin Edge 305
With the recent talk here I decided to show my home made Garmin cover/mount.
All you need is clear table cloth from Bunnings (cut from a roll), velcro strap, adhesive foam (optional) and small piece of 4mm ply (optional) as per below
Cut the plastic cover 280mm by 350mm.
Cut the ply to 34mm by 82mm
Wrap the Garmin as per below
Fold the ends as per below. You will notice I fold the lower one 20mm from the end first as this can help stop water getting in.
Do you trust your Garmin Edge mount?
G;Day all
Bought a Garmin Edge 305 last week ready for the Dirtworks 100 and overall love it to bits.
My only niggling fear is how strong is the mount. Has anyone had experience with it falling off during a fast bumpy section of trail?.
I would like to be able to attach an extra safety strap somewhere, but it doesnt look possible.
Finally, whilst riding the kayak bridge on Sunday, I also wondered if they were waterproof!
Cheers for any comments
Best
String
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Spot Tracker
Anyone using one yet? I got one for other purposes, but figured I may as well take it with me when I go riding.
I did the Oaks on Friday and Andersons / Oaks today. Both times it tracked me down the Oaks perfectly, but today it totally missed Andersons.
Has anyone else been using one of these and had large bits of missing data? Mine is the newer Spot2, however it does need to go back for replacement due to some battery life recall. I had great success using it in the deserts of California, just confusing why it didn't work today.
Which Garmin sofftware?
Hey All, I've just taken delivery of a Garmin Edge 705.
Two downloads are mentioned in the manual - Garmin Connect and Garmin Training Centre. The choice seems to be expressed as an either/or - use one but not both.
Is this correct? If so, which is the better choice?
My New Light :D
Home made light that I made. The cost is shown on the Jaycar receipt.
Welding was done by my dad using spare bits of metal we could find. Mild steel is awesome to bend and shape.
The spring comes out of my old broken derailleur.
I haven't tested them yet to see if the one light is enough (300 lumen)
What light set up?
Ok I know this would have been asked in the past but can't easily find the thread!
I am looking at getting into a bit of night riding but I am not sure what I will need in terms of lights? I really don’t want to buy some only to think they are not bright enough etc. Would be looking at some of the fire trails around Terry Hills and a trails like the dam etc. Any help would be great. Also have a limited budget..... but saying this I couldn’t see myself making a set.
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