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Geek Gear (GPS/Comps/Lights/etc.)
4WD lights for your bars?
I'm all set for lights, but...
Was looking for something completely different (OK - not completely - LED lights for a trailer board) and came across these:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2PCS-10W-CREE-LED-Wor...
Modular lights for the bars (not sure I'd put this on my helmet)? Claimed 800lm for $40AUD.
Worth a look if you want something on the cheap.
Bike lights
With the new addition to our family, it will force me to ride more of a night. It will mainly be Manly Dam, I know a few of you already ride it of a Wednesday night, so just wondering what lights you guys are using and how you are finding them.
I had a pair of AyUps, which I didnt find to bad, but just looking at others that may be an option.
Happy to spend good coin for quality lights.
eg NightRider etc
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Garmin Edge 500 HRM problems
Got an Edge 500 Premium Bundle earlier this year and have had to send the HRM and the whole lot back 3 times now.
Read all the help sites about getting the HRM to pick up properly (swapping the battery around, removing the battery for about 5 mins, resetting the Garmin itself) all to no avail. Even using a different strap. Battery charge is fine (checked that too)
All work for about 6 weeks and then the whole cycle starts again. HRM detected but no reading, or reading 60 BPM in the middle of a 4 hour race.
Anyone got any tips, besides sending it back again.
Tom Tom Multi-sport GPS watch v. Garmin 910XT
So I'm thinking I need to step up the tech on the bike a notch, and with Santa still wondering what to bring me, I'm wondering if anyone's used one of the Tom Tom Multi-sport watches? A like the idea of a device that I can use off the bike.
The watch form factor appeals as I've been meaning to get back in the pool. Both the Garmin and the Tom Tom have a swim function. I'm not going to set any King of the Waves, but I do get sick of counting laps!
Ayup Light Upgrades
I'm considering upgrading my Ayup lights (2009 versions) and was wondering if anyone has any feedback on this.
Looking at upgrading the intermediate light on the bars for the new "flood" version from Ayup.
Cheers,
Chris.
Garmin Workouts
Does anyone know of any websites where people can post Garmin workouts for sharing?
Garmin 500 Barometric Altitude Accuracy?
I use a Garmin 500 to log my rides and have noticed today that I am getting some dubious altitude readings.
Today I got a 150m spike, up and back down again, in the first 200m of the ride log. Now I know I am good but even I couldn't ride that. I also did Bobbin Head Fire Trail down to the top of the steps, this was logged as being at -15m. I have gone back and checked past rides and last week it logged the same spot at -20m. The head unit had a software upgrade between these two readings
Is there a good iPhone app for a newbie like me?
I've searched the App Store looking for an app that will map out the trails for me (I'm a sucker at getting lost), tell me where they are if I'm out and about somewhere in Nsw, and give me the status of the tail as well as information I.e how long it is, difficulty, average time etc etc.
Electronic shifting using brain waves
Not sure if this has been posted before. Automatic shifting next 
http://youtu.be/lWzdWMapJ-c.be
See also http://cyclingtips.com.au/2011/10/electronic-shi...
Basic GPS for Navigation
I want to buy a GPS system for my husband and my mind is just spinning with all the options out there - I'm looking for recommendations. He already has a bike computer tracking his time and distance - so he doesn't really need the sport functions, just the navigation. We live in Ecuador and he rides in very remote places - my greatest concern (because it has already happened) is him getting lost. I want him to have a system that will help him to get himself back home if he gets off track - getting lost in the jungle out here is not a sweet adventure, it has the potential to be a fatal one.