cycle computer apps?

[Artstu]

No, I meant have you made them private so your times don't appear on the leader boards?

He's on the leader board, but then that bike is only leg powered isn't it?

 

[Clockwise]

He's on the leader board, but then that bike is only leg powered isn't it?

At the moment yes, I'm still on the ropes about if I need the assistance but more if I do how much more I will leave my non cyclist partner behind when she does occasionally cycle.

 

[Artstu]

No, I meant have you made them private so your times don't appear on the leader boards?

Every ride I did ended up with several KOM's and a flag from someone on every ride I did, understandable really. So you can either make them private or log them as a workout, neither of which are ideal, the workout doesn't show the segments, and private means you can't share it.

I tried map my ride briefly but kept getting pop-ups I couldn't seem to get rid of, so soon got annoyed with it.

 

[hillclimber]

I got Strava and was most impressed;
the Lycra boys less so

 

[Artstu]

I got Strava and was most impressed;
the Lycra boys less so

Indeed, they're looking out for me now

As I have a Garmin I've tried their website, seems reasonable after initial confusion trying to set it up.

 

[celedep]

Endomondo | Community based on free GPS tracking of sports available on iPhone, Android & Windows phones.

Strava | Running and Cycling GPS Tracker, Performance Analytics, Maps, Clubs and Competition available on iPhone and Android only, no Windows phone app. (a mistake by Strava I think).

The only two worth considering.

 

[Pedematt]

Take a look at runtastic app for your phone. They do different flavours depending on what sports you do. It lets you download the open cycle maps for when you are out and about so you don't have to rely on 3G. Then when you have finished the route or exercise there are plenty of ways to analyse your speed and split times etc

 

[countryman663]

the main drawback i find to any of the app driven ones is how much power gps sucks out of the phone

the Bosch Intuvia system has a usb power outlet in the side. could this power a phone do you think? what about recharging USB lights with it?

 

[Streethawk]

Yes, apparently it will do that.

 

[Pedematt]

You only get about 2 hrs life from iPhone 4 running a GPS app like runtastic that I use. If someone rings you during the ride it hammers it.

 

[Artstu]

You only get about 2 hrs life from iPhone 4 running a GPS app like runtastic that I use. If someone rings you during the ride it hammers it.

Wow that's not very good, you could plug in to the Bosch panel (if you have one), but then you'd need something to mount your phone in/on.

 

[david1949]

I been reading about these app very interesting indeed i have a Nexus 7 with G P S has anyone found a cradle that would fit onto their handlebars to use their tablet when out cycling.

 

[Pedematt]

Hi David

Have you seen the armpocket? It is a strap that fits round your arm and has more flexibility than being tied to a specific phone. Then when you change phones you don't need a new mount, might be safer than a mount as well.

Matt

 

[david1949]

No its a handlebar mount i am looking for + a waterproof case thanks for your help Pedematt

 

[Clockwise]

This is what I got not long ago.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0060MZ9VW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Has done maybe 300 miles or so with it on and seems fine. It's arkon brand not whoever the shop is.

 

[Taff]

You only get about 2 hrs life from iPhone 4 running a GPS app like runtastic that I use. If someone rings you during the ride it hammers it.

I get a lot more than that using Cyclemeter APP with iPhone4s.

 

[Clockwise]

I tend to lock my phone as I'm cycling so it just shows a black/blank screen and works in the background, lasts all day cycling and stuff with no issues.