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Provence Tour: Technical Glitches but Proof of Concept
Ekul Namsob wrote:
If you buy the Speed / Cadence sensor, the Garmin Edge series works nicely on a trainer. I believe that maps from OpenStreetMap can now be used on the newest models. It might work on a trainer, but has anyone ever tried it successfully on a bent? The distance between pedal crank and receiver is going to be much greater than on a normal bike or, indeed, a trainer (and my trainer has a built-in cadence sensor anyway - but I find very little correlation between conditions on the trainer and what actually happens on a road in traffic...) Besides which, is the Edge series the one to go for? I like the fact that it can double as a bike computer and HRM - but will it be as effective as a purely navigational GPS like the 60Csx, a dedicated wired computer and an HRM? Plus I hate the idea of the non-removable battery that only lasts 6 hours. I'd far sooner carry around rechargeable AAs, of which I already have a solid collection. Cheers, EFR Ile de France |
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Provence Tour: Technical Glitches but Proof of Concept
On Thu, 15 May 2008 19:52:05 +0200 in rec.bicycles.misc,
Artemisia wrote: A long discussion in the cycling newsgroups helped somewhat, as I was able to adjust the position of the clip to hurt less, but these still are not comfort shoes by a long way. The SPD shoes also meant that I couldn't really walk anywhere. Once again, YOU HAVE THE WRONG SHOES. They are probably too narrow. You don't need tight shoes with clipless pedals! |
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Provence Tour: Technical Glitches but Proof of Concept
Ekul Namsob wrote:
DennisTheBald wrote: On May 15, 12:52 pm, Artemisia wrote: Back since Friday from touring Provence on my recumbent trike, Widdershins. Here's a non-exhaustive performance account. Thanks for the briefing. I suspect some of the temperamental behavior of your bike was due in part to your referring to it by the wrong gender, such mechanical contraptions, like ships, are generally considered to be feminine are they not? Anyway, the bit about the cycle computer... I would recommend a GPS instead. These are not without their drawbacks; they suck down batteries like there's no tomorrow, they won't work on a trainer, If you buy the Speed / Cadence sensor, the Garmin Edge series works nicely on a trainer. I believe that maps from OpenStreetMap can now be used on the newest models. Cheers, Luke Although the speed/cadence sensor is of only limited use on teh majority of recumbents as it is a combined unit for fixing to a chain stay. Most recumbent chain rings / cranks do not pass their chain stays |
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