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Bike computer

  • 10-02-2015 10:58am
    #1
    GAFF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 170 ✭✭


    What do you look for in a Bike Computer?

    I was thinking about Giant Ridesense (for a Defy Advanced 1)
    Computer + Bracket + Cadence/Speed sensor for approx. €116....with option to get Heart rate for €55. The good thing is ANT+ is compatible with Apps like Endmonda.

    Seems good value compared to Garmin prices. I'd be interested to hear peoples thoughts or experiences on Garmin Ridesense.

    The other positive is that Ridesense seems to integrate very well into frame....without bulky sensor showing.

    RideSense.JPG


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  • #2
    rtmie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 501 ✭✭✭rtmie


    Garmin Edge 500 bundle incl speed/cadence sensor and HRM on Amazon for £170 at the moment (==229eu).
    Assuming ridesense doesn't have GPS, then you are paying 60 to add GPS capability. So depends on how you will use it, and whether GPS/ride mapping is important.


  • #3
    GAFF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 170 ✭✭GAFF


    rtmie wrote: »
    Garmin Edge 500 bundle incl speed/cadence sensor and HRM on Amazon for £170 at the moment (==229eu).
    Assuming ridesense doesn't have GPS, then you are paying 60 to add GPS capability. So depends on how you will use it, and whether GPS/ride mapping is important.

    Re GPS....I normally use Endmondo App....as ANT+ works with App so GPS, Cadence, Speed will all come via App.


  • #4
    rtmie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 501 ✭✭✭rtmie


    So your mobile has Ant+ hardware? Mine (Nexus4) doesn't that decided me on garmin.


  • #5
    dashcamdanny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,922 ✭✭✭dashcamdanny


    rtmie wrote: »
    So your mobile has Ant+ hardware? Mine (Nexus4) doesn't that decided me on garmin.

    Currently supported mobile phones and devices:

    Monterra (Garmin)

    HTC Rhyme (HTC)

    GALAXY Note 3 Lite (Samsung Electronics)

    GALAXY TabPRO 12.2 (Samsung Electronics)

    GALAXY Note 3 Neo (Samsung Electronics)

    GALAXY TabPRO 8.4 (Samsung Electronics)

    GALAXY TabPRO 10.1 (Samsung Electronics)

    GALAXY NotePRO 12.2 (Samsung Electronics)

    GALAXY S5 (Samsung Electronics)

    GALAXY Grand 2 (LTE) (Samsung Electronics)

    GALAXY J (Samsung Electronics)

    GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) (Samsung Electronics)

    GALAXY S4 (Android 4.3 and up) (Samsung Electronics)

    GALAXY Note 3 (Samsung Electronics)

    Xperia T2 Ultra (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia Z2 Tablet (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia M2 (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia Z2 (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia Z1 S (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia Z1 Compact (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia Z1 (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia Z Ultra (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia SL (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia acro S (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia X8 (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia x10 mini pro (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia S (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia x10 mini (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia ray (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia pro (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia neo V (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia neo (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia mini pro (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia mini (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia ion LTE (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia ion HSPA (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia arc S (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia arc (Sony Mobile)

    Live with Walkman (Sony Mobile)

    Xperia active (Sony Mobile)


  • #6
    GAFF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 170 ✭✭GAFF


    rtmie wrote: »
    So your mobile has Ant+ hardware? Mine (Nexus4) doesn't that decided me on garmin.
    As dashcamdanny shows my Samsung Galaxy S4 has ANT+ Plugin Service pre-installed. I'm assuming it will work with RideSense....until I get a RideSense sensor I won't know.

    What's pushing me toward RideSense
    - is how neat the sensor integration with frame.
    - Cost seems comparable with Cateye
    - Cost Cheaper than Garmin
    - Integration with Apps like Endmondo via ANT+ (to give similar functionality to Garmin).

    I'm new to this and don't have experience with any of the above products......I hope I haven't misinterpreted the info I have read.


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