Best GPS: old topc with a new twist

[tlandauer]

Friend of mine is into cycling , he showed me a Garmin EDGE-200 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer. It is not much bigger than the one which is sold at Keithbradleyboats: http://www.keithbradleyboats.com/wor...012/09/gps.jpg
Anyone used it ? Just curious. At $130 a pop, it is considerably more expensive. https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/into...prod90675.html
Since I know nothing about all the terms used for cycling, it measures average speed, is that something usable or unusable in our world of FE?
I have been using the one from Keith's site, but I am wondering how long the battery will last, it has an internal lithium battery that I haven't seen any spare ones on the market yet. My unit( over two years old) won't hold the charge and it has to be charged before every use.

[Fluid]

Why not plug your current GPS into the receiver to power it? Costs a lot less than a new GPS. I know nothing about the EDGE, I use a Garmin Foretrex 201 which gives me Max Speed, Average Speed, Distance Traveled, etc.


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[tlandauer]

Why not plug your current GPS into the receiver to power it? Costs a lot less than a new GPS. I know nothing about the EDGE, I use a Garmin Foretrex 201 which gives me Max Speed, Average Speed, Distance Traveled, etc.


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Thanks for the suggestion, didn't think about that, but this thing charges via a Mini-USB plug, I won't know how to make an adapter though.
It's working now so long as I remember to charge before every run. I have a Garmin e-Trex, it's just that the size gets in the way occasionally.

[flraptor07]

I've got the Garmin Foretrex 101 and it's perfect for what we need smaller than a credit card and lite. Has Max spd average spd. and all that.

[Fluid]

Thanks for the suggestion, didn't think about that, but this thing charges via a Mini-USB plug, I won't know how to make an adapter though.
It's working now so long as I remember to charge before every run.

This is in the description of the GPS on Keith's site:

This is one of the first purpose-built RC GPS units....The unit runs off of an internal Lithium battery for cordless operation, but also has a servo wire port, so you can plug it into your RX if you run the battery dead and forget to charge it.

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[tlandauer]

Fluid,
Let me express my GRATITUDE to you this way:
I came to this country when I was 17 years old, never had a Donut before, one day my Grand Uncle gave me a box, upon seeing my befuddled expression, the old man said: " young man, keep your eye upon the Donut, not the Hole!"
So it was with this spirit that I refused to see and recognize that little opening next to the switch!
Never have I in my 50 years of living felt THIS ridiculous and stupid at the SAME TIME!

[gsbuickman]

Hi Landauer. There is a pretty cool gps app I've been using designed specifically for cyclists, called Strava. It tracks my rides via GPS, & gives me eta, speed, street map overlay, distance traveled etc. It's actually kinda look. I ride an 07'carbonfibre, Klein Mantra race ($3k). I don't know everything about the app as of yet, but it seems to work pretty good..........

[tlandauer]

@gsbuickman,
thanks for the tip. Is that an APP for I-phone? ( Currently still using 1st gen. Motorola Droid )
Nice bike you have!

[Snowride]

This is very small and does everything you will ever need at a great price. I have been using this for about a year now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Holux-Gr-245...item4175787b86

[tlandauer]

This is very small and does everything you will ever need at a great price. I have been using this for about a year now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Holux-Gr-245...item4175787b86

Thanks for the link!

[Vortech C5]

Hi,

Does this do MPH too or just Kilometers? Thanks!

[Snowride]

It will do both miles or kilometres. Actually a powerful unit and waterproof. Charges via mini USB. I was pretty impressed when I got it and still am. This should give you a good idea of how small it is. This is a 24" tunnel hull and the esc is a Turnigy 180.

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[gsbuickman]

@gsbuickman,
thanks for the tip. Is that an APP for I-phone? ( Currently still using 1st gen. Motorola Droid )
Nice bike you have!

Hiya Landauer, thanks, I love my Klein, its the sikkest MTB I've had as of yet. Here's the review http://www.dirtragmag.com/reviews/klein-mantra-race

The strava app is for android & available at the Google play store. I have it on my huwai smart phone & my Asus tablet, check it out...

Strava cycling GPS riding

[tlandauer]

@gsbuickman,
Thanks, I will check it out!