Finally, finally got my new bike after ordering it in January! Now trying to decide if I want the Garmin 500 or if I should just mount my iPhone with the Lifeproof case and bike mount and use a bike app on my phone as a computer. Thoughts?
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03-11-2012, 04:30 AM #1
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Anyone use iPhone as your computer?
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03-11-2012, 12:41 PM #2
Ooo, talk tri to me!
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The onboard battery won't last for a ride of much length when it's using gps; you'll need to have a case that includes additional battery power.
I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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03-11-2012, 03:09 PM #3
oh my gato
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Battery life *may* depend on the app. MapMyRide just sucks the life out of my phone, so I stopped using it. However, I've noticed that RunKeeper is not so bad, at least out on 1-2 hour workouts, and it does have a bicycle option. Haven't tried it longer than 1-2 hours, though.
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03-12-2012, 07:41 AM #4
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Cyclemeter is only $3, I've liked it so far. I haven't taken in on long rides yet, and I don't look at is as I'm biking (I turn it on and throw it in my pocket). Why not try that first before a more expensive option?
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