What data fields do you show on your GPS/computer?

[Espresso]

What computer are you using?

Garmin Forerunner 305

[azfiddle]

Oh, but you do have that option!

I have a Garmin 305. It rotates through 3 screens-

one has just altitude and grade.
The others have 4 readings on each screen.

I don't remember the exact arrangement on the rest, but during the rotation i see:

speed
average speed
distance
heart rate
cadence
how long I've ridden
and I forgot the other two

My DH set it up - I could ask him how to do it.

[Veronica]

Each screen is actually customizable with 2 - 4 data points. I have one screen that only shows three with speed largest, distance and time smaller.

Veronica

[Owlie]

My computer will scroll if I set it right, but since it's really easy to reset if I push the wrong button, I just let it sit on the odometer (since I don't mind doing a little mental math) and current speed. I wear a watch while I ride, so I don't need the time.

[Espresso]

Mine has three screens, but the first has the four fields, the second the map, and the third shows how to get to my destination.

I'm sure I'll get it figured out eventually. Thanks for letting me know it's possible! I feel kind of stupid now for not realizing that it has the feature I want.

[Espresso]

Okay, it looks like this is what you do:

Settings -> General -> Display -> Auto Scroll Timer Pages: Set to speed you want

I wonder how much faster this will run my battery down.

Thanks for letting me know I can view more fields! Still would like to know your answer to my question, since now 12 is a lot! I'm trying to set the first two screens to things that will also help for hiking, and then using the bike-specific one for bike-only stuff (like cadence).

[Veronica]

When the bike is in the trainer I show HR, time, distance and speed. Really I could just cut it down to HR and speed for those rides. I do have a cadence sensor, but I don't really care about cadence anymore.

Outside I show speed, distance and time.

You can change modes on the forerunner 305. In running mode I show pace, distance and time.


Veronica