The Official DMF Bicycle Thread

[eltristo]

Now that's a "glass is half full" way of looking at things.   

When you see what the insurance company got me for, umm, easter, you'll understand.

[DRKWNG]

I have seen it (or pictures of it), remember?   

[eltristo]

I have seen it (or pictures of it), remember?   

Oh yeah.  Oops.   

[Randimus Maximus]

Thanks for all the feedback on my cycle computer/GPS question. 

I went ahead and ordered the Garmin Edge 500.

[cokey]

I wanted the 205 I think its calked, the lowest model, but I think its discontinued.

[stateprez]

I have a 405HR, and while the mapping features are cool, the functionality/usability is not.  Battery life is too short, satellite mileage and elevation are not extremely accurate (sometimes way off, and yes, I know why), the touch bezel is not easy to use- especially if you are sweaty and/or wearing gloves, which I am most always while riding.

If I had to do it all over I'd get at least a 500 with a speed sensor for accurate speed/mileage.  But at that point all it would gain over the competition is mapping- which I didn't really use after I geeked out after the first 10 times I rode with it.

I'm leaning towards one again though since it will pair with my PowerTap.

[eltristo]

Thanks for all the feedback on my cycle computer/GPS question. 

I went ahead and ordered the Garmin Edge 500.

We love to help.   

But seriously, I don't have anything but my phone that is GPS capable, so my "uhh, i dunno.." would have been a pretty wasteful post.


Kinda like this one....   

[bryant8]

Thanks for all the feedback on my cycle computer/GPS question. 

I went ahead and ordered the Garmin Edge 500.

You'll like that Garmin Edge 500. Tons of features and you can add more to it if you ever get a powermeter that's ANT+. I have had an Edge 305 for a couple of years now and it's been great. But once I decide to bite the bullet($) to get a powermeter I'll have to upgrade to a different headunit. More than likely it'll be the 500

*edit*
wow poor grammar on all accounts on my post

[cokey]

Ill buy your 305::

[bryant8]

Ill buy your 305::

PM me for more details. I have a Garmin 405CX that I use on rides/runs more now since I'm doing brick workouts.

[Randimus Maximus]

Stella and I just signed up for the Elephant Rock Metric Century on June 5. 

[bryant8]

Been crit racing the past few weeks and having a blast. It's a humbling experience getting dropped at ~22-23mph but gives me a weekly goal to shoot for. At this point staying with the pack at the end is my goal.

[Stella]

I consciencely chose to ride w/o my tools and needing to impose on other people (thank u Fresh Pants!) Now here I sit. What a dummy I am.   

[Monster Dave]

Been crit racing the past few weeks and having a blast. It's a humbling experience getting dropped at ~22-23mph but gives me a weekly goal to shoot for. At this point staying with the pack at the end is my goal.

That's why cycling is a real ego killer. But once you accept that even though you will be passed a lot, you'll also pass others alot too. Same for getting dropped. Keep up the good effort though!!

I did a supported ride up Mt. Lemmon yesterday which was fantastic. It was the first time that I did the climb since last...September if I recall correctly. It was great having SAG stops because I really went through the fluids!! It kills me that this 25 mile climb has NO water what-so-ever until you reach the top. It's something that cyclists have been complaining about for years now though.

The climbing was great - 8-12mph going up, 40+ mph on the way down!! Sure puts a grin on your face on the way down!!

[Fresh Pants]

I consciencely chose to ride w/o my tools and needing to impose on other people (thank u Fresh Pants!) Now here I sit. What a dummy I am.   

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