+1 Elemnt love mine , never had a problem it works out the box from the start and like @PaulSB the bit's you don't want just turn them off. Only time you really need to connect your phone if that's not for you is to set up what into you want to see (though you can switch between stuff that what you want to see on the unit if you out a ride) the units you want use and to sync data to 3rd party site's or see your ride data in a bit more detail all from a simple to use app. it works just fine on a ride with out it being linked to it. (i use it like that most of the time) It's ant+ compatible a few 3rd partly sensors won't work check out the site it has a full list. Saying that if it come's to it the bundle is good value. I ended up getting one easy set up and fitting quality is good too I did have a small issues with the heart rate one but a new battery has fixed it.
Fitness trackers vs dedicated cycling computers vs phone app?
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cyberknight
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Unfortunately a bit more than I would get at X mas even if I asked for cash from everyone
Right ok maybe one other other models maybe in reach the website let's you compare them. Can always look on eBay they do come up but not in big numbers. I got mine that way brand new never and been out the box.
cyberknight
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And has loads of stuff I don't need,can't see the point of paying for them to turn them off
nickAKA
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Have a look at the lezyne macro GPS if you're on a tight budget, what stock remains is very well discounted. Doubt there'll be many around in time for christmas though, retailers are clearing them out now.
cyberknight
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i was looking at the super gps i believe the macro uses Bluetooth only sensors
Drago
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My Vivoactive HR is very close when compared to my pulse oximeter, so I'm happy with that.
For recording purposes though a proper GPS unit bests the phone every time, because of the way phones use a secondary algorithm which uses cell sites as well as the GPS signal, which simply isn't as accurate. That said, some modern phones really have closed the gap to the point that the difference is really not worth worrying about.
For recording purposes though a proper GPS unit bests the phone every time, because of the way phones use a secondary algorithm which uses cell sites as well as the GPS signal, which simply isn't as accurate. That said, some modern phones really have closed the gap to the point that the difference is really not worth worrying about.
nickAKA
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I *think* all the latest versions do Bluetooth & ant+ but I'd need to check - the generation I bought (v2) were certainly Bluetooth only.
nickAKA
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It's buried in the detail but it does say ant+ compatible here, and at that price it's a lot of functionality for the money -
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Lezyne-Macro-GPS-Navigate-Computer_99081.htm
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Lezyne-Macro-GPS-Navigate-Computer_99081.htm
Red17
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I like my gadgets and recently bought a Garmin Vivosport wrist fitness tracker. Generally seems pretty consistent with a chest strap in normal use, but I've found the heart rate tracker very inaccurate at high intensity ie compared to my chest strap it gave a 130's ave heart rate during a cx race where as the chest strap recorded a mid 170 bmp average. Seen the same sort of difference wearing both on a turbo trainer doing interval sessions. Not sure quite why there is this difference, could be something to do with position on the wrist I suppose.
iancity
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Posted this earlier in the thread. Have a read of any of DC Rainmakers reviews of wearables and he explains why they are not up to scratch when it comes to cyling, as you have noticed...
mustang1
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It's probably already mentioned (I'm late to the thread) but afaik, a chest strap is far more accurate than a wrist-based device. In addition, I think you need to calibrate so you have to go thru a workout routine where you can enter your rest and peak heart rates?
