iPhone or cycle computer?

[Heltor Chasca]

I bought the World from Komoot for life for £20.00 just before I went away on a mini tour to the NL.

Now get of my land.!

 

[tom73]

If your already using a tickr then your 1/2 to using a bike computer anyway. @Heltor Chasca is spot on right tool right job. Once I got use to being on a bike I went from Apple watch to Wahoo. Combine what you have with a bike computer will give you all you need and save's having to worry about your phone going dead on you.

 

[Firm Button]

Just been on a 56km cycle using Komoot and it works really well! Thanks for the heads up Heltor Chasca!

Steve

 

[Firm Button]

Will certainly consider a computer when brownie points have been earned...

 

[Heltor Chasca]

Just been on a 56km cycle using Komoot and it works really well! Thanks for the heads up Heltor Chasca!

Steve

It is good. When you register (free or otherwise) you get weekly suggestions for local rides. You can also search for rides in a particular region. While I was away I only booked one campsite. I set Kamoot to display campsites in an area I was headed, then when you click/tap on the site, it tells you how far it is and plots a route. You can then find out in seconds if you are overshooting or undershooting your desired mileage. Important as I was touring with my kids.

It works for loads of other things. Museums, train stations, supermarkets attractions etc etc. And you can upload a route directly to a Wahoo device. (And in balance, a Garmin too)

 

[Firm Button]

Nice. I found, after I turned data off to save bats, that it didn’t reroute and take the main drag I was taking(as the proposed route I missed the turning). But other than that, the voice directions were accurate and timely.
Worth buying the full maps I’m sure, but for now the local map which was free, will suffice.
Steve

 

[si_c]

Nice. I found, after I turned data off to save bats, that it didn’t reroute and take the main drag I was taking(as the proposed route I missed the turning). But other than that, the voice directions were accurate and timely.
Worth buying the full maps I’m sure, but for now the local map which was free, will suffice.
Steve

Biggest battery save is the screen. You should be able to get at least 6 hours out of a phone even with navigation if you turn the screen off and just check it periodically.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

i use two front lights which plug into usb power banks, stored in a bottle cage tool bag. you could probably do the same and keep the iphone plugged in on your ride that way…

 

[Oldfentiger]

I switch the screen off with RWGPS running, audio & visual prompts happen when a turn is reached. Battery life not a problem.

 

[Firm Button]

I’m managing by turning off the WiFi and data, I’m never out for more than 3 hours anyway so doing ok:-)

 

[Firm Button]

Had an email from Komoot with a tenner off the full maps for life. €20 wait for better? I like the app so much I’m happy to support them!

 

[vickster]

Had an email from Komoot with a tenner off the full maps for life. €20 wait for better? I like the app so much I’m happy to support them!

Won't get it for less than that. Under £20

 

[Firm Button]

Nice! Will buy now.
Cheers
Steve

 

[podsquad]

Garmin device all the way....

You crash your bike with a £600 iPhone strapped to the bars it’s game over, you will the wish you spent £250 on a Garmin or similar.

Plus battery life on iPhones is rubbish especially when cold, too distracting with calls, texts and emails popping up.

I contemplated a Garmin for a few months, that was over four years ago and it was one of the best £300 I have spent. Still use the same Garmin now

 

[Prometheus]

I use a Motorola's E4 Plus just for long trips
£80 from argos referb

4 weeks standby

Big screen, big battery, 100 miles +

and it makes phone calls if you got a sig,,