Ride tracking

[stuarttunstall]

I must say, I am not a heavy user, most my stuff is emails as I run my own website, but I can get 2 days maybe 3 out of a charge with the S8+, it is very good...

 

[stuarttunstall]

Yes, that's what I meant, a power pack

I got an excellent 10000mah capacity one from Amazon, neat sleek, double the capacity and lower in price than the one you linked

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06ZZ571D9/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hi

Just about to order a powerbank, battery may be good enough but better be safe... @vickster , was that the exact same one you purchase? looks ideal

 

[vickster]

Hi

Just about to order a powerbank, battery may be good enough but better be safe... @vickster , was that the exact same one you purchase? looks ideal

Yep that’s it

 

[stuarttunstall]

Yep that’s it

Excellent, I will get one ordered up

 

[Lavender Rose]

I often just have LOCATION on and actually turn the data off....it saves alot of battery and still tracks the same!

I have a Moto E4 Plus, I bought the handset as I have issues with my f*&^%%$ LG G5 - the plus point of buying it was it boasted a larger battery capacity. If you are at all worried, I would recommend getting a portable battery charger....it's probably been mentioned before. I have one for my rides just in case!

 

[stuarttunstall]

Hopefully, this time next week the bike will be here, and I will have done my first bike ride in 35 years may only be about 3-4 mile trip but it's an extra 3-4 miles of exercise I would not have had

More to the point hopefully the bike will perform without fault even though I am still a little on the heavy side.... but not for long

I spoke to Evans on Thursday who confirmed the bike will be in there warehouse on Friday 11th and at the store Monday so I should get a call on Tuesday to arrange collection which will be Friday...

And I never thought I would say I am looking forward to it lol

 

[vickster]

Hopefully, this time next week the bike will be here, and I will have done my first bike ride in 35 years may only be about 3-4 mile trip but it's an extra 3-4 miles of exercise I would not have had

More to the point hopefully the bike will perform without fault even though I am still a little on the heavy side.... but not for long

I spoke to Evans on Thursday who confirmed the bike will be in there warehouse on Friday 11th and at the store Monday so I should get a call on Tuesday to arrange collection which will be Friday...

And I never thought I would say I am looking forward to it lol

Be prepared for your nether regions to hurt, decent padded shorts can help

 

[stuarttunstall]

Be prepared for your nether regions to hurt, decent padded shorts can help

Lol... Oh I am ... I am going to take it nice an easy at first ... need to get some cycling shoes and trousers next week once I know it's arrived and ready for collection

 

[vickster]

Lol... Oh I am ... I am going to take it nice an easy at first ... need to get some cycling shoes and trousers next week once I know it's arrived and ready for collection

You don't need cycling shoes at least not to start

 

[stuarttunstall]

When I say cycling shoes I suppose I mean some decent trainers, I use some at the gym but the soles are not that thick/strong and they would not stand pedals that well... was looking at these to start..

https://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-tour-100-low-mens-cycling-shoes-144093?colcode=14409341

Not bad price and good soles on them

 

[vickster]

When I say cycling shoes I suppose I mean some decent trainers, I use some at the gym but the soles are not that thick/strong and they would not stand pedals that well... was looking at these to start..

https://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-tour-100-low-mens-cycling-shoes-144093?colcode=14409341

Not bad price and good soles on them

Those are designed to clip in, they'll be slippery on flat pedals. Personally I always get cramp trying to ride flat pedals in stff(ish) soles. A walking type shoe would be a better option, bit not with too rugged a sole

They'll also be pretty flexy for bike shoes based on prior reviews on here for MF shoes. And they were never (worth) £90

 

[stuarttunstall]

I will go into the store and see what they have, don't think I would pay £90 for anything lol ... I may just get some better training shoes with stiffer and thicker soles.. Not going to pay a fortune just yet

 

[derrick]

DC Rainmaker is renowned for thoroughly testing devices. He has debunked the 17 hour battery claim and reckons its more like 8-9 hours.

Compare that brand new device to your aging Garmin 810 battery life of 6.5 hours and it would appear to not be particularly superior in comparison @PaulSB?

I am sure that the Wahoo is great kit, but personally can’t see how it is any better than the current Garmin options.

The mapping is better.

 

[vickster]

The mapping is better.

Better how! I'm not (yet) convinced as the Wahoo tried to send me down invisible bridlepaths when I asked it take to take me somewhere as a test

 

[derrick]

Better how! I'm not (yet) convinced as the Wahoo tried to send me down invisible bridlepaths when I asked it take to take me somewhere as a test

Clearer an quicker to read. Have been using mine for over a month now. Its never sent me the wrong way. The garmin has to much detail. So a longer glance is needed. I would rather spend less time looking at the Wahoo and more time looking at the road.