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Comment on Week in Review–May 19th, 2013 by Eli

Eli — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:19:39 +0000

This just came out:
link to kickstarter.com

Seems cool from the tech side but I hate the shape the currently are. The shape of the drop bar version as my normal position on the hoods of my brakes when on my road bike wouldn’t work with the hard right angle there. The bullhorn shape seems like it wouldn’t work on a mountain bike based commuter as there is no place to put the shifters and brakes (looks cone shaped near the stem and flattened at the handles) Guess they are aiming at single speed bikes.

Comment on How to download free maps to your Garmin Edge 705/800/810 by PeteDin206

PeteDin206 — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:56:04 +0000

Haha, you must be sending a huge amount of traffic to them because there are 88 requests and an 8.8 hour queue right now. Last time I pulled a test map from them it was like 20 minutes for the same map (lost the file somewhere).

Thanks for the guide.

Comment on A San Francisco Swimming Flight Connection Layover by PeteDin206

PeteDin206 — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:46:09 +0000

If you are free in Seattle tonight, there is a group that runs from the Born to Run store across the street from the downtown REI. Group meets at 6pm and usually sets out for 5-7 (sometimes 9) around 6:15. Otherwise try and enjoy the grey (it is better than the 87 and ridiculous humidity I just left in Chicago, not to mention the chaos of ORD).

Comment on How to download free maps to your Garmin Edge 705/800/810 by ekutter

ekutter — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:34:30 +0000

In addition to the OSM maps mentioned here, you can get extremely detailed trail maps. In the case of the pacific North West (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia), there is a great set of free maps available at http://switchbacks.com. Amazingly detailed trail maps of pretty much every trail in the region, big or small, paved or dirt. They will overlay on top of any other maps you have but are not route-able. Even better, if you come across a trail that isn’t listed, ride the trail and send them the track. They’ll add it into the next update.

Comment on How to download free maps to your Garmin Edge 705/800/810 by JaapWgt

JaapWgt — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:03:25 +0000

Thanks, Ray! Very handy.

Immediately filed a request at OSM. Going to test it on the Edge 705. This is an easy way to pre-setup IMG files for different areas.

Comment on How to download free maps to your Garmin Edge 705/800/810 by Eli

Eli — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:57:34 +0000

From my experience most roads are accurate. Still need to be careful when your garmin says you are off course but only cause the road on the map is not really following the road in reality. Happened over the weekend, now to figure out if its already been fixed, if my GPS recording was correct, or if it needs fixing.