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Comment on Stages Power Meter In-Depth Review by E92Vancouver

E92Vancouver — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:49:06 +0000

I had an issue with my stages power meter. It gave erratic readings and there were data drops during a ride where it started raining. The unit died but came back to life later. I have a second stages on my rain bike and t too died during a wet ride.It started working again later though.

Anyway, for the hell of it, I thought I would email Stages to see what they thought the issue was. I was shocked, they emailed me back within 5 minutes. They said if I wanted, they would replace both units for me.

So I called in and I was shocked again because someone answered the phone on the 3rd ring! I asked to speak to tech support and the person said tell me your issue and then I will decide who should take you call.

I explained the issue and they said, not a problem I will ship you two replacement units today. I live in Canada and the next day the replacement units showed up at my door. They also emailed me a return courier waybill for the old units.

Stages is a company that does not take customer service lightly. They excel at it and I am sure they are putting this focus into their product too!

If you are thinking about buying this product, go for it! They totally stand behind their product.

Apparently the new units have a different bonding adhesive.

I have no regrets buying this power meter.

Comment on Timex Run Trainer GPS 2.0 In-Depth Review by Rainmaker

Rainmaker — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:47:32 +0000

What are you planning on using it for (i.e. running, triathlon, cycling, other)? And what aspects are important to you (i.e. size/functions/form/etc..)?

I’ve moved away from the rating system because I’ve found it’s largely meaningless when it comes to purchasing decisions. Everyone values different things differently.

Comment on Timex Run Trainer GPS 2.0 In-Depth Review by Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:43:59 +0000

Hi there,

I am planning to purchase my first gps watch. I am torn between TRT Gps 2.0 and GPS Global.

If I may to ask you which is the best watch from the two? Can you rate both from 1 to 10.
Ten being the highest.

Thanks!

Jenny

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

Changren Yong — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:41:07 +0000

I find that if i have both the Garmin map and the Openstreet map enabled, my Edge 800 uses the Garmin one.

Comment on Garmin Edge 510 In-Depth Review by Night Brewer

Night Brewer — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:28:20 +0000

Update

The Track Me function has about. 30% success rate with me. I just did a 55 minute rides on the BayArea and my wife saw nothing. Garmin needs to improve this function or resign to the fact that the 500 delivers on its promise where the 510 doesn’t.

Comment on Garmin Edge 510 In-Depth Review by Dino

Dino — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:23:35 +0000

Thanks for the great reviews that you always provide! I am upgrading my older Cateye bike computer to either the 510 or 500. I do not have a power meter as of now but plan on getting one in about a years time. My primary focus of training is Ironman. Which unit do you suggest I get? The 510 or 500? Thanks again.