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Comment on Garmin Edge 800 In Depth First Look Review by Bob Beasley

Bob Beasley — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:28:17 +0000

What is the part # of the newer Garmin Heart Rate Strap? I just picked up a 800 unit.

Thanks!
Bob

Comment on A look at aerotesting with ERO Sports and the Alphamantis System by Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:44:27 +0000

It would be cool to make little Aero BacPacs for GoPros. The extra space could even hold a bigger battery. Of course, you’d have to come back to the track and test the added weight. While I’m rambling, here’s another idea: a bike frame or handlebar with integrated water storage. A couple pipe fittings and a food-safe coating, right?

Comment on A look at aerotesting with ERO Sports and the Alphamantis System by Nick

Nick — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:42:20 +0000

CdA of 0.29x, that’s really bad even for a road bike position.

Comment on Garmin Forerunner 910XT In Depth Review by Tanja

Tanja — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:34:38 +0000

Hi Ray,

a question according the fabric strap:
I have very small wrists, so I used a fabric strap with my FR305 already and liked it for the comfy feeling. Do you think the fabric strap of the 910xt will be fixed tough enough for an openwater swim start at the Roth Challenge? Or will it loosen while swimming or when pulling off the wetsuite? I would prefer mounting it at my bike with the fabric strap so I don’t have anything at my wrist during biking…

Thanx!
Tanja

Comment on The Magellan Switch Up In-Depth Review by Tisztul_A_Visztula

Tisztul_A_Visztula — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:12:28 +0000

Just a sad news. The IC of my Magellan HRM must have become loose meaning that it is very likely that it started to keep moving a bit while running. I made several tests and was about to throw it away instantly, because tests showed me that there was no problem with the strap itself, but the brain part of it.

As a final attempt I used pliers to press the plastic case of the HRM at 4 points (next to the two contact points, above and below of both). Squeezing the plastic at three placed had no effect, but one of the four did “repair” the HRM. But only for a while. I repeated the squeeze twice more, but was upset when in the mid of my runs my watches started to show “—” as HR. So that was the time of the dustbin.

I still use the strap, but as I mentioned in some of the blogs here, it was peeling off. Later I glued, but it starts to peel off again.

My whole experiment with Switch up including the accessories was a series of bad news. Never again, I stick to the hated Garmin from now, because at least one can forecast their limitations.

Comment on A look at aerotesting with ERO Sports and the Alphamantis System by jandercito

jandercito — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:38:52 +0000

Very interesting, as always.

One question regarding the plot comparing Quarq vs Powertap power. I see in the legend that it is written Powertap x 1.10. Does it mean that Powertap measurements are around 10% lower than Quarq measurements in your case?. In other words, are you saying that drivetrain power losses are around 10% for your bike configuration?

Thanks.