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

Randy S — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:57:17 +0000

I tried this on the 705 (version 3.3) and followed the steps to ensure map was enabled (Edge 705: Menu > Settings > Map > Next to “Openfietsmap Lite” select the checkbox under ‘Show’). I don’t see the “Openfietsmap Lite”. In the Map box, it is blank (file shows up on the SD card when I plug the unit into my PC). I still have the ‘etch-a-sketch’ map when I use the 705. Any ideas?

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

Andy Froncioni — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:50:30 +0000

@paulB: That’s a good point.

We do view the full process as supply and demand. Your biomechanics and physiology define the supply of power for each effort duration. And the bike and its dynamics determine the demand for the power, and how efficiently you convert power into speed.

Your optimal position will always be at a point where aerodynamic considerations slightly eat into your peak power position. It’s simply the compromise that’s required. But Jim Manton at ERO Sports is not about to let aero considerations completely degrade your power performance, don’t worry.

Comment on In the Queue: Bryton Cardio 60 GPS Multisport Watch by Nick

Nick — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:42:53 +0000

Hi. Does it allow you to upload and follow gps routes like Garmin 310 or 910?

btw. I’ve just recently fond this site. Thanks for all the detailed reviews.

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

Changren Yong — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:01:12 +0000

That said, with maps created using garmin.openstreetmap.nl, i do have problems with the turn-by-turn directions on some pre-defined courses (uploaded to the Garmin as a TCX file) if the starting and end points are the same or very close to one another. Instead of giving me the actual turn-by-turn directions for the entire course, my Edge 800 would produce the directions to get to the end point, not realizing that i have not actually started. The Garmin City Navigator map seems to be better in this regard. This problem does not happen to all the courses with the same starting/end points so at this moment i’m at loss as to why it works for some courses but not others. My solution for problematic courses is to move the end point further away from the starting point.

Comment on Garmin Forerunner 910XT In Depth Review by KKS

KKS — Sat, 25 May 2013 17:18:44 +0000

Thanks so much for your thorough reviews. And thanks for flagging the current Garmin Sale at the top of the review for each product included in the sale, including the link to your blog post regarding the sale. I primarily run with a Forerunner 405 but do some cycling with the Edge 200 and some swimming with a no-frills sports watch that just records time and lap splits. Two weeks ago I tripped while running and the 405 took the brunt of the impact. Some of the plastic pieces along the pins broke in such a way that I can’t functionally attach it to a strap, thus putting me in the market for a replacement. The upside here is that I am convinced that I would have had a pretty major injury (broken bone??) had my wrist taken the impact of the fall directly.

In looking for a replacement your reviews were helpful in deciding between upgrading to the 610 and keep my current 3 device set-up, or to upgrade to the 910. My main hesitation regarding the 910 was size as I have rather small wrists. I plan on swapping out the watch strap for the fabric/velcro version. Do you know if it possible to swap out the plastic bands on the quick release system for the fabric/velcro version? They all seem to use the same pin system, but from the photos above I can’t tell if it might be possible to do this.

Thanks!

Comment on Suunto Ambit 2 and 2S In-Depth Review by James Growe

James Growe — Sat, 25 May 2013 13:56:34 +0000

Great review very thorough. I have just started using mine (2 S) for my training and really like it. I have to refer back to the how to videos sometimes but im getting the hang of it. I have found the videos at link to givenbrand.com have been helpful as well.