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Comment on A Rottnest Island Runaround (Western Australia) by Emlyn Simpson

Emlyn Simpson — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:03:07 +0000

I have just found out I am in Perth for work Sunday – Tuesday, (well work Monday and Tuesday, giving me all of Sunday to do as I wish). At first I was annoyed then remember this post.

Hence re-read this to assess Rotto versus Perth city. Still think I will opt for a road bike hire from Perth and ride out wherever Goggle/Garmin Connect suggests best routes are. Maybe Fremantle and beyond… Save the run for Monday and Tuesday morning. Maybe I will tackle the island. About 8 degrees warmer than Sydney though, so will be nice.

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

Greg Tompos — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:03:53 +0000

Thanks, Ray. I have no preference either way with regard to how they look, but I can say the OpenStreet maps are MUCH, MUCH more accurate than the 2 year old map I had in the Garmin Edge 800 (for a fast-growing area of Canberra, Australia).

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

Changren Yong — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:01:12 +0000

I primarily use my Garmin Edge 800 in around the Seattle area so i’ll just comment on my experience with the Garmin maps versus the ones from OSM.

The Garmin map that came with my Edge 800 bundle is version CN North America NT 2012.20. It does a pretty decent job on routing on city streets. However, for whatever reason, a huge portion of the well-known Burke Gilman Trail (a paved multi-use trail) is missing. Also, it has no information on the newer Centennial Trial. For the portion of BGT it is aware of, it would does route you to use it.

For the OSM created using Ray’s suggested option Routable Bicycle (Openfietsmap Lite), both the Burke Gilman Trail and the Centennial Trail show up. Even though this is supposed to create a more cyclist-friendly map, no matter what i do, the Edge 800 just refuses to route me onto bike trails. Instead, it would put me on city streets even though the bike trail is close to them.

Just like the map created using the Openfietsmap Lite option, the OSM created using the Generic Routable option included the BGT and Centennial Trail. My Edge 800, however, is able to route me onto bike trails most of the time.

Comment on Hands on with the Revolights system by Guillaume Boucher

Guillaume Boucher — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:28:40 +0000

Nice product! I’ve search around for lights like this and 2 products caught my attention: Monkeylectric M323 ans Revolights. Im planning to buy a set of Aerospoke wheels for my touring/commuting bike. Anyone know if I can use the lights on these wheels?

Thanks!

Comment on My 2012 Sports Gadget Recommendations by Rob

Rob — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:21:14 +0000

Hi, I am looking for gps&hrm watch for running, which I can also pool swim with; I think you have said that at least 30metres is needed for the pool, this will also give me confidence that the watch is reasonably robust. It would also be good to have nice big numbers, as my eyes are not so good these days! So if it would be possible to say how large the digits are on each watch, that would be great. The garmin fr10 looks good on price and is not too complicated, but no hrm. The TRT2 looks great (i have only seen it on the web so far) but the price is a bit high for me (£202 UK).

Thanks, Rob.

Comment on Garmin Fenix In-Depth Review by Brandon

Brandon — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:05:59 +0000

Reading this and the Ambit 2 review, it seems like the Fenix is still the best option if hiking is your primary activity. Does that align with your experience?

Have you heard any whispers about a Fenix 2? What’s Garmin’s release cycle been like? I’m trying to figure out if now is a good time to buy or not.