Everyday commuting? How?
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August 25, 2015 at 7:37 pm #1036471
Tim Kelley
Participant@rcannon100 122818 wrote:
If it comes up as this guy…. FLAG IT! I know him. He’s a total poseur.
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Nah–he’s not a poseur, he was just using the phone app which has a lower sampling rate that would give the occasional inaccurate result. It’s just an inherent problem to using a phone instead of a dedicated head unit. Couple with not having a power meter and using estimated power for his FTP is what got him called out on Facebook by the Cat 2 racers.
He’ll come back on vacation and be super strong though!
August 25, 2015 at 7:37 pm #1036472
Steve OParticipant@Terpfan 122808 wrote:
I just wish I had KOMs to defend. I suppose I could get some by creating new segments like back along my street, ha.
I’m told that if I weren’t such a cheapskate and would pay for Strava Premium, then I would be higher up the rankings in my age bracket. Then I could get a whole bunch more by “fixing” my birthdate another 20-30 years.
August 26, 2015 at 12:51 am #1036484rcannon100
Participant@Tim Kelley 122827 wrote:
Nah–he’s not a poseur, he was just using the phone app which has a lower sampling rate that would give the occasional inaccurate result. It’s just an inherent problem to using a phone instead of a dedicated head unit.
It went through the wash.
Hey…. on a completely unrelated note… Someone (on their way to Colorado) stole my 500 and I have to replace it. Did you know the 500s are on sale because garmin released the 510s. And the 510s are getting “totally not worth it” reviews?
August 26, 2015 at 1:29 am #1036490ian74
Participant@rcannon100 122818 wrote:
If it comes up as this guy…. FLAG IT! I know him. He’s a total poseur.
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There goes our Freezing Saddles ringer…
August 26, 2015 at 1:58 am #1036494hozn
Participant@rcannon100 122841 wrote:
It went through the wash.
Hey…. on a completely unrelated note… Someone (on their way to Colorado) stole my 500 and I have to replace it. Did you know the 500s are on sale because garmin released the 510s. And the 510s are getting “totally not worth it” reviews?
The 520 is out (or imminent) too. I really like the 510; I would get it in a heartbeat over the 500 because I love not having to plug in the device to have it upload my ride. (Of course, I do have to plug it in once a week to charge.). The integrated weather is not really that valuable, since they just use DCA and IAD in our region (not more granular) and the “flood warning” or “fire danger” alerts that pop up are pretty funny. (Though might have been helpful at that W@W race.)
The LiveTrack feature is nice for letting someone know where you are (or for meeting up with a group). Mostly I use it for all-day local rides so my wife knows I am not dead.
The Glonass satellite support is really nice, making for super fast locks and generally great recorded tracks.
Yeah, I like the 510 quite a bit.
August 26, 2015 at 2:09 am #1036495TwoWheelsDC
Participant@rcannon100 122841 wrote:
It went through the wash.
Hey…. on a completely unrelated note… Someone (on their way to Colorado) stole my 500 and I have to replace it. Did you know the 500s are on sale because garmin released the 510s. And the 510s are getting “totally not worth it” reviews?
There’s also the new Edge 20 and 25 if you don’t need all the 500/510 features.
August 26, 2015 at 12:18 pm #1036500
SunyataParticipant@hozn 122851 wrote:
The 520 is out (or imminent) too. I really like the 510; I would get it in a heartbeat over the 500 because I love not having to plug in the device to have it upload my ride. (Of course, I do have to plug it in once a week to charge.). The integrated weather is not really that valuable, since they just use DCA and IAD in our region (not more granular) and the “flood warning” or “fire danger” alerts that pop up are pretty funny. (Though might have been helpful at that W@W race.)
The LiveTrack feature is nice for letting someone know where you are (or for meeting up with a group). Mostly I use it for all-day local rides so my wife knows I am not dead.
The Glonass satellite support is really nice, making for super fast locks and generally great recorded tracks.
Yeah, I like the 510 quite a bit.
Someone swipped my 500 from the back of my car (I had taken it off the bike and placed it in the open hatch of my car next to my shoes after a ride and left the hatch open while I had a post ride beverage) at Lake Fairfax a couple of weeks ago. 😡
But since I have to get a new one anyway, I went ahead and ordered the 520 from Bikenetic. My fingers are crossed that it gets here before SM100. I am looking forward to the extra features (especially Glonass).
August 26, 2015 at 12:28 pm #1036501americancyclo
Participant@Tim Kelley 122827 wrote:
Couple with not having a power meter and using estimated power for his FTP is what got him called out on Facebook by the Cat 2 racers.
Wait, what? Bicycle drama!?!?
August 26, 2015 at 1:10 pm #1036507ParticipantAugust 26, 2015 at 1:29 pm #1036511ParticipantSomeone link to it. I want to read it too!
August 26, 2015 at 2:16 pm #1036520dasgeh
Participant@hozn 122851 wrote:
The 520 is out (or imminent) too. I really like the 510; I would get it in a heartbeat over the 500 because I love not having to plug in the device to have it upload my ride. (Of course, I do have to plug it in once a week to charge.). The integrated weather is not really that valuable, since they just use DCA and IAD in our region (not more granular) and the “flood warning” or “fire danger” alerts that pop up are pretty funny. (Though might have been helpful at that W@W race.)
The LiveTrack feature is nice for letting someone know where you are (or for meeting up with a group). Mostly I use it for all-day local rides so my wife knows I am not dead.
The Glonass satellite support is really nice, making for super fast locks and generally great recorded tracks.
Yeah, I like the 510 quite a bit.
The 520 is $100 cheaper on Amazon. Huh?
August 26, 2015 at 7:37 pm #1036555
ShawnoftheDreadParticipant@ian74 122847 wrote:
There goes our Freezing Saddles ringer…
He failed us in BAFS. Sad but true. College kids are slackers.
August 26, 2015 at 9:48 pm #1036563Participant@hozn 122851 wrote:
Yeah, I like the 510 quite a bit.
The update with live Strava segments just dropped today, so my 510 (I usually an 800, 510 was purchased for my wife) may be seeing a lot more action now.
August 31, 2015 at 1:20 am #1036730baiskeli
ParticipantIs it safe to be pedantic yet? Okay, good.
The title should say “every day,” not “everyday.” The latter is a compound word that is an adjective meaning ordinary.
August 31, 2015 at 6:28 pm #1036802ParticipantOk, returning to my original topic, I’ve made some changes and they’ve helped. The first one was really just a mindset change. I don’t have to commute every day and I don’t need to compare myself with the other people on my Strava feed. I just want the miles, and I want to enjoy my commute (Not going to edit the thread title but I appreciate the correction). Second I’ve slowed my pace down. Especially for the first few miles on my way in so I’m not already wiped by the time I get to the CCT, and also on my way home even though it is mostly downhill. I’ve also dropped and set a 3x a week goal. This is very manageable and I get a rest day every other day.
Finally, I ditched the heavy (and often smelly) backpack and bought a seatpost rack and trunk bag. It is making for a more pleasant commute. My position on the bike is better and I stay much cooler.
These were all suggestions made in here and they have helped a lot. So thank you.
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