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Batmobile · 09-11-2016, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DBourne

Had a Garmin 500 for 4 or so years? and was basically bullet proof.

Only times I had issues I just cleared the old activities and she was sweet.

I got the 520 just after they arrived, just because I wanted it and have had the same reliability.

Granted I sometimes think it'd be nice to have a touch screen, but meh who cares.

Button placement was better on the 500 IMO, but the 520 has been a great companion.

Did you sell your 500 ? If so , was it a long and difficult process?

DBourne · 10-11-2016, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Batmobile

Did you sell your 500 ? If so , was it a long and difficult process?

I sold it when I sold my old bike. Just wiped it back to factory settings, all good.

blueoval · 10-11-2016, 11:59 AM

Still on the 500 too. Considered upgrading to the 520 for the instant wifi upload capability to strava.

MAGPIE · 10-11-2016, 12:17 PM

Garmin Edge 510, what a POS. Good battery life but unreliable, shuts off randomly which then means the ride up to that point is lost (wont upload to Strava). I am actually on my second one after the first was replaced by the shop.

The most reliable GPS device I have is my Tom Tom watch.

DBourne · 10-11-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

Still on the 500 too. Considered upgrading to the 520 for the instant wifi upload capability to strava.

Funnily enough, I thought I'd want that too, but I simply have it bluetooth'd to my phone and open the Garmin app, bang instant upload to Gconnect then on to Strava automatically.

blueoval · 10-11-2016, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DBourne

Funnily enough, I thought I'd want that too, but I simply have it bluetooth'd to my phone and open the Garmin app, bang instant upload to Gconnect then on to Strava automatically.

I'll have to learn how to do that on my unit. I dont even know half of the functions on the 500 so I really should take the time to check out the features before biting the bullet.

Batmobile · 10-11-2016, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DBourne

Funnily enough, I thought I'd want that too, but I simply have it bluetooth'd to my phone and open the Garmin app, bang instant upload to Gconnect then on to Strava automatically.

That is precisely why i am looking to move to the 520

DBourne · 10-11-2016, 02:42 PM

Sorry, I should have explained, I use the Bluetooth connectivity on my 520. 500 doesn't have any wireless capabilities.

GTpilot · 10-11-2016, 02:59 PM

I'm still using my 510 as my go to, it's running v5.10 firmware, I have no issues with it at all, except for when I forget to charge it, or leave it turned on). Battery life is fine for me, 6-7 hrs no problems.

I also have a cyclo 505 I use as a backup to the Garmin or for maps if I need them. Magellan have not released a new firmware for over a year now, but I really have no need to update it. battery on that will run for 8-9hrs
I don't really have any issues with either other than the usual quirks you get with any electronic device these days. Look after them and they will serve you well, so no need to upgrade.

I also wear a Garmin Vivofit watch, so for when I don't want data under my nose or I do not have the other two that is handy.

Shane Miller recently did a youtube vlog comparing the Garmin 820 and the wahoo element. That just re-affirmed my decision not to bother to buy a new one.

https://youtu.be/ATS7nb4Xyv8

Batmobile · 10-11-2016, 03:14 PM

Even though the Edge 800 has maps i have never used to navigate me to a place . I has always been in a position where i either know where i want to go or am riding with others who know
I could imagine especially if there was a time constraint to be a pretty poor experience to get you to where you want to be

**Captain Stubing** · 10-11-2016, 10:42 PM

I use the 500, I actually used the navigation function on it once. I had to ride about 50km from the northside to the southside of Brisbane, and wanted guidance on using the bikeways on the southside following the Freeway. I had to plan out the route on Garmin Connect, then upload the route to the 500. It worked, but if you missed a turn it was fun getting back on track!

GUTLES · 28-11-2016, 10:53 PM

Recently upgraded to a newer Bike, TCR Advanced 0 di2.

Very happy with it, hope everyone's enjoying there riding

prydey · 29-11-2016, 12:02 AM

Nice one.

Wish I could afford a new bike but alas, not at the moment.

Struggling to get out consistently at the moment. Shift work kills the mojo, plus work is always a bit busier this time of year and kids are growing up so harder to justify nicking off for long periods. Also trying to get the Mrs riding more which means I have to be parent.

Still, kind of makes me enjoy it more when I do get out.

DBourne · 29-11-2016, 09:45 AM

Very nice mate!!!

I'm also finding motivation difficult at the moment..

I was hoping that come day light savings I'd be keen as to commute, but I'm finding it really hard to get myself out the door.

mcnews · 29-11-2016, 01:16 PM

Did Giro Della Donna on the weekend, damn near killed me. I have done a couple of longer riders before, and a couple with more elevation, but for some reason this was just the most mind rending ride I have ever done, I have not pushed myself so far through the barriers of cramps and just wanting to stop like that since I was 16 at recruit school, absolute torture. Riding through cramps for the final 7km up Mount Donna Buang when the legs already had over 100km and 2000 metres on them was so damn hard, everything in me was saying stop but i managed to keep the legs turning in granny gear all the way to the top, at around 7km/h, thus that last climb took me almost an hour. I rode cautiously from the start, keeping heart rate down and preserving legs etc. but the legs just had nothing for that final hour, nothing, just cramps and no power, heart rate still low etc and breathing fine but legs were just completely trashed. I finished and laid on the ground with cramps everywhere, every time I changed position slightly I cramped somewhere else. Not enough water stops on the course etc. certainly did not help. This day was torture, pure and simple.

https://www.relive.cc/view/786585764

blueoval · 29-11-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mcnews

Did Giro Della Donna on the weekend, damn near killed me. I have done a couple of longer riders before, and a couple with more elevation, but for some reason this was just the most mind rending ride I have ever done, I have not pushed myself so far through the barriers of cramps and just wanting to stop like that since I was 16 at recruit school, absolute torture. Riding through cramps for the final 7km up Mount Donna Buang when the legs already had over 100km and 2000 metres on them was so damn hard, everything in me was saying stop but i managed to keep the legs turning in granny gear all the way to the top, at around 7km/h, thus that last climb took me almost an hour. I rode cautiously from the start, keeping heart rate down and preserving legs etc. but the legs just had nothing for that final hour, nothing, just cramps and no power, heart rate still low etc and breathing fine but legs were just completely trashed. I finished and laid on the ground with cramps everywhere, every time I changed position slightly I cramped somewhere else. Not enough water stops on the course etc. certainly did not help. This day was torture, pure and simple.

https://www.relive.cc/view/786585764

top work Trev. Lots to be proud of there mate.

Batmobile · 29-11-2016, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mcnews

Did Giro Della Donna on the weekend, damn near killed me. I have done a couple of longer riders before, and a couple with more elevation, but for some reason this was just the most mind rending ride I have ever done, I have not pushed myself so far through the barriers of cramps and just wanting to stop like that since I was 16 at recruit school, absolute torture. Riding through cramps for the final 7km up Mount Donna Buang when the legs already had over 100km and 2000 metres on them was so damn hard, everything in me was saying stop but i managed to keep the legs turning in granny gear all the way to the top, at around 7km/h, thus that last climb took me almost an hour. I rode cautiously from the start, keeping heart rate down and preserving legs etc. but the legs just had nothing for that final hour, nothing, just cramps and no power, heart rate still low etc and breathing fine but legs were just completely trashed. I finished and laid on the ground with cramps everywhere, every time I changed position slightly I cramped somewhere else. Not enough water stops on the course etc. certainly
did not help. This day was torture, pure and simple.

https://www.relive.cc/view/786585764

I signed up for the ride sometime back after just starting to get back to some regular riding . My mistake was to do the ride with 12 others who haven't been off the bike and have doing 400+ k weeks with about 1500m as a rule
You know how it goes , they promise a no one gets dropped ride , yet I was rev limiter on the Garmin as soon as we climbed out of the start. Got back on the back of the group within the next few k's and then it was hung on
I stayed with them until the Reefton turn off, and then I thought at this rate I won't see the 2500m of climbing so I backed off and climbed the next 20ks at my on pace - they were at the finish off the climb all looking at the watch wondering if I had got lost. I was to happy with them after that .(most in the group did the Reefton in sub 50's , where I did it 1hr.8min- should have pushed on , as the climb was that difficult , but everyone was in my ear all morning and I was always waiting for the climb to get harder , but in fact it never did-my bad). Threw down a gel , dash a water , and we were off.
Rode with the group through to Marysville and was feeling good , so when we got to the gravel climb , I hit it and gapped the group and put 5mins on them
We no food and water , I waited for them before the final climb .
5ks into the climb , and I was done, all I wanted to do was stop on the side of the road and take a drink from the water coming off the mountain . I didn't and just pushed on. That last few k's felt a lot further . Annoyed when I got to the finish there was no water , just jelly beans . So I put on the gilet , and rode down to Warburton - ride done.
Some turkey overtook on a blind corner coming down on the wrong side . I was sure it wasn't a closed road from the top.
I ve got a lot of work to do if I going to stay with the group for the 3Peaks

Whitey-AMG · 29-11-2016, 11:50 PM

Looking forward to get the roadie out tomorrow and start getting my riding legs back. Feels like forever since I was out enjoying 2 wheeling. Been a very long winter....

DBourne · 29-11-2016, 02:58 PM

Well done sir!

blueoval · 29-11-2016, 04:18 PM

Ive been trying to get out on the Cervelo every weekend. Work pending. Its due for its first service. Taking it in this saturday for some love as well as a wash. Been also riding the Focus on and off to change things up a bit too. You can really tell the difference between the 2 setups. Both of them are comfortable to ride, but ones setup for hills and endurance and the other is setup for aero and speed. I love both. Count myself fortunate to have options now.

**fordomatic** · 29-11-2016, 07:30 PM

Busted the dust of the fixie today, will be riding to work for the next 3 months thanks to a jerk that doesn't like to give way. It was actually really nice to get back on the road bike and motor along. I love my MTB and cross country riding but something nice about riding fast through the streets

DBourne · 30-11-2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by fordomatic

Busted the dust of the fixie today, will be riding to work for the next 3 months thanks to a jerk that doesn't like to give way. It was actually really nice to get back on the road bike and motor along. I love my MTB and cross country riding but something nice about riding fast through the streets

Least it's the best time of year for it to happen.

Would suck if it was back in winter, especially down there!

**fordomatic** · 30-11-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DBourne

Least it's the best time of year for it to happen.

Would suck if it was back in winter, especially down there!

Yeh winter sucks, on my path to work I have to ride through a wetlands and early morning i used to hit the fog and then when i got to work i would have ice on my gloves and legs

I did it for two winters but then i got lazy.

God i'm bike unfit though, i forgot how much hills suck on a fixie and the sprints near killed me to get up them

Batmobile · 30-11-2016, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fordomatic

Yeh winter sucks, on my path to work I have to ride through a wetlands and early morning i used to hit the fog and then when i got to work i would have ice on my gloves and legs

I did it for two winters but then i got lazy.

God i'm bike unfit though, i forgot how much hills suck on a fixie and the sprints near killed me to get up them

I am going through that stage now. The lows are super deep, so deep,if you had not been there before you would question the possibility of ever getting to place you know. I understand it's a hard and long road back, and there is many disappoints to overcome before you start seeing some results
The legs have been shaved, the weigh coming off and the recovery times are improving. I am once again enjoying the journey

GUTLES · 01-12-2016, 01:05 PM

Couple of new toys. Stages Power Meter & Race Ware Garmin Mount with Exposure Light [URL=http://s72.photobucket.com/user/GUTLES/media/08DD4C58-DB67-49F8-AE87-EA25951D5A7F_zpsnd0y4buf.jpg.html]

GUTLES · 01-12-2016, 01:54 PM

Batmobile · 01-12-2016, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GUTLES

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I am keen to move away from Super Record and enter the world of DI2. Waiting on the new Dura Ace DI2 with Power Cranks . I would intetested to hear your thoughts on the Stages Crank

blueoval · 01-12-2016, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Batmobile

I am keen to move away from Super Record and enter the world of DI2. Waiting on the new Dura Ace DI2 with Power Cranks . I would intetested to hear your thoughts on the Stages Crank

I hear SRAM red etap with quarq power meter is the ducks nuts. No cables. fast response. Giving you a streamlined look on the bike. Downside is 4-6k price tag.

Batmobile · 02-12-2016, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

I hear SRAM red etap with quarq power meter is the ducks nuts. No cables. fast response. Giving you a streamlined look on the bike. Downside is 4-6k price tag.

My friend did. He purchased the SRAM Etap and then shelled out another $2k for thier new DZero Quarq Power Cranks combined with Enve Carbon Clinchers 3.4 .
His just got back to riding and in 2mths has knocked up 2000ks .
He loves it. His dialled in the Garmin to remind him what gear he is in. I have ridden the bike and agree you cant fault the look and performance. However at this stage
I am going to wait for the new Dura Ace

Batmobile · 02-12-2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

I hear SRAM red etap with quarq power meter is the ducks nuts. No cables. fast response. Giving you a streamlined look on the bike. Downside is 4-6k price tag.

In Warburton last weekend at the end of the ride we stopped for a drink and something to eat at the Bakery and a non riding patron asked what his bike cost? . He said $1500?. We replied Nar - closer to $17,000.
We nearly had to call an ambulance as he nearly drowned on his latte. Hahaha