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Do these computer measure distance covered by GPS or by the old style wheel/magnet interface?

I'd like some way to measure how far I've gone on a turbo or rollers so GPS would be really pointless here ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 26/09/2011 3:33 pm
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both if you have the sensor


 
Posted : 26/09/2011 3:35 pm
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As Uplink says, you can get one of [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/garmin-gsc-10-wireless-speedcadence-sensor/ ]these[/url], either separately or part of a bundle.


 
Posted : 26/09/2011 3:37 pm
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Arhh thanks, so its an extra. Excellent to know.


 
Posted : 26/09/2011 3:39 pm
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It seems to be included in a few of their bundles, even better!


 
Posted : 26/09/2011 3:40 pm
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either separately or part of a bundle.

It seems to be included in a few of their bundles, even better!

Who knew eh? ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 26/09/2011 3:43 pm
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more specifically the bundle I was looking at, which was a nice surprise.


 
Posted : 26/09/2011 3:46 pm
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This is the thing that impressed me about the garmin 800. I put the rear wheel magnet on.. went for my 1st ride. The garmin beeped at me after 5minutes and showed "wheel size calibrated"


 
Posted : 26/09/2011 4:10 pm
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you can also enter the exact wheel circumference in mm into the garmin as well if you do not want auto sizing.


 
Posted : 26/09/2011 4:16 pm