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  1. Hi, I have a 2 year old Garmin Tacx Flux S trainer with about 5k kms on it, works like a bomb. Recently started playing up with dropping wattage readings. Have callibrated in Zwift and the Garmin App, and updated firmware - same issue. Anyone have a solve of know who I can take it to? Centurion area. Thanks all!
  2. Check this on Facebook - looks too good to be true! What do you guys think? Doesn’t add up??
  3. Hi, My Garmin 920xt battery life is shot. The device can be opened with a hex screwdriver. Would be interested in hearing from anyone that’s changed a Garmin battery themselves. Has anyone attempted a battery change, and if so, which battery did you buy (see below) and from where? Do Garmin sell the batteries and if so for how much? I’ve looked at YouTube videos and there are a few that have changed the battery, which is attached to the back casing. Can import the battery with the casing -cost is under USD15 but the shipping is USD99, if anyone interested in a group order to bring pricing down let me know. Takealot has 920xt batteries for about R400, but (1) the connection is different to the ones shown in the YouTube videos and the ones that come with the back cover, (2) they don’t include the back cover, and (3) a video by Triathlon Taren indicates that the battery that’s attached to the back cover is malleable and can’t be removed from the cover easily. Has anyone bought these batteries from Takealot and how easy was it to change?
  4. Beginning of this year I bought myself a Fenix 5. Great watch! I could however not for the life of me find a suitable mount to mount my Fenix unto my handle bars. There were the universal bike mounts out there, but usually they were sold out as soon as i contacted the seller. Either that or they were very expensive. Some background, i am currently studying Engineering and as a hobby i bought myself a 3D printer. Only after a while i put two and two together and realised that i could just print myself a mount. I could also customise it the way i wanted. I opted in for a mount that attaches to the quick release mounts of my Fenix’s straps and mounts to my stem for a clean look. I started selling these mounts here on bikehub and i was supprised by how many people were interested. At this stage I am wondering of there were more people out there can can just not seem to find a specific part they are looking for, or replacement for something that broke. Do you guys have any suggestions on things i can design and print? Things like flat pedals that clip into your spd pedals, or more funky things like a coffee cup holder for your bike? What is that one thing that you just can’t seem to find? And have you thought about maybe 3D printing one?
  5. I’m in the market to buy a GPS Watch/Activity Tracker. I can’t bring myself to spend in excess of R12000 on the Garmin Fenix that I want, so am wondering what to spend my money on. I have to get do something about my general fitness, post COVID I’ve been battling and feel I need to become a bit more scientific about my training. In this me gone by, I’d start Strava on my phone to just track the activity. Activities are mainly cycling (MTB), a bit of running and swim tracking would be nice too (I will still swim Midmar before I die...) Is the Apple Series 7 worthwhile? What are the shortcomings for cycling? If not Apple, what is the alternative? Garmin 745? Budget up to R8k Any input and advice will be appreciated.
  6. OK so I have a strange observation and I wonder if anyone else has experienced something similar. The group I ride with do weekday rides following the exact same route every time. I recently upgraded from a 26 inch bike to a 29 inch bike and my ride distance, measured by a Garmin Edge 820, changed from 15.13km to 14.94km. That's 190m less and is a 1.3% difference. Now I thought it was a new downhill section that may be shorter, but looking at the map, both rides I'm comparing used the same route! Could it be possible for a Garmin mounted on the handlebars to measure a difference in how I track through corners on these new bigger wheels and could it be that big a difference? It seems so crazy yet I can't (yet?) see another explanation?? So, am I crazy or what?
  7. Please can some1 help me, I rode with a mate on Tuesday and did the Same course but got 2 complete different readings in terms of total meters climbed! I would understand if it was 10-15 m difference but my Garmin recorded 840m and his was 1200m. Has any1 had this problem before and how can I sort it out??? Much appreciated Daz
  8. I have a Polar and a Bryton GPS training device. I am wondering what other peoples experience is with the different types of training support software, not so much the devices themselves. I am fairly disappointed in the Bryton web based analysis tools. Editing of the training is pretty much non existent, the mobile device interface is frustrating and half the buttons/links do not work properly. Cant download my training via my Samsung at the moment due to software issues. I am informed that an updated web site is coming, but not sure when. Hopefully this will allow me to customise the elevation of the rides i do, as it is silly having a training ride on the Highveld with a base elevation set at sea level. I can not even see where the climbs are on my training ride. The Polar software is quite a bit more user friendly, as well as being based on my PC which is nice. Not all info recorded is available to trend either which can be frustrating. Garmin, no info yet. Feedback, abuse, support, etc etc welcome.
  9. I am now sick of my strap that was giving erratic readings and now just stops recording any HR even though my unit picks up the strap. Batteries have been replaced and pickups look clean. Where can I get one urgently or is there an alternative ?
  10. Evening. Anyone racing the 2021 joburg classic this Saturday. Looking for a gpx file for the route if anyone has created. Pls hmu. The route seems to have changed from last year btw. Thanks.
  11. Hi everyone my 6 month old Garmin Edge's one ear broke off? Would Garmin help out or am I left on my own to sort it out?
  12. Rigorously tested pedal series introduces compatibility with SHIMANO SPD-SL and SPD cleats for on- and off-road riding. [center][attachment=1684207:Rally - Flatlay.jpg][/center] View full article
  13. So I stumbled onto this piece of chocolate brownie today. https://www.virginactive.co.za/memberships/perks/garmin#:~:text=Please note%3A,on the Benefit Partner's website 25% off on basically all Garmin products except for things like HRM and cadence sensors. No idea how exactly to redeem it but since it's VA, I'm going to assume it's legit. You're welcome
  14. Hi all, so I am looking for a new watch strap. I have a Garmin Fenix 6 which uses the 22mm quickfit system. I currently have the stock rubber band and it works great, starting to tear where the buckle joins to the strap but other than that no problems at all. I do however LOVE the Velcro/nylon strap that Garmin introduced with the Enduro 2 model, only problem is that it is only available in 26mm width. Does anybody know of a different brand that might have bands similar to these? I saw that Forza Trading launch their own line of garmin watch bands but unfortunately no velcro/nylon option Link to the Forza straps - https://www.forzatrading.co.za/collections/watch-accessories
  15. Hi, I am look for a Dual suspension Bike and Garmin Edge 530 or upwards. Requirements Large (Dual Suspension) 29er Budget for bike and Garmin R35k Any Recommendations? Thank you very much
  16. Garmin today announced the Edge 1040 Solar, the ultimate GPS bike computer featuring solar charging and multi-band GNSS technology. Harnessing the power of the sun, the Edge 1040 Solar features a Power Glass™ solar charging lens, giving cyclists even more ride time between charges – up to 100 hours in battery saver mode – while […] View full article
  17. So I am looking at buying the Fenix 6x. I'm leaning towards the Sapphire, but would probably have bought the Pro from Takealot for R9999 if I didn't miss that deal last week. The Pro is R12k at Takealot now, and the Sapphire is between R15k and R16k. At these prices I'll probably still go Sapphire (unless I get a really good deal on the Pro somewhere). I'm currently on a Fenix 3 (not Sapphire, not HR) I love the color of the bezel. Does this color compare to the 6x Sapphire bezel? Not so sure about the black on the Pro. Amazon is the same price as local after shipping, duties and having to buy additional maps. I've checked Takealot, Makro, EasyGIS, Navworld, Cape Union and Sportsmans Warehouse. Have I covered my options there, or are there any other suggestions on where to compare prices?
  18. Which would you pick between the two? Any pros/cons.
  19. Hi everyone, garmin released theirs new series to the instinct watches the garmin instinct 2X but I see that it’s not for sale in SA yet. Does anyone know what’s happeneing?
  20. Hi I recently crashed whilst wearing my Garmin 935 watch. The watch is working but the screen is cracks and the casing is scuffed. Can it be repaired and who can do it? Thanks
  21. I recently bought a Fenix 6X Pro. On my first ride out recording with the watch, all was fine to 26km out, where I still checked the distance, time etc. At that point I turned around and started heading back. 10km later I checked the watch again and just saw the normal watch face, and realized that it stopped recording at some point. (I most definitely did not finish the activity nor saved it when turning around) Getting home and checking on Strava I was able to see that it stopped right there at the point where I turned around. Any ideas what could cause this? I specifically bought this watch to record long trips like the Trans Baviaans (230km) because my Fenix 3HR does not have the battery life to cover such a long event. I would really like to find out what caused this in order to prevent reoccurrences of the problem.
  22. I know I've done it before. But for the life of me I cannot figure out how to add a second bike profile to my Edge 530. I got as far as typing a new name for it aaaand ... well, that's it. The buttons either add more characters to the name, change the character menu or quit (or switch off the unit). How can this be so difficult? How can I be this dumb?
  23. Hi Hubbers - Not sure if there is a thread like this so sorry if there is already one. I'm in the market for a decent cycling / gps computer.......navigation is not necessary but will be a added bonus. Main features to track your ride; display HR / Cadence / Power ect. I would really like to have a device where I can import a previous race and then compete against that time.....I assume this will be like virtual pacer? So if my previous CTCT time was 4hrs, I want to know how far I'm off in reaching the goal. Any advice or device you can recommend? Garmin / Wahoo / Bryton ......... ?????
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