FanieFiets Posted June 20, 2011 Share Apparently there is no science or basis for using heart rate as a measure of fitness, so then it must be a pointless measure for training. Don't waste your time. Do you know what Software has the prettiest picture for a Garmin 405 then? Must be an offline version. Thnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted June 20, 2011 Share Speed? Power? ... ok Ill stop now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted June 20, 2011 Share I absolutely love GarminConnect. Cloud-based, SaaS so from a technical point of view it's kinda sexy, while it provides all the slice n dice I could ever want for my funriding activities. Easy to use as well, especially on PC. Setting it up for my wife on her Mac was a nightmare, nothing seems to work properly on a Mac. Actually, I've given her Mac a nickname: That effing Mac!! There's something wrong with this. It can't be this technologically wonderful cloud based SaaS, if it doesn't work work across platforms. That kinda defeats the object of SaaS. Anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanieFiets Posted June 20, 2011 Share anyway, downloaded ST......will give it a try. Thnx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted June 20, 2011 Share Sorry to say but GTC and Garmin Connect sucks ... you can not customize anything in GTC and not a whole lot in GC.If you want to download your ride data an look at the pretty pictures on the map of where you have ridden, then both are fine for that. If you want to analyze your training, track your equipment, improve your fitness, design workout plans ... then you need something a bit more powerful. Tracking of equipment is what got me hooked in SportTracks in the first place. Want to know how many km's I did on a gatorskin 3 years ago on a set of training wheels. I can tell you, I can tell you how many hours and how many times it was used too Here's just an example: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akneethling Posted June 21, 2011 Share SportTracks - I keep telling you! Offline, customizable and much much more detailed than GTC or Garmin Connect. You can customize your reports, install plugins, import data There are developers sitting around just waiting to hear from you, if they can design any new plug-ins that does not already exist. That is the beauty of ST, if you dont like something, there is someone that will change it for you. With Garmin, we have been pissing and moaning for years and nothing has changed. It took them over 4 years to give you the option of choosing the start day of the week. Maybe some pictures will help .... Ave heart rate for the selected period.Time of selected period.etc ect ect ... all you want bud!+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capeofstorms Posted June 21, 2011 Share @Tankman Using sporttracks can I compare data for between rides on the exact same route. Eg can I superimpose heart rate for example for the 2 rides on the route and see the graphs side by side Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodbadugly Posted June 21, 2011 Share When you say software, I think of Faniefiets's avatar and signature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted June 22, 2011 Share @Tankman Using sporttracks can I compare data for between rides on the exact same route. Eg can I superimpose heart rate for example for the 2 rides on the route and see the graphs side by side Thanks I am not sure if that is available as a standard feature. Haven't tried doing it myself.What you basically want to do, is lets say you do a specific 40km TT route, compare the data and see your improvement? Have a look at the plugins here This one sprang to mind but I havent used it myself. If you cant find exactly what you are looking for, post your query on their forum... you will find an answer there or a developer ready to write your plugin at a nominal fee of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capeofstorms Posted June 22, 2011 Share @Tankman You seem to be the guru on SportsTrack. Have you migrated to version 3 (paid version)? If so isn't having to purchase the different plug - ins from different people just annoying. Paying $10 here and $10 there. Will load it shortly and see what the trial version does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted June 22, 2011 Share Yup, I am using Version 3 but the full version and worth it! The trial version has some limits. You will only be able to use 2 plugins and track to pieces of equipment. If you were using version 2.1 previously, there is a way around this some of the limitations. There are so many free plugins you dont need to worry about paying anything! I am currently using 9 plugins and they didnt cost me a cent or $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted June 22, 2011 Share Tankman, are you using OMB's equipment plugin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted June 22, 2011 Share Nope, that is the standard equipment log. I just customized the data fields to display what I want to see. Not a fan of OMB's stuff, he teases you for a month and then it stops working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted June 22, 2011 Share I like the fact that you can link equipment with each other. Here I have all that goes with my training wheels linked together. So when uploading after I ride, I simply choose the bike and training or racing wheelset Edited June 22, 2011 by Tankman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted June 22, 2011 Share @capeofstorms I found the exact plugin you are after and guess what ... it is free!Overlay HR, Speed, Cadence, Power, Elevation, whatever your heart desires. Garmin Train Smash or Garmin Dis-Connect has nothing .. nothing I tell you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest agteros Posted June 22, 2011 Share @capeofstorms I found the exact plugin you are after and guess what ... it is free!Overlay HR, Speed, Cadence, Power, Elevation, whatever your heart desires. Garmin Train Smash or Garmin Dis-Connect has nothing .. nothing I tell you Hmm, I'm a bit late here but I'm using the exact same plugin to compare running routes (There are a few fixed ones we run on a weekly basis). Works like a charm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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