Oxter Posted February 18, 2015 Share I have a Bryton Rider 40 but have never used the navigation function. Question: Can you still track speed, distance etc. whilst navigating?I dont know the bryton, but i do not know of a gps where you can navigate and still track speed etc. you need to change windowto view speed, distance, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted February 18, 2015 Share Seriaaaas ????,,,,must be jokingGets a S2C entry - first timer - and the whining / complaining starts 3 months BEFORE the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted February 18, 2015 Share I might need to swap XL for M clothing, just give me a week to confirmGreat! My partner will be able to take that off your hands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted February 18, 2015 Share Gets a S2C entry - first timer - and the whining / complaining starts 3 months BEFORE the event.not fair! I asked a legitemate question...i.e how necessary is the use of a GPS??? i.e. will I get lost if i do not have one...I'm well versed in the pro's / con's of using a cellphone for MTB navigation... Let's not degrade this fred into a mud sling fest!! go to the many others where you can do that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman72 Posted February 18, 2015 Share not fair! I asked a legitemate question...i.e how necessary is the use of a GPS??? i.e. will I get lost if i do not have one...I'm well versed in the pro's / con's of using a cellphone for MTB navigation... Let's not degrade this fred into a mud sling fest!! go to the many others where you can do that...Quick answer to your question: No, probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted February 18, 2015 Share Gets a S2C entry - first timer - and the whining / complaining starts 3 months BEFORE the event.i thought the organizers said it sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted February 18, 2015 Share you can get gps breadcrumb trail on a garmin 500, so you do not need to break the bank getting a gps with maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted February 18, 2015 Share not fair! I asked a legitemate question...i.e how necessary is the use of a GPS??? i.e. will I get lost if i do not have one...I'm well versed in the pro's / con's of using a cellphone for MTB navigation... Let's not degrade this fred into a mud sling fest!! go to the many others where you can do that...The answer to your cellphone question is both on the website and in the parts I copied and pasted for you. The reason for GPS, as I understand it, is to prevent littering in pristine rural environments by races using markers, arrows, plastic boards, lumo spray paint, plastic warning tape etc. Also, these markers get moved, stolen etc. Why does everyone need a GPS? Well, I would guess that it would be to limit potential legal liability of the organizers. BTW, Joberg2C (incl BielieMielie) and Dusi2C have also gone GPS only..From J2C website:Why do I need a special GPS unit and not my mobile phone?Okay, this is a good question so follow carefully. You can theoretically use some apps on your mobile phone to link to GPS direct without requiring network signal, however, this is not optimal as there are many areas of the ride where data connection for mobile phones is non-existent.Other reasons mobile phones are not appropriate as your main GPS device:The battery on a mobile phone will run out quicklyThe screen on a mobile phone times out to avoid the battery running out, so you need to keep activating the screen to come on which further wastes battery (and could be dangerous)You will need to find a bike mount for your mobile phone, and if it rains most mobile phones are not waterproofThe screens are very difficult to see in the sun on most mobile phonesMobile phones are not robust and if you do have a fall they could shatter unlike GPS devices which are more rugged.The idea is to use your mobile as a backup. Take it with you in case but do not rely on it. It is not a suitable substitute for a dedicated GPS device. Your GPS device is easy to see and follow, it will stay on at all times, it uses a fraction of the battery power, and it is designed for this purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted February 18, 2015 Share The answer to your cellphone question is both on the website and in the parts I copied and pasted for you. The reason for GPS, as I understand it, is to prevent littering in pristine rural environments by races using markers, arrows, plastic boards, lumo spray paint, plastic warning tape etc. Also, these markers get moved, stolen etc. Why does everyone need a GPS? Well, I would guess that it would be to limit potential legal liability of the organizers. BTW, Joberg2C (incl BielieMielie) and Dusi2C have also gone GPS only..From J2C website:Why do I need a special GPS unit and not my mobile phone?Okay, this is a good question so follow carefully. You can theoretically use some apps on your mobile phone to link to GPS direct without requiring network signal, however, this is not optimal as there are many areas of the ride where data connection for mobile phones is non-existent.Other reasons mobile phones are not appropriate as your main GPS device:The battery on a mobile phone will run out quicklyThe screen on a mobile phone times out to avoid the battery running out, so you need to keep activating the screen to come on which further wastes battery (and could be dangerous)You will need to find a bike mount for your mobile phone, and if it rains most mobile phones are not waterproofThe screens are very difficult to see in the sun on most mobile phonesMobile phones are not robust and if you do have a fall they could shatter unlike GPS devices which are more rugged.The idea is to use your mobile as a backup. Take it with you in case but do not rely on it. It is not a suitable substitute for a dedicated GPS device. Your GPS device is easy to see and follow, it will stay on at all times, it uses a fraction of the battery power, and it is designed for this purpose.(incl BielieMielie) this one i can understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted February 18, 2015 Share Quick answer to your question: No, probably not. I get your point, problem is just, sometimes it only takes one wrong turn when nobody is around (yes sometimes even at the oversubscribed Sani there is nobody around) to really spoil an enjoyable ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlinkFan Posted February 18, 2015 Share you can get gps breadcrumb trail on a garmin 500, so you do not need to break the bank getting a gps with maps Garmin 510 I think. R4000 + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOEKVLAG Posted February 18, 2015 Share I get your point, problem is just, sometimes it only takes one wrong turn when nobody is around (yes sometimes even at the oversubscribed Sani there is nobody around) to really spoil an enjoyable ride.Or enough people relying on the fact that all the other teams would have GPS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted February 18, 2015 Share If anyone knows someone who knows someone who is related to someone, that has a team (or a single) Entry I can buy, it would be greatly appreciated. (Race/adventure or trail no biggie) PS. Inbox me if someone can assist. (I'll post in the classifieds too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted February 18, 2015 Share If anyone knows someone who knows someone who is related to someone, that has a team (or a single) Entry I can buy, it would be greatly appreciated. (Race/adventure or trail no biggie) PS. Inbox me if someone can assist. (I'll post in the classifieds too) you've got a better chance of "Zuma paying back the money!!"....BUT on the other hand I saw an entry floating about our club just last week (only lasted all of 5mins...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted February 18, 2015 Share you've got a better chance of "Zuma paying back the money!!"....BUT on the other hand I saw an entry floating about our club just last week (only lasted all of 5mins...)Haha, I know but I might get lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted February 18, 2015 Share If anyone knows someone who knows someone who is related to someone, that has a team (or a single) Entry I can buy, it would be greatly appreciated. (Race/adventure or trail no biggie) PS. Inbox me if someone can assist. (I'll post in the classifieds too)last year mine went unused RACE if it goes that way this year ill hit you a pm no promises im still trying to play catch up fitness and weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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