carbon29er Posted March 20, 2015 Share I've ridden with a Garmin on the dash since 2005 but feel it could be time to use a smartphone instead since BT4 devices are now available for heart rate and cadence. I've looked at all the likely subjects but haven't found the display screens I want, Uploading is not my worry, in ride data is. I need one screen that shows:Heart Rate as % of Max, not beats per minuteCadenceElapsed timeDistanceAverage speedCurrent speed Nice to have but not essential for home screen (as upload provides):Max speedElevation gainAltitudeLap info Courses are a bonus but not important. What smartphoe app provides these on screen in ride features? Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winstonian1984 Posted March 20, 2015 Share I used cyclemeter. Not sure about the percentage heart rate but then I never had a hrm. I do recall that there was a page with the graphs of your heart rate zones. Just not sure if you will fit the 6 fields you require on one page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted March 20, 2015 Share I've ridden with a Garmin on the dash since 2005 but feel it could be time to use a smartphone instead since BT4 devices are now available for heart rate and cadence. I've looked at all the likely subjects but haven't found the display screens I want, Uploading is not my worry, in ride data is. I need one screen that shows:Heart Rate as % of Max, not beats per minuteCadenceElapsed timeDistanceAverage speedCurrent speed Nice to have but not essential for home screen (as upload provides):Max speedElevation gainAltitudeLap info Courses are a bonus but not important. What smartphoe app provides these on screen in ride features? Any suggestions?Rather keep it separate, one records suffering and the other for instagram. Also battery life not great on smart phones with display on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted March 20, 2015 Share How many people ride with their cellphones on the handlebars? I can just imagine a long list of things that can possibly go wrong not to mention battery life & seeing anything in the glare of the sun GoLefty!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted March 20, 2015 Share How many people ride with their cellphones on the handlebars? I can just imagine a long list of things that can possibly go wrong not to mention battery life & seeing anything in the glare of the sunagreed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted March 20, 2015 Share How many people ride with their cellphones on the handlebars? I can just imagine a long list of things that can possibly go wrong not to mention battery life & seeing anything in the glare of the sunMy kids recently HAD to downgrade to the iDiotPhone so I have a few spare fully functional devices just gathering dust...this is more a technical challenge what can be done and what's out there. Remember I need to find something to justify the LifeBeam helmet with sensor in the padding,with both BT4 and Ant+ transmission. And the Wahoo dual RPM candence sensor with both BT4 and Ant+ transmission... But I guess pure savage has it, Garmin works, just stick with it, Skubarra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedevill Posted March 21, 2015 Share Buy Polar v800 watch . It has alk the info you are looking for plus allot more. You can strap it to the handlebar using a polar universal bike clamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted March 21, 2015 Share Buy Polar v800 watch . It has alk the info you are looking for plus allot more. You can strap it to the handlebar using a polar universal bike clamp.I already have a Garmin. And a phone. Which is why the original question asked for a smartphone app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted March 21, 2015 Share I think I've found the solution.I downloaded IpBike app from the play store, got onto the beta programme for IpSensorMan to be be able to detect BTLe devices as my HR helmet and Wahoo RPM Cedence sensors are dual devices, which is not neccessary if your phone is ANT+ and off I go. This app does everything a Garmin dedicated unit can, maybe more. I now just need to build a phone mount for the bars. Testing it this weekend and I'll report back with a review. BarHugger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedevill Posted March 21, 2015 Share Ok. I didnt read properly. Sorry. Thought you might be considering replacing the Garmin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin.hockey.90 Posted March 23, 2015 Share At this moment I use Wahoo Fit. Has option for all that and ble4 power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruaan Erasmus Posted March 23, 2015 Share @carbon29er try this http://www.autostyle.co.za/gps-electronics-detectors/cycling-equipment/phone-bicycle-holder-with-storage-bag.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted March 23, 2015 Share I looked at Wahoo but it's not as customisable as I'd like. IpBike is pretty amazing, there is nothing it can't do but the learning curve is very steep. Despite being a geek I'm still trying to get on top of all the customisations. I did run it on a my weekend rides, the tracking is accurate, altitude not so, and really easy to see the required data. More coming as I ride more before I make a recommendation. Ruaan Erasmus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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