Monique1992 Posted February 27, 2016 Posted February 27, 2016 Good day all I have a cheap sportsman's warehouse cycling computer and it's very inaccurate. I have no budget to speak of for cycle GPS and such as I spend money on better components and gear. I've only been cycling since Jan. I have an old Samsung 7" tablet at home. Is it a good idea to mount this to use with strava? Thanx for your input!
CAAD4 Posted February 27, 2016 Posted February 27, 2016 Hi Monique Welcome to cycling. Some would say, first enjoy the feeling of freedom and the wind in your hair, as there are far too many Strava$$holes in the sport already, but that's just some of us....
jimmycool Posted February 27, 2016 Posted February 27, 2016 Rather not or else your next thread will be something along the lines of "where is the best place to get my tablet screen replaced?"If you must have gps rather get a budget smartphone with gps and carry it in your jersey pocket. Edit: Such phones can be found for around R600.https://shop.mtn.co.za/crs/jump/product/4481293/MTN-Steppa-2-Black
Mojoman Posted February 27, 2016 Posted February 27, 2016 Rather not or else your next thread will be something along the lines of "where is the best place to get my tablet screen replaced?"If you must have gps rather get a budget smartphone with gps and carry it in your jersey pocket. Edit: Such phones can be found for around R600.https://shop.mtn.co.za/crs/jump/product/4481293/MTN-Steppa-2-BlackAgreed, I used an old BB when I feel like tracking my ride. Otherwise its just a cheap bike PC on my bar to see my average speed and what time it is!
jimmycool Posted February 27, 2016 Posted February 27, 2016 Agreed, I used an old BB when I feel like tracking my ride. Otherwise its just a cheap bike PC on my bar to see my average speed and what time it is!The other plus is that if you do happen to lose your phone either due to crashing/ being held up/ falling into a stream etc you are not losing your much more valuable phone that you use day to day.
Iwan Kemp Posted February 27, 2016 Posted February 27, 2016 If you're planning to go ride trails then all you need to do is time your time on the route and then add it to Endomondo later. Most trails are on there so just just select that and add your time. Done and dusted. I'm assuming you don't have a smart phone that can't run Strava / MapMyRide / Endomondo - is that correct? But, like CAAD4 said, first just get out and ride and enjoy being on your bike and outdoors. I'm sure there are ways to mount a tablet to a mtb, but it won't be funny and chances are it won't end pretty.
Monique1992 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Posted February 27, 2016 Okay so the tablet I don't really feel sorry for. I work with a very new phablet, which I don't particularly want to subject to riding. I do enjoy the riding but I want something to show for it and set some goals.
jimmycool Posted February 27, 2016 Posted February 27, 2016 Okay so the tablet I don't really feel sorry for. I work with a very new phablet, which I don't particularly want to subject to riding. I do enjoy the riding but I want something to show for it and set some goals.After some googling it does look like you can buy a bike mount for a 7 inch tablet but you are going to end up paying about as much for one as a cheap smartphone with gps.
corriekuilder Posted February 27, 2016 Posted February 27, 2016 If you are a member at VA,rather use the tablet on the wattbike,as for trails wct,use a phone until you get a dedicated gps. Just enjoy it
BaGearA Posted February 27, 2016 Posted February 27, 2016 only get it if you are going to use it with training , tracking and fitness in mind otherwise ride like you feel and listen to your body Good luck
Stretch Posted February 27, 2016 Posted February 27, 2016 http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/instructables-eee-pc-bicycle-mount.jpg
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted February 27, 2016 Posted February 27, 2016 A nice 7inch tablet would surely make you more of a target, obviously depwnding on where you ride. Maybe keep that in mind too
No Hare Posted February 27, 2016 Posted February 27, 2016 7" is a lot of wind resistance and the weight, tablets are heavy!
shaper Posted February 27, 2016 Posted February 27, 2016 ride without anything, else get a cheap cycling computer from sportsmans so at least you can see time, distance etc. Save money in the meantime until you can buy a suitable GPS for use with Strava. Keep an eye in the classifieds and you can pick up a Garmin Edge 500 for around R2000 Dont use the tablet, too big, crap battery and as has been said expensive and cumbersome to mount on a bike.
pista Posted February 27, 2016 Posted February 27, 2016 Tablet in open sight and you on a bike will just make you a robbery target
Monique1992 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Posted February 27, 2016 Didn't think of the crime factor! I'm a female riding alone. Not a good idea then! Thanx for everyone's input!
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