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Garmin Edge 800 distance monitor/ heart rate monitor
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Macklin Oct 2, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
On an indoor session, I turn my GPS module off. Garmin gives me speed but not distance. I have checked that the wheel circumference has been entered but I do not understand why I get speed but not…Continue
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Simon Macklin replied to Simon Macklin's discussion Garmin Edge 800 distance monitor/ heart rate monitor"Thanks Brett, tried again on Sunday without turning GPS off and worked fine. Simple things often work wonders and as I have been so used to "auto start" with the GPS turned on that I hadnt manually started the timer. Using this…"
Simon Macklin replied to Simon Macklin's discussion Garmin Edge 800 distance monitor/ heart rate monitor"Thanks, confirms my suspicions.,"
"also you said you have checked battery, have you checked both, speed/cadence sensor & heart rate, need to check both, they are linked.
Otherwise as Gus says sounds like a warranty issue, nothing more frustrating"
"First question, why turn the GPS module off , if its because of Strava then use the security features with in strava to hide your position. Assuming you have installed the cadence / speed sensor try the following Go to settings, bike settings,bike…"
Martin Turner replied to Simon Macklin's discussion Garmin Edge 800 distance monitor/ heart rate monitor"My 500 distance display doesnt update sometimes while on the trainer. I just stop it and reset to zero and it usually comes right."
Richard replied to Simon Macklin's discussion Garmin Edge 800 distance monitor/ heart rate monitor"Bad news Simon, you're dead, your family's just too polite to tell you."
Gus K replied to Simon Macklin's discussion Garmin Edge 800 distance monitor/ heart rate monitor"I think what you are doing is right. Sounds like a warranty issue to me. Can you try pairing your HR strap to another device to work out if it is the sensor or the Edge unit.
As for distance, not sure. Do you start the timer?"
Simon Macklin posted a discussionGarmin Edge 800 distance monitor/ heart rate monitor
On an indoor session, I turn my GPS module off. Garmin gives me speed but not distance. I have checked that the wheel circumference has been entered but I do not understand why I get speed but not distance. Any ideas?The second problem I have is with the heart rate monitor which simply does not give me a heart rate reading. Most of the time there is no read out and occasionally it gives the most bizarre low readings! when I feel I am in the red my heart rate monitor tells me I have 72 bpm! The…See More
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- At 12:43 on October 5, 2012,
Wilson Devo said… Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Group based in Gawler, SA.
A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
Check the various Event Calendars on this website for the next scheduled group ride as follows :
To join the Gawler Wheelers Group, just click the '✚Join Gawler Wheelers' button.
This special '✚Join Gawler Wheelers' button (an inactive copy is shown below) appears in the upper right hand corner of the ➨ Gawler Wheelers Group Page.
So, come along and try us out !
All riders are welcome.
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http://ridewithgps.com/users/31795
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- At 20:58 on September 29, 2012, heather said…
Hi Simon,
Welcome to Adelaide Cyclists.
Do you commute into or cycle around the City? An invite to join Adelaide BUG (Bicycle User Group) and receive the BUG News. Info at http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/adelaidebug
Check Events on the AC hub for other groups and their rides.
Cheers, Heather
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