simonineaston wrote: ↑25 Jun 2022, 12:54pm If you're an existing iPhone user, the Apple watch is a good fit. Lot's of clever features, lots of fun apps that go with cycling / fitness.
I am indeed an iPhone user! Girlfriend has a watch but I don’t!
simonineaston wrote: ↑25 Jun 2022, 12:54pm If you're an existing iPhone user, the Apple watch is a good fit. Lot's of clever features, lots of fun apps that go with cycling / fitness.
On iPhone one app I find very useful (as in use it all the time) is MapOut On AppStore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mapout/id477094081 and developed's site: https://mapout.appShakay wrote: ↑25 Jun 2022, 1:31pmsimonineaston wrote: ↑25 Jun 2022, 12:54pm If you're an existing iPhone user, the Apple watch is a good fit. Lot's of clever features, lots of fun apps that go with cycling / fitness.
I am indeed an iPhone user! Girlfriend has a watch but I don’t!
Lots in the archives:
Strava let’s you set a privacy zone of up to several miles from your house or workplace , so nobody can see where you live or where your rides start. You can also keep your rides completely private, so that only you can see them, or you can allow people that you know and trust to follow you and make your rides available to your followers. All done in the security settings in Strava.fastpedaller wrote: ↑25 Jun 2022, 11:46am A simple computer may be better than strava or similar? An app is all very well, but there is security to bear in mind - some cyclists have come home to find their other bikes in the shed have been stolen whilst they were out ! Too much online presence (eg photos of my bike collection on Facebook, and someone being able to track that I've left home can be a very bad thing
Did you see the other thread raising reportsTrevA wrote: ↑25 Jun 2022, 6:22pmStrava let’s you set a privacy zone of up to several miles from your house or workplace , so nobody can see where you live or where your rides start. You can also keep your rides completely private, so that only you can see them, or you can allow people that you know and trust to follow you and make your rides available to your followers. All done in the security settings in Strava.fastpedaller wrote: ↑25 Jun 2022, 11:46am A simple computer may be better than strava or similar? An app is all very well, but there is security to bear in mind - some cyclists have come home to find their other bikes in the shed have been stolen whilst they were out ! Too much online presence (eg photos of my bike collection on Facebook, and someone being able to track that I've left home can be a very bad thing :(
My settings flag my rides as "completely private" yet 3rd party external apps can get at then no problems. The privacy zones are better in that regard but for me tended to put my departure/arrival at the edge of the zone so each ride was safe but look ar accumulated rides and not so safe (in a rural setting).https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/21/strava-users-spy-israeli-military-fake-routes-in-bases wrote:... – was able to keep tabs on individuals who were exercising on the bases, even those who have applied the strongest possible account privacy settings.
One thing is I have seen the Dualsport 1 and 2 in my bike shop too for the same price (dualsport one reduced to £160 less that FX)Shakay wrote: ↑25 Jun 2022, 6:14pm Thanks! I’m taking all the information in! Have downloaded Strava and used it for a run the the shop
One thing is I have seen the Dualsport 1 and 2 in my bike shop too for the same price (dualsport one reduced to £160 less that FX)
From my knowledge the FX is a better bike for what would like. Just to confirm as you guys have far superior knowledge than anyone!
Just want to clarify before I lock in my purchase.
I know the Dualsport is more versatile, but would it make a big difference in “absorbing” pedal power/speed!
Apologies for all the probably silly questions! But I want to do it right!
Turning right and roundabouts are my only major worry at busy times! Bit of research and practice will sure help!Cugel wrote: ↑24 Jun 2022, 10:14pm The best things to get are knowledge and experience, for example: how to take out and replace an inner tube on the road, including blowing up the tyre to about the right pressure; how to position your cycling self in traffic; how to anticipate what gear you'll need to be in as the road ahead changes or you have to negotiate things like turns, traffic lights and so forth.
Naturally, you'll want to acquire physical additions to make the cycling better. Contact point stuff is a good place to start: track mits/gloves; shoes with perhaps matching "clipless" pedals; a saddle that suits your nether (and maybe even a suspension seatpost)
Not read all the answers but as lont time commuter cyclist this is my go to list;Shakay wrote: ↑24 Jun 2022, 6:07pm Hi all,
To cut a long story short, lived in a flat with no storage, now me and my girlfriend have moved and I’ve been borrowing father in laws bike for a few weeks!
Fell in love cycling again and am now going to pick up my new bike next week
(Either a TREK FX1 or FX2, just finishing research)
I was wondering if anyone has general beginner advise for me?
I will be riding it 1-2 times a week to work and a lot on short journeys/fun rides with girlfriend and general fitness (12 mile A-road and country roads) and hopefully progressively more as I become fitter.
I would like to keep a log of the miles I do, and see all the distance and times etc!
So was hoping somebody could recommend a good gadget or app? (Nothing to pricey just yet)
Secondly is there anything anyone would recommend getting from the get go, other than a helmet of course!
Any tips and advise will be greatly appreciated,
Thank you in advance!