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I switched back to using GPS for speed after my sensor broke. I still haven't got around to replacing it.

It is a pain using GPS for speed detection. You need to pause the ride before going inside otherwise the GPS is all over the place and it keeps auto starting/pausing, ticking up the ride time when I'm sat inside.

On Saturday I forgot to resume the activity so I lost a 20mi chunk of the ride. I ended up hacking the data file and pasting in the missing section from my mate's data.
 
topgun06 said:
I switched back to using GPS for speed after my sensor broke. I still haven't got around to replacing it.

It is a pain using GPS for speed detection. You need to pause the ride before going inside otherwise the GPS is all over the place and it keeps auto starting/pausing, ticking up the ride time when I'm sat inside.

On Saturday I forgot to resume the activity so I lost a 20mi chunk of the ride. I ended up hacking the data file and pasting in the missing section from my mate's data.
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Set auto-pause to below 3kph.

I always use my GPS for speed, I only use the sensor for cadence.
 
uv made a new forum sig for me :(

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I managed 26 miles over the bank holiday, which I was pretty pleased with, but I still need some bits for my bike before I start going further.

I've joined a local cycling group, and have my first ride with them next Sunday. I'm a little nervous as I've never ridden in a group. Also they're doing a 30 mile route, I'm a little worried I won't make the end.

I've been getting some pain in my feet, so I ordered some proper cycling shoes (I hope they fit!). I've gone for the Shimano R170.
I still need to get some shorts, but don't have a clue what brand/sizing to go for, I'd like to try some on first, but nowhere really local that I know of.

I've been trying really hard to pace myself better. My daily commute is only 5 miles total, but I tend to sprint that as fast as I possibly can. Mainly so I can get home quicker. The phrase "ride it like you've stolen it" springs to mind.
Anywho, I've now set myself a 16-18mph speed limit (obviously not downhill), and I'm increasing the mileage each days.

I'm still really pleased that I went with the Planet X Pro Carbon bike, although it's my first road bike so I don't have a lot to compare it to. I do miss cycling through the woods though, definitely going to have to look at getting a second hand MTB.
 
Any recommendations for a wheelset?
My 10 month old Campanargo Zonda wheels are worn out according to my LBS breaking surface is worn & rear hub shot.
This is along with my Ultegra cassette & chain which again is only 10 months old & done 4,000 miles.

Anything in the £300-£400 ish price bracket that can be recommended?
 
Finally had my Endura kit turn up for my charity ride in a couple of weeks.

Fantastic quality, and really good fit, not got any Endura stuff for the road, but going to give the bibs a go tomorrow to see how comfy they are! Really need them to be if I'm doing 250ish miles in 2 days up in Yorkshire! :D

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Vonhelmet said:
@grudas - Fortunately I have a decathlon just a couple of miles away. I could pick one up and post it to you for less than their postage costs if you want!
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thanks for the offer mate, but It won't really workout much cheaper plus the extra hassle for you..

Shimmyhill said:
Same chip and sensor as the one i linked to so i guess thats the combo to go for - the go pro rip off doesn't look very aero tho ;)
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the thing with it is that it is compatible with gopro mounts, comes with waterproof case(very important) I'd be able to attach it under the bars which should give it a nice position for recordings!

the C1 is a nice bit of kit but add waterproof case and it's bigger and uglier than that.
 
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