Interesting Kickstarter

The Mad Rapper · 10 Apr 2016 at 12:01

I've just seen this on FC's Twitter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/omata/omata-one-analog-gps-speedometer

That looks very nice. If you don't need the mapping functionality of the usual GPS units then this might be an option.

egraphixstudios · 10 Apr 2016 at 13:52

wow look nice!

booyaka · 10 Apr 2016 at 14:55

Looks good but $500 plus shipping is pricey and won't ship till next feb!!

The Mad Rapper · 10 Apr 2016 at 14:58

Clearly it won't be for everyone. But if you have spent a lot on your bike, then the cost is a drop in the ocean really.

Mr-White · 10 Apr 2016 at 15:17

Think i'll stick with my Garmin, digital is much clearer to read.

Rexxar · 10 Apr 2016 at 15:49

As nice as that looks, it strikes me as belonging in a gauge pod in a performance car.

Mr-White · 10 Apr 2016 at 17:17

Squidger said:
As nice as that looks, it strikes me as belonging in a gauge pod in a performance car.

Exactly, trying to read those gauges while hooning down a trail would result in a face plant

PermaBanned · 10 Apr 2016 at 17:25

I mean, it's pretty ridiculous for the money, speed alone isn't even that useful. Plus you can get something similar for £15.

SDK^ · 10 Apr 2016 at 19:39

A highly advanced GPS computer that displays the data that cyclists need in a beautiful, modern and analog design.

Except is doesn't show power, which is the only data that cyclists actually need.

Speed data is useless - I don't have it on any of my Garmin screens.

FrenchTart · 10 Apr 2016 at 19:40

A highly advanced GPS computer that displays the data that hipsters need in a beautiful, modern and hipster design.

Yeah. Not for me or anyone that is serious about cycling I imagine.

DIABLO · 10 Apr 2016 at 21:18

I'd imagine it would vibrate quite from road buzz especially with an out front mount that reading the dials at a glance would be a challenge.

The Mad Rapper · 10 Apr 2016 at 23:26

FrenchTart said:
Yeah. Not for me or anyone that is serious about cycling I imagine.

Strange perspective. Lots of people who are serious about cycling just enjoy spending their cash as it pleases them. With that attitude no-one would be needing Dura-Ace, Super Record, Zipps or any bike over £1K. No-one would be buying Rapha or any other top brand positioned item.

If what you really mean is 'That's not for me because I can't afford it or just don't like the look of it' then fair enough. But it's nonsense to say that anyone who buys one isn't serious about cycling.

The Mad Rapper · 10 Apr 2016 at 23:27

DIABLO said:
I'd imagine it would vibrate quite from road buzz especially with an out front mount that reading the dials at a glance would be a challenge.

It looks as though it has a circular mount so would probably fit right onto the stem like my Garmin.

touch · 10 Apr 2016 at 23:29

Mr-White said:
Think i'll stick with my Garmin, digital is much clearer to read.

I disagree, because you dont actually read the numbers. How many times do you look at an analogue watch/clock and have to read the numbers? Even when there are no numbers on them you can still read them easily.
It would be the same with this. Once you've learnt where the numbers are, you just need a quick glance to check the angle of the dial to see your speed. Much easier than a digital readout.

Still, it's not for me. The fixation on speed seems wrong. Sometimes I want to know speed, sometimes heart rate, power, time of day, zones, etc. A digital display with customisable values seems much better to me. It's also a digital computer driving an analogue UI - if there is massive demand for that, then garmin could probably add an analogue display with a simple software update.

The Mad Rapper · 10 Apr 2016 at 23:31

SDK^ said:
Except is doesn't show power, which is the only data that cyclists actually need.

Speed data is useless - I don't have it on any of my Garmin screens.

If you have a way to input power then sure. Speed data isn't useless, I always have it on my Garmins.

FrenchTart · 11 Apr 2016 at 08:43

The Mad Rapper said:
Strange perspective. Lots of people who are serious about cycling just enjoy spending their cash as it pleases them. With that attitude no-one would be needing Dura-Ace, Super Record, Zipps or any bike over £1K. No-one would be buying Rapha or any other top brand positioned item.

If what you really mean is 'That's not for me because I can't afford it or just don't like the look of it' then fair enough. But it's nonsense to say that anyone who buys one isn't serious about cycling.

A clear display and more data (e.g. power as already mentioned) options than this has are far more useful for a serious cyclist.

This device simply presents less data in a less useful way. The only reason to purchase would be because you think it looks pretty. Which is fine (I made some of the purchase decisions when building my bike partially on looks) but if the device costs more than other devices that do a better job of the same thing it's not going to get my money.

The Mad Rapper said:
If you have a way to input power then sure. Speed data isn't useless, I always have it on my Garmins.

I actually like seeing speed data too (despite also having a PM) so I wouldn't describe it as useless for me. For someone training seriously most of the time you just want to see power though really.

randomshenans · 11 Apr 2016 at 12:23

I'd rate power above speed, as most people who like riding and training would ride to power etc.

SDK^ · 11 Apr 2016 at 13:53

randomshenans said:
I'd rate power above speed, as most people who like riding and training would ride to power etc.

^ Exactly. I don't care if my average speed is 5mph or 45mph, so long as my avarage 2 hour ride power is somewhere between 210w-230w.

arknor · 11 Apr 2016 at 18:41

I'm waiting for the solid gold version with iphone connectivity
^ sarcasm