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.

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.

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.

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.