All Discussions Tagged 'Project' - The Chainlink2024-03-28T16:23:24Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Project&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCurrent state of GPS units for navigation - 2018tag:thechainlink.org,2018-07-11:2211490:Topic:11017782018-07-11T00:13:27.093ZDirkehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Dirke
<p>I haven't seen much discussion in awhile on the current state of GPS units and am soliciting opinions.</p>
<p>I'm mostly concerned with navigation, not all the performance metrics of which these things are capable.</p>
<p>Referencing DC Rainmaker, the best of the lot in price/performance, according to him, is between the Garmin Edge 520 vs. the Wahoo Element Bolt, with the caveats of the recently announced Garmin Edge Explore hitting the same $250 price point when it releases in the fall and…</p>
<p>I haven't seen much discussion in awhile on the current state of GPS units and am soliciting opinions.</p>
<p>I'm mostly concerned with navigation, not all the performance metrics of which these things are capable.</p>
<p>Referencing DC Rainmaker, the best of the lot in price/performance, according to him, is between the Garmin Edge 520 vs. the Wahoo Element Bolt, with the caveats of the recently announced Garmin Edge Explore hitting the same $250 price point when it releases in the fall and the Kickstarted Hammerhead Karoo being delivered/user beta-tested at present, albeit at a much higher price. Lezyne also seems to be introducing new units that better deliver on navigation. Finally, Garmin also has higher priced 820 and 1000 that highlight navigation but come with higher prices and waning value.</p>
<p>use case scenario #1:</p>
<p>Want to ride in an area to which I've never been, i.e. far Northwestern Illinois "Driftless" area. Find a route somewhere online with a downloadable .gpx file. At present, I can get that map on my phone via RidewithGPS or Garmin connect but not sure if those apps will work without a paid subscription to follow the course, and/or have turn-by-turn navigation if I had a GPS unit. In the event that cell reception is non-existant, are you better served by a dedicated GPS unit? And in that case, do you need a paid subscription to a 3rd party application to receive directions?</p>
<p>And that's just with roads....</p>
<p>use case scenario #2:</p>
<p>Want to ride a mountain bike trail in boonies somewhere, let's say Pisgah North Carolina. Assuming no cell reception exists, does anyone have experience with using a GPS unit that overlays maps from another source like mapmyride, ridewithGPS, or MTB Project?</p>
<p>Sorry for the ramble question but any thoughts, experiences, opinions are appreciated. Thanks!</p> For Sale: Pale Blue 54 Trek 5500 Frameset Project One Carbon OCLV UNC Tar Heels Hipster Sky Blue - Chicago (Best Offer)tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-16:2211490:Topic:4937932011-12-16T03:28:47.814Zvivek jenahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/vivekjena
<p>For Sale: A rare Sky Blue, Easter Blue, Pastel Blue, UNC / North Carolina Tar Heels Blue Chicago / New York / Portland / Toyko Hipster / Hip"star" Pale Blue 54 cm Pre-Madone Trek 5500 Project One Frameset (1 1/8 steertube, 27.2 seatpost, 34.9 seat tube, English thread) with matching Project One Trek OCLV 5500 fork (1 1/8 carbon steerer tube). Paint is in great condition apart from only three very small blemishes (used bike, what do you expect) two small chips on the top tube (see photos) and…</p>
<p>For Sale: A rare Sky Blue, Easter Blue, Pastel Blue, UNC / North Carolina Tar Heels Blue Chicago / New York / Portland / Toyko Hipster / Hip"star" Pale Blue 54 cm Pre-Madone Trek 5500 Project One Frameset (1 1/8 steertube, 27.2 seatpost, 34.9 seat tube, English thread) with matching Project One Trek OCLV 5500 fork (1 1/8 carbon steerer tube). Paint is in great condition apart from only three very small blemishes (used bike, what do you expect) two small chips on the top tube (see photos) and one small chip on the left chainstay (near the dropout). Frame has no damage, cracks, scratches, swirls, and is completely structurally sound. Has never been dropped, crashed, or raced.. hard. Feel free to ask questions and bid with confidence. Can be dealt with locally on Craigslist ( <a href="http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2755441666.html">http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2755441666.html</a> ) , thechainlink, or velospace ( velospace.org/node/40388 ) .<br/> <br/> Photos: (On eBay, velospace, thechainlink.org as well, for which ever you most prefer doing business through: <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/250954354177?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/250954354177?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649</a> )<br/> <br/> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/108870757644284885269/PastInsideThePresent#5686514420776486418" rel="nofollow">https://picasaweb.google.com/108870757644284885269/PastInsideThePresent#5686514420776486418</a> <br/> <br/> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/108870757644284885269/PastInsideThePresent#5686514250266394290" rel="nofollow">https://picasaweb.google.com/108870757644284885269/PastInsideThePresent#5686514250266394290</a> <br/> <br/> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/108870757644284885269/PastInsideThePresent#5686514358524826018" rel="nofollow">https://picasaweb.google.com/108870757644284885269/PastInsideThePresent#5686514358524826018</a> <br/> <br/> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/108870757644284885269/PastInsideThePresent#5686514294538751074" rel="nofollow">https://picasaweb.google.com/108870757644284885269/PastInsideThePresent#5686514294538751074</a> <br/> <br/> Built up: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2683119884899&set=a.2606791496737.2138819.1463419524&type=3&theater" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2683119884899&set=a.2606791496737.2138819.1463419524&type=3&theater</a> or: <a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/373886_2683119884899_1463419524_32735844_361195645_n.jpg" rel="nofollow">https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/373886_2683119884899_1463419524_32735844_361195645_n.jpg</a><br/> <br/> Framset: <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/108870757644284885269/PastInsideThePresent#5677368897419467266" rel="nofollow">https://picasaweb.google.com/108870757644284885269/PastInsideThePresent#5677368897419467266</a> <br/> <br/> Frameset Detail: <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/108870757644284885269/PastInsideThePresent#5677349301943070066" rel="nofollow">https://picasaweb.google.com/108870757644284885269/PastInsideThePresent#5677349301943070066</a></p>