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Date: 05 Nov 2006 19:53:52
From: Chuck
Subject: Speed - Accuracy
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Having installed my Garmin Etrex GPS on my trike; I'm wondering just how
accurate it will be when used as a speedometer.
Anybody know?
Thanks,
Chuck Trotter
Nashville, TN.
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Date: 06 Nov 2006 11:52:40
From: Victor Kan
Subject: Re: Speed - Accuracy
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Chuck wrote:
> Having installed my Garmin Etrex GPS on my trike; I'm wondering just how
> accurate it will be when used as a speedometer.
>
> Anybody know?
Probably not as accurate as a well-calibrated, wired bicycle computer,
but probably good enough. I would think the usual GPS issues apply,
e.g. if you're riding in areas that may have signal integrity issues,
like an urban area with lots of tall buildings or a forested and/or
mountainous area, you could get spotty results whereas a wired bicycle
computer works well regardless.
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Date: 06 Nov 2006 07:01:15
From: Ken C. M.
Subject: Re: Speed - Accuracy
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Victor Kan wrote:
> Chuck wrote:
>> Having installed my Garmin Etrex GPS on my trike; I'm wondering just how
>> accurate it will be when used as a speedometer.
>>
>> Anybody know?
>
> Probably not as accurate as a well-calibrated, wired bicycle computer,
> but probably good enough. I would think the usual GPS issues apply,
> e.g. if you're riding in areas that may have signal integrity issues,
> like an urban area with lots of tall buildings or a forested and/or
> mountainous area, you could get spotty results whereas a wired bicycle
> computer works well regardless.
>
Agreed. And nice point about being a wired computer. My wireless ascent
sometimes shows insane information. Like a ride on Saturday show max
speed of 75 mph! I only wish.
Ken
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The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets
old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without
shocking the entire community. ~Ann Strong
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