fitbit made for your bike

[dannyr]

Maybe this is or isn't a good idea, but it would be nice to have a fitbit for my bike to help keep track of miles, speed, ect. any thoughts?

[Heybales]

Now you have any number of bike computers for as low as $20 US.

And the unit would use more power reading from a wheel sensor constantly, and displaying that info.

And I'd hate for people to try to read their speed by looking at their bra, their hip, their wrist in tiny writing.

You can also sync in to Fitbit from several different apps that can read from existing and much more functional bike computers.

I'd suggest, get ready for this - no need to re-invent the wheel! Ha. Or the bicycle seat for that matter.

[dannyr]

It was an idea for keeping track, not for looking at while riding. when I log my activities for riding, it wants to know the time started, duration, miles and calories, I don't always remember and this would help to be more accurate.

[Heybales]

True, it is annoying.

That's why several of the other apps that you can either use on mobile phone to make it a bike computer are nice, or you can sync the bike computer to them.

And then they sync the results to Fitbit with time and calories to replace Fitbit's inaccurate info.

But those other apps have analysis beyond what Fitbit gives, so can make more of the info for training or to see progress.

[dannyr]

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@Heybales wrote:

True, it is annoying.

That's why several of the other apps that you can either use on mobile phone to make it a bike computer are nice, or you can sync the bike computer to them.

And then they sync the results to Fitbit with time and calories to replace Fitbit's inaccurate info.

But those other apps have analysis beyond what Fitbit gives, so can make more of the info for training or to see progress.

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Sounds like I need to upgrade to a smartphone.

Thanks for the input.  : )

[Lands]

Look at using some app like endomondo which syncs to both fitbit and my fitness pal. Or map my ride which syncs to my fitness pal, they are really great apps for this intended use..

[Nash]

I bike regularly and unfortunately the the trails I go not all have cell phone coverage which sort of make the smartphone app unreliable. Is anyone aware of any bike computers that I can buy that have the capability to sync data with the fitbit app? Would love to see the results of my work out all in one dashboard.

Thanks,

[TandemWalker]

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@dannyr wrote:

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@Heybales wrote:

True, it is annoying.

That's why several of the other apps that you can either use on mobile phone to make it a bike computer are nice, or you can sync the bike computer to them.

And then they sync the results to Fitbit with time and calories to replace Fitbit's inaccurate info.

But those other apps have analysis beyond what Fitbit gives, so can make more of the info for training or to see progress.

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Sounds like I need to upgrade to a smartphone.

Thanks for the input.  : )

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I wouldn't, because I have no need for it. I am quite happy with my iPod Touch. I have a regular cell phone for emergency that cost me $10/mo and that works just fine for me.  I too bicycle a lot, about 15 miles a day, three to four times a week, when weather permits. I never wear my one when cycling, because it would inevitably record 'false' steps that would come in and pollute my true step count. All I have to do is jot down the time I leave and arrive, and log the bicycle run manually. For the mileage, if this happened to be a new path, I use Google Map to figure it out. My fitbit tracker is for walking, jogging and walk/jog intervals - and when I look at those stats, I know that they have NOT been distorted with anything else.

[Lands]

You would not necessarily need full cellular reception with the likes of Endomondo or Map My Ride as they would still estimate your route until reception becomes available, but you're essentially only tracking distance.
To get cadence and biking specific stats, a proper cycling unit is the best, and while none sync directly with FitBit, by linking with mapmyfitnesss, then linking mapmyfitnesss with FitBit you can achieve this.
Polar and Garmin are the most popular here, but we don't have access to many differing brands as you would.
Check out this link for a product compatibility guide:

http://about.mapmyfitness.com/2013/02/supported-compatible-devices/

[Heybales]

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@Lands wrote:
You would not necessarily need full cellular reception with the likes of Endomondo or Map My Ride as they would still estimate your route until reception becomes available, but you're essentially only tracking distance.
To get cadence and biking specific stats, a proper cycling unit is the best, and while none sync directly with FitBit, by linking with mapmyfitnesss, then linking mapmyfitnesss with FitBit you can achieve this.
Polar and Garmin are the most popular here, but we don't have access to many differing brands as you would.
Check out this link for a product compatibility guide:

http://about.mapmyfitness.com/2013/02/supported-compatible-devices/

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Topeak has a BT HRM and speed/cadence sensor to add to bike, and their own iPhone app, though with BT could use other apps too, and some nice phone holders with drybag or just ride case depending on your risk level.

PanoBike in their store.