Are people using the Wahoo fitness products at all? I have not been able to find many reviews or videos around the Internet about Wahoo stuff. I'm curious to know what experiences people are having with their computer, heart monitor, cadence sensor and phones. I have an android device and I'd like to know how well it works. Also, I'm curious about how the batteries perform. I keep seeing ads around the web for Wahoo products and the price point is appealing over some of the competitors. I'm wondering if it's worth a try or if I should lean more towards tried and true Garmin products or something.
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Are people using the Wahoo fitness products at all? I have not been able to find many reviews or videos around the Internet about Wahoo stuff. I'm curious to know what experiences people are having with their computer, heart monitor, cadence sensor and phones. I have an android device and I'd like to know how well it works. Also, I'm curious about how the batteries perform. I keep seeing ads around the web for Wahoo products and the price point is appealing over some of the competitors. I'm wondering if it's worth a try or if I should lean more towards tried and true Garmin products or something.
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I'm quite happy user of dual ANT+ & BT-Smart HR monitor. Connects well to my Garmin 500, eTrex 30 and VivoActive, and Android phone running Strava app if so needed.
Battery stamina is as good as in Garmin or CycleOps HR stuff.
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Battery stamina is as good as in Garmin or CycleOps HR stuff.
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So if you're using a Garmin 500, which of the other devices are Wahoo?
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Three weeks on the ticker HRM now.
No spikes from jersey flutter like my timex HRM, no permanent failures on the first ride like my garmin HRMs.
No spikes from jersey flutter like my timex HRM, no permanent failures on the first ride like my garmin HRMs.
Good to hear. Do you use the Tickr with android or iPhone? What apps do you use it with? I've heard/read good things about the Tickr. I'm most interested in hearing what people have to say, if anything, about the RFLKT, and the RPM, and how all those devices work together with Android. I'm getting the impression from so few responses that no one is really using these, which is usually an indication of not great.
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Been using a Wahoo Tickr 3-4 times a week for almost a year. Currently interfacing it through my Samsung S5 with Strava. Strava is where I bought it for $59 and it got me a Premium Membership for $30 instead of $59. I have not had one single issue with Tickr and I'm on the original battery, still. I also bought the Wahoo cadence sensor and put it on my flat-bar Specialized Sirrus that I was dabbling in road rides on. I gave up road 100% for safety's sake so it was relinquished to trainer duty while linked to Wahoo's App on my phone. The app works well, too. I just wish Strava would set up a trainer ride feature but that's a different subject. So....2 thumbs up on the Wahoo stuff.
Thank you for posting Mr. Sack. That is exactly the type of information I am looking for. I ended up ordering the base Tickr to try and use with Strava on Android as well. I was also interested in the RPM cadence sensor, but after reading more about it, I don't think it is going to work for mountain biking which is what I do most. If I ever get a road bike I'll get the RPM for that. Now I just need to find out more about the RFLKT.
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I've thought about putting the cadence/rpm sensor on my Stumpjumper just to get an idea of where I'm at on longer climbs and flats but considering it's only held on by a scant rubber-band type apparatus, I haven't followed through with that test for fear of losing the thing on our chunky trails. After spending a fair amount time using it on the road bike and trainer, I have a pretty good feeling for where I'm at on the mtb.
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I'm using the ticker with my Edge 500, but it also works with the Strava app which is side-loaded on my Blackberry.
I never thought it would work with the app, given the sketchiness of getting strava on a BB10 device, but it does.
I never thought it would work with the app, given the sketchiness of getting strava on a BB10 device, but it does.
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I use wahoo fitness w/ Tickr HRM to only track my HR and I disable to app to do GPS as I allow Strava to track my rides.
I use an iPhone 5S and absolutely no issues w/ running both apps (wahoo fitness / strava) together.
Owned the Tickr for over 2 months and ride 3-4 rides per week on avg about 30-60 miles.
I use an iPhone 5S and absolutely no issues w/ running both apps (wahoo fitness / strava) together.
Owned the Tickr for over 2 months and ride 3-4 rides per week on avg about 30-60 miles.
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