How well does it track cycling?
1268730
Not at all! Although most of my testing is on stationary bike (with considerable instrumentation) neither stationary nor real bike even gets the calories burned to budge. Even pushing 200+ Watts and sweating like a pig, nothing. Without footsteps it records nothing. Now, interestingly - after hard bike workout then I can get on treadmill at minimum speed and zero incline and it records medium intense activity, where I'm clearly loafing. It also records elliptical at much lower rate than actual expenditure. Basically I think it's a glorified pedometer only slightly sensitive to energy usage. And customer support doesn't even respond to any queries about these issues. Not at all! Although most of my testing is on stationary bike (with considerable instrumentation) neither stationary nor real bike even gets the calories burned to budge. Even pushing 200+ Watts and sweating like a pig, nothing. Without footsteps it records nothing. Now, interestingly - after hard bike workout then I can get on treadmill at minimum speed and zero incline and it records medium intense activity, where I'm clearly loafing. It also records elliptical at much lower rate than actual expenditure. Basically I think it's a glorified pedometer only slightly sensitive to energy usage.... » Read More Not at all! Although most of my testing is on stationary bike (with considerable instrumentation) neither stationary nor real bike even gets the calories burned to budge. Even pushing 200+ Watts and sweating like a pig, nothing. Without footsteps it records nothing. Now, interestingly - after hard bike workout then I can get on treadmill at minimum speed and zero incline and it records medium intense activity, where I'm clearly loafing. It also records elliptical at much lower rate than actual expenditure. Basically I think it's a glorified pedometer only slightly sensitive to energy usage. And customer support doesn't even respond to any queries about these issues. « Show Less
1268731
Not at all! Although most of my testing is on stationary bike (with considerable instrumentation) neither stationary nor real bike even gets the calories burned to budge. Even pushing 200+ Watts and sweating like a pig, nothing. Without footsteps it records nothing. Now, interestingly - after hard bike workout then I can get on treadmill at minimum speed and zero incline and it records medium intense activity, where I'm clearly loafing. It also records elliptical at much lower rate than actual expenditure. Basically I think it's a glorified pedometer only slightly sensitive to energy usage. And customer support doesn't even respond to any queries about these issues.
1268732
It doesn't. If you want to track cycling download Runkeeper from the App Store. It's free.
1268733
I find it very difficult to track cycling. The troubleshooting says to wear the band lower on the arm but I don't think it really helps.
1268734
I apologize that I can not recommend this product. My wife is an avid skier and dog walker. It did not record properly the exercizes. Further complicating the issue was not being able to easily access the summary screens or often times not connect to iPhone/iPad. I believe that I may try the Nike product now.
1268735
I read from other users that they wear it on the calf to get better stationary results, I use it on the eliptical and it's perfect.
1268736
It tracks your activity based on the sensors it has, and gives you an average based on your activity level such as movement, perspiration level, e.g. Comparing my heart rate monitor average heart rate and calories burned to the Armband it has tracked my workouts accurately.
1268737
I attach it a few inches above the back of my knee when cycling and it's able to measure something. I can't say how accurate the burned calories are but it seems like it's close (comparing what it says to myfitnesspal's moderate cycling--my pace--for 45 minutes gives about the same numbers).It would be helpful if someone with a heart rate monitor compared its calories burned with those burned using the BodyMedia on the leg. I'm betting they won't be identical but will be pretty close.
1268738
It will record it as calories burned, and minutes of moderate or vigorous activity, but not distance traveled or anything like that.
1350436
Thanks BAN. Yeah I'm a hobbyist when it comes to cycling, so I'm sure the GPS will be able to pick me up on the roads . I know there are apps and such for Android / iPhone that do similar things, but I think this looks like a nice unit.
1509711
I either wear mine on a lanyard around my next and it counts steps very well. Riding a stationary bike, not as accurate. Sometimes I carry it in my pocket and it will count the steps no problem.
424726
It is great for hikin but you will need to buy a map subscription. I don't do a lot of biking so... I do wish I had bought a better model for onboard storage though unless you are doing very long distances like over 60 miles it is just fine.
1639038
Frankly, I do not use it. I simply take my pulse for 6 seconds (using the clock on the bike) and add a zero :) 13 beats in 6 seconds means I'm at 130 BPM, works fine. I use the bike a bunch and ride it hard, great piece of equipment.
1255145
Oh. I've been riding 30-40 minutes twice a day. In the morning I read/respond to email and drink my morning coffee and in the evening I read student submissions and web articles. The computer may be off [I have no way of testing it], but the timer is close to what the stopwatch on my watch says, and if the rest [speed, distance, calories] is within 10% of accurate that's fine with me. I think that they are close though.
1528473
I use this with my Garmin 500 for cycling. it is Ant+ compatible ad was easy to sync.
1035154
Yes, you can manually enter your bicycling activity. It will ask you the activity, effort level, start time and duration. There are many exercise activities list on the app.
1475701
Yes its fairly good...it has a little flux in the calibration but not much. It has really been a gem in helping me keeping track of my weight loss through my journey. I think you will be satisfied with it if you decide to purchase it.
1760870
Not really sure how accurate but did catch movement when on bike, placed on shoe string. However, now I use a fitbit. Got it for Christmas and like the heart beat reading .. Good luck to you !
1359815
Both! It tracks running really well in my experience, but the GPS is really good and I wouldn't know why the speed of the movement would matter.
2209344
I'm a cyclist only and got the 910XT since the multi-page displays are both large & easily programmable. I mostly use the 910XT for cycling indoors at spin classes. However I have used the foot pod for walking indoors on the track. I have a bad knee and can't run at all. However I understand it works for running indoors also. Outside it uses the GPS - although I don't know how it would measure your stride - but it does work for speed & distance. I hope that helps.
1465524
Yeah definitely. Racing is racing. Whether you walk, run, or bike, you'll want to track your distance, time, and pace.
255831
Yes it works just fine for biking using the foot pod. Of course you still need the strap for your heart rate. For overall watch for both running and biking I did fine the font was small and can be hard to read so it takes getting use too. I like to us my phone also and use like Mapmyrun or mapmyride app to compare distance via GPS.
1369359
As far as I know, it has lap time, overall time, transition time (triathlon), and I think it could give you time per activity (running, bike, swimming). What is that you want to measure?
529335
Yes, it works perfectly fine. I use Runkeeper and it tracks all my runs using GPS while in the case.
395653
I imagine it depends where you clip the device, but I haven't had any trouble with it. Unlike pedometers, it doesn't seem to pick up movement from driving or when I'm restless at work.