OMATA Cycle Computers

[wheelsONfire]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/om ... peedometer

[Dez33]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/omata/omata-one-analog-gps-speedometer

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Not really much use if training with HR or power.

[wheelsONfire]

It's like changing speedo on a custom built motorcycle.
I love it!

Question is if it feels relevant after 1-3 months?
Many things just seems super important when i do a new build.
Afterwards, looks and less smart ideas just fades.

Still, this is very nice....

[wingguy]

I can't help thinking that even if you buy into the concept it could be made much smaller, lighter and more reliable with an LCD display showing analog hands instead of actual mechanical analog hands...

[wheelsONfire]

Wing, i was just thinking about something similar.
The LCD is easier to read, so it's a bit tough to say if it looks darn good like this, but kind of feels less smart when actually "in use"!?

That is probably the question i would need to answer (for) myself.

[Marin]

You can get an analog display for your Gamin with an "app".

[ergott]

You can get an analog display for your Gamin with an "app".

Can you please elaborate? I'm not aware of any app for Garmin units.

[spdntrxi]

You can get an analog display for your Gamin with an "app".

Can you please elaborate? I'm not aware of any app for Garmin units.

Connect IQ apps... generally this stuff is reserved for newer devices. like 1000/520

[ergott]

Connect IQ apps... generally this stuff is reserved for newer devices. like 1000/520

Wow, I had no idea. I've been a Garmin user for almost a decade now and never saw this. Have the 1000 so must check out.

Thanks!

[Stolichnaya]

I accidentally read the name as OMERTA at first.

The retro look appeals to me, and the simplified data screen as well, but I have to admit trying to quickly determine how fast I am going when careening downhill is a lot easier in digital. And arguably safer.

I'll keep my eye on this one though, awaiting version 2.0...

[AJS914]

$500 for a speedo that is still vaporware? I had to swallow hard to pony up $400 for a Garmin.

[wingguy]

Holy shit I didn't even see the price. $500 for a device with no ANT+, no Bluetooth, no compatibility whatsoever with any secondary sensors, is the size of an actual housebrick and no adjustibility of display fields. Yeah, that's beyond stupid

[boysa]

^ Early vote for post of the year.

[bungis]

Wow, a big speedometer that's essentially useless for cycling. GPS based speed at that...

Needs to have HR, cadence, and power instead as mentioned, but then you still don't have averages and laps.

[Canofale]

I don't think its meant to be a serious training aid, just a nice thing to put on a nice bike, maybe an older bike on a more leisurely ride. I'm fairly sure they'll do very nicely with it, I'd love one but too pricey for me as yet.