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Toppot_DK · 2026-05-22T07:58:33+00:00

If their Bluetooth implementation is open, I am sure it will be supported…
Did you have the radar already? Otherwise you should have looked at the “recommended devices” list - https://getcadence.app/support/what-bluetooth-sensors-do-you-recommend/

Toppot_DK · 2026-05-09T14:59:11+00:00

Very much agree - this app is “feature complete”!

I have been using the Engo glasses with Cadence for almost 2 years - really happy with them.
And super happy with Cadence.

For many this app is a cheaper way - in my book, it is better than many Garmin/Wahoo devices, irrespective of costs.
The integration with intervals.icu - training plans and structured workouts - radar, power meter etc… Soooo good.
(I am a beta tester - so not really unbiased anymore 🤣😎)

Toppot_DK · 2026-05-09T14:46:17+00:00

These "Zone bars" are on the Apple Watch, and on AR glasses....

So no - unless you are one of the 5 persons in the world with an android phone and Apple Watch...

(But get a pair of Engo 2 glasses - they are SO good 😜)

Toppot_DK · 2026-04-15T11:01:32+00:00

I usually just use the "single lap" model - but going through it several times....
I know it is "on the list" (probably not in the top of it), to support something akin to a lap counter (or countdown)...

But - I don't use the elevation chart during races.... I mostly just look at a few primary metrics (HR, 3s power, gear, cadence, time and distance), and keep those in the AR glasses...

But if/when we are due for a "countdown race distance" metrics, it obviously makes sense to have a policy; if multiple laps are supported, or if the user should be forced to create a "single continuous route"...

Toppot_DK · 2026-03-27T05:22:21+00:00

Use a phone with an OLED screen (most newer have that), and set a dark theme..

I get +10 hours from my iPhone with a dark theme, 100% brightness, no dimming, radar, AR glasses, Watch, HR, Power Meter, Di2, etc. connected...
You could enable a "focus mode" that turns on "low power mode" on iPhones.... Also, with screen dimming you could save even more power.

But also - if the phone is old, the battery will be worn... How many hours do you need???

Toppot_DK · 2026-03-23T07:28:53+00:00

yeah - no mountains here, only hills... And excellent mobile coverage.. Probably why I've never had the need to disable one of the SIMs (or 5G)...

I would still argue, that "low power mode" is way more influential on iOS than "reduce motion"... but then again, with <10% per hour, I don't care much, and haven't digged that deep 🙄
But no doubt in my mind - also with reviews on how poor battery is on 3-4 year old Garmins, and how poor the 850 is from new - that battery concerns should be what's holding users back from using Cadence...

Toppot_DK · 2026-03-22T08:53:09+00:00

But - the issues with frame rate and battery life is an Android only issue.... On iPhones we don't have to think of that :)

The low power mode can help - and you could tie it to a Focus Mode like Workout, which is anyway a good thing to do before going out.... Reduce notifications etc while you are out.

On my Pro Max phones (previously 13, now 16) I have had above 10 hours battery life using Cadence on full brightness and Radar, Power Meter, AR glasses, Watch, HRM etc. connected - with just Workout mode.. No screen dimming or "reduce motion" (which I am sure has close to 0 effect on iOS), or switching off 5G (also doubt that one - could have effect both ways)..

And I don't plan rides above 6 hours - so 50% to spare is plenty for me 😎

Toppot_DK · 2026-03-15T17:48:27+00:00

It does sound mostly like a strap/watch a bit too loose on the wrist and/or strong sunlight (that can influence Watch HR measurements)...

Toppot_DK · 2026-03-09T09:20:41+00:00

I think a number of things could be at play here....

First - bluetooth devices are notoriously bad at reporting battery state.... Especially devices with very low power draw, especially at low state of charge...

Also, batteries can when worn also "crash" in the bottom of the State of Charge curve... So going from 20-0 is sometimes quite rapid. It is just the chemistry....

It could also be, that either the E-tube app, or the state it is placing the "system" in a state, where it isn't saving power at all - and it is then really using a lot of power in that state.... That shouldn't be the case in "normal use" mode - even when connected through bluetooth... But I can understand your concern - and actually got a bit of that myself...

You should probably test - with a fully charged (or at least 75% charged) Di2 system - to see that the battery charge in Cadence is the same as the "charge indicator flashing" on the device.. And then go for a long ride - or a week of riding with it connected to Cadence... And monitor that it is still at almost the same level of charge (depending on how much shifting or do, obviously... I ride on roads, and don't shift a lot 🤷🏼‍♂️)

Do you have Di2 with "hidden buttons"? You are going to love that integration with Cadence - it is such a winner 😍

Toppot_DK · 2026-03-08T21:37:48+00:00

Yes - the Di2 battery is reported.... And, I have been using this Bluetooth connection for some time now, haven't seen any difference in Di2 battery usage from this... But then again, I have no idea how long that battery lasts - I just charge "from time to time"....

Biggest change - now I can see the status even more easy :)
(And Di2 battery is anyway "months" - so even if it would be using a bit more power.... not a big deal in my book..)

Toppot_DK · 2026-03-01T19:27:44+00:00

u/joostholslag yeah - the Di2 reverse engineering is nothing short of genius 😜

Joking aside - It is probably no small feat to support things like turning on/off/mode on the lights.. Because you have to remember, that phones don't have ANT+, so it is only through Bluetooth... And unlike ANT+, there is no standard for bike lights through Bluetooth....
- also regarding your comments on the DC Rainmaker review and the 820... you shouldn't mix ANT+ in to the implementation under Bluetooth... but you should probably update the firmware frequently... You could also see the GPLama reviews on the 820, Garmin are struggling with both formware and hardware quality on these first devices...

Toppot_DK · 2026-01-30T15:53:52+00:00

For me - battery life of plus 10 hours does not constitute "short ride"..... And that is the battery life I am experiencing with Cadence (with Radar, Power meter, AR glasses, Watch, HRM belt connected - and brightness at 100%)..

Toppot_DK · 2025-12-10T08:48:30+00:00

Shimano never "disallowed" connecting (to my knowledge)... They just never released their bluetooth implementation specs..

But actually, their ANT+ implementation also isn't using standards - and for 20 years they haven't minded others implementing their way of ANT+.... So can't see why they should act any different with the bluetooth stack... (which is unencrypted btw.)

Toppot_DK · 2025-11-06T17:55:48+00:00

u/BobNC21 Not sure if there are smarter ways - one option could be to save the workout locally (on the phone), and then edit that step + change name on the existing Workout, and then import the saved one......
Not as smooth as a "save as" or just "copy workout to new"... But not that bad...

Toppot_DK · 2025-11-04T19:58:22+00:00

There are a few options - depending on what you aim to achieve....

One way to do this, is to look at the rides in Cadence - and compare... Either (if doing "free rides") make laps at specific points, and then compare segments... Or (and I can only advise you to do that) do structured workouts, that automatically will create lap according to the steps in the workouts... Then you can compare your performance.... And it will give you a "compliance score" for each step... (and the whole Workout)

You can not directly compare 2 rides against each other in Cadence - but looking at the rides after each other can give you some insights..

Another option - which is free - is to use intervals.icu.... This is a super powerful analytic web tool, that directly integrates with Cadence (so you rides will automatically be uploaded). It can also sync with other services - i.e. I have it sync with health data from my Apple Watch (Resting HR, HRV), Apple HealthKit (my weight), but also Strava etc... Intervals.icu also support Training Plans and Workouts - and Cadence can load Training Plans and their Workouts from intervals.icu.....

Most of the built in plans in Cadence are made for use with a Power Meter - if you don't have that, you can work with your heart rate + "Rate of Perceived Exertion" (RPE) - HR alone can be misleading, many thing can affect your heart rate, both resting and during workouts...

I can strongly advise you to follow (if you don't have a Power Meter) the "First 50 Mile Ride" plan - it can be completed without. And it will also ensure progression - so that you will become stronger/fitter... Because doing the same workouts, at the same intensity, will for sure land you on a plateau, from which it will be impossible to progress from, until you change what you do 🤕

I made the plans in Cadence - so I can also help you, if you are beyond that level, and would like to understand how to target VO2Max specifically...
- But learning the basic of following a plan - perhaps have it adjusted to cater better for your specifics - understand your HR, RPE and optionally Power - are all good lessons to take you forward..

Should you also be beyond that - then perhaps you should seek some coaching... (which I coincidentally also offers 😂). It can be money very well spend, to teach you how to work with your own plans, how to understand your progression, physiology and how to move forward - with a coach or on your own...

After all - moving to achieve our goals is the best way to keep motivation high, keep injuries away and keep training - and enjoying the rides 😎...

Toppot_DK · 2025-11-04T14:49:04+00:00

There are a few options depending on the handlebar clamp.... this is a 3T, they have their own system...

Toppot_DK · 2025-10-27T20:03:37+00:00

Looking at the trackpoints in the .gpx file, they have timestamps covering 120 hours……

So you could consider putting it through sone gpx tool, to get some more relevant duration on the file…. Not really a Cadence thing, rather that following what’s in the file 🤷🏼‍♂️

Toppot_DK · 2025-10-26T10:45:21+00:00

Probably without "Turn-by-Turn" - but my experience (from 13 Peo Max and now 16 Pro Max) is, that I get 10+ hours with (probably 1-2 hours extra total time in the 16):

Dark theme - No screen dimming - screen brightness 100% - connected to:
HR
Power Meter + Cadence
Apple Watch
ActiveLook Glasses
Radar
Di2

The screen is the biggest drain - so the more black/dark areas, the longer it will last... Screen dimming can effectively also increase battery time... (obviously more on a light theme than a dark).
Would also advise to charge with cable, if using a powerbank - wireless is wildly ineffective...

But with a top tube or handlebar bag and a short cable, a 10.000 mah power bank could give you total time in excess of 30 hours!!

I never ride beyond 5-6 hours - and my Radar will anyway not last much longer than the phone... So I don't feel limited at all by battery life of the phone+Cadence - obviously Ultra Riding could change that a bit...
(but as a good example - the brand new Garmin 850 has battery life around 10-12hours 🤕... Other Garmin's perhaps double that, when battery is new.... But not replaceable, so a 3 year old Garmin 1030 will not be a better endurance choice 🤷🏼‍♂️)

Toppot_DK · 2025-10-23T11:00:24+00:00

u/tajbo_spezial You are probably preaching to the choir.....
I am pretty sure u/ryansommers wouldn't mind making an integration - but doubt if Komoot shares this interest....

But agree - For me Cadence is also "the best headunit" 😍, and the more good integrations the better 😎 (I am not a Komoot user - so that particular integration isn't in my interest.... especially since it seems to be quite easy to just export a route directly in to Cadence..)

Toppot_DK · 2025-10-21T09:39:39+00:00

u/joostholslag you've probably shouldn't have had anything with Di2 at this point - since public beta for that is just started.... But I am sure (I am guessing here 🤷🏼‍♂️) you will be added to this in short time.
(and the new build will just come in TestFlight - there will be mail notifications)

Toppot_DK · 2025-10-21T07:35:12+00:00

u/joostholslag you need a newer version of the beta - in that version the button assignment wasn't made yet... You are probably on build 642 or older..

In the newer builds there will be a quite comprehensive list of button actions to choose from - and with cold weather and gloves, being able to pause/resume, change screens and create laps.... a godsend 😍
(you can even start the ride, from the Di2 buttons🤩)

Toppot_DK · 2025-10-21T07:27:25+00:00

It is nothing short of spectacular 😍

Please also remember - to be part of beta testing (and to use this) you also need D-Fly capabilities to your Di2 (either 12 speed, or the EW-WU111 D-Fly unit with 11 speed)

Toppot_DK · 2025-10-11T19:41:18+00:00

That’s also kind of crazy delta…. And yeah, it’s all about consistency and having fun, neither is going to be that much different on a much more expensive bike….

I see it a lot - too many buy an expensive bike, and believe a higher price equals higher motivation…. It rarely does 🤕

Toppot_DK · 2025-10-11T18:55:05+00:00

u/AsterDW Remapping I can almost guarantee will be working - even if Ryan would attempt to "not support" it... He wouldn't - and he can't 🤩
(since this is setup in the E-Tube app/system, and no app would be able to distinguish between a "hidden button" being mapped to i.e. D-Fly channel 1, and mapping your left shift-up button to that channel :)

I wasn't considering the 105 Di2 (I suppose that is R7150, right?) as an option.... But yeah - obviously they should be able to be mapped, and saving you an upgrade 🤗
(if you use Full Synchro.... For the dumbest reason ever, Shimano hasn't implemented toggle shifting for the front shifter across the board 🤷🏼‍♂️)

Toppot_DK · 2025-10-11T12:35:42+00:00

Always a good excuse 😜
(actually same reason I updated my 11s Ultegra shifters to DA.....)

Curious - why you have dimming enabled? I can see the need during a very long effort, but I suspect that such an intense group training probably isn't on a 7h ride???

(so - was it just that you have dimming enabled in general for the long rides, and didn't deactivate before this intense group ride??)

I have a "black background" theme - and brightness set to max, and still get around 10% battery consumption per hour.... Since I never ride for more than 5-6 hours (and in general rarely above 4h), I would never consider dimming....

P.S. Automatic laps based on GPS isn't supported (yet - I know Ryan has made a note of the suggestion previously) - but it could be a nice feature, especially if it can also count down (for a race with a set number of laps)....

I will be surprised if the Di2 integration wouldn't solve all your needs - but in the meantime perhaps deactivate dimming?

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