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Epix as Bike Computer

Luxmoggy
over 3 years ago

So I used my Epix's as a bike computer today... mounted in place of my Edge... I had the screen scrolling set to medium... I am happy to say the screen didn't dim during the ride.

There are 2 couple of fields/functions that the Edge 830 has which are not on the Epix.

1. Lights - the Epix can control them but the fields - number connected, battery level and beam angle aren't available

2. Food and Drink reminders - not possible - I was starting to use this so won't miss this...

But overall I might stop using the Edge altogether.

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to Former Member
    Has this issue been resolved or does the display still dim when no scrolling is activated?

    I have the Epix 2 setup as a bike computer that I put on my handlebar and use together with a Garmin pulse belt. No scrolling and does not dim. Use always on and gesture on in display settings for activity. Not as big display as an edge but if keep to maximum 3 fields then OK

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to Skordilovich

    I had it on MTB race yesterday and I could read screen when Epix mounted on my handlebar without touch screen or push any buttons. I can’t tell for sure if it dim a little bit. But as said no need to touch anything to make screen readable. And it was clear sky with sunshine 

    *** UPDATE ***
    I have the following settings for Display during Activity

    • Always on
    • brightness on max
    • wrist gesture on
    • timeout 8 seconds 

    What I noticed is that when you have a planned exercise that you do such as daily suggestions or one that you created in advance then screen does not dim. However if just start a non pre defined activity then screen will dim but not turn black.