gradient lag 1030plus

First of all I have to admit: gradient lag of the new PLUS device is much more than of normal 1030, but... (I‘m using a speed sensor)

Do you both use a speedsensor? If so - the GPS accuracy is not relevant for calculating the gradient. It is a question of distance and elevation increment.

• I have a speed sensor on one bike and none on the other. The gradient lag is real slow on both.

I have a speed sensor on both bikes but it doesn't impact the edge 1000 updating the gradient much faster than the 1030 plus... I would assume Garmin would have explained that rather than giving me a new one right away without any comment?

I guess it would be great if the elevation was quickly and accurately shown on the device. But really, what's the big deal? You are climbing a hill, are you actually paying attention to the computer? Will it make any difference in how you ride? After all, you do see the road and how steep the hill is. I just don't see the issue, other than wanting the device to be perfect.

Yup, pay 600 eur and take a good look at the nature, because it doesnt matter.

Because on devices that cost a fraction of the price...this function works properly. 

I wonder why they don’t use the accelerometer to calculate the gradient. Relying on barometric pressure is slow as you need to look for changes which takes time, using the accelerometer is pretty much instant, that’s how the spirit level app works on phones. Maybe it’s a consequence of common code across devices as I don’t think the original 1030 had an accelerometer 

in specs they says that it has , also my 1030 behave brilliant comparing to 830 of my friend 

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jgforrest said:

I wonder why they don’t use the accelerometer to calculate the gradient.

An accelerometer can only be used to determine the inclination when the device is stationary. (e.g. spirit lever on cellphone)

In the Monent, where other acceleration values are added ( pedaling, braking, ground bumps ) this does not work anymore!