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Edge 530/Fenix 6s/Vector 3 set up & issues

6184257
over 3 years ago

I have the following:

Vector 3 pedals
Edge 530
Fenix 6s Pro
Garmin Connect running on iPhone 12
Strava integration for displaying segments
I am not sure what order to pair things in to get the data I want, where I want it.
I am seeing a L/R power imbalance of 10%/90%.  This is not possible. 
I want to use the Edge 530 as the "brain", where I can see heart rate from the Fenix as well as all the other riding data (power, grade, segment progress, elevation gain, maps, etc.)  
I see lots of potential from my investment in Garmin stuff, but lots of complexity.  Please help.  Happy to hop on a call, but hunting for knowledge on how to make this work is near-impossible online. 
Thanks
  • 0 over 3 years ago

    1. Turn on Broadcast Heart Rate on the watch. Connect this as a sensor on the Edge. The HR sensor is more accurate if you record an activity on the watch, so Broadcast During Activity is probably the better option here - Discard the activity at the end to avoid duplicates.

    note that many people find vibration from the handlebars decreases HR accuracy for wrist HR while riding outdoors. Riding indoors (no vibration) is pretty good.

    2. Remove the current pairing of power meters. Make sure the pedals are installed properly, torqued to specification, and you've taken them for a short ride including a couple of brief sprints - this helps ensure they are fully tightened into position without movement. Then pair them again, using ANT+ rather than bluetooth. This should be a one-off, once installed and paired they should be pretty reliable.

    3. Turn on Physio True Up on both devices, and sync regularly and often with Garmin Connect. Then sync again. Did I mention you should sync with Garmin Connect often? Pair before each activity, and again after.

    4. https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/216918277-Strava-Live-Segments-on-Garmin-Devices has details on Strava segments.

    Oh, and a final reminder. Sync both your watch and Edge with Garmin Connect frequently.

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to mcalista

    Thanks, this helped a lot.  I just wish Garmin products were more intuitive and less complex.  It's like the Edge computer and the Fenix watch teams don't talk to each other in designing their products (see iPhone + Apple watch as an example).  But enough...you have resolved my current set of issues, so thank you.  

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to 6184257

    I think you're completely correct that Garmin's teams are more independent than is ideal from a customer perspective. I've been using Garmin products since an eTrex in 2003.  The hiking, cycling, and running lines have maintained unique characteristics for that entire time.

    I too wish they would unify their software more.