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Can the Edge 1030 show elevation ahead without a GPX file?

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Former Member over 6 years ago

Can the Edge 1030 show elevation ahead without a GPX file? eaning if I go out for a ride without navigating (just in ride recording mode) will I be able to see the elevation of the road ahead?

  • 0 over 6 years ago

    No.

    It wouldn't make that much sense to do so since it has no way of knowing what road you are going to use.

    If you were using "route to" (without a gpx/fit/tcx file), it could, technically, generate an elevation profile because the device has elevation data (in the DEM map). But they don't appear to do that.

  • 0 over 6 years ago

    Technically you can load routes from apps which doesn't require you loading a file manually.  I use the trailforks app and therefore don't need to load files to get elevations.

  • 0 over 6 years ago in reply to IceBear

    These work by downloading a file.

  • 0 over 6 years ago in reply to dpawlyk

    Yes, but it doesn’t require the user to physically download a file and load via a transfer. It is a simple experience and most people would not know about the file. Point being it is easy, doesn’t require much pre-planning and works quickly even when done from the trail.

    Like you said, it can’t reasonably work without knowing where you are going...

  • 0 over 6 years ago

    The Edge cannot know what route you follow at the next intersection so it would be only guessing. However you can easily create a route with the Connect Mobile App and/or the Connect website. You transfer with your phone. Nothing to plug. It is very easy to do. Just need to plan your route.