Does the speed get detected when not pedaling? (1 review says No) Just wondering if anyone else had this issue?
1105283
Yes, the speed is reported when not pedaling because there are separate magnets monitoring the pedal cadence and bike (wheel) speed.
1105284
so there are 2 sensors with this. One for cadence (rpm) which is attached to the pedal and when pedaling it measures the number of times the pedal went past that point on the frame in a minute. The other sensor is the speed sensor and this is mounted on the spokes on the back tire. This sensor measure the number of times the wheel turns and calculates the speed (mph). If you are not pedaling and going downhill as long and the backtire is moving and the sensor is triggered by the magnet the Jarv will detect it and report speed.
1105285
Yes, It does detect the speed when not pedaling, it detects the magnet attached to the wheel when passing by the unit. The Cadence will not be detected when not pedaling because the magnet for the cadence is on the pedal.
1368082
I have not gotten mine to work while bicycling. I even tried to put it in my sock but it still did not count. There does seem to be a certain jarring motion needed to activate the counting of steps. For example, when I do slow walking meditation it does not count these steps either. Regular steps are no problem.
1805589
i needed my computer to charge it. is anyone else having an issue with there watch not tracking miles? the speedometer works but not the miles.... very important for running.
1945619
Since mine doesn't work any longer, I can't check it, but I would not recommend it. I know it doesn't have a stop watch feature as I remember that really annoying me. Get an inexpensive one from Performance Bicycles (Performance brand). I got this one...cheap, comfortable, and works great. http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1115834_-1_400131__400131
1820337
I have never used it for bicycling, only running, but it should be able to compute speed and distance travelled regardless of whether you are running or on a bike.
916735
I have both the BT 4.0 "smart" speed/cadence and heart rate monitors, they work simultaneously. It's up to the app to pair them. Runkeeper MTB just had to "unpair all" and re-discover to sync them the first time; Endomondo recognized both inmediately.
616079
It's been some months since I did the fix on my bike so my memory is fogging. If I recall correctly the speed and RPMs are measured by a sensor that detects a magnet as the flywheel spins. If that is in place and hooked up correctly then I'm stumped. I suggest a call to Schwinn. Their customer service is very helpful.
934766
Shortly after a wheel stops spinning only clock is shown on the screen. Then (in a day or so) the device goes to full sleep mode (clock disappears ) and went to active status as soon as wheel starts spinning/you starts riding
2169774
The screen never completely goes blank. It doesn't "shut off", but when it's not connected to the bike it will stop registering information such as speed and time traveled. When not in use it turns almost to a "passive" mode.
1556041
I put a speed sensor on the back wheel last winter for time on the trainer. It worked well! I have not tried it on the road so I can not speak to that. The heart monitor would read 0 on occasion if I sat up straight for too long.
1075651
If you push the pedal it reconnects to the device. Mine usually only takes about 3-5 seconds. It is very fast.
97583
there is a sensor that goes on the pedal crank.I did not use it I just use the throttleif you unplug the crank sensor the throttle works just fine
1157612
no problem from getgo all 3 speeds w/ the one I got a couple yrs ago. If u r mechanically inclined check all connections. My speed control switch on low has been finicky a yr ago - no problem since. The medium & high positions really move air. Other choice is return f/ swap. Sorry to hear of this bummer & frustration.
1255145
Oh. I've been riding 30-40 minutes twice a day. In the morning I read/respond to email and drink my morning coffee and in the evening I read student submissions and web articles. The computer may be off [I have no way of testing it], but the timer is close to what the stopwatch on my watch says, and if the rest [speed, distance, calories] is within 10% of accurate that's fine with me. I think that they are close though.
1374227
Hitting the mode button should cycle between 'km/h' and 'mph' every time you press the button. I assume you are doing this after pushing the "All Clear" button, and if so, sounds like your unit isn't working properly. Only other thing I can think of is make sure the battery is good. I have three of these units by the way, on 3 bikes. Just replaced one that turned itself off in mid-ride and close to impossible to start up again.
1113428
Strange, mine has never beeped, and I didn't do anything to get it that way. The only indication I have for inactivity is the red lines on my step count. Sorry couldn't help!
727831
Hmmmm. Never really noticed. So I went and checked it out. The red led comes on when motion is detected. It blinks only when movement is detected. Otherwise it is out. Hope that solves your question. P'Cola Bob.