Xert bike computer... sort of

Feature Requests
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Hey Team,

I’m tired of being tossed around by Garmin and other big players.

If Xert mobile app could read/plot gps files (no need for basemap) and add a few customisable pages we could by a cheap/small Android phone and run Xert in it. Or a partnership with Komoot?

It would be a lot cheaper and the hardware would up to the rider to choose.

Just some examples below, and I’m sure I could find something better/cheaper and more useful than a Garmin

https://www.amazon.com/Smartphone-Ulefone-Armor-X6-Waterproof/dp/B082MGGCBC/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=cubot+king+kong+mini+phone&qid=1606768446&sr=8-7

https://www.amazon.com/Palm-PVG100-Premium-Unlocked-Titanium/dp/B0855MYTY1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=palm+phone&qid=1606768522&sprefix=palm+pho&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUUxMTzBVMDhHTUFIJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjI2MzY0MUU0VlZGMEhCTE9NJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxNDY5MTUzTlBaT1BMMjIyVjBEJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

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I’ve been using Xert with RideWithGPS, but you can use any other service to map your planned routes.

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Tell me more!

Do you have to flick between apps?

What’s is your set up?

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Check out this thread: Hammerhead Karoo 2
Also: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1169359/posts/11354722
Xert Mobile already records your GPS track (enable under Options).
BLE sensors connect fine with an Android phone. No need for ANT+.
Unless TBT and preloaded courses are important to you there’s no need for a routing app although you could load one and switch to it as needed.
95% of my outdoor rides are on routes I already know. Google Maps has handled my detours. :slight_smile:

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Yeah I have a feeling (this is with zero inside knowledge) that the next version of Xert’s Android app will be good enough to replace the “normal” Karoo interface and operate more like a fully functional bike computer.

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Yes, I flick between the apps. Nowadays, Ant+ is disabled on most Android phones, so I don’t give access to the sensors to RideWithGPS (I only allow the GPS), and enable them in Xert, with BT. I only switch to RideWithGPS when I’m close to a change of direction, otherwise it’s Xert always ON. I also use “Vanced” Youtube , so I get a small player window (overlay) on top of Xert :stuck_out_tongue:

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Thank you all for your comments.

Reading Armado’s Strava post, I just need to wait a bit. :slight_smile:

Our app can be used as a bike computer but stay tuned for new changes coming that will improve its suitability to use on your handlebars as an alternative to a bike computer. It’s evolving to become an app that will act as both an Xert app - reviewing your activities, progression with more “app” features coming, in addition to acting as a bike computer that you’ll use while riding and training.

Now the question is… how long is a bit? :thinking:

Cheerios!

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