Yep, the kkm2 that @oldcyclist65 linked to was mine, and that one was definitely NOT rain proof. It’s currently travelling back to China for a repair under warranty. It will be interesting to see if they try charge me, as the warranty policy claims water damage isn’t covered (and there’s no official IP cert ratings for the phone)…
In the meantime I’ve switch to an old samsung s7. I really should have tried that first as that works better than the kkm2; but it’s too big and I only get a single 2.5-3h ride between charges (vs kkm +5h).
Going forward I’ll keep my kkm2 for dry rides only and use my wahoo for wet. Ill then keep an eye out for a cheap karoo 2 or the release of a new kkm (or equivalent) that is ip rated (I couldn’t find anything else with Android, good battery, cheap, certified waterproof, small).
Have you tried that feature (radar) ? It was my first ride today with my Varia RTL515, but I wasn’t able to connect it with EBC. It was visible on my system under the BT parameters; no problem with RideWithGPS (there is a button in their UI to associate the Varia to the app); but EBC didn’t find it in the sensors page.
I’m not sure Xert has cracked the BLE code which is exclusive to RWGPS but I assume will be made available to other apps in the future. Then again Garmin in control.
I still have a RTL510 so have only tested Varia on my Palm phone with an ANT+ dongle.
That works great but you can’t plug the power pack and dongle in at same time so it’s only good for short rides.
For now I’m relying on a RDU2 plus that also means no battery drain during radar detection.
I’ll reconsider the RTL515 once BLE support is working and can test battery runtime on my KKM2.
I’m fine with RideWithGPS, the audio notifications are loud, and the different sounds makes it easy to understand that vehicles are coming, and when the danger is over.
The Varia is a great tool, I’m been using it on my last 3 rides, it’s so relaxing to be able to ride in the middle of the road without the need to look behind
Yesterday I was surprised.
The “EBC XERT” application installed directly from “App Market Karoo2” after registering the activity from its level, on the “xertonline” page in the activity details there is no button to generate a report on this activity.
It is known from external platforms (eg Strava, TP, BigRing etc.), until there is a breakthrough, it is not possible to generate a report.
But that the original application “EBC XERT” is not there - it is strange.
Maybe it is because of the programmers carelessness and it can be fixed?
I don’t understand what you are describing. We currently only generate either Breakthrough or Workout reports for Strava. The activity has to be recorded and sent to Xert and not to Strava directly by the recording device. This means all recording devices like the Karoo, Garmin or Wahoo.
Whenever I recorded my activity using “XERT EBC” and uploaded it to the “xertonline” website, it was possible to generate a report for her (in the upper left part of the screen next to “Cycling summary). But so far I have always run” XERT EBC "from my smartphone .
The report was available for both training and non-training activity - it was required to be recorded by “XERT EBC” and sent to “xertonline”.
Just yesterday I did a normal activity (not training) registered on the “XERT EBC” application (running on Karoo2) and uploaded directly to “xertonline”. It is not possible to generate a report for this activity.
You’re only able to generate a report for a workout or breakthrough at this time. If the ride was an outdoor activity with no breakthough, you won’t be able to generate a report for it. Hope that helps!
Since when has it changed that no report is generated for the activity (not training) recorded by the “XERT EBC”?
On May 29 or 31, I was able to generate a report from such activities as usual.
The only condition was the activity was recorded by your application and sent to the platform.
The reporting limitation, in my opinion, does not affect the “XERT” platform.
Breakthroughs cannot be realized forever.
Detriment.
greetings
Artur
EDIT:
Edit: I just checked the copy of the file from 06/11/2021 - then it was possible to generate a report on the activity that was not training, but recorded on “XERT EBC” but on a smartphone.
EBC had an update not sure if that was the problem. It took a very long time for EBC to recognize the ANT+ trainer signal. Once it had it I was able to turn the Karoo on and off and it found it quickly. It was just that first time it took long. I was a Kickstarter backer for the Karoo 1, but honestly never ever use it. I take it out of the drawer and update the software weekly. Once I found that EBC was available I was quite excited as EBC looks very nice compared with the Connect IQ app. The Karoo touchscreen as well is wonderful. I glad I got it working!
It’s sort of working, lol. I may have spoke too soon. EBC finds the other ANT+ devices instantly, but it takes a very very long time to find the trainer (Kickr V5). The Karoo 1 finds the trainer instantly so I know it’s paired up.
Any tips or tricks? I’d rather use EBC over my Edge for workouts. I can’t use BT as the Apple TV is using BT to get the signal from the trainer.
Thank for the tips. I actually already own a Viiiiva and have done what you suggested in the past. I’m trying to simplify the whole process. If the karoo takes too long to find the trainer I’ll just fall back on the Garmin.
