I'm one of a many. How I have these subs in the first place is the question! I cover a lot of indoor bike tech which had a boom during Covid... and a crash in popularity when things returned to normal. Bike tech is pretty niche, it's a relatively small market compared to more general tech/sport. Thanks for the comment and support!

Hi, how did you get the map dashboard to work on your Edge Explore 2? It says it's installed on my device, but doesn't show up in the menus when I am trying to configure my data pages...

Thanks for the feedback. It's such a neat little addon. I'm glad you think the same.

@@gplama You have no idea. I ride every single day between 35 to 50 miles and I plan my rides following wind direction. Having wind direction and wind speed almost in real time in my Garmin screen is going to improve my times by a few mins for sure.

Those are all configurable. I offer close to 40 options I believe including air quality and wind chill

@@windfieldapp yep, it's my favourite IQ app!!

I am also feeling regret for choosing the 840 over the 1040. That extra screen real estate would have been nice.

Maybe the 4 field version of the MapDashboard App (larger fonts) would be better for the smaller Edge units?

Starting to feel the same way. I might wait for the x50 then change it up @@jwells2072

That’s the awesome WindField ConnectIQ addon. Compatible with a lot of Garmin edge units, including those that are quite old now. Check out my video of WindField here: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/aaByg4SOpaCKsJ8.htmlsi=Py8uNnwrNoBQkW0P

All good now, smoky :)

I’ve done extensive testing of my app plus lots of others and have never been able to see any meaningful battery difference versus no ConnectIQ field. Only thing that really seems to make a difference is having the backlight on more

It's a difficult (but not impossible) one to test. Radar detections, sunlight intensity, sensors used, smart notifications, screen used, etc all contribute to battery drain rate. Recent beta firmwares have been problematic for battery drain. Follow-up updates appear to have resolved this. I'll make note to come up with a few tests (any excuse to get out and ride more!) :)

Not sure on this one. It's likely an option in the navigation settings within the bike profile.

It depends. The Edge units win when it comes to number of features and extensibility with ConnectIQ. The Elemnt units nail the core functionality well.

@@gplama any issues with the Garmin screen in the sun? Some UKposts videos make it look like reflection galore

@@gplama any issues with the Garmin screen in the sun? Some UKposts videos make it look like reflection galore

It really depends on the sun angle on the unit and intensity of the light. Mid summer here with the sun right overhead makes anything difficult to read on the handlebars. The Hammerhead Karoo 2 is hands down the hardest to read in direct sunlight, then the Edge units, then the ROAM with its almost-textured anti-glare screen is the best.

@@michaellee7046 Here in Shanghai the sun is very intense in summer. I've had no issues with reading my screen even in the brightest sunshine.

The map detail levels was a rabbit hole I went down a little while back. All covered here: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/r3-Eemlrim6GpZs.htmlsi=iBHE5zvOncpYbX7l

Indoors I use the lap screen 4 data fields to monitor power readings. I might cover that in a quick video about how to quickly compare two or more power meters. It was how I knew the new Shimano R8100-P with the firmware update wasn't great within the first minute of riding.

Really wish Garmin would somehow support a "virtual cyling" thing hooked up to Zwift and Rouvy. None of the APIs support it either so making something like it as a ConnectIQ app is also not possible :(

@@Adantehwhy if i may ask? If you zwift, all of the data will be transferred to garmin, including training readiness and so on. What would garmin edge add?

Hi Adanteh it gives you ride stats without the drafting or power ups benefit.

Some of the initial feedback I read wasn't great, so I haven't looked into this. My motivation to continually use/review bad products is low.

@@gplama It's a shame as it looks a lot prettier than Garmin's map but I just want my head unit to work when I go out, not be a beta tester for them.

Not sure on that one. I have no issues with Strava route -> Star it on Strava -> that syncs to Garmin Connect -> Star the route on GC -> it syncs to the Edge.

Hmmm.. apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/b3dc604d-ffb0-4cfd-99be-c2cdeac2215a should get you there.

Thanks, it worked. Appreciate all your videos. Winter here in Montana

Not for configuration of screens, no.

Sounds like a full reset would be handy here.

Sounds like one for Garmin support if the toggle isn't working.

@@gplama Thanks. I will check. I wonder if it had anything to do with being indoors trying to change settings. I will contact support. Probably something I am missing.

It’s pretty clear the x30 series have been sunset. Tough for those with the 1030 Plus which is a great unit that has missed out on the new ClimbPro free ride and a few other things.

Turn off the elevation profile on the map screen. That’ll allow you to have 3 or 4 fields, not just 1 or 2. Also ensure you’re on the latest firmware.

@@gplama that worked! just can't find the windfield option and the dashboard

@@sjoerdberg2862 You'll need to install it via ConnectIQ - ukposts.info/have/v-deo/aaByg4SOpaCKsJ8.html

One for Garmin Support. Ask them to implement it!

ConnectIQ is also not showing as a field group I can select 🤔

So to anyone else that comes across the issue, this seems to be because the firmware / software the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar shipped with hadn't updated yet. After syncing it for a while I got the option to update and then that update gave me more Layout fields (Layout 3 with the 3 data fields as shown, with the largest of them plugging in to the Connect IQ MapDashboard with its own 6 fields) that I could then use. The Connect IQ not showing up was because the Garmin Connect IQ is a separate app than Garmin Connect so you need to install it first, then it will appear automatically in the list of fields. Also when setting up the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar it's worth noting you can't just follow the onscreen instructions for pairing with an Android phone, you will need to actually go into your Android phone's Bluetooth settings and pair manually with the Edge 1040 Solar before they can discover each other and complete the setup process in Garmin Connect on your phone / on the Edge 1040 Solar device's setup walkthrough. Otherwise looks great, I've now got all the data fields I want on the MapDashboard field on the Edge 1040 Solar's Map screen, Shane Miller GPLama explains setting those up on the ukposts.info/have/v-deo/gHOTa4V9gaeGy2w.html video but it's fairly simple through the Connect IQ app's MapDashboard widget's settings. Thanks a million Shane - you've saved me months of headache messing around trying to get the right fields to populate and allowed me to dive straight into training. Really appreciate it, liked and subbed!

Stay tuned! I have a quick video for Elemnt units coming soon. They don't have this level of configuration though.

@@gplama nice! I am interested to see what you get out of the "Limited" customizability of the wahoo, where those connectIQ-style third-party datafields are not availiable (yet?). Keep it up!

19.22 is the latest on Edge x40 series GPS.

Yep!

Glasses?

i use glasses but no prescription glasses for cycling glasses also you cannot see well the far with glasses.@@landixus

Fair point. Are you using an Elemnt by chance?

@@gplama no i use 1040 cant see even the regular fields, i wish garmin has the ability to increase font size

@ozgurinsan Have you looked into any ConnectIQ fields that might show the mectics on a single page-field in larger fonts? This is something I'd be interested in covering, so I might have a look myself.

You’re missing politeness.

@@gplama I do apologise. There must come a point where users pass from incompetence to mastery and forget how badly designed the interface is. And it is. My impoliteness is directed mostly at the device, which is a wonder, but almost useless if you don’t know how to use it. So I would politely ask the presenter, lovely guy as he is, to please speak in a measured way and not whizz through every move like lightening. On the other hand maybe the tutorial it’s not meant for the likes of me. I don’t know what more to say so I’ll stop.

Thank-you. I'll take your feedback on-board. 🙏