GPS enabled bike computer
Analogue cycling computer with GPS
Sep. 29, 2020 - Willem L. Middelkoop
For the past week I have been riding my bicycle with Omata One, a special bike computer. Its mechanical hands indicate speed, distance, ascent and time ridden measured using precise GPS data. It is fun, read along to know why.
Continue reading![The dial has a lot of depth and detail, with balanced symmetry, legible typography and functional colours](/blog/2020-09-29_riding-with-omata-one/images/i_04_The-dial-has-a-lot-of-depth-and-detail-with-balanced-symmetry-legible-typography-and-functional-colo_500px.jpg)
![Analysing FIT files using GoldenCheetah on my tablet](/blog/2020-09-29_riding-with-omata-one/images/i_11_Analysing-FIT-files-using-GoldenCheetah-on-my-tablet_500px.jpg)
![Riding my bike as workout (photo by Niels)](/blog/2020-09-29_riding-with-omata-one/images/i_02_Riding-my-bike-as-workout-photo-by-Niels_500px.jpg)
![Operating the Omata One is done using the outer ring which functions as a selector](/blog/2020-09-29_riding-with-omata-one/images/i_05_Operating-the-Omata-One-is-done-using-the-outer-ring-which-functions-as-a-selector_500px.jpg)
![Once you finish your ride you can analyse the data by connecting Omata to your smartphone or computer](/blog/2020-09-29_riding-with-omata-one/images/i_09_Once-you-finish-your-ride-you-can-analyse-the-data-by-connecting-Omata-to-your-smartphone-or-compute_500px.jpg)
![The mechanical display is actually very power efficient, providing a 17+ hours battery life. Charging is done using a standard USB-C connector on the back.](/blog/2020-09-29_riding-with-omata-one/images/i_07_The-mechanical-display-is-actually-very-power-efficient-providing-a-17-hours-battery-life-Charging-i_500px.jpg)