Do GPS computers stop working when you get in the drops?

Critch
Critch Posts: 60
edited March 2013 in Road buying advice
Hello all,

As subject title, I am looking for a new cycle computer. I cannot use any kind of computer that has sensors fixed on the rear chain stays as both bars have cables attached, 1 for gears and 1 for brake line (new Lynskey Sportive Disc owner here :) ). So it either has to be a front fork/wheel sensor kit or a GPS unit.

I am steering towards a GPS unit but I am concerned about them not working when you get into the drops for long periods and lean over the unit. How good are they at keeping a GPS lock when you ride like this? This will decide what type I go for. Thanks.

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  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    They are fine.
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  • elderone
    elderone Posts: 1,410
    Never had a problem with my garmin.which is gps btw.
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  • wongataa
    wongataa Posts: 1,001
    My riding position doesn't affect my Garmin unit.
  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    Im sure a GPS unit can manage to handle a body in its way...
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  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    Never had a problem so far with my Bryton GPS unit.

    Also ridden with lots of others with all sorts of different units and none of them have ever mentioned it as an issue.

    I think it is safe to say it is fine, it may lose signal for other reasons but not because you ride in a certain body position.
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  • danlikesbikes
    danlikesbikes Posts: 3,898
    Have a Garmin bike computer & also one of their multi-sport watches & neither have an issue with signal when on the drops
    Pain hurts much less if its topped off with beating your mates to top of a climb.
  • Critch
    Critch Posts: 60
    Thank you! Im toying with one of the new Cateye Stealth units. When they come out. Think I jsut needed some reassurance and you gave it. Ta
  • the playing mantis
    the playing mantis Posts: 2,129
    800's seem to work when in a bag or pocket without issue and have had no issues with leaning over it.
  • danlikesbikes
    danlikesbikes Posts: 3,898
    the playing mantis wrote:
    have had no issues with leaning over it.

    Taking the wrong type of heart rate I think - poor joke I'll get my coat
    Pain hurts much less if its topped off with beating your mates to top of a climb.

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