Garmin 800


big mick, February 11, 2012

How do i calibrate the wheel circumference 700x25c into the Garmin 800 or does it set itself using satelites? Ive tired all ways to sort it but cant.The hand book has no mention on the matter.

You don't need to set anything, just turn it on and go.

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posted by charliemac74 [142 posts] 11th February 2012 - 20:51

It uses GPS, it doesn't need such information as wheel circumference measurements. Smile

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posted by the_mikey [137 posts] 11th February 2012 - 20:56

You need to lay your bike on its side when you first turn the unit on each time. This gives the satellites a clear view of your wheels, allowing the unit to calibrate itself for whatever bike you are riding that day. Once the unit has gained a full signal you can pick up the bike and just ride.

posted by Bez [194 posts] 11th February 2012 - 21:04

Bez wrote:
You need to lay your bike on its side when you first turn the unit on each time. This gives the satellites a clear view of your wheels, allowing the unit to calibrate itself for whatever bike you are riding that day. Once the unit has gained a full signal you can pick up the bike and just ride.

I need advice not jokes

big mick

posted by big mick [107 posts] 11th February 2012 - 21:36

Bez wrote:
You need to lay your bike on its side when you first turn the unit on each time. This gives the satellites a clear view of your wheels, allowing the unit to calibrate itself for whatever bike you are riding that day. Once the unit has gained a full signal you can pick up the bike and just ride.

I need advice not jokes

big mick

posted by big mick [107 posts] 11th February 2012 - 21:36

the_mikey wrote:
It uses GPS, it doesn't need such information as wheel circumference measurements. Smile

Cant use gps indoors on a turbo trainer so ive fitted a cadence/wheel sensor hence my problem

big mick

posted by big mick [107 posts] 11th February 2012 - 21:39

Menu > Bike settings > Bike Profiles > your bike > Bike Details

Set your wheel size there

then Menu > Bike settings > Bike profiles > your bike > ANT+

to pair the sensor

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posted by Dave Atkinson [6088 posts] 11th February 2012 - 21:44

dave_atkinson wrote:
Menu > Bike settings > Bike Profiles > your bike > Bike Details

Set your wheel size there

then Menu > Bike settings > Bike profiles > your bike > ANT+

to pair the sensor


Spot on Thanks Dave that worked a treat

big mick

posted by big mick [107 posts] 11th February 2012 - 22:02