the eyes have it

jelmermd · July 11, 2011 8:19PM

Can't help but post this in the 50+ forum. I'm having a tough time keeping focused on the Joule that I got when I thought my Garmin 310 was fading. Now both work, and I find I can set the Garmin to give a much clearer number for my watts. I struggle to see the Joule. I fear that in the 5th or 6th hour of the bike I'm not going to be able to read it! Do they make bifocal Oakley's?

Interested in anyone's opinion on the Garmin vs Joule thing from a clarity point of view. And will the 310 last 11 hours?

Norton · July 11, 2011 8:25PM

Bifocal riding glasses; you'll love 'em!

Steve West · July 11, 2011 8:32PM

Or could use 3 or 4 fields instead of 6. Make them larger and easier to see.

jelmermd · July 11, 2011 8:42PM

didn't know you could change field number! That's how the 310 works better

Steve West · July 11, 2011 8:54PM

Mode | Main Menu | Setup Joule | Joule Mode | Dashboard....

jelmermd · July 11, 2011 8:55PM

i don't think my Joule 2.0 can change to larger/less fields. Anyone know how to do that?

jelmermd · July 11, 2011 8:56PM

sorry missed the last post I'll try that

jelmermd · July 11, 2011 8:57PM

thanks! got it

Bruce Thompson · July 11, 2011 9:17PM

If you need prescription sport sunglasses try http://www.sportrx.com/.

I got a pair of prescription bi-focals that I use just for riding and racing. Lots of frames and price ranges to choose from. Customer service was excellent. You just need to give them a valid presecription.

Bruce Thompson · July 11, 2011 9:22PM

Yes a Garmin 310 is supposed to last up to 20 hours. I know mind has lasted at least 15 when it was fully charged. I've never run the battery all the way to "0" so not sure how long it actually does last.

Norton · July 11, 2011 9:57PM

I've run two Joule batteries to zero while riding a 600k brevet. They said they would last 20 hours, but noooooo.

Al Truscott · July 11, 2011 11:02PM

My preferred solution: I wear contacts. During races, I use a "near" lens in the left eye and a "far" in the right. I have no trouble seeing any of the data fields on my watches or Joule, I can even see them using a "far-far" set up.

Cyclingmaniac · July 12, 2011 2:07AM

Can't wait until a sports glasses manufacturer will make trifocals!

david ware · July 15, 2011 3:29PM

@Al:

I do the same but opposite eyes. Then 2 years ago in a HIM lost the distance contact on the swim and had a heck of a time seeing anything on the bike with the "near" eye. I probably made some other riders nervous .

the eyes have it

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