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The Joule provides GPS routing, but it's a simple breadcrumb trail like the Garmin Edge 500. It can be used indoors as well if doing some turbo training. The device finds a GPS signal quickly before the start of a ride, with a small compass blinking in the top of the screen as it does so.

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You can have several bikes programmed into the Joule, which is handy if swapping from the race bike to the time trial bike, say. Setting up the Joule GPS+ is very straightforward, and pairing it to a power meter and any other sensors you have takes only a few minutes. Some people might like the auto record, but I found it annoying. Once you do that and start riding, it'll start recording a new activity. When you do finish a ride, you have to dive into the menu to end, and thus, save the ride. Most cycle computers have start/stop buttons, and not having them seems a bit odd.

Cycleops joule manual manual#

It automatically starts and stops a ride, and it works well, but I'd rather have the manual control. There are no start/stop buttons on the Joule GPS+, and this was the biggest annoyance of the computer for me, although it might suit you. If using the PowerTap P1 pedals, you can display left/right power pedal balance. For example, select Watts and Average Watts and Maximum Watts will be displayed. Above the main configurable zones is a small bar that displays the time of day and the remaining battery, while the lower section displays data that is dependent on which metric you've selected from the main dashboard. There are over 50 individual metrics to choose from, so many that people should have their every whim catered for. It displays all the basic data including speed, distance, altitude and power output, up to more advanced stuff such as your 'training stress score', watt/kg, peak power and much more, shared across five screens, or dashboards. The regular stem mount works well, and PowerTap also provides an optional out-front mount if you like your computer floating in front of the bar. The Joule uses a familiar quarter-turn stem/handlebar mount but it's not compatible with any similar Garmin mounts, in case you're hoping. Those dimensions see it sitting roughly between the Garmin Edge 500 and 800 in terms of size. The Joule GPS+ is reasonably small and light: 48 x 69 x 22mm and 70g. There's a lot going for this computer, but it has a few niggles, and there's some stiff competition at this price level. That's not to say the Joule can't be used with other power meters, as long as they're using ANT+ then this computer is compatible. You're most likely to be looking at a Joule GPS+ computer if you're also considering one of Powertap's power meters, like the new P1 pedals I reviewedВ and tested with the Joule.

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If you've got an ANT+ power meter, the latest PowerTap Joule GPS+ is a very comprehensive choice, with stacks of data and Bluetooth connectivity that makes it easy to share that data via the company's own (iOS only) smartphone app. If you're looking to utilise power to take your training to the next level, you're going to need a suitable cycle computer (and a power meter obviously).