First 10 Things To Do when you get a new bike computer ( tips and tricks )

[@connormcc]

I've just upgraded my bike computer to the Garmin Edge 1040, and these are the first 10 things I'd recommend you do when you get a new bike computer. My Bike Computer: tinyurl.com/59d6tfr8 Bike Computer Silicone Case: tinyurl.com/49yv9smx Laka Insurance: tinyurl.com/4ebpr7bp Other Affiliate Links - these don't cost you any extra, and using these links helps to support my channel. Favero Assioma Duo Power Meter Pedals: tinyurl.com/4nzz4zap Fuji XT5 (New Version of my camera XT4): tinyurl.com/4defsxp7 DJI Osmo Action 4 Camera (New version of my DJI Osmo Action): tinyurl.com/4defsxp7 Insta 360 X3 360 Camera: tinyurl.com/4defsxp7 Grill Mount (Mouth mount) for Action Camera: tinyurl.com/4defsxp7 Buy Me A Coffee Buy Me A Coffee: tinyurl.com/4defsxp7 If you enjoy my cycling content here, please make sure to subscribe, and click the bell icon to be notified of when I post a new video! Follow me elsewhere, Instagram - instagram.com/connorm.cc​​​​​ Strava - www.strava.com/athletes/2122509 Connor McCullough is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk

[@peterthomas8053]

Nice tips Connor. I don't have a power meter, but on road rides, my main screen is set to four main pieces of info.1. speed 2. cadence 3. heart rate 4. time of day. I don't need to show my ave speed, elevation, max speed, distance etc, etc. whilst I'm actually riding. I only need to have a look at this sort of info when I download. On head unit security, I use a security loop, should the unit detatch from it's mounting. I wrap it around the bars, and not the mounting bracket. Been told a couple of times, by other riders, that the mounting bracket came off the bike taking the head unit with it. They only looped the security cord around the mountaing bracket.

[@connormcc]

I'm just a bit of a data geek and like to see all that stuff while I'm riding :) That's a great tip about attaching the loop to the bars rather than the mounting bracket! Great shout!

[@ivorhamilton5304]

Hey Connor. Just to let you know I’ve seen a few of your videos and think they are really good and informative. Keep up the good work and plenty more vids😊

[@connormcc]

Thanks Ivor, I appreciate the comment! Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@ivorhamilton5304]

@@connormcc any tips on best garmin watch for mtb? Think I’d like one with recovery times, sleep, health stats and maps but they are all quite expensive ?

[@ivorhamilton5304]

@@connormcc by the way the gortin gravel grinder is in June. Date tbc. It was supposed to be April but storm Kathleen meant it had to be postponed

[@connormcc]

@@ivorhamilton5304 I'm actually looking into this myself at the moment, I currently just use an Apple Watch, but I would like a Garmin watch so that it links in with my head unit etc... I'm leaning towards the Venu3, but it is very expensive - also half tempted by a Whoop.... not 100% sure what I will do yet

[@connormcc]

@@ivorhamilton5304 Ahh excellent, good to know, I might be tight time wise for June but we'll see!

[@roadfert]

Along with the case I use the lanyard included in the package. To be honest, at first I thought they were a little corny but after seeing a bunch of World Tour riders using them I got over that pretty quick.

[@connormcc]

yea the little safety cord thingy? I loop it round my bars, means even if the computer comes out of the mount for some reason, it’s still attached and won’t hit the ground!

[@edwardperkinson7929]

how do you connect the lanyard i don't see a place for it

[@connormcc]

@@edwardperkinson7929 there is a tiny little hole in the bottom at the back usually, that the thin lanyard string should loop through

[@GuinnessSquirrel]

Great video. Curious: how do you mount the 1040 to your frame? Also, why does the new need to make the 1040 your primary training device?

[@connormcc]

Glad you enjoyed! I have a mount from Canyon that I use for the Garmin, it's just a standard quarter turn mount, but needs to be a special on to fit my Canyon, but depending on what bike you have there are loads of options... Making the garmin the primary training device is only important if you also have a garmin watch

[@bonn1771]

great tips mate!! enjoy it also what power meter are you looking for gravel? was lookingat the Assioma PRO MX

[@connormcc]

Thanks! Yea I'm looking at the Assioma as well, as it is the Assioma Duo that I have on my road bike

[@bonn1771]

@@connormcc best bang for the buck since no more powertap