iGS50e cycling computer by iGPSPORT review (WARNING, it died after a few months)

[@lisahope9894]

*Great computer so far for my **Latest.Bike** . I've only used it for two rides and so far I'm impressed. Easy to set up and navigate through menus.*

[@rgbplumbinghilton]

I bought mine from china 18 months ago. It was £30. It has worked faultlessly for that time. I get 30 hours of riding from a charge. Very accurate. I also have a garmin and Mio. This is my everyday ride recorder.

[@aldrinclementina4297]

I also use a MIO. No problems at all. The only downside is that I can't load maps and that's why I can't use the POI or Surprise Me options. i live in the Caribbean, more on the South American side.

[@rgbplumbinghilton]

@@aldrinclementina4297 the Mio is ok but very dated by today's standards. I like my Mio but use it just to record rides. Garmin are the better unit for uploading maps but even they have issues.

[@fanofcanes44]

Scott . in 2021 thanks for very helpful and informative review . I purchased mine through Amazon and rec'd no instructions just a quick start manual so again video very much appreciated. still can't figure out the time too.. much more to learn , but you review is a great start.. stay safe and healthy in 2021 stay biking too 👌😎

[@ScottRichey]

Update: the battery of this thing turns out is pretty bad. Unfortunately, it seems like its dead every time I go to use it. I'm not sure what the deal is, but so far the battery just isn't holding up. It might be because I ride in the evening and the back light is on the entire time, so that might be why it's sucking battery life. I'll have to test it more.

[@ericlowenbach5151]

I have one. The battery is great IF you turn it off manually when you're done with your ride. Auto off is not really off, it's a sleep mode that burns through battery.

[@ScottRichey]

@@ericlowenbach5151 I turned it off after I used it and turned it back on later and it still had a full battery. This does work, but if you forget one time, the next time you go to get on the bike it will be dead. Seems like a bit of a design flaw.

[@ericlowenbach5151]

Scott Richey . I hear you. For me, I just treat it like a headlight or tail light. Turn it on when I take the bike out, off when I put it away.

[@erwinnisa1471]

I have this stuff for 2 years and the battery still good, perhaps its because you are not charge the batery with 5 ampere charger as manual book say and that make the baterai turn bad

[@aldrinclementina4297]

@@erwinnisa1471 that's exactly what I also taught. I do have another bike gps computer ( Mio 350HC). What I do is to make sure it is charged in the morning ours if I'm going for a ride in the evening. And the night before if I'm going for a ride in the early mornings.

[@ScottRichey]

Update 2: Ok, after having this thing for a few months I'm not sure I can recommend anybody get this and I'll tell you why. You have to charge it constantly. It's basically dead almost every time I get on the bike. Everything works fine except for the battery life. The battery life is pretty bad. If you charge it before the ride it's fine, but it will become an annoyance after a while. I did end up buying the sensor which honestly is a must if you want accurate speed.

[@zakinugraha3130]

Scott Richey you still ride in the dark or in daylight? Backlight for sure will drain ur battery fast. With sensors attached, is it still the battery life is bad?

[@ScottRichey]

@@zakinugraha3130 So far I have really only used it while on the trainer and it really hasn't seen actual use, but that probably doesn't matter since it goes dead without even getting outside on the bike. It's cold where I live so it will be a couple more months until I actually get outside with this, but the battery dies I don't even get to really see what it can do with the sensor. I actually just stopped charging it because I'd have to charge it every week. It's taxing because my last speedometer lasted years without touching the battery once.

[@ericlowenbach5151]

@@ScottRichey As I said above, it sounds like you're not turning it off. I had the same issue when I allowed it to sleep after a ride instead of turning it off. If you turn it off, the battery lasts for a week of rides or more.

[@ScottRichey]

@@ericlowenbach5151 I'm currently trying this.

[@ScottRichey]

Ok, so I tried turning it off after I use it and it works. So here's the thing, if you turn it off after every time you use it it will last a while. This is just an ineffective design because other speedometers just turn off and on by themselves and last years.

[@eminnloves]

I already have 1 since 5/6 months ago..but not knowing will about setting and features, Thank you so much for your video and please upload more videos for this device. Love you 😍

[@aldosantillana281]

Thank you for the updates!

[@shikaotewarrior]

UPDATE: I upgraded to the Elemnt BOLT. I will say that the BOLT is a ton better.

[@fredlast4547]

and costs a ton more

[@shikaotewarrior]

@@fredlast4547 It also doesn't die after a few months.

[@dankeeney425]

I have been using mine for going on 2 years (4,000 miles of riding) with only minor annoyances. As another comment said, it doesn't reliably sync to phone, but getting files on PC is easy. Sometimes speedometer is inaccurate at very slow speed or under heavy tree canopy -- I did not purchase speed sensor

[@skcyclist]

Thanks, I lost instructions and this helped me synch with HRM E-1 mode

[@davidvarela5822]

I just bought one yesterday with a cadence sensor and speed sensor because i bought elite Roller Arion, i think if you go with with garmin you may have the same issues mostly if the water run over the computer or the sweat from your forehead!

[@ksyvrbc]

I've been thinking of getting this one. Thanks for uploading.

[@jackyblanchong4930]

casse couille

[@syedowaismir5363]

GPS speed is slow and need speed sensor to get real-time speed.

[@hope9303]

Hi! May I know what if the lcd screen is broken is it possible to change the screen a new one?

[@inoneofthewoodsofla1657]

I bought this one from amazon bought the whole kit with heart beat and cadence sensors has been working great syncs with strava love it.

[@elrojas9352]

can you customize the page like to show cadence heart rate same page ?

[@tsipfi]

I bought one two years ago and i paired it with cadence heart rate and speedometer. The only problem was the synchronization with the smartphone to upload the recording. But after the last update all problems solved.

[@yute-hube779]

I've got a wired Cateye Velo 7 at the moment and keep trying to talk myself into getting a iGS50S (not sure what the difference is between that and the iGS50e in the video), mainly because it can measure cadence and not just that, but _average_ cadence too. I am just worried about it not working after a few years of use. The Cateye Velo 7 might be cheap, but it's been dropped from 5ft onto concrete and still works, the (CR2032) battery lasts forever and being wired, it's 100% accurate all the time.

[@IanPattisonOakville]

I have one, it's on it's 3rd season now. It doesn't like syncing with my new phone, but when I connect it to my computer over USB I can grab the .FIT files from it that way.

[@smallerfreeze]

i got one today, very happy, never had a bike computer

[@gilrides7240]

looks good but it didn't last long, thanks for the warning.

[@josephriba1597]

I have had one of these for 10 months. It worked fine. one day I plugged in it in and it didnt charge and that was it. It never worked again. I would have expected it to last a couple of years. Dont buy one.

[@alitcha]

Wow that's pretty awesome, nothing hook up to the wheels, easy to use and setup. So it's just tracking your speed from satellite isn't it. I difernately gonna get one, thank you for making this vdo.

[@ScottRichey]

Yes, it definitely does track your speed from the satellite, but after having it a bit I got the front wheel sensor so the speed reads accurately. I noticed it wasn't tracking very well when changing speeds and was a bit delayed. Satellite tracking would work better in a car at constant speeds.

[@martinhoraciocarranza2737]

Hola. Tengo el 520. Vincula bien y sube actividad a strava pero en esta no reconoce segmentos. Conoce alguna solucion? Gracias

[@jaycastor5793]

"WARNING, it died after a few months" So it means this will not usable after few months? Why?

[@vlamemory]

In order for the electronics to work for a long time, you need to carefully read the instructions!!! And the instructions say that you need to charge with a current of 5V and 0.5 ampere - this is suitable for charging from standard usb 2.0, but no more!!!

[@geddy1972]

why do you have to set the tyre size ? I thought GPS uses satellites to work out distance and speed ?

[@EJ3240]

Speed sensor.

[@jayme303]

Hi there please can you tell me if the millage stays on the device or does it reset each time you use it. I am looking to put one on my dirt bike

[@ukaszzapaa1319]

How to wake up distance and time of the route?

[@stevewalter3742]

Hi Scott, does this download to Strava ok. How is battery life? Would you recommend this unit. Thanks Steve

[@ScottRichey]

There's two things you need to know before you buy this. 1) You need to manually turn it off every time you're done with a ride. If you don't turn it off the battery will likely be drained by the next time you want to ride. 2) You'll want to purchase the sensor because it's not accurate on the bike without it. If you are fine with those two things, then I recommend this. Everything else works great. It seems a little heavy, but I assume most GPS are about the same weight. When I first got it I downloaded my ride via bluetooth into the app. I can't remember which app because I don't use it any more since I got a new phone. But I remember it downloaded nicely and didn't see any problems.

[@stevewalter3742]

Thanks Scott

[@stevewalter3742]

Thanks Scott, which sensor do I need? Thanks Steve

[@ScottRichey]

@@stevewalter3742 I believe this is the exact speed sensor I have: www.amazon.com/iGPSPORT-Cadence-cycling-Computer-Bluebooth/dp/B0747KCPJ8?th=1 You can also get the cadence sensor, but I can't remember if the IGS50e has watts output. For sure get the speed sensor though.

[@stevewalter3742]

Thanks again Scott👍

[@dadigrubi2010]

what about setting the time....pls. teach the setting of exact setting of time. and also resetting the distance travel

[@zeroiury]

Hey, I got one of these. I ride a 29er standard mountain bike. Which value should I put at the E2 configuration ?

[@raffuy9745]

I don't think you can change the time format (I read it somewhere) because of the backlight functionality.

[@ScottRichey]

yeah changing it off military time isn't really that big of a deal.

[@sebastian-12]

Hello, thank you for your videos, I have a question this computer cycle is compatible with a Huawei Honor band 4 bracelet to use heart rip? Thank you

[@menimbamatahari170]

No..

[@achmadsobirin9050]

can this device measure if it runs over 100km/h (if it put on motorcycle) because it only has two digits on speed

[@c6786]

do you know how to calibrate the altitude? mine is off by 50m lower.

[@patrickishere14]

Still using mine however, the light is no longer turning on. Any ideas how can I fix it?

[@williamgillan7235]

what about the gps---you dident show in youre video

[@patrickkoo2255]

liaoge888 the wheel tyre size is?

[@julieemo5867]

Bought mine on Amazon...$85.00 but got it in 2 days.

[@smallerfreeze]

Do u still use it?

[@timknopf9289]

Can you tell me how to reset my distance for a new ride, I dont think I got a user manual..thanks

[@gregsears9398]

Bought this model, despite seeing some unfavourable reviews, as it had loads of features and good pricing. However, it worked great for 2-3 months then packed up. Bluetooth has completely failed so can't communicate with phone for downloads etc. Tried factory reset, still no Bluetooth. Should have listened closer to reviews. Do not buy anything from this company as totally unreliable. Mine going in the rubbish bin.

[@МаркоСтојановић-м2д]

Does this can be use for indor spinning bike with flywheel?

[@richardcranium851]

I had mine for almost 7 months, it worked really well for most of that time with just one or two little quirks, but then I started to get sync failure. Rides would not sync and it would lose the data from the ride. At one time it took 30 attempts to get it to sync with my, tab. The last time this happened I lost my temper with it an hit it with a hammer. It has now lost all the data. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SkyQuest2K8]

Obviously, you use a Hammerhead now.

[@SamA-jg8vy]

Why would your tire size matter if it gets its speed from GPS?

[@EJ3240]

You need it when using a speed sensor. Useful if you use a trainer or in deep woods.

[@bladimirkroutska3707]

Does it measure speeds over 100 miles per hour when you are in your car?

[@ScottRichey]

I went about 75mph I think and it tracked it.

[@gnis-j]

GPS connection is very much delay. 15-20 minutes to connect. Is there any solution?

[@ScottRichey]

Yeah, get the sensor. But even with it, I've noticed a couple seconds delay. Still testing.

[@menimbamatahari170]

I had the same issue.. take a loooooong time to satellite accuisition and bad acuration in cloudy day or under the trees.

[@TheAlpfire]

Hi Scott, how do you set up the satellite please? I have stood outside with it but nothing happens.

[@ScottRichey]

It automatically connects to the satellite as far as I know. Although, upon further use of the speedometer the speed isn't all that accurate. It's accurate driving around in a car going fast, but the speed on the bike from 10-30 mph fluctuates a lot. I think I may get the sensor. We'll see.

[@TheAlpfire]

Thank you Scott. I've stood outside with it for 15 minutes and nothing seems to change. The instructions state that it will change the time zone but again nothing happens. I have tried to set the time manually but it just goes up in 15 minute stages. The Company are worse than useless.

[@ScottRichey]

@@TheAlpfire I manually set the time, and it was a bit complicated and isn't the greatest feature. You'll need to guess around until it's correct. I admit, it's pretty weird, but once you have it set up you won't need to do it again. I ordered a sensor, so we'll see how that works.

[@TheAlpfire]

Hi Scott, I just read your comment and started playing with it again and the correct time suddenly appeared. I have absolutely no idea how???Thank you very much for all your help and have a great Christmas.Paul UK.

[@ScottRichey]

@@TheAlpfire Nice! You're welcome. Merry Christmas

[@procopiobucaio8840]

Mine wasn't accurate anymore. Always like 1 km. less for every 10 kms.

[@MK-nk3df]

Can I connect to zwift ..I'm using spin bike Thank you

[@angkhoavo8004]

To those who consider buying this, don’t buy it. The soft plastic buttons are very thin and easy to puncture even if you use it with the official rubber case. Not to mention gps and sync failure.

[@justiine3356]

Is it the same with igs50s? I wanna buy it

[@TomasHubalek]

I had this unit for about 1300 km and after that it stopped fixing sattelites. Android apps is a joke as it does not work at all (version 4.3.1 is broken for months). My next unit will be different brand.

[@faiqfarhan2309]

this one doest come include the HR sensor and Cadence right?

[@williamgillan7235]

wheres the gps on it,you never mentioned that

[@canalmelhordebike]

Olá.. Muito bom em eu canal também dou dicas, manual e mais.

[@lauraannflynn7701]

How do I clear the odometer between rides?

[@rgbplumbinghilton]

You don't. It is an odometer. You can't reset your car odometer. It records mileage so give you total mileage. Each recorded ride is reset.

[@dronepilot1333]

What is E2 for?

[@tylercooper1550]

How do you set to mph

[@arvargas-Main]

my stops synchronizing via Bluetooth after a year of use.

[@FerneyZantello]

wow.. this exact thing happened to be just now.. I was giving this as a gift a year ago. 13 moths ago on May 12th, and not in June 12h 13 months later.. the Bluetooth wont come up anymore. :(

[@songopin1101]

how to press lap IGPSPORT igs 50e

[@justinb5195]

which better iGS50e or bryton rider 310?

[@brayanorlandocapachoduran9604]

cual es mejor ????? tambien tengo la misma pregunta

[@-thebruh6524]

It’s pretty good but you need to wait a while until it starts to count the speed

[@kevinsweeney562]

Mine takes about five minutes to find the satellite and the battery is dying after four years. I assume they're not replaceable. Bummer.

[@チハたん-h5r]

買いました！

[@davidvarela5822]

Such a cryers buy a Garmin you buying 40 dollars piece of entry level china stuff o please!!!!

[@carlobalzer3238]

Thank you got my last mouth

[@belmontevito]

terrible review

[@goodjousting9513]

Does it record gradient?

[@kevinsweeney562]

Yes