Velocity measurement kit

khajam · 21st July 2008, 13:53

I am on the lookout for a velocity measurement device - to test the actual speeds when riding my bike. I have looked at the kit from Bushnell - i found it to be bulky and it required someone else's help to point the speed gun in the direction of my bike.
I was wondering if any of you know of any toolkits which are compact (ideally worn around the neck!).

Thanks!

NetfreakBombay · 21st July 2008, 15:39

You can use some GPS receiver (now available in many cell phones as well).

Accuracy of speed is +- 0.1 miles per hour. Minimum cost of hand held GPS unit would be 5000 Rs.

khajam · 22nd July 2008, 17:08

Thanks! Can you mention names of any such manufacturers? (Even cellphone model numbers would be helpful!)

NetfreakBombay · 22nd July 2008, 17:52

GPS units start from 7 - 8k

eBay India: Brand New Garmin GPS EtrexH,special price-Free Shiping (item 270256577958 end time 24-Jul-2008 16:23:28 IST)

I have Nokia N82 it costs 19,500. It has GPS.

Which cell phone do you have? You might be able to add GPS to that for 4k G33 Bluetooth GPS | GPS Receivers | iRide Technologies

sujaylahiri · 23rd July 2008, 03:42

How about a Racelogic Velocity Box. Said to be one of the best in the market right now. Don't know about the dealers in India though.
Well you can always send them an e-mail.

Here's the link by the way.

http://www.racelogic.co.uk/?show=VBOX

tsk1979 · 23rd July 2008, 09:19

If you have sources in US, you can get a basic GPS for around 50$

NetfreakBombay · 23rd July 2008, 09:32

It is GPS box as well. Which one you want depends on the accuracy you need and money you can spend.

If you can live with .1 mph error, then basic GPS receivers are fine.

amayjoshi · 29th May 2021, 23:33

I have recently purchased the Racebpx Pro, for my cars' drag run and braking timings. It is a very accurate device, with an inbuilt Gps and an app which also measures Gforces.

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khajam Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Velocity measurement kit I am on the lookout for a velocity measurement device - to test the actual speeds when riding my bike. I have looked at the kit from Bushnell - i found it to be bulky and it required someone else's help to point the speed gun in the direction of my bike. I was wondering if any of you know of any toolkits which are compact (ideally worn around the neck!). Thanks!
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NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,021 Times	You can use some GPS receiver (now available in many cell phones as well). Accuracy of speed is +- 0.1 miles per hour. Minimum cost of hand held GPS unit would be 5000 Rs.
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khajam Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks! Can you mention names of any such manufacturers? (Even cellphone model numbers would be helpful!)
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22nd July 2008, 17:52	#4
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,021 Times	GPS units start from 7 - 8k eBay India: Brand New Garmin GPS EtrexH,special price-Free Shiping (item 270256577958 end time 24-Jul-2008 16:23:28 IST) I have Nokia N82 it costs 19,500. It has GPS. Which cell phone do you have? You might be able to add GPS to that for 4k G33 Bluetooth GPS \| GPS Receivers \| iRide Technologies
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23rd July 2008, 03:42	#5
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	How about a Racelogic Velocity Box. Said to be one of the best in the market right now. Don't know about the dealers in India though. Well you can always send them an e-mail. Here's the link by the way. http://www.racelogic.co.uk/?show=VBOX
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23rd July 2008, 09:19	#6
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	If you have sources in US, you can get a basic GPS for around 50$
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23rd July 2008, 09:32	#7
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,021 Times	It is GPS box as well. Which one you want depends on the accuracy you need and money you can spend. If you can live with .1 mph error, then basic GPS receivers are fine.
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amayjoshi BHPian Join Date: May 2021 Location: Pune Posts: 29 Thanked: 115 Times	Re: Velocity measurement kit I have recently purchased the Racebpx Pro, for my cars' drag run and braking timings. It is a very accurate device, with an inbuilt Gps and an app which also measures Gforces. Attached Thumbnails
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