Online Bike Coach

Where Cyclists and Triathletes get Faster/Stronger/Leaner/Sooner

Updating the OLD Xert Garmin Fields With the NEW Xert Garmin Fields – A Video Tutorial.

Xert Fields Update Automatically now
Xert Fields now Auto-Update a Cyclist’s Fitness Signature!

Unfortunately, I’m posting this a few weeks late. Another update to Xert fields has already rendered this video somewhat obsolete. It’s still a great demonstration of how to get into the old Xert Garmin fields and update them. It also shows what the Garmin Xert Field displays now provide.

In Summary:

  • In early March, Xert rewrote their Garmin data fields. The fields now automatically update at the beginning of every ride, with your latest Xert Signature.
  • Cyclists and Triathletes had some trouble accomplishing this procedure.
  • Online Bike Coach decided to produce a video explaining how to perform this procedure, using steps that are highlighted.
  • Cyclists and triathletes will never again need to enter their six-character Xert codes into their Garmins.

It’s Still Not Perfect…

Xert Fields Need Garmin Connect On.
Xert Fields Require your Garmin to be Connected to Garmin Connect via SmartPhone.

There are still several hiccups in the process, about which I am hearing. Most of the comments relate to a Garmin’s inability to connect with the user’s phone, and thus, Garmin Connect (The Software). The Garmin head unit has to connect with the smart phone; otherwise, the latest signature will not be posted in a timely manner, which leads to further frustration.

Updating Xert Fields on a Garmin:

 

 

I’m going to leave you with one quick comment… 

This 8 minute video required about 8 hours of work. If you feel that you got something out of it, please consider making a token donation below. For the price of a Cup of Coffee, you get the satisfaction of knowing that I’ll be the best, most direct, 3rd-party support guy you’ll ever meet. Furthermore, it may lead to more, regular videos. Garmin bike computers are the best. Xert technology is the best. If you want the best person to help you marry the two, have a look around at the website and send me a note with your inquiries.

 

“On The Fly” FTP: Using Xert’s What’s My FTP App On Your Garmin

Not even a month ago, Xert by Baron BioSystems, released What's My FTP? on the Garmin Connect IQ ecosystem. The premise is simple: if you have a smart Garmin head unit (520, 820, 920, 735, 1000) and an on-bike power meter, you can determine your Functional Threshold Power (FTP) with just a few solid, hard efforts, over a period of time.

I'm always skeptical about new product claims, but given Xert's incredibly short but solid track record of apps that are dead-nuts on, I decided to give What's My FTP a try. I put it to work for two of my clients, and all I can say is Wow—the results are incredible!

Now let's show you how to get the same results for yourself.
Become a subscriber and get access to this post and our entire coaching library, all for less than the cost of a movie ticket. Click here to learn more.

Already a subscriber? log in