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One of the reasons I get on a bike is to get away from computers
A-fucking-men to this.
(could have phrased that better - but definitely zero electronics here too)
c00ps-
haha!
Whilst I agree generally that the last thing i want is a buzzing/beeping 'virtual partner', realtime training stats or anything beyond directions, I find that using my garmin on what I think of as 'silent map mode' (i.e. no prompts, off-course warnings or anything else, just a line on a map that I can zoom in/out of if I want to check where I am etc) is an aid to make the most of the cycling escapism experience. Having to constantly check phone/physical map to check where you are/going is tiresome and leaves a vague sense of anxiety that you might not be where you think you are/have you missed a turning etc. Sure, you can say just forget the maps and ride where you like, which is lovely, but if you're heading for a certain pub/campsite/swim spot etc that doesn't quite work.
So yeah, biketime is great to escape computers, but unless you're riding in a vary particular style to my mind a garmin set up entirely passively is an absolute must to be able to ride new roads, to specific locations, and actually enjoy the experience the entire time with no stress re routing...
owl
One of the reasons I get on a bike is to get away from computers, so you'll never see Garmin/Strava on my bikes. In principle, I have no problem with other people making a different choice. In practice, I've seen so much cuntish behaviour from those who see cycling as some kind of online contest that whenever I hear the distinctive electronic noise as somebody stops behind me at the lights I automatically wish they would drop dead. Some confirmation bias going on there, to be sure, but idgaf.