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New bike computer advice – updating from a Garmin 800

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  • February 14, 2018 at 3:34 pm #28136
    paulrattew

    I’ve currently got a Garmin 800 which I think is brilliant. It does all that I need it to do in terms of data measuring and the metrics it can display. Its mapping is very good, whether doing turn by turn directions from pre-planned routes or on the fly A-B route planning.

    It does have a number of issues though. It take ages to find a GPS signal. It’s measurement of elevation changes is frankly laughable. Because of its age there is no bluetooth connectivity, so I can’t upload data without plugging it into my computer. Also, the battery life is starting to degrade a bit, to the point where it may struggle to survive through really long days. 

    So, I’m looking for an upgrade, but I’m not really sure what is the best to go for. I don’t need many more features than those that the 800 already has- so I don’t need any of the fancy training, fitness testing, group tracking, text message reading type stuff that the range topping garmin 1030 has. I do want to be able to upload my data via bluetooth and my phone, I want the mapping and routing to be at least as good as the 800, and I want the battery life to be able to survive long rides without me having to take a power pack.

    Recommendations please!

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  • February 15, 2018 at 12:07 am #912351
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    Anthony.C

    I think you should stick with

    I think you should stick with the 800, it hasn’t really been bettered as far as I can tell. I find mine gets a signal pretty quickly and the elevation is spot on,  I wonder if you have got your location and elevation set in system GPS ..?  I intend to replace the battery on mine when it won’t last long enough.

    February 14, 2018 at 9:46 pm #912349
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    alansmurphy

    Mio 505 for £200, comes with
    Mio 505 for £200, comes with UK and EU maps I believe. Everything you ask for and more, will fit all your existing mounts!

    And it’s got this new technology that the Bolts are thinking of looking to in the future – a colour screen!

    February 14, 2018 at 9:18 pm #912347
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    sminchnz

    I can’t comment on the

    I can’t comment on the routing as I’ve never got around to trying it, but I am in love with my Wahoo Bolt. Decent battery, does all I want and more, auto-upload of data, and the app is great for configuring it etc. Also does live tracking incl power data etc, which keeps my wife entertained when I do events, and the ability for it to display text messages has been good too – mostly because it lets my wife heckle me if I start to flag. YMMV on that front.

    I had a Bryton before this and its battery life was pretty stunning, but I’d never recommend one given how awful the app was, and the user interface was pretty shoddy.

    February 14, 2018 at 9:11 pm #912345
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    paulrattew wrote:
    So, the wahoo elemnt / elemnt bolt – does it do on the fly routing (i.e. can I pick somewhere on the map on the computer and have it give me a sensible route)?

    You can upload routes you create on either the Wahoo companion app or Komoot.

    February 14, 2018 at 9:10 pm #912343
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    paulrattew

    So, the wahoo elemnt / elemnt

    So, the wahoo elemnt / elemnt bolt – does it do on the fly routing (i.e. can I pick somewhere on the map on the computer and have it give me a sensible route)?

    February 14, 2018 at 8:38 pm #912341
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    StraelGuy

    Another vote here for

    Another vote here for ditching the Garmin and going Wahoo Bolt!

    February 14, 2018 at 8:35 pm #912339
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    Johnnystorm

    I’ve replaced my 810 with the
    I’ve replaced my 810 with the big elemnt. Again, a very happy customer. Don’t miss the Garmin at all.

    February 14, 2018 at 8:26 pm #912337
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    Joe Totale

    I can’t recommend an Elemnt

    I can’t recommend an Elemnt Bolt highly enough. 

    Doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, really good battery life and more user friendly then a Garmin, I could never go back to Garmin’s now. 
    Mine finds a GPS signal very quickly and I find following a route on it pretty clear despite the lack of a colour screen. 

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