[RafatheRed]

Hi all, i would like to upgrade my Cateye Cycle Computer to a Garmin,never had one before. My budget is up too £250. I mostly would like to use it for exploring,so maps are important to have. I dont really need any training info.I would like to be able to connect to Strava and at some point add a Heart Rate Monitor and Cadence device. Which Garmin would you recommend please.

 

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[RafatheRed]

Bought The Wahoo Element

Bought The Wahoo Element Stealth Bundle. Having used it for a week i must say its great and very happy with it. Easy to set up and use. downloads maps with ease. Recommended.

[RafatheRed]

Having read countless review

Having read countless review,forums and YouTube Streams i think im leaning towards the Wahoo Element Bolt. Not perfect,but what is apparent is that it seems to perform better than Garmin and its easier to set up. One day Strava might include turn by turn and mybe Wahoo will add re-route which were my main issues with the wahoo.Going to find a bundle deal. Thanks 

[RafatheRed]

Thanks All, Having read

Thanks All, Having read countless review,forums and YouTube Streams i think im leaning towards the Wahoo Element Bolt. Not perfect,but what is apparent is that it seems to perform better than Garmin and its easier to set up. One day Strava might include turn by turn and mybe Wahoo will add re-route which were my main issues with the wahoo.Going to find a bundle deal. Thanks again all.

[Recoveryride]

I have an Elemnt Roam and am

I have an Elemnt Roam and am by and large very happy with it. I think the Garmin equivalent has more functionality (especially re. navigation), but the Wahoo is completely intuitive and ‘just works’. It syncs really well with my other apps (Strava, TrainerRoad), and I like being able to identify ‘favourite’ segments and get live timing updates (vs KOM, vs PR, etc). The display is easy to read and it’s easy to customise the different screens. The rerouting function is poor, however.

Anecdotally, Wahoo seem to have fewer problems than Garmin, but that’s perhaps just my perception.

[mdavidford]

It depends what you mean by

It depends what you mean by ‘directions’. You can sync routes from Strava and follow the breadcrumb trail, but you won’t get turn-by-turn instructions. If you want those on the Bolt you’ll need to plot the route in Komoot, RideWithGPS, or its own companion app.

[RafatheRed]

Hi, I have read reviews which

Hi, I have read reviews which all seem positive. One thing did crop up and i dont know if you have the answear.Is it correct that if i upload a route from strava the Wahoo does not give you route directions?

[RafatheRed]

No reason for Garmin, i had a

No reason for Garmin, i had a quick look at the Wahoo.Looks interesting. I will do some research and watch some ‘youtube’ reviews. Thanks for the advice

 

[Anonymous]

I bought the edge 130 after

I bought the edge 130 after xmas for a touch under 100 quid and it does the job fine – you can just add gptx files to the device and it will provide breadcrumb mapping, which may or may not be good enough – for me though outside the built-up urban areas it’s fine, compact and just works.

The Edge 530 might be an option for you instead – I find the buttons on the, er, edge of the 130 quite easy to use and navigate so not having a touchscreen (which let’s face it are often annoying) is no great shakes.

[kamoshika]

Any particular reason why

Any particular reason why Garmin? In your position I’d get a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt. I switched to Wahoo from Garmin and I (and alot of others from what I’ve read) would never go back. 

[RafatheRed]

Thank you for the feedback. I

Thank you for the feedback. I like the battery life ,however on the whole it seems there are many more functions than i need or want. I will still research it though.

[RafatheRed]

Hi,thanks for feed back,Yes a

Hi,thanks for feed back,Yes a little too much for me to spend though. Considering the Garmin 530,not sure i can input an end destitination.Mybe the Explore may be better?

[RafatheRed]

Yes, i read the same about

Yes, i read the same about breadcrumb mapping,think i would like more detailed mapping.Thanks for feedback.

 

[huntswheelers]

Bryton Rider 450… Even with
Bryton Rider 450… Even with sensors well in your budget… has maps for roads and trails world wide… decent app… Easy to set and upload routes on the device instead of load before you go…32hr battery life… Links to electronic shifting too…does more than you’ll ever need…but price point is spot on…I have had mine since July 19 used it in UK, Belgium & Netherlands ..uploads no problems at all ever…links to all the online sites as well as training sites….yet pays her money and takes her choice for me…super kit

[Welsh boy]

MrMoo wrote:

I use the edge 130. Unless you need more detailed maps (e.g. when using in a city), it does everything you need and is small, light and easy to read. 

Funny, my 130 doesnt have maps, it does breadcrumb mapping but that only lets you follow a route you have pre-loaded and that still doesn’t show other roads and just uses an arrow to point in the general direction you need if you stray off course.

[don simon fbpe]

Slightly out of budget is the

Slightly out of budget is the Edge 800, this should (others might too) come with a function that allows you to input a route distance and the gps will offer different routes, for that extra bit of exploration fun. I’ve had mine for years and it appears bobproof but memory can get wet in torrential rain and corrupt the active file.

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