cycling computer

How to plan and follow the perfect cycle route on your bike computer

It’s easier than ever to plot a cycling route with many navigation apps and GPS computers available. Here’s how to get started...

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 10:55
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How Beeline is doing bike navigation differently with fuss-free, intuitive simplicity

Beeline’s revolutionary Velo 2 bike navigation device now does more than ever, while still retaining the uniquely simple selling point of the original

Thu, Jul 17, 2025 11:21
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Wahoo officially unveils supersized, £550 Elemnt Ace bike computer with built-in wind sensor… but how big is too big?

The feature-packed future of bike computers, or an overstuffed, bulbous brick for your bars? Our head of video and connoisseur of all things cycling tech got his hands on Wahoo's new flagship device ahead of time to offer some initial impressions

Tue, Dec 03, 2024 13:00
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Garmin claims new Edge 1050 is “brightest, smartest and most connected cycling computer ever”… but there’s less battery life and no solar option

The Edge 1050 is priced at £649.99, with new features including a built-in speaker that can act as a bike bell, the ability to receive road hazard alerts and the use of Garmin Pay, though it comes with a shorter battery life than the outgoing Edge 1040

Tue, Jun 25, 2024 11:00
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Garmin’s ClimbPro post-climb notification is driving cyclists “nuts”… so will the GPS giant change its tune?

Far from finding it flattering, some cyclists aren't happy with the merry jingle that plays on their Garmin computers whenever they reach the top of an ascent. Will Garmin answer their prayers and tone it down?

Fri, Jun 30, 2023 14:24
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Wahoo introduces Summit Freeride routeless climb detection feature to Elemnt GPS bike computers – so no more nasty surprises

You can now have climb-specific information displayed automatically on your screen whether or not you’re following a planned route, as Garmin does with its ClimbPro ascent planner

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 12:00
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Garmin offers more solar charging with new Edge 540 and Edge 840 Series GPS cycling computers

Updated coaching and navigational features trickle down from the Edge 1040 to four mid-range models

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 10:59
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10 features that would improve next-generation GPS bike computers

With Garmin set to introduce new solar-charging models very soon, what other features would we like to see?

Thu, Mar 30, 2023 16:10
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The present and future of cycling computers — how are Garmin, Wahoo and Hammerhead pioneering GPS tech?

Will your bike computer soon be sensing when your performance drops off and telling you when to eat and drink? We asked three of the biggest players what's in store for cycling computer tech

Sun, Mar 12, 2023 10:46
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Is a smartphone better than a cycling computer? Find out if a mobile really is all you need on the bike

Cycling computers are built for cycling of course, but smartphones are getting smarter. Should you always go for a cycling-specific head unit, or can a phone really do the job nowadays?

Wed, Jan 04, 2023 16:13
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