What GPS bike computer?

.blitz
.blitz Posts: 6,197
edited October 2010 in MTB buying advice
Was looking at Garmin's Edge 500 and I wondered if it was any good or if there are better alternatives?

No need for maps or immense training info I am not that hardcore, I just want a computer I can swap from bike-to-bike without faffing about with sensors, wires etc.

TIA

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  • Frodo1095
    Frodo1095 Posts: 252
    Depends on how accurate you want it to be.

    The GPS on the Edge500 isnt that accurate overall for speed and distance when used on a MTB as it has a low sampling rate, you really need to get the speed and cadence sensors bundle as then it uses both data for more accurate info.

    I decided to go with a Sigma Rox 9.0 bike computer after much looking, figured if I had to attach the sensors anyway I may as well just get a computer without the GPS, plus it was $100 cheaper.
    2015 Ritchey Swiss Cross Disc
    2013 Santa Cruz Highball AL
  • equinefunk
    equinefunk Posts: 323
    I picked up a Garmin Edge 605 for £120 on eBay, very impressed & if you don't need the cadence & HR makes more sense than the Edge 705.

    If you get Open Cycle Map for £15 you have an ability to route. It's not as good as Memory Map for routing but seems to be a very accurate GPS, I had it sat next to my reliable Cycle Computer & matched it for the MPH, but was slightly different on the Mileage, I presume the GPS was more accurate.
    I'm over 6' and have quite a large head.

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