Best Garmin (or other cycle computer)
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Go for broke.
Garmin 1000 and never look back. Thats what I did after messing around with a 500 and a fenix 3 watch.0 -
Do not get the speed cadence bundle if you do get the 25 as you cannot then add the HR monitor.
Cheaper to get the HR bundle now if you plan to get one anyway.
Is that right? Why? Doesn't seem right.The edge 500 breadcrumb will work good or bad depending on what you use to map your ride, and what format you upload it in. Ride with GPS seems to work fine.
The 500's implementation of the breadcrumb routing is a tadge on the broken side, at least that's my experience. Routes, including ones made with Ride with GPS, periodically will disappear for extended periods of time (this can be fixed per route by putting it through GPSies and resaving it with the set points evenly option on, but then that messes up any cue points you did in Ride with GPS, but I have found a way to reinstate the cue points from Ride with GPS's courses.) Plus it annoyingly keeps beeping "off course" then two seconds later "found course" too many times when you're not off course at all.0 -
Probably because it isn't right.Do not get the speed cadence bundle if you do get the 25 as you cannot then add the HR monitor.
Cheaper to get the HR bundle now if you plan to get one anyway.
Is that right? Why? Doesn't seem right.
I got the 25 as a standalone unit which is paired both with an old speed/cadence sensor on one bike (for indoor and outdoor use) and a Wahoo RPM cadence sensor on another. I also have my old soft strap heart rate monitor paired.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Do not get the speed cadence bundle if you do get the 25 as you cannot then add the HR monitor.
Cheaper to get the HR bundle now if you plan to get one anyway.
Is that right? Why? Doesn't seem right.The edge 500 breadcrumb will work good or bad depending on what you use to map your ride, and what format you upload it in. Ride with GPS seems to work fine.
The 500's implementation of the breadcrumb routing is a tadge on the broken side, at least that's my experience. Routes, including ones made with Ride with GPS, periodically will disappear for extended periods of time (this can be fixed per route by putting it through GPSies and resaving it with the set points evenly option on, but then that messes up any cue points you did in Ride with GPS, but I have found a way to reinstate the cue points from Ride with GPS's courses.) Plus it annoyingly keeps beeping "off course" then two seconds later "found course" too many times when you're not off course at all.
My Son's 200 was beeping off course/found course constantly and you cant turn the beep off (I dont think) so it was too annoying to use it for more than a couple of rides... This was for courses that didnt beep anywhere near as often on my 800 running simultaneously (using the same course file) and on the 800 you can turn the beep off if annoying.0 -
I was going to purchase the 520 but got a great price for the Garmin 920XT, I'm not a triathlete. I do swim 2-3 times a month, other than that a pure roadie. Why did I buy the 920XT bundle? cause it comes with a indoor swimming HRM and a conversion wrist kit which I love. Simply twist off the bike and twist back on the wrist strap. So easy! Great for cafe stops, I just like it. Plus I don't like these big Garmin faces like the 1000 which look ridiculous, almost like an iPhone. 920XT - It's got an old school face not too large probably same as the old Garmin 500.... follow rule #74:
Rule #74 // V Meters or small computers only.
Forego the data and ride on feel; little compares to the pleasure of riding as hard as your mind will allow. Learn to read your body, meditate on Rule #5, and learn to push yourself to your limit. Power meters, heart rate monitors and GPS are bulky, ugly and superfluous. Any cycle computer, if deemed necessary, should be simple, small, mounted on the stem and wireless.0 -
Am about to upgrade from a 500, but undecided on 520 or 1000.
I don't think I'd use mapping much, mainly when I'm cycling during family holidays in Spain.
The 520 seems like the obvious option for my needs, but the 1000 does "everything" so I'm also tempted to pay a bit more and get that.
Any 520 owners wishing they'd got a 1000 instead ?0 -
Love my Edge 1000. No problems with it at all. Battery life could be improved though.0
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bobbydazzla wrote:Am about to upgrade from a 500, but undecided on 520 or 1000.
I don't think I'd use mapping much, mainly when I'm cycling during family holidays in Spain.
The 520 seems like the obvious option for my needs, but the 1000 does "everything" so I'm also tempted to pay a bit more and get that.
Any 520 owners wishing they'd got a 1000 instead ?
Go for the 520, the 1000 looks like an iPhone. 520 is robust, large amount of functions. I tried 520 for a few days and liked it, though I brought the 920XL package for an all rounder. I'm sure the 1000 is great, my friend has one and I've checked it out, my personal opinion is bikes shouldn't have a huge face with lots of graphics, you need to concentrate on the road not your Garmin. We are not riding tablets, ride hard have fun and use your Garmin when needed. I've seen a few riders with 1000's including my mate and I think he and others look like c.....ocks with that big face and that Di2 integration, whats the point in that, you should be feeling the gears and bike, not having a bike driven by a computer. 520 is all your need, HR, power if needed, distance, time, cadence......and GPS to get you home if needed...that's it.0 -
If you want maps to look at but dont want turn by turn directions then get the 520 - it looks great. If you want turn by turn then your choice is between the 800/810 and the 1000. Personally I would buy a new/manufacturer refurbished 800 for less than £150.0
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Wiggle will price match don't forget, I got a 520 with HRM/speed/cadence sensors for £230 a couple of weeks ago. The best price I found was Bike24 and Wiggle matched it straight away, knocking £40 off the cost.0
