Cycling computer recommendation....
arkeele
Posts: 1
I will be updating from my Lezyne SuperGPS, and am looking at the following:
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt
Wahoo Elemnt Roam
Garmin Edge 530
Stages Dash M50/L50
I am running Varia radar, and all are now compatible.
My highest priority is reliability. I despise losing ride data. It's irrational, but I'll sulk for a week if a unit crashes or freezes, and I can't recover data. It's gotta work, every time.
Second highest priority is UI speed and flow. If the unit is under powered, or the UI is buggy or slow, that's a no-go. If navigation or moving between data screens is doggy, it's not the unit for me.
I value training data, but don't need compatibility with training websites to upload workouts from. I do want to be able to enter interval workouts in the unit on the fly if possible though. I think Garmin may be the only one that can do that ??
I like add-ons such as the Garmin Climb Pro, but not at the expense of reliability or cost of UI speed. Battery life is important, but my rides aren't more than 5-8hrs. I'm not a weight weenie, but lighter and compact is good. Visibility of data is important. I carry my smartphone with me, so having features tethered to the phone isn't a problem.
Turn by turn navigation would be nice, but the superiority of the nav is less important to me than a reliable and quick-using unit with data metrics I can access on the ride.
Not sure if there are any folks with experience using more than one of the aforementioned units, but I'd be obliged for any of your thoughts and experiences. Thanks !
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt
Wahoo Elemnt Roam
Garmin Edge 530
Stages Dash M50/L50
I am running Varia radar, and all are now compatible.
My highest priority is reliability. I despise losing ride data. It's irrational, but I'll sulk for a week if a unit crashes or freezes, and I can't recover data. It's gotta work, every time.
Second highest priority is UI speed and flow. If the unit is under powered, or the UI is buggy or slow, that's a no-go. If navigation or moving between data screens is doggy, it's not the unit for me.
I value training data, but don't need compatibility with training websites to upload workouts from. I do want to be able to enter interval workouts in the unit on the fly if possible though. I think Garmin may be the only one that can do that ??
I like add-ons such as the Garmin Climb Pro, but not at the expense of reliability or cost of UI speed. Battery life is important, but my rides aren't more than 5-8hrs. I'm not a weight weenie, but lighter and compact is good. Visibility of data is important. I carry my smartphone with me, so having features tethered to the phone isn't a problem.
Turn by turn navigation would be nice, but the superiority of the nav is less important to me than a reliable and quick-using unit with data metrics I can access on the ride.
Not sure if there are any folks with experience using more than one of the aforementioned units, but I'd be obliged for any of your thoughts and experiences. Thanks !
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Love my Elemnt Bolt. Great piece of kit.You can fool some of the people all of the time. Concentrate on those people.1
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https://www.probikekit.co.uk/bicycle-computers-gps-hrm/lezyne-mega-xl-gps-cycle-computer/11777347.html is currently £145, ordinarily I would have bitten at that price for the updates over my Lezyne Super GPS, but for now it is a want rather than a need and saving is a priority right now.================
2020 Voodoo Marasa
2017 Cube Attain GTC Pro Disc 2016
2016 Voodoo Wazoo0 -
Elemnt Bolt for me as well. Hasn't failed me in 3 years and super easy to use.0
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I have an Edge 830 (essentially the touchscreen version of the 530). I haven't lost any data. The UI isn't slow. There is no issue moving between screens. It hasn't crashed. Battery life is excellent.0
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Depends on your eyesight. I've had Garmin's a plenty and other than the 705, they all fooked up in some way. Switched to Wahoo and have never regretted it. Had the Element that my daughter now has and upgraded to the ROAM. Never misses a beat, Simple to set up and operate. Instant upload on return home.
I went for the Element and the ROAM because I'm long sighted and looking at the smaller screen of the Bolt was no good for me. But, it is just as good as the other two Wahoos.
Sure the Garmin devices do more via Connect, but do you really need it? Do you need to be told when to take on fluids or eat? Is it essential that you need to see what gradient every part of the climb is?I ride a bike. Doesn't make me green or a tree hugger. I drive a car too.0 -
If saving is the priority, why are you looking to spend on unnecessary expense?0
