Cycling computers

[gazza81]

I had a garmin edge, cant remember which one but it was pretty basic. Maybe the 200.
I could download routes on to it but the navigation was pretty poor.

Are there any decent ones for around £100?

And what should i be looking for it to do other than have decent navigation?

 

[vickster]

Upload to strava etc through Bluetooth is useful
The wahoo bolt/elemnt are good popular choices but they’ll be out if budget new

 

[rivers]

The lezyne super gps might be what you're looking for. Currently £99.99 on Wiggle, can connect to a smart phone via blue tooth, where you can either use a pre-made route or have it navigate on the go. I have the micro gps which is a bit smaller

 

[gazza81]

There a garmin edge touring for £80 not far from me, are they any good?
Easy to upload to apps?

 

[vickster]

I think @ianrauk has/had one

Otherwise, have a look for threads on the Edge Touring through the search function

 

[Jenkins]

The Edge Touring is fine, but it has to be connected to a computer for uploads - no Bluetooth or wireless capability.

 

[gazza81]

Hmm ok do want bluetooth really then.

The navigation doesnt look very good on the lezyne similar to the edge 200 i had looking at youtube

 

[ianrauk]

For £100 you are not going to get a great mapping navigation unit, especially one with Bluetooth. You are going to need to spend more then that.

You could always use your phone as there are plenty of navigation apps out there. If you are planning a long days ride you can also charge it on the go.

The navigation on the Garmin Edge 200 is just a simple breadcrumb trail. It takes a little getting used to but does work really well

 

[gazza81]

Yeah i do use my phone at the moment but find my battery draining pretty quick
And if i want to go out for the day straight after a 3hr ride it dosent last the rest of the day

 

[vickster]

Yeah i do use my phone at the moment but find my battery draining pretty quick
And if i want to go out for the day straight after a 3hr ride it dosent last the rest of the day

Spend £15 on a battery pack. Last all day, job done

 

[gazza81]

Ive not found a bat pack thats anygood yet!

Not for under £30 anyways

I go fishing for a couple days at a time so have tried a few

 

[vickster]

Ive not found a bat pack thats anygood yet!

Not for under £30 anyways

I go fishing for a couple days at a time so have tried a few

I’ve got a good one from Amazon

Why not try one that you already have?
As said, you won’t find a good Cycling gps new for £100

Could look at a used Garmin 810 as potential option around your budget. Eg

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garmin-edge-810/372630821560?hash=item56c2871ab8:g:5sAAAOSwnwpcj-A5

Wahoo Bolt is £200, may see a little discount around Easter

 

[ianrauk]

There are plenty of (good cheap) on the go battery chargers out there.
Mine is a small lipstick sized charger of which I charge either my phone or one of my Garmins on the go.

 

[vickster]

I have this

 

[gazza81]

I’ve got a good one from Amazon

Why not try one that you already have?
As said, you won’t find a good Cycling gps new for £100

Could look at a used Garmin 810 as potential option around your budget. Eg

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garmin-edge-810/372630821560?hash=item56c2871ab8:g:5sAAAOSwnwpcj-A5

Wahoo Bolt is £200, may see a little discount around Easter

The ones i have dont even give me one full charge anymore!
I was looking at the bolt, looks decent might try pick one up used