Garmin ?

[dave147]

thinking of getting one. Mainly for the gps side so was thinking the touring. I have a cateye strava that links to my phone with speed and cadence on it do I wud keep that to log all my trips. So wudnt need the top if the range Garmin. Just one with maps really. So my question is what do people think of them

Dave

 

[JtB]

I really like my Garmin Edge 1000, as it's opened up a whole load of new routes for me that I wouldn't otherwise have discovered (without a SatNav). I also have it setup so it uploads my rides automatically to Strava.

 

[vickster]

My 800 is ok but frustrating (as gadgets often are for me), I wouldn't really want to rely on the mapping if I got lost!

 

[numbnuts]

I have the Garmin Touring great for on and off road riding/walking as it shows most paths, but go and have a look before you buy, better if you can see one working why they have a small screen, it's OK, but it is on the small side if I were to buy again I would like something bigger.

 

[ufkacbln]

Write down a list of what you need
Write down a list of what you would like
Write down a list of what you do not need

Then look at the comparison charts to see which one fits your list best

 

[coffeejo]

I bought the 800 with OS mapping. I don't use it for turn by turn directions but as a waterproof map with no folds in the wrong place, that handily points out where I am and where I've been (not that I ever get lost...)

IMHO, the OS maps were worth every penny and I'd definitely buy it again.

 

[Handlebar]

Anyone had the garmin edge 200 or is it best to get better

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

The 200 is really old now, 20/25 would be that kind of level or better feature wise

 

[Drago]

Had my 200 since Moses still wore short trousers. Its been been a tough, reliable device that does the basic bike computer job and records rides.

 

[burntoutbanger]

I've had nothing but problems with my Garmin Edge 20 (2nd replacement and now out of warranty) random crashes and freezes. I personally will not buy Garmin again.

 

[Oxo]

I have an 820 Explore, pleased with it

 

[Handlebar]

Ok thank you guys I was going to Halfords to get it but think I'll look into a better one is garmin the way forward or is there anything else I could look at I don't want to spend a furtune

 

[Tilley]

I have just bought a used Garmin Oregon 200 which is not a cycling specific Garmin and it does what I want really well.

 

[vickster]

Ok thank you guys I was going to Halfords to get it but think I'll look into a better one is garmin the way forward or is there anything else I could look at I don't want to spend a furtune

Wahoo range

@Handlebar Don't think the 2** Garmin have turn by turn mapping if that's what you want. I think only a breadcrumb trail for a pre planned route, which may or may not be what you mean by mapping

 

[Milzy]

Buy a wahoo bolt, you'll be amazed.