Bike Computers - Garmin, XOSS, Wahoo etc General Chat

[Boot Cleaner]

So I use Strava and my smartphone for rides. Works fine but I'm planning on getting a computer -

• save phone battery
• see my average speed and current speed (why or why can't Strava have this?)
• if I can enter a route it'd be nice to see how far I've travelled, how far left to go.
• Strava segments and notify when approaching and your progress during the segment? (I don't have premium Strava atm but liked this feature when I had it).

Any recommendations are appreciated. I don't want to break the bank, willing to buy 2nd hand as well.

 

[Tom]

While a bike computer like Garmin Edge / Wahoo Bolt etc is excellent, you can improve navigation via your phone using Komoot - an excellent route planning and navigation app.

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[Son Of Jack]

It depends on what you're after but I have the Garmin 520+ which includes a heart rate monitor, speed sensor and cadence sensor.

The GPS on the Garmin will calculate your speed fine using GPS but the speed sensor is a bit more precise (and knows better when you start & stop).

It has auto-pause and resume functionality (e.g. for when you stop at traffic lights), you can load routes (designed on the Garmin website) and afterwards sync up what you've done with Strava.

 

[Bandit]

I have the most basic Garmin they make - the Edge 25 - and for my cycling, it's absolutely fine.

I was lucky to get it for £40 in Aldi or Lidl (can't remember which one) but I see it's still about four times that price from Garmin themselves.

 

[Best]

I have a Garmin Edge 520 Plus - got it from Speedlab (check out their website), bought speed, cadence sensors and heart rate monitor separately.

It's probably mid-tier Garmin but works perfectly for me - maps, Strava segements etc