Which GPS do you use and why?
08-26-17, 10:55 AM
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520. The 500 does everything I need, but the 520 is just nicer to use.
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08-26-17, 07:38 PM
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I ordered a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt with cadence sensor last week. It's currently in transit. Really excited for more accurate tracking of my riding, GPS navigation, and interval training prompts.
08-26-17, 08:09 PM
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I replaced my 810 with an 820 to see gearing info. However the touch screen is terrible and doesnt work at all in the rain. These things should not be touch.
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Lezyne super GPS. I didn't want or need touch screen because I ride in all weather and sweat profusely which I read impacts usability of the Garmin unit. Also it was a much lower priced option relative to the Garmin. So that's what I went with and I don't regret it.
08-28-17, 05:20 AM
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I'm pretty basic. I use a Tom Tom multisport with HR/cadence that gps tracks my ride for download, and usually put my Garmin 20ex on the handlebar for speeds, elevation and moving time (I carry this one to the woods too, but really only use the gps positioning when on foot).
08-28-17, 05:59 AM
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My phone, because I already have it, it does the essential job, and I and don't care to collect electronic gadgets. I upgrade my GPS unit whenever I upgrade my phone. Electronic navigation is annoying and makes me kind of nervous whenever I use it while driving - the last thing I want when cycling. I like to know the route before taking off, but if it's complicated or I get lost, I don't mind stopping to pull the phone out and check the map.
08-28-17, 06:38 AM
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Like mine too, but the tabs on the battery cover of the HRM popped off the other day after a little drop. Good thing for tape.
08-28-17, 07:33 AM
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I upgraded from an Edge 500 to Edge 520 this spring. Couldn't be more pleased.
The 500 was a great unit but the 520 kicks it up a notch. The wireless syncing is the biggest difference and the live Strava segments are a bit of icing.
The battery life of the 520 is exceptional and can outlast me. Did a big ride last weekend: 240 km, 9:09 of riding, elapsed time of 10:51, brightness set to 50%, battery was at 37% when I was done. Practically that means that battery life will never be a limiter for me, my legs are.
The 500 was a great unit but the 520 kicks it up a notch. The wireless syncing is the biggest difference and the live Strava segments are a bit of icing.
The battery life of the 520 is exceptional and can outlast me. Did a big ride last weekend: 240 km, 9:09 of riding, elapsed time of 10:51, brightness set to 50%, battery was at 37% when I was done. Practically that means that battery life will never be a limiter for me, my legs are.
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08-28-17, 08:09 AM
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I mainly use them for mapping and routes. So :
Garmin Edge 800 for short rides (under 10 hours). I have to reset it every now and then because it goes berserk, so I keep the tracks on the micro SD and I only loose all data ;-)
Garmin Dakota 20 ('walking' gps, touchscreen, runs on AA batteries) for the longer rides (over 10 hours, i.e. from 200 kms onwards) as when running low on batteries I can just pop another set in.
Garmin Edge 800 for short rides (under 10 hours). I have to reset it every now and then because it goes berserk, so I keep the tracks on the micro SD and I only loose all data ;-)
Garmin Dakota 20 ('walking' gps, touchscreen, runs on AA batteries) for the longer rides (over 10 hours, i.e. from 200 kms onwards) as when running low on batteries I can just pop another set in.
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04-03-19, 01:10 AM
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I’ve been using a garmin 520 for over a year now. I picked that model because it fit in budget and also offered some of the features of its more expensive counterparts such as : colour screen, Bluetooth and ability to download apps from the garmin store.
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Currently using a Motorola Moto G3 ... probably will get the G7 later in the year as the old phone will be nearing 4 years old and does run into storage issues. But, I've been using that phone to download offline Google Maps for the area I'll be riding in. Generally, just use it to confirm where I am if I'm unsure. Although, I have used it for voice navigation a few times when I didn't really know where I was and wanted to get back to my car. Kind of a poor (or cheap) man's approach ... the phone was $150, Google Maps is free, and no wifi or data connection needed once the map is downloaded (which is done at home).
