Head unit options for Garmin Vector 3 dual
10-13-23, 01:46 PM
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Head unit options for Garmin Vector 3 dual
I bought a used bike, owner threw in a set of Garmin Vector 3 peddles.
I was able to add Garmin Connect app to phone and "blueooth" pair up to peddles, so they work.
What is a good budget head unit I can use with these?
I have speed, cadence and heartstrap (Garmin protocol) I use also.
I was able to add Garmin Connect app to phone and "blueooth" pair up to peddles, so they work.
What is a good budget head unit I can use with these?
I have speed, cadence and heartstrap (Garmin protocol) I use also.
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10-13-23, 02:14 PM
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I think any of the Edge products that Garmin currently offers for cycling will have the ability to connect to PM pedals. So too will most of their sport watches. And likely the other makers of GPS head units like Wahoo, Lezyne and others will connect to those Garmin pedals.
The bigger question you have to answer is which has the features you might also want to help you with using the data a PM provides and other features like workouts and navigation if that's a thing you need.
The bigger question you have to answer is which has the features you might also want to help you with using the data a PM provides and other features like workouts and navigation if that's a thing you need.
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10-17-23, 12:06 PM
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IIRC Vector 3 can provide much more than power and cadence.
Garmin calls it “Cycling Dynanics”.
The only head unit brand I know that displays Cycling Dynamics is Garmin.
Garmin did try making it an open standard but nobody adopted it for their head unit.
Barry
Garmin calls it “Cycling Dynanics”.
The only head unit brand I know that displays Cycling Dynamics is Garmin.
Garmin did try making it an open standard but nobody adopted it for their head unit.
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10-17-23, 03:43 PM
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Thanks Barry2 and Iride201. :-)
After some research I am considering a Garmin Edge 830. I am still getting informed on the value-add of Garmin Connect app also.
v/r,
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After some research I am considering a Garmin Edge 830. I am still getting informed on the value-add of Garmin Connect app also.
v/r,
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10-17-23, 04:06 PM
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The 530 is the non-touch-screen version of the 830, and it has been more than adequate for me. I'm seeing it on sale occasionally, most recently at biketiresdirect.com ($255 for gold members.)
10-18-23, 07:33 AM
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I have the Edge 530 too. And I like it. But if going to one of the touch screen models is easily within your budget, I'd highly recommend you get a touch screen model. While buttons were fine with my old Garmin Edge 500 that I had for over 10 years, I've found that with all the newer features that are packed into the units today are a little complicated to get to with button pushes while on the bike. Screen touches and swipes make it much easier to get to the feature you might want whether on the bike or off the bike.
Most all the Garmin Edge devices are in the n40 versions. So that Edge 830 you are looking at is dated slightly. As with most all smart phones, computers and Garmin devices, the newer models will get updates and bug fixes longer than the previous models. Though if you find a significant bargain in the previous n30 models, then that's a consideration.
Not that the Edge 530 isn't a good model. It does almost everything one might need.
Most all the Garmin Edge devices are in the n40 versions. So that Edge 830 you are looking at is dated slightly. As with most all smart phones, computers and Garmin devices, the newer models will get updates and bug fixes longer than the previous models. Though if you find a significant bargain in the previous n30 models, then that's a consideration.
Not that the Edge 530 isn't a good model. It does almost everything one might need.
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10-18-23, 08:07 AM
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I have the Edge 530 too. And I like it. But if going to one of the touch screen models is easily within your budget, I'd highly recommend you get a touch screen model. While buttons were fine with my old Garmin Edge 500 that I had for over 10 years, I've found that with all the newer features that are packed into the units today are a little complicated to get to with button pushes while on the bike. Screen touches and swipes make it much easier to get to the feature you might want whether on the bike or off the bike.
Most all the Garmin Edge devices are in the n40 versions. So that Edge 830 you are looking at is dated slightly. As with most all smart phones, computers and Garmin devices, the newer models will get updates and bug fixes longer than the previous models. Though if you find a significant bargain in the previous n30 models, then that's a consideration.
Not that the Edge 530 isn't a good model. It does almost everything one might need.
Most all the Garmin Edge devices are in the n40 versions. So that Edge 830 you are looking at is dated slightly. As with most all smart phones, computers and Garmin devices, the newer models will get updates and bug fixes longer than the previous models. Though if you find a significant bargain in the previous n30 models, then that's a consideration.
Not that the Edge 530 isn't a good model. It does almost everything one might need.
It is more than I had hoped on spending though. If I did not already have the Garmin sensors and pedals I probably would have just kept my old $80 bike computer that displays data from Garmin HR strap, GPS-speed, and GPS-distance.
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Great points and I Agree.....I like being able to select stuff "on the move" also....buttons are much more accommodating for this. On the flip side touch screen is more effective navigating more complex menus. The lack of touch screen is the only reason I did not instead decide to go with the 530.
It is more than I had hoped on spending though. If I did not already have the Garmin sensors and pedals I probably would have just kept my old $80 bike computer that displays data from Garmin HR strap, GPS-speed, and GPS-distance.
It is more than I had hoped on spending though. If I did not already have the Garmin sensors and pedals I probably would have just kept my old $80 bike computer that displays data from Garmin HR strap, GPS-speed, and GPS-distance.
