expiredchaofun posted Sep 28, 2022 01:52 PM
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expiredchaofun posted Sep 28, 2022 01:52 PM
Garmin Edge 530 Performance Bike Computer w/ GPS (Refurbished)
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Cycling is like any hobby where there are greenway riders who might be fine with a phone stuck on their bars with their hybrid bike. Power meters from stages are $350 and that's pretty cheap compared to other costs, but if you aren't actively training, power means nothing to you.
For folks who are actively into cycling, we need a waterproof device that's lightweight/small, has long lasting batteries, connects to ant+ which iPhones don't do, and can provide all data points on a single screen clearly. $150 for this is cheap.
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It is nice to not have to have your phone mounted for navigation or varia but these plus sensors are expensive and all maintained separately. Doesn't seem worth the hassle for navigation specifically when google maps meets my needs fine.
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Also my phone works fine for radar integrations for my varia.
Cycling is like any hobby where there are greenway riders who might be fine with a phone stuck on their bars with their hybrid bike. Power meters from stages are $350 and that's pretty cheap compared to other costs, but if you aren't actively training, power means nothing to you.
For folks who are actively into cycling, we need a waterproof device that's lightweight/small, has long lasting batteries, connects to ant+ which iPhones don't do, and can provide all data points on a single screen clearly. $150 for this is cheap.
This is not for turn-by-turn navigation per se, although ofc it can do it. It is a training tool, and part of an ecosystem of device (yeah, more $)
Yes, these are not for everyone and a phone does work "OK", and it does communicate with a multiplicity of accessories that are very helpful for a structured training plan, mainly Power and HR sensors. And if you are riding on road/commute etc, the Varia radar devices are REALLY recommended on my book.
Can much of the above work with a Phone? Yes.
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I think the 530 is good at this price. I have the 830 and I am satisfied, but I don't think I would miss much if I didn't have the touch screen, as I rarely use it after the initial setup.
This is not for turn-by-turn navigation per se, although ofc it can do it. It is a training tool, and part of an ecosystem of device (yeah, more $)
Yes, these are not for everyone and a phone does work "OK", and it does communicate with a multiplicity of accessories that are very helpful for a structured training plan, mainly Power and HR sensors. And if you are riding on road/commute etc, the Varia radar devices are REALLY recommended on my book.
Can much of the above work with a Phone? Yes.
"BUT"
I think the 530 is good at this price. I have the 830 and I am satisfied, but I don't think I would miss much if I didn't have the touch screen, as I rarely use it after the initial setup.
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If your phone or watch is working for you, don't buy one of these. It's a niche product but this thing is definitely worth this price for people that need the added features of a dedicated bike computer.
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