BuyDig via eBay has Garmin Edge 830 GPS Cycling Computer for $289.99. Shipping is free.
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Features:
Provides insights on your VO2 max, recovery, training balance, heat and altitude acclimation, nutrition, hydration and more—when paired with compatible sensors (not included)
PIN-protected bike alarm will notify you on your smartphone if your bike is moved while you are inside getting water or making a pit stop
Safety features: bike alarm, group messaging and tracking, assistance and compatibility with Varia rearview radar and lights (when paired with your compatible smartphone)
Preloaded, routable Garmin Cycle Map offers popularity routing, which calculates routes based on the most popular rides from Garmin Connect so you can ride like a local
On-device POI search lets you browse your surroundings; address search routes to your destination; off-course recalculation and back-to-start features get you back on track
Get maps for mountain biking by downloading the free Trailforks app from the Connect IQ store to unlock maps, trail conditions and more
MTB dynamics track jump count, jump distance and hang time as well as Grit, a measure of the ride's difficulty, and Flow, which tracks the smoothness of your descent
Customize with free apps, widgets and data fields from the Connect IQ store
Battery life: up to 20 hrs. with GPS; works with Garmin Charge power pack (not included) for up to 40 hrs. of additional battery life
For anyone thinking "what a waste of money" Strava on my phone can do this, this isn't for you. It's for more serious bikers and great for interval training.
Typical use is Garmin head unit connects the di2 shifter hood buttons to control screen actions, Varia radar to show cars creeping up behind you, powermeter if you have one to show wattage, heartrate monitor strap to analyze post-ride performance. Also, it syncs bluetooth to your phone and detects crashes and will text your emergency contacts with coordinates. It works. I crashed one time and it gave me 30 secs to cancel before it SMS'd out.
Warning me when any of those devices are low battery is already worth the money alone, no more riding out 30 miles and suddenly powermeter goes dark. Having bought NOH from Garmin before, I have absolute confidence what you receive will look brand freaking new with all new accessories.
So the speed & cadence sensor is not required for the 830/840?
No, it will get the speed/distance data via GPS (although not quite as accurate as the sensor).
You don't *need* the cadence sensor, but like an HRM it adds another data point.
anyone have a deal for the required speed sensor for this? and for a power meter?
If you want to dabble in powermeter to test waters, buy a $200-$300 used left side only powermeter from 4iii or Stages on FB, CL or ebay. They work great. Check your current crank length 170 vs 172.5mm.
Any cheap speed/cadence sensor on Amazon will work with it if it supports ANT+. Typically 2 for $30-40. Most are dual purpose, toggle switch to use as speed/cadense sensor.
No, it will get the speed/distance data via GPS (although not quite as accurate as the sensor).
You don't *need* the cadence sensor, but like an HRM it adds another data point.
Cadence is useful for new road riders who are struggling to find the correct pedaling RPM themselves. 3sec cadence avg is very helpful to help you learn, but once you get feel for "correct" cadence at any grade of hill, you won't ever need to see it again. You just automatically shift to the right gearing that keeps you in that magical 80-90rpm range.
Cadence is useful for new road riders who are struggling to find the correct pedaling RPM themselves. 3sec cadence avg is very helpful to help you learn, but once you get feel for "correct" cadence at any grade of hill, you won't ever need to see it again. You just automatically shift to the right gearing that keeps you in that magical 80-90rpm range.
Tacking on to this and OfficeSpace123's previous post - if you have a powermeter, the computers get cadence from that "for free", so if you are planning on getting a powermeter anyway, skip cadence.
Yeah you can get by with a watch too, but if you bike a lot, what is has over a watch is doing training intervals with powermeter, it will show you wattage range required for current effort, a preview of what's coming up, and will beep at you when you fall out of range so you can't be slacker or over exert.
One last positive, head unit is great for downloading longer rides you aren't familiar with. Seeing the route on screen is very nice. I've done this a few times where I took a wrong turn and got told to get back on track. If there is a negative, the nav is pretty dumb if you go off track. If often will tell you to u-turn instead of recalcuating new better route even though you've been going straight for 1 mile and absoutely are not turning back. It's not as smart as Google Maps.
The navigation gripe may be by design - rerouting in a race can definitely result in a DQ. You generally have to re-enter the course at the point of exit. Whether Garmin designed it that way, I don't know.
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Typical use is Garmin head unit connects the di2 shifter hood buttons to control screen actions, Varia radar to show cars creeping up behind you, powermeter if you have one to show wattage, heartrate monitor strap to analyze post-ride performance. Also, it syncs bluetooth to your phone and detects crashes and will text your emergency contacts with coordinates. It works. I crashed one time and it gave me 30 secs to cancel before it SMS'd out.
Warning me when any of those devices are low battery is already worth the money alone, no more riding out 30 miles and suddenly powermeter goes dark. Having bought NOH from Garmin before, I have absolute confidence what you receive will look brand freaking new with all new accessories.
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You don't *need* the cadence sensor, but like an HRM it adds another data point.
Any cheap speed/cadence sensor on Amazon will work with it if it supports ANT+. Typically 2 for $30-40. Most are dual purpose, toggle switch to use as speed/cadense sensor.
You don't *need* the cadence sensor, but like an HRM it adds another data point.
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Like, is there an army of people who just go around being overzealous about their phone?
One last positive, head unit is great for downloading longer rides you aren't familiar with. Seeing the route on screen is very nice. I've done this a few times where I took a wrong turn and got told to get back on track. If there is a negative, the nav is pretty dumb if you go off track. If often will tell you to u-turn instead of recalcuating new better route even though you've been going straight for 1 mile and absoutely are not turning back. It's not as smart as Google Maps.
I just bought a nice used bike.....owner thru in a set of Garmin Vector III peddles to sweeten deal.