Amazon has
Garmin Edge Explore 2 GPS Cycling Computer (010-02703-00) for
$179.91.
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About this item:
- Easy-to-use GPS cycling computer with 3" high-resolution, glove- and rain-friendly touchscreen that's visible even in direct sunlight
- Simple setup complete with preloaded road, off-road and indoor activity profiles that are ready to use right out of the box
- Ride like a local, whatever your bike type, with improved ride type-specific maps that highlight popular roads and trails, searchable POIs and even eBike routing
- See high-traffic roads directly on the map to help you stay aware as you ride and make informed choices for your route
- When connected to your compatible eBike, receive navigation guidance and alerts based on your bike's battery status, assist level and range
- When paired with your smartphone, stay connected with the LiveTrack and GroupTrack features, smart notifications, rider-to-rider messaging and built-in incident detection (during outdoor rides)
- Built-in GPS tracks how far, how fast, how high and where you ride
- Compatible with sensors (sold separately) for monitoring heart rate, bike speed, bike cadence and more
- Compatible with Varia cycling awareness devices (sold separately), including smart bike lights and rearview radar, to detect cars and alert drivers
- During indoor rides, pair with your smartphone, and control music directly from your Edge device
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The Edge Explore 2 is a navigation focused Garmin bike computer that pairs well with Varia and ANT plus sensors, while also handling basic ride stats and dynamic routing. It feels like a simpler Edge 1040, with a newer touch interface and a larger screen that works well for recreational riding and offloading navigation from a phone. The main tradeoffs are shorter battery life than MIP based models and fewer advanced training metrics, plus no dedicated mountain bike mode. It is also the least expensive Garmin bike computer in this range, though some cheaper alternatives exist.
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DC rainmaker has a good comparison https://www.dcrainmaker
I personally prefer a MIP screen for battery life and better visibility in direct sun, but for someone looking to offload navigation from their phone and get basic stats on their rides, I think you could do a lot worse than an Explore 2 for $180, especially if you're already in the Garmin ecosystem with a watch or something.
Frankly, it does 90% of what my 530 did, but has the newer interface that's easier to use with the touch screen.
The only thing I personally was missing was 30s and 60 second average power (the only data field was instant and 3s), but I installed a ConnectIQ app for that field.
That said, it doesn't have a dedicated MTB mode (off-road profile comes into Strava as Gravel) and lacks some of the MTB metrics. For me, I just recreationally ride MTB, so I don't care about any of that and the larger screen makes up for it.
Does GeoID work with Varia?
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