Top 5 | Best Cycling Computers ππ²
Top 5 | Best Cycling Computers ππ²
Choices in cycling computers these days are boundless. Some featuring deep pockets full of data and ride stats, while others shine on with drool worthy amount of battery life for those longer stints.
Here are – in no particular order – the five of the best bike computers in the world right now. None of them perfect, but here are the ones that we think are in with a shout of being the right solution for you.
As always, let us know which one is your favourite in the comments!
More Information on these computers:
Garmin Edge 1030 Review:
β https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/training/gps-computers/gps-devices/garmin-edge-1030-review/
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt Review:
β https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/training/gps-computers/wahoo-elemnt-bolt-review/
Lezyne Super GPS Review:
β https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/training/gps-computers/gps-devices/lezyne-super-gps-review/
Garmin Edge 25 Review:
βhttps://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/training/gps-computers/cycle-computers/garmin-edge-25-bike-computer-review/
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Battery life is the biggest reason to use a bike computer over a smartphone for navigation
Just buy a 30β¬ phone and get GPS for it…
Wouldn’t it be good if Google made a GPS cycle computer.
Whats the unit in the intro video? Surprised that isnt on the list
Do you need a Di2 system to track RPM and KW?
Or how does this work?
Garmin products fail frequently. So does their customer service. Returned last two Garmin products and will never buy another one.
My phone does not have any problem with battery and is only 200 Euro π But I have problems to fix it secure on the handle bar. I already have doped it down several times. (The phone still working without problem!) If somebody does know a good handle-bar holder please advice;-) https://www.banggood.com/Ulefone-Power-5-6_0-inch-13000mAh-Wireless-Charge-6GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-MT6763-Octa-core-4G-Smartphone-p-1287016.html?rmmds=search&ID=3162&cur_warehouse=HK
Dork factor got me lol π
I want the bike computer developers to think about the following safety issue we encounter on Belgian roads. The code of conduct allows bikers (amateur Lance Armstrongs) to ride with two or more next to another in builded areas. They do that while brabbeling ie they can’t ride after another never ever. That makes the road very hazardous when you are in a car. Now if that computer has a GPS on it knowing where are the builded areas it can give a sonoric sign when a car comes up driving in their ass and it can give a new sonoric sign when they leave the legally defined builded area and should ride after another. No? All car conducters are completely fed up with amateur cyclists not giving way and they are legally held to a side distance of 40 inch which makes it impossible to pass. On this a bicycle rider is legally seen as a weak traffic participant and thus has all the rights in case of a treffic accident he is involved in. You could call that bike rider terror. All you have to do is upload a Coyote speed indication file on your computer and define the builded areas. Maybe a rider could personalize the sound of that sign….No?
800 dollar? Just buy a new phone lol
And what phone app uses off-line maps? Runtastic (MountainBike), bingo! π Pay once, use years
which ones offer intergration (tracks) from Trailforks and/or Strava ?
Dorky having a phone on your bike? Really? Google Maps is free with your phone AND has all the bike trails overlay. I have the Samsung S9+ so it has a BIG color screen. It should be number one on your list. I use the Samsung Health app with it when I go biking. Again, it’s free and it’s much more user friendly and informative than Strava.
hi.. do these devices work on AA/AAA batteries or USB charge?
One thing I hate about this channel : where are the MF LINKS!
Garmin 25: I used mine for over 5,000 miles and it has worked but the battery dies in less than 5 hours and if it is cold, the battery dies in about 3 hours. When you plug it in to recharge on the road using your power bank, everything goes back to zero again. Also, it is not perfect in partnership with the GarminConnect app. If your ride is longer than 3 hours, do NOT go with this model. SOLUTION: It needs to be re-engineered with a mini-USB connector port so that you can have it CONTINUALLY plugged in while you are navigating. IT does have a strange connector port but you CANNOT use the mounting bracket if you have it plugged in to your power source.
Love my new Gamin Edge 130 with the remote control π
Sorry, I think I missed the cycling computer in this lineup… all I saw were _NAVIGATION COMPUTERS._ It’s a bicycle, not a fighter jet… if I want a navigation aid I’ll take a map and strap a compass to my handlebars, I don’t need a GPS signal to tell me how fast I’m moving.
Meh, I just use my phone.
What are the best minimal speed and cadence cyclocomputers out there? Gps surely is handy, but since most phones have it already, it is just a price boost on CCs.
i wish garmin would fix the issue with wanting to return you to start at beginning of rides.
Waze is better on directional map. It’s updated often.
I use zip ties and silicone case for my phone and attach it to my handlebars
Google maps and off we go πͺπ»πͺπ»
Just bought a Garmin, didnt want to but it works with Trailforks….do any other brands do that?
I used to use a garmin GPS V about 17 years ago on a bicycle and it worked beautifully. It was easy to load routes and the monochrome screen lasted a good while. I would think they’d be much better by now. Comments here indicate otherwise and that is amazing.
Hello ! Why do not Polar come in this top. It is a very good computer with no great errors, and the V650 looks really good.
Dont forget other devices which is also good with bicycle app :
1. Apple watch 2020
2. Galaxy watch
Today i watched this video.I like it but i couldn’t find any product url or amazon link where i can order.So i made this lists again and also point out all product link in my description for people.I hope it will help to your all viewer. Here’s that video with link and customer review: https://youtu.be/Gxp0fvWm-eQ I hope you allow this π
Garmin is like the Homer Car of bike computers. The software is absolute trash, I canβt even believe itβs a released product. Literally no comparison between the Wahoo Elemnt Roam and the Garmin 1030+. Itβs like if Wahoo was Apple, Garmin would be HP and the software was created by the call center in India. Itβs complete garbage, wow, did I mention how bad it is?! Garmin is NOT good.
So skynet I mean Google, when are you going to make a bicycle computer?ππππ
Hello my name is Carlos I am from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. You could show de name of cycle computers and the site of protudcts. Thank you.
Garmin overpriced, unreliable and breaks. Had several Garims, 510, 810, 1030, ALL sent back to Garmin for problems.
Bought an Bolt, superb, reliable and bombproof
I wish Apple and Google would develop something similar to their car integration for bike computers, so we could have things like Google Maps without having to pull out our phones.
Whatβs the price?
I use the Garmin Edge 830 and it’s really great:
https://amzn.to/3fYWTmN
if you often go in unknown places it’s really useful.
I wanted to use this medium to alert the bike community about MAGELLAN / MIO CYCLO in its entire line, if they buy that device and leave outside the area of their map, they CANNOT follow a track, nor use STRAVA LIVE even paying for example in SOUTH AMERICA where there are no maps, the device is locked to follow a WIKILOC track for example, which they do not clarify anywhere, they even cheat saying they use OpenStreetMaps use it but no one but them can use those maps that are in the public domain . Already exhausted all means and it seems that they are not willing to solve the problem.
Regards, Mario Camps
how do you get the map on gpsport igs50e
Lezyne should most urgently review its marketing in Belgium. No joke.
Which cycling computer will let you customize the race a segment page. So when your on a segment you can customize whats on the screen. REALLY WANT TO KNOW PLEASE HELP
I use my smartphone with wikiloc.com π best cycling computer ever !
Just buy a cheap powerbank and use your phone
Io ho preso il Garmin Edge 820, se vai molto in giro anche in posti sconosciuti Γ¨ perfetto, ha anche il gps e la fascia cardio:
https://amzn.to/2R6WIeB
should include bryton..or u dont know about it all?
Imagine getting a "Google MAPS bicycle computer, the size of an iPhone4. I’d buy that"
if google made a bike computer….
Title is misleading. Should be GPS Cycling Computer. Not what I was looking for.
So dont buy any. Just use ur.google lol
your title says Cycling Computers not Navigation…smartphones should not be on this list
Call me ignorant, but what do the professionals use?
For Lezyne, Ludo bikes is at a mile from my door and they should do something extra to promote some of your beautiful products. They do Granville too and it seems to me we see less of those bikes on our roads. They concentrated on fleet bike parcs lately.For me Lezyne tyre repair kits , pumps and lights and bell should be standard at any local bike shops which isn’t the case. If I were to buy a new quality pump I would look for a ZΓ©fal pump and not for a Lezyne cuz I don’t know it but I’m sure it is worth its money. The organizers are also very sleek and many people go on a bike vacation over here. To stay in the terminology they have to pump it up over here!