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Which Bike computer?


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I am in the market for a new computer. I am currently using a Polar watch and would like to upgrade to something mounted on the bars for ease of reference.

I am in a quandary though. There is so much to choose from, however, I have whittled it down to 3 possibilities:

 

1. Wahoo Bolt

2. Garmin Edge 530, or

3. Garmin Edge130.

 

Can anyone give positive or negative views on these units.

 

Is it all getting so technical with all the data available that maybe the Edge 130 is the best route to follow???? I don't know.

 

Anyone? Please!

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Hold out for the Edge 130 Plus (released in mid June) - it is somewhat better than the existing 130, and is being advertised at the same price ($199 in the USA, but seems to be a tad more here).
 

It certainly isn't feature rich like the 530, but it's a very good "basic" unit. If you struggle with reading a unit while riding, then the 130 isn't for you.

 

A 4th option is the Lezyne Mega C or XL - it's cheaper than the 530, and has (1) a better battery life and can almost everything the others can do. It's just a little bulker (height wise above the stem).

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