Garmin Edge 830 cycling computer review: Hitting the data sweet spot.Full smartphone connectivity is offered, including replies to messages (Android only). You can also use it as an alarm for your bike, it supports group messaging and tracking. TrailForks data is integrated and MTB Dynamics supported. It will support connection to a full range of sensors for more data, including power, as well as offering smart indoor trainer controls.įull mapping is offered, supporting route imports and creation on the device, re-routing and navigation back to the start of routes, as well as features like Strava Segments and ClimbPro so you can see how much further you have to fight up those hills. The device itself is close to the Edge 530, but offers a touchsreen for more intuitive navigation - on top of essential button control to stop/start tracking.Ī full selection of data is returned, from all your route and performance metrics - mirroring those you'll get from the Edge 1030 Pro, the only real exception being the daily workout suggestions. The Garmin Edge 830 is more compact than the Edge 1030 Plus and a lot more affordable, while offering many of the same advanced features. 2.6in colour, 246 x 322 pixels, touchscreen.Garmin Edge 1030 Plus cycling computer review: Data by the bucketload.It's Garmin's most complete device, but also the most expensive.

Smartphone connectivity will sync all your data to Garmin Connect, provide live tracking for your rides and serve you notifications from your phone - including quick replies to messages (Android only). Daily workout suggestions will keep you motivated. There's also support for Strava Segments, meaning you can compete against Strava friends on those hills, while ClimbPro will help you manage your effort on hills too. Full mapping, with imported routes or routes created on the device are supported, re-routing when you go wrong.

Loads of metrics are captured from your ride, supporting connected sensors via ANT+ or BLE, while there's also support for power control and indoor bike trainers. The bigger screen also means the Edge 1030 Plus can show the most sophisticated graphics, and while that makes little difference when you're looking at your stats during a ride (except that they're bigger or you can get more on the display), it does mean better visual representation. The Garmin Edge 1030 Plus is Garmin's top Edge device and also the biggest, with a 3.5-inch colour touchscreen, but also having the advantage of being able to offer a 24-hour battery life.

3.5in colour, 282 x 470 pixels, touchscreen.

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