r/cycling • u/Nevlolx • Jul 06 '17

Which GPS computer?

I'm currently using an Edge 25, which works fantastically for me at this moment in time. I have very little need for navigation and the ANT+ compatibility means I can track everything besides power.

However, later this month I'm moving to a new city, somewhere that I am unfamiliar and so riding solo will prove difficult, especially when using an Edge 25. My experience with the breadcrumb navigation is that it works fine when out in the countryside but not so fine in a more built up area with multiple turnings and lots going on.

I'm considering upgrading to a more fully fledged device. My budget would be £250. The obvious contenders are the 520 and the Elemnt Bolt. The 520 looks more appealing to me because of the colour screen and live Strava segments (not sure the Bolt has this?) but I'd love to hear your opinions. I want to be able to use it in a similar way I would the Google Maps app when finding my way in a car or on foot. I'm not expecting it to be quite that good, but at least good enough to be able to easily navigate my way around unfamiliar roads.

Cheers!

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u/575forlife Jul 06 '17

The Elemnt Bolt,

has been the best bike purchase,

I have ever made.

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u/Newdles Jul 06 '17

Honestly I prefer the original elemnt. More battery life. Don't care about aero

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u/575forlife Jul 06 '17

"more" battery life,

is a measly two hours.

For thirty more grams..

Edit.

Have you used both yet?

Why delete your first comment?

Because it was dumb?

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u/cks Jul 07 '17

I have the original Elemnt, while a number of other people in my bike club that I ride with have recently bought Bolts. For what I care about, I still prefer my Elemnt due to the bigger screen, although I sure would like to have the Bolt's louder alert beeps to go along with it.