Black Friday Garmon and Wahoo GPS devices.

[DCLane]

I've a basic Garmin 200, which does me just fine for routes although it's just a line to follow and very occasionally it can be slightly out where there's complex junctions.

Son has a Garmin 520 with HRM and cadence which gives more detail for his training and racing.

It depends what you're planning to do with them. For me it needs a long battery life, hence the Garmin 200.

 

[Tripster]

I have 4 Garmins in my draw and would not have another one if you gave me one.

I have used the Wahoo Bolt for 3 years but would opt for the Wahoo Roam as it is the newer model.

If you plan on longer rides and using a GPS for that purpose then this mans recommendation and advice is on the money @oreo_muncher

 

[Tripster]

I've a basic Garmin 200, which does me just fine for routes although it's just a line to follow and very occasionally it can be slightly out where there's complex junctions.

Son has a Garmin 520 with HRM and cadence which gives more detail for his training and racing.

It depends what you're planning to do with them. For me it needs a long battery life, hence the Garmin 200.

But then another long distance cyclist @DCLane goes the other way and both opinions I would value highly so back to square one oreo muncher

 

[Milkfloat]

My family is fully invested in the Garmin ecosystem, with multiple Edge devices, watches, sensors, pedals and turbo trainers. I have never had a serious problem with any of the kit.

Edit: I have just looked at my Garmin account. 28 different orders over the years on cycling goods only. Probably another 10 or so on automotive products. Admittedly not all of them are for my direct family.

 

[vickster]

I’m not saying the Wahoo was bad, my brain just didn’t compute with the black and white mapping and way of displaying on the screen, I just bizarrely couldn’t get used to it and would always go the wrong way and all the flashing lights just confused me more . This probably says more about my brain than the device! I like the colour of the garmin and that it works more like a car sat nav (to my brain anyhow)!
The Wahoo was also annoying in terms of uploading to my phone and their helpline couldn’t fix the issue

 

[oreo_muncher]

I have 4 Garmins in my draw and would not have another one if you gave me one.

I have used the Wahoo Bolt for 3 years but would opt for the Wahoo Roam as it is the newer model.

Why do you have so many Garmins? Why do you prefer wahoo over Garmin?

 

[Tripster]

My family is fully invested in the Garmin ecosystem, with multiple Edge devices, watches, sensors, pedals and turbo trainers. I have never had a serious problem with any of the kit.

Edit: I have just looked at my Garmin account. 28 different orders over the years on cycling goods only. Probably another 10 or so on automotive products. Admittedly not all of them are for my direct family.

Can you give mine a talking to and get the bugger to work properly

 

[oreo_muncher]

I've a basic Garmin 200, which does me just fine for routes although it's just a line to follow and very occasionally it can be slightly out where there's complex junctions.

Son has a Garmin 520 with HRM and cadence which gives more detail for his training and racing.

It depends what you're planning to do with them. For me it needs a long battery life, hence the Garmin 200.

Long distance cycling GPS.

 

[vickster]

Long distance cycling GPS.

Wahoo Roam or Garmin Explore or whatever it’s called. Don’t pay extra for all the training sensors and gubbins

 

[vickster]

Argos have the Edge Explore on offer and it’s available to collect in Nottingham
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/4528306
given it’s reduced, it could sell out fairly swiftly

wahoo roam is £120 more

 

[Milkfloat]

Can you give mine a talking to and get the bugger to work properly

Sometimes I think it is not the device that does not work properly

 

[Tripster]

Sometimes I think it is not the device that does not work properly

How very dare you !!

 

[vickster]

Sometimes I think it is not the device that does not work properly

I’ve already admitted that was possibly the issue with me and the Wahoo navigation (although the syncing issue wasn’t!)

 

[bikingdad90]

@oreo_muncher its my Garmin that is for sale. There is a little wiggle room on price, what sort of price were you looking for? @Fintious does have dibs on it but has bought a Garmin Edge 705 so might be available soon if all works out.

 

[OldShep]

For years I had a love hate relationship with my Garmins. After some very trying times we divorced and life has been so much better.
I met Lezyne a few years ago and once accustomed to her ways we are in love even upgraded to the Mega last year who’s staying power is beyond belief and her reliability beyond question.
Hope that throws a spanner into the, so far, two horse race.