garmin edge 520 or 820 or garmin touring ?

[cyberknight]

do they come with maps and which one has a bigger screen ?
bonus from work
https://www.halfords.com/technology...puters-gps/garmin-edge-820-gps-cycle-computer
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/cy...ters-gps/garmin-edge-explore-cycling-computer
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/cy...s-gps/garmin-edge-520-plus-gps-cycle-computer

 

[OldShep]

As much as I dislike Garmin take a good look at the 530. They might have finally excelled.
£50 cash back after 30 days ownership too.

 

[cyberknight]

As much as I dislike Garmin take a good look at the 530. They might have finally excelled.
£50 cash back after 30 days ownership too.

not available its a 520 or 820 i can get

 

[Zeffer]

I guess it depends what you want it for. I have managed my three day tour and countless other routes using an Edge 520, can’t comment on the 820.

You have to create the routes and put them on the device. When following, it is basically a pink line you track. I have also upgraded my maps using openstreetmap.

It’s OK, but fairly easy to miss a turn, especially in towns where there are lots of options. On the open road, it’s fine. I have never had any reliability issues.

For simply tracking rides and sensor data, then it has never skipped a beat.

However, for proper navigation I am planning on upgrading to the Edge 530 or a Wahoo device.

 

[ColinJ]

Lots of people not getting on with the Touring model! @Littgull was really unhappy with his and bought a different model.

 

[cyberknight]

reserved a 520 plus , after bc discount and bonus its costing me £12

 

[vickster]

820 bigger than 520 I think but smaller than the 1000 series or Wahoo elemnt

 

[Littgull]

Lots of people not getting on with the Touring model! @Littgull was really unhappy with his and bought a different model.

Yes. my Garmin Tour is hopelessly inconsistent. So much so that I ended up buying a Garmin Explore about 12 months ago. That has so far proved flawless in regard to navigation and following an uploaded route - which is the most important thing for me. However. it does seem to under record the amount of ascent which makes me still be wary of all things Garmin.

 

[Zeffer]

reserved a 520 plus , after bc discount and bonus its costing me £12

My understanding is that the plus is a big step up from the standard.

 

[cyberknight]

820 bigger than 520 I think but smaller than the 1000 series or Wahoo elemnt

the 520 plus is same size as the 820 according to reviews but has butons rather than touch screen , with my reyanuds and gloves i thought might be the better option

 

[Joffey]

It's a shame you didn't fancy the 530. I've had a 520 and the difference from that to the 530 is amazing. It's like an iPhone compared to a Nokia.

 

[Mo1959]

It's a shame you didn't fancy the 530. I've had a 520 and the difference from that to the 530 is amazing. It's like an iPhone compared to a Nokia.

I’ve got the 830 and loving it so far. I think with the 530 and 830 Garmin have maybe finally got their act together.

 

[cyberknight]

It's a shame you didn't fancy the 530. I've had a 520 and the difference from that to the 530 is amazing. It's like an iPhone compared to a Nokia.

it wasnt availible on the vendors i could use with my bonus voucher
and as far as i phones ? i have a moto e 4 ......

 

[cyberknight]

anyhoo,
good job i decided to get a new one as my 800 died after about 80 miles today, luckily took my old 500 too or i would have been a bit peeved

 

[cyberknight]

Picked it up today , one question ..
skip phone sync when setting up garmin edge ?
can it be done as i have always connected to a pc , but seems you have to connect to a smartphone to set it up, its not a big issue but i dont take the phone that will have the app on when riding .