GPS with DIY mapping recommendations......

[cheshirerob]

Currently using a garmin edge 130 but looking to upgrade.

Looking for something that has the features of the 130 but also navigation with map. Ideally something I can easily create specific routes on my computer or ipad and transfer these to the gps. Something accurate, reliable and with reasonable battery life.

Any advice please?

 

[Milkfloat]

If you want to stick with Garmin then the 530 is a very well received device.

 

[cheshirerob]

If you want to stick with Garmin then the 530 is a very well received device.

Looks like a good option.

Whats the interface like when creating your own routes?

 

[Milkfloat]

You have a variety of options of pretty much any app. I use Strava, others use Ridewithgps, in the past I used plotaroute and Garmin Connect itself.

 

[cheshirerob]

You have a variety of options of pretty much any app. I use Strava, others use Ridewithgps, in the past I used plotaroute and Garmin Connect itself.

Excellent, thanks for that.

Ill nip down to my lbs on saturday to see if they have an edge 530 in stock 👍🏻

 

[Ajax Bay]

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/garmin-edge-530-cycling-gps-in-depth-review.html
I haven't got one but this authoritative/high reputation reviewer is complimentary: "I’d argue it might be the best bike computer Garmin’s ever made".
RidewithGPS for plotting and easy export of a gpx to your chosen device.

 

[PaulSB]

Any Wahoo which fits your budget and route plan on RWGPS along with several other sources.

The Wahoos are simple to set up and, accurate, good battery life and in my experience to date completely reliable. I can't say the same about the various Garmins I've owned.

Have a look at the reviews before rushing down to your LBS. The Wahoo is a far superior product.

 

[mikeIow]

Any Wahoo which fits your budget and route plan on RWGPS along with several other sources.

The Wahoos are simple to set up and, accurate, good battery life and in my experience to date completely reliable. I can't say the same about the various Garmins I've owned.

Have a look at the reviews before rushing down to your LBS. The Wahoo is a far superior product.

I invested in the colour Wahoo Roam a while back....it is a great device!
A pal who does short tours quite a bit was a Garmin user, got the Wahoo Bolt and raved about how much better it was. decent battery life, good led + mild beep system to warn of upcoming junctions.
Still waiting for tighter integration with cycle.travel (coming, I am told!), but works with the others mentioned.

That said, if you are happy with the Garmin, check the reviews and stick with it: they do appear to be the main kids in town for this game!

 

[stoatsngroats]

I would echo the Wahoo experience, but I can’t compare to Garmin.
RWGPS planning to the Wahoo has worked flawlessly, taking us without issue from Dieppe to Paris, and other, more local routes too.
I do planning on an iPad and have had no issues.
It’s worth a look at least.

 

[cheshirerob]

Any Wahoo which fits your budget and route plan on RWGPS along with several other sources.

The Wahoos are simple to set up and, accurate, good battery life and in my experience to date completely reliable. I can't say the same about the various Garmins I've owned.

Have a look at the reviews before rushing down to your LBS. The Wahoo is a far superior product.

Hmmm I had better have a look first then, never really heard of wahoo for this application, apart from the smart trainers. Then again I've not been looking until now.

Thanks for the info 👍🏻

 

[Blue Hills]

Am still undecided after reading some of the comments on cyclechat, whether wahoo is a box of tricks or a religion.
I use a garmin etrex 20 /20x - does everthing I need. Have done rides of 150 miles on it, much in the dark.

 

[PaulSB]

Am still undecided after reading some of the comments on cyclechat, whether wahoo is a box of tricks or a religion.
I use a garmin etrex 20 /20x - does everthing I need. Have done rides of 150 miles on it, much in the dark.

🙏🙏🙏............... without a doubt

 

[Blue Hills]

🙏🙏🙏............... without a doubt

sorry paul, am not up on the symbol things, what are those?

 

[Nick Saddlesore]

I think it's a yoga position - you have to tie yourself in knots to master an Etrex.

 

[fossyant]

Edge Explore - all the mapping features but without the training plan and power meter stuff (which most of use don't use). Ideal for general use, and about £180. It's a paired down 1030. Next biggest screen after the 1030