New to cycling

[Julie Williamson]

Hi all,

I'm new to cycling and I'm looking at getting a GPS unit, I don't really want to spend to much have been looking at the garmin edge 200 and strada, any info would be much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[cyberknight]

If you do not want to fork out for a dedicated gps computer then if you have a smartphone you can find plenty of apps .

 

[welsh dragon]

Hi. Welcome from powys

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Hi Julie and welcome to Cycle Chat!
As @cyberknight said above, the Strava app on your smartphone will work perfectly if you are not planning more than 5/6 hours rides. I found it drains the batteries quite quickly on my HT Desire.
Eventually got myself a Garmin Edge 200, love it, never get lost again, plus it uploads easily to all popular tracking sites ... and I can read the screen without reading glasses

 

[Bryony]

Hello to the forum, I use apps on my iPhone at the moment and that works well but I will be upgrading to a garmin edge 200 at some point because of the drainage on my phone battery.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Welcome from the States, I use a Garmin Nuvi (Old model) and am very happy with it.