Recommendations for GPS Bike Computer primarily for navigation...

[topshopper19]

Hello everyone,

Need a little help.

Starting a business which requires biking around London regularly everyday. I am a complete begginer at riding, so need help in choosing a DURABLE and RELIABLE device. The lower the price the better too. (note: I cant use my smartphone because it is faulty).

Some i've found already:
GARMIN EDGE 820
GARMIN EDGE EXPLORE
GARMIN EDGE EXPLORER 1000
MIOCYCLE 505
LEZYNE MACRO GPS

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

 

[13 rider]

Wahoo but you need a smartphone to set it up

 

[winjim]

Garmin Etrex 20 with open source maps.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

Garmin Etrex 20 with open source maps.

Seconded

 

[tom73]

Wahoo ELEMNT all the way faultless never skips a beat

 

[vickster]

Wahoo ELEMNT all the way faultless never skips a beat

Over £200 though, OP is looking for a low cost option

Garmin 705 on eBay or post in classifieds, someone may have one to sell

 

[Soltydog]

The lower the price the better too. (note: I cant use my smartphone because it is faulty).

Some i've found already:

LEZYNE MACRO GPS

Think you need to use your smartphone when using navigation on the Lezyne devices I have a Super GPS, never used for navigation & it was great until I did a long ride in heavy rain Must have had some water get in. It seems fine now, I've used it a couple of times since & it's ok, but I've purchased a Wahoo Elemnt & that is great. I also have an old Garmin 705 edge, which was ok for navigation, but in the end I had a few issues with it recording rides. Especially longer rides whilst using navigation. Think they can be had at a very reasonable price nowadays, but they will be old units & may have reliability issues

 

[tom73]

Well ebay do have a few whaoo come up can if you time it right get a bargain I did.

 

[Denis99]

Garmin Edge 20 on Amazon , £84.

Basic gps, but very good at what it does

 

[smutchin]

Garmin Etrex 20 with open source maps.

If it's primarily for navigation, this is what I would get. I still think my Edge 510 is great, but I wouldn't recommend it if navigation is your main requirement.

Mind you, @topshopper19, if your reason for needing a GPS is to get to multiple destinations in London every day, maybe you would be better off with a car-type satnav after all.

 

[jefmcg]

note: I cant use my smartphone because it is faulty

I think you should use the money you were planning to spend on a GPS to get a functional phone. I can't imagine what sort of business would have you on the move but not need reliable communication.

And if you are new to cycling, there are enough hazards on London roads without having to look away to check the satnav for your next turn. There are many free options that give spoken turn-by-turn directions on a phone.

 

[topshopper19]

Thanks everyone. Really appreciate all of the replies!

 

[MikeG]

Garmin Etrex 20 with open source maps.

What is the process for downloading GPX files to the Etrex20 from a PC?

 

[winjim]

What is the process for downloading GPX files to the Etrex20 from a PC?

TBH it's been a while since I did it but IIRC you plug it in via USB and then simply copy the files into the correct folder. I certainly don't recall having any problems transferring files in either direction.

This is a useful guide on setting up the eTrex for cycling.

http://www.aukadia.net/gps/lw3_0.htm

 

[MikeG]

Garmin Etrex 20 with open source maps.

I've just bought one (Etrex 20X). What open source mapping do you suggest, and where do I go to download it? I need UK and Western Europe.