![]() Best for: Riders wanting the functionality of Garmin’s larger computers but in a compact package.Garmin Edge 530 The Edge 530 was the first bike computer with WiFi connectivity. Screen: 3in, 240x400 pixels colour and touchscreen.Compatibility: ANT, Garmin Varia, smart trainer and power meter.Training data: Speed, distance, time, ClimbPro, heart rate, power, but not advanced metrics such as left-right balance or training load.Navigation: Excellent, thanks to trifold GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellite input, this Garmin is adept at exploring it can store 100 routes.Read our full Garmin Edge Explore 2 review.The premium model costs £90 more than the model we tested and can be connected to and charged from an electric bike motor on the move. The ebike status screen displays data such as assist level and battery range. However, you can pair it to electric bikes that have Shimano Steps or ANT connectivity. Nor is it compatible with electronic groupsets. Lacking WiFi connectivity, the Edge Explore 2 cannot directly upload your activities to Strava or other ride-sharing apps when you get home. The live data the Edge Explore 2 does deliver will satisfy the majority of riders though. The screen is large, high-resolution and rerouting is reliable.Ĭonnectivity options abound, but you lose out on the geekier training analysis, including pedalling efficiency, that its pricier Garmin brethren deliver. The Garmin Edge Explore 2 navigates better than some of Garmin's deluxe models at less than half the price. Best for: Riders who prioritise navigation and ease of use over fancier data sets.Garmin Edge Explore 2 The Edge Explore 2 measures and records everything most cyclists require. Compatibility: ANT, Garmin Varia, Connect IQ.Training data: Basic speed, distance, time, elevation, heart rate and power data field, mountain bike metrics and ClimbPro.Navigation: Basic, breadcrumb-style with no basemap.Read our Garmin Edge 130 Plus first look.The Edge 130 Plus can also control smart trainers. ![]() Battery life has shrunk to 12 hours, but that should be more than enough for the majority of riders. Syncing between the best cycling apps, such as Strava and Komoot, has been greatly improved with Garmin opening up its API. There is still no base mapping on the 130, so you're limited to breadcrumb mapping, but the screen resolution is sharp. ClimbPro shows the profile of a climb from a pre-loaded route. The Garmin Edge 130 Plus has an accelerometer that allows the device to include mountain biking metrics and incident detection.
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