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Best GPS unit for the bike

  • 23-07-2025 07:03AM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 345 ✭✭


    Sorry if this has been done before.Im in the market for a new one.Speed, cadence, heart rate etc all the usual.Maps not a big one.Ive bad eyesight so like a big screen.My last was a Karoo 1 and I loved the big screen which was so easy to read while cycling.

    Looking at Karoo 3 mostly but maybe Garmin 840.Any thoughts welcome, thanks.



Answers

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭Londonirish72


    I had a Karoo 2 for years and loved it. It fell off my bike about 3 months ago an broke and to save money I replaced it with a Garmin 540 which is a decision I really regret. The Garmin has a great battery life but is not easy to use and the operating system is prone to bugs - you seem to get pestered with information you don't want or need while stuff you do want to see is hidden. I am going to bite the bullet and buy a new Karoo 3 and keep the Garmin for emergencies.

    I've had a Wahoo in the past and that too was a great bike computer.

    So anything but Garmin is my advice. If you don't need mapping then there seem to be a load of cheaper options out there but I don't have any experience of using anything else but the big 3.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 345 ✭✭mick121


    Thanks for that,I'm a fan of the big screen, battery life on the Karoo is bad compared to Garmin but I'm not cycling those distances.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 189 ✭✭Bluejohn1


    I've a igpsport 630s, great battery and finds a signal in seconds and has all the bells and whistles of Garmin etc. I only use a subset of what it offers, but have no major complaints with it and have had over a year now. They've bigger screen versions the 800 and BiNavi (More Navigation Focused).



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 345 ✭✭mick121


    Thanks,I'll look into it



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,326 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    8XX screen isn't particularly big, you really need to look at the 10X0 range for the big visuals if that's a main requirement.



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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 26,718 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    I have a wahoo, simple to use, more intuitive than a Garmin. Highly recommended.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭seanin4711


    Depends on budget and requirements

    I have an older Bryton 750 for maps and navigation road & gravel use - works fine but a touch old at this stage.

    Why Is No One Talking About This Bike Computer? Bryton Rider 750 Review

    I also have a basic GEOID/Magene for TT bike where all i need it is basic data(power/cadence/speed etc) cheap and cheerful - $50 usd.

    Fast GPS & Full Color? CC600 Cycling Computer Review #bikecomputer #cyclingtech

    i was going to go for a general GPS bike computer now it would be - IGPSPORT BSC300T

    (2) Garmin is DONE, Blame iGPSPORT - YouTube



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 345 ✭✭mick121


    Thanks everyone for all the information,much appreciated.I pulled the trigger on the latest Karoo (3).I really like it.I much prefer the big screen as my eyesight isn't the best.

    Had a couple of spins and all's good.



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