Review: Garmin Edge 1030
Garmin recently announced the newest model in their large screen Edge 1000 series. The Edge 1030 is Garmin’s flagship device, boasting the latest technology and the broadest selection of features. The Device In terms of cycling GPS computers, the Garmin Edge 1030 is unashamedly large at 114 mm long and 58 mm wide. That space […]
Review: Garmin Edge 820
Garmin launched their Edge 820 GPS bike computer a little over a year ago to bolster their Edge range of cycling devices. The Edge 820 rolled out of the gate with several new features including some previously only found on its bigger brother, the Edge 1000. All of this in a compact size and controlled […]
Introducing the Edge Explore 1000: a GPS bike computer for touring and adventure
Garmin today announced the Edge Explore 1000, an easy-to-use GPS bike computer with cycling-specific maps and points of interest. Ideal for touring and adventure, the Edge Explore 1000 features preloaded Garmin Cycle Map with routable road and bike paths, elevation data, points of interest and address search. Users can discover new routes with its ability […]
Lezyne GPS available soon
The digital age has our lives connected through the internet and smartphones. Everyone is “plugged in” whether it’s for business or pleasure, and the need to be connected is now a way of life. In cycling, computers are also evolving. One unit can now display its user’s power output, speed, distance, heart rate, etc. through […]
New Garmin Edge 520: First GPS Bike Computer with Strava Live Segments
Garmin International Inc. today announced the Edge 520, the first GPS bike computer with Strava Live Segments. The Edge 520 boasts a myriad of advanced analysis features including time in zone, functional threshold power, cycling-specific VO2 max and recovery time, indoor trainer support, cycling dynamics and in-ride segments through Strava and Garmin Connect. Additional connected […]
Review: Garmin Edge 1000 GPS computer
Garmin’s relatively new Edge 1000 model has flown somewhat under the radar thanks to much of the current attention on the brand focused on their new Vector power pedals. As far as top level navigation and information devices go, users are currently spoilt for choice. Coming in at a recommended retail price of R10 599, […]
Review: TomTom Multisport Cardio
Just about everyone knows TomTom for their car navigation systems but they have now started poking around in the sports watch market. I was fortunate enough to spend some time with the TomTom Multisport Cardio watch. At first glance the watch looks funky, bright and fun with a solid looking strap and rubber outer that […]
Review: Mio Cyclo 505 HC GPS computer
Mio may not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking of a new GPS based computer for your bike, but with their new Cyclo 505 HC, that’s about to change. As far as premium GPS bike computers go, consumers are spoilt for choice. With a recommended retail price of R6,499, Mio places […]