Suggestions for MTB computer
Discussion
LimaDelta said:
Ha, I saw that. I assume that once it's fixed they'll be bombproof.Wahoo every day of the week.
Garmins are dire. I went through 5 in 8mths. Always failing, always buggy, always problems. This latest is just yet another failure.
Wahoo are designed by cyclists, for cyclists (rather than Garmin where cycling is just a small offshoot).
Battery power, reliability, ease of use, everything...Wahoo is a world ahead of Garmin.
Garmins are dire. I went through 5 in 8mths. Always failing, always buggy, always problems. This latest is just yet another failure.
Wahoo are designed by cyclists, for cyclists (rather than Garmin where cycling is just a small offshoot).
Battery power, reliability, ease of use, everything...Wahoo is a world ahead of Garmin.
breamster said:
Will she want to use it for navigation? I've been told the wahoo for off-road navigation is poor compared to the Garmin. Can anyone confirm this?
I have a Garmin 820 and it's quite good but I am on my third warranty replacement!!
She'd quite like a system that hasn't been taken down by hackers. I have a Garmin 820 and it's quite good but I am on my third warranty replacement!!
I traded an Elemnt Bolt for a Garmin 530. The Elemnt was really good, but the Garmin is a significant improvement IMO, due to the Climb Pro feature, better navigation and much better implementation of Strava Live segments. Plus I run as well with a Garmin watch and the training load feature works well between the two devices
Have a read of the DC Rainmaker reviews and decide whether the Garmin features are important to you.
Can't comment on reliability as it's my first Garmin bike computer and it's been fine - as was the Bolt.
Have a read of the DC Rainmaker reviews and decide whether the Garmin features are important to you.
Can't comment on reliability as it's my first Garmin bike computer and it's been fine - as was the Bolt.
Louis Balfour said:
Okay. I've looked at the Wahoo and both the Bolt and Element look ideal.
I am tempted to point her towards the Bolt, because I don't think she NEEDS colour. But I am happy to be persuaded differently.
Any pointer chaps please?
ROAM. Small price premium. Big benefit premium.I am tempted to point her towards the Bolt, because I don't think she NEEDS colour. But I am happy to be persuaded differently.
Any pointer chaps please?
Otherwise, go original Elemnt.
breamster said:
Will she want to use it for navigation? I've been told the wahoo for off-road navigation is poor compared to the Garmin. Can anyone confirm this?
I have a Garmin 820 and it's quite good but I am on my third warranty replacement!!
No, it is seamless with every mapping software around.I have a Garmin 820 and it's quite good but I am on my third warranty replacement!!
Wahoo....unless you like a 'will it survive the ride' thrill of the Garmin
Well, if it is just about logging distance you don’t need a computer at all. I’d start just with Strava on her phone, record the rides, done.
IF she feels the need for navigation then start looking in to one, but you may be surprised how effective a smart phone and the plethora of native apps are.
I often ride with a friend who has a Wahoo and they serve no real advantage in real life riding as I can tell.
IF she feels the need for navigation then start looking in to one, but you may be surprised how effective a smart phone and the plethora of native apps are.
I often ride with a friend who has a Wahoo and they serve no real advantage in real life riding as I can tell.
alolympic said:
Well, if it is just about logging distance you don’t need a computer at all. I’d start just with Strava on her phone, record the rides, done.
IF she feels the need for navigation then start looking in to one, but you may be surprised how effective a smart phone and the plethora of native apps are.
I often ride with a friend who has a Wahoo and they serve no real advantage in real life riding as I can tell.
She tried a phone app, it didn't work.IF she feels the need for navigation then start looking in to one, but you may be surprised how effective a smart phone and the plethora of native apps are.
I often ride with a friend who has a Wahoo and they serve no real advantage in real life riding as I can tell.
She has bough a Wahoo Bolt.
Ares said:
Why does a computer stop you enjoying the ride?
My comment was said slightly tongue in cheek. But don't we have enough technology in our lives already? It's a personal opinion of course but getting out on my MTB is a great way to escape the technology and just focus on the ride, the fresh air, the wonderful views. My memory is enough analysis for me. It doesn't matter if I beat my PB, burned 10 more calories or rode for an extra 1/2 mile. Sometimes I have no plan at all, I'll come across a junction on a forest trail and sometimes I'll go left, sometimes I'll go right. It's all part of the adventure. I just enjoy the ride!
Each to their own though. I accept it's a free world
but believe it could be 'freer' without technology controlling/dictating/analysing what we do 
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