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Hi @AllAboutRides Hopefully I can help a bit 😀 I was also deciding between a Garmin and the Geoid because of Vitality. In the end, the amount I’d get back through Vitality didn’t justify the extra cost of the Garmin Edge devices. I already have a Garmin watch, so I can still earn points that way. Because of that, I decided to take a chance on the Geoid. So far, I’m extremely happy. I’ve done about 550 km with it and haven’t regretted the decision at all. The screen is bright and clear, and there are plenty of customizable layouts to display different stats. I also loaded a GPX route for a recent gravel race, and it worked perfectly. Coming from a first-generation Edge 130, this was a big upgrade since I’d never really used navigation before. Battery life has been great too. I’d estimate around 13–16 hours for myself with the devices have connected (phone connected, Garmin Varia, HR monitor, fairly bright screen). I also enjoy the smaller features—like adjusting brightness while riding, switching to battery saver mode, viewing notifications, and toggling Do Not Disturb. These are all things I didn’t have before, so its nice to have! Some people mention the lack of ClimbPro, but since I’ve never had it before, I can't really complain. My only real complaint is the touchscreen in wet conditions or with sweaty hands - it can be a bit unresponsive. That said, you can still use the physical buttons to change screens. I usually just wipe it down once I’m home before ending the ride and checking stats. As for shipping, this was my first AliExpress order in about 7 years, and it went smoothly. The device cost R1672 including shipping (with the out-front mount), and import duties were just over R550, which felt a bit high. But, it was delivered to my door, so cannot really complain I guess. I ordered on March 15th and received it on March 31st—about two weeks total, which was pretty quick in my opinion. One thing I do recommend, is maybe getting the out-front mount. My previous one was a bit loose, but the Geoid one fits well and feels solid even though it is plastic. But this may not be the case with others, just something I found. Hope that helps! Shout if you have any other questions

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Thanks so much @Byran Pr, appreciate the info! 🙂

Hey @Byran Pr Great info, thanks! Sorry for asking, but how did the sizing compare to some local brands? Did you find you had to size up/down for those two brands you listed? (For tops and bibs) Apologies if this has been answered before! Thanks in advance 🙂

Cool! Thanks!

I know this has probably been asked - but 499 pages is alto to scroll through! Does one need the Medical Aid for Vitality or can one get vitality alone? My apologies if its a stupid question, just wondering haha!

Wow!