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What Cycling Computer to get


ChristiaanSt

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Guys please assist.

 

I am in the market for a new cycling computer. There are a couple of factors to take in to consideration and I would like to have some options. They are as follow:

 

Obviously GPS

Strava Live segments

Integrate with Discovery Vitality without having to rewrite a website every time I want to upload

Connect with my current Ant+ HR straps (Unless you get one that comes with one)

 

These are all fine and easy to pick. The problem is however that I only have a budget of R2500 :)

 

I am even willing to buy second hand if its in working condition. I just want to know what brand/models should I look at or even ignore in your opinion.

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didnt know about the 20/25, looks like a nice option.

 

Before I saw your budget I was going to suggest an Edge 130.

 

Very much the same as the 25 but with a bigger screen and supposedly longer battery life.

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^^^

 

What Dexter said !!  Is a better unit than the Edge 25

 

I agree with both of you guys but the budget might be a bit tight at R2500 to find one.

 

Maybe the OP can find just the head Unit for now? Easybike have the 130 at R2999

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I agree with both of you guys but the budget might be a bit tight at R2500 to find one

The Edge 25 has been around for a few years and whilst a great unit misses some of the features of the more high end unit.

 

The Edge 130 had pretty much all the features and the OP only needs to save a little more and can pick one up for just under R3000 https://shop.navworld.co.za/garmin/sports-and-fitness/garmin-fitness-cycling/garmin-edge-130.html

 

To the OP, save a bit more as it is not much more!

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Have a look at this video, think it's quite handy when comparing: 

- Also consider a Cash Crusaders in your area, I've seen a couple computers there go for a lot less than what they're worth. 
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I might save a bit more and get the 130 or look on the classifieds sections for a bargain to come through

I haven't advertised mine at all, but I am going to sell my Garmin Edge 520. Just the unit itself. Recently replaced under warranty, excellent condition. PM me if you're interested.

 

I'm selling coz I no longer want to ride with a unit attached to the bike, my Fenix watch does the trick for me.

 

Will tick all your boxes incl. strava live segments and budget....

 

Edit: Sold.

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Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I might save a bit more and get the 130 or look on the classifieds sections for a bargain to come through

 

I had the 25 and sold it. Will be getting the 130 rather. Buy better, buy once.

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I haven't advertised mine at all, but I am going to sell my Garmin Edge 520. Just the unit itself. Recently replaced under warranty, excellent condition. PM me if you're interested.

 

I'm selling coz I no longer want to ride with a unit attached to the bike, my Fenix watch does the trick for me.

 

Will tick all your boxes incl. strava live segments and budget....

 

I might be interested?  :whistling:

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Sold already haha :)

Damn! That was fast!

 

Just for the OP, I believe that Evobikes sold the 520 for around R3k during the last black Friday sale.

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Here have been couple of Lkker deals on hubb for good Garmin. Just ask the guys sure someone will sell you Lkker computer

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