Garmin Edge 830
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ekuhn
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There are a bunch of threads on the 530/830 platform. Great unit. Some prefer the Garmin, Some prefer the Wahoo.
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Garmin or Wahoo???
So which one is better? Which one is better suited for a straight up trail rider? What do you like about yours and what do you dislike. I've never ridden with one ... ever. But I can kind of see the advantage.
JDurk
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From my research of what to upgrade to when my 520 is done, not much difference between the 530 and 830 as far as features. Just 530 is buttons and the 830 is touchscreen. Pretty much all Garmin devices work with a HRM, except maybe the really low priced units. Elevation accuracy is relative. I don't think any are accurate. I usually run elevation correction after downloading to Strava and it always goes up.
What data are you planning to use it for? Following a route? Etc? Road, mtb or both?
What data are you planning to use it for? Following a route? Etc? Road, mtb or both?
I has. Outstanding battery lyfe. Touchscreen is no issue with sweat/rain. Elevation correction always. HRM twerks just dandy.
serviceguy
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Same here. Battery life is exceptional even for a sporadically riding dude like me. No issue with the touch either. Used to get frozen but an early fw update did the trick and it worked perfectly ever after. Only thing I haven't figured out 100% (that I'm aware of, I'm sure there's plenty I will never know) is the automatic call in case of crash...had to stop it after a minor jump but did nothing after a major crash. Go figure.
rmap01
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My experience as well with the only exception being that I have had occasional issues with touchscreen due to moisture but that may be due to the screen protector I use. The need for elevation correction is disappointing since the built-in altimeter is touted as a major benefit. Aside from that, the one feature that I believe needs real improving is routing. If you’re following a downloaded route & miss a turn the system trues to re-route you back (u-turn) but I often get the same message even when I turn around. If you go off route it takes the system a while before it eventually redirects you. This becomes a bigger issue if you’re riding densely packed trail systems especially if they intersect a lot. Not uncommon to take out my phone to orient myself. Not sure other systems are better & recognize that these are all 1st world issues.
I have had a Garmin watch for several years now, on my second one. Elevation is always grossly off, but all other data solid. But unfortunately I have just broken the glass screen again on the watch. So contacted Garminand they are offering me 20% off on something other than a watch if I would like. That is the reason I am looking at the Edge 830.
I just picked up the 830 and have only taken it on a couple of rides. I went with a GPS unit primarily to help me navigate new trail systems without breaking my flow all the time to check my phone map. For that purpose it seems to be getting the job done nicely. As someone mentioned above this does get a bit more hit or miss with dense trail networks, but in most cases it isn't a big issue. So far I consider it to be a great investment. I went with the Garmin over the Wahoo because of the native Trailforks integration.
JonF
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In the beginning i heavily relied on making routes in garmin connect which then did turn by turn even through the trails. Some places its not necessary as they are simple networks of few trails but take allaire for example, its a dense spiderweb of trails that you are constantly navigating and routing quickly becomes a plus.
I literally ordered mine on the way home from Allaire one day because I got turned around so many times.