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Originally Posted by flatbutt
I thought we had a thread on this but search says no.
So, I want to upgrade my data collection to include heart data, calories, elevation among the other cool stuff like power.
Garmin Edge 130+ looks good but I'm asking you all for any personal recos.
TIA
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I have a 1030 and an 530
130 does the same basics( speed, distance, elev. ) but w/ a smaller b/w screen
1.8" vs 2.6" or 3.5" my old eys like bigger screens
to do h/r, cadence, power you need the extra sensors, I get h/r from my Garmin watch(Foreunner 35) but you can also wear a chest strap which I hate
cadence has a sensor attached to the bike
there are also speed sensors that attach to the bike for heavily forested areas where the GPS signal is weak or absent) and canyons, ditto
the power sensors are very expensive and replace the pedals, nice, but no thanks I/m not that interested
The 530 , 830 and 1030 all do route maps, again the bigger the screen the better situational awareness you get, screen for 530 & 830 is 2.6" for 1030 3.5"
all communicate w/ Garmin.com which is like Strava and keeps a record of your activity, including maps and weather
1030 is by far the best w/ modern e-shifted bikes and has bells and whistles lacking in lesser models, similar progression for 830 compared to 530 and 530 compared to 130