![]() ![]() Read more: Garmin Edge Explore 2 full review Bryton Rider 420 E cycling computerĪlthough Garmin recently brought out the Edge 840 (which offers improved maps, coaching and solar charging over its previous iteration, the 830), we absolutely loved using the Garmin Edge 830 and were impressed by its design and excellent touchscreen. It doesn't have the range of options (only three activity profiles for example) or the latest version of ClimbPro, and it's a shame you don't get an out-front mount in the box, but overall it's a great unit for the money. In testing we found the Edge Explore 2 easy to set up, easy to use, easy to afford (relatively speaking) and ideal for most cyclists most of the time. So although navigation is the Edge Explore 2's primary function - and it does it incredibly well - training is by no means neglected. If you've been using a heart rate monitor and power meter you'll get 'Highlights' after finishing your ride - a new V02max (if applicable) and recovery time - which feeds into Garmin Connect once synced and adds to your overall fitness data if you're tracking it. That said, it will pair with Bluetooth and ANT+ sensors, syncs everything with Garmin Connect (via Bluetooth it doesn’t have WiFi), uploads to Strava and other training apps and gives you smart notifications, group ride messaging and incident detection - always handy. It costs less than half as much as the 1040 and it’s aimed at the rider who doesn’t need all the performance metrics or the outdoor structured workouts. The Edge Explore 2 is a kind of antidote to the all-singing, all-dancing, solar-powered Edge 1040 Solar. Read more: Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V2 full review The best value cycling computer for navigation Battery life is around 15 hours and there's quick USB-C charging. ![]() Other features include structured workouts, Strava Live integration and multisport handovers, as well as the newly-added Summit Climbs that give you a gradient profile for a pre-mapped route. Mapping and route management have been upgraded as well and there's clear turn-by-turn navigation and plenty of on-board map coverage without needing to download more basemaps. The LED array can help guide you too, although we didn't find it very useful. Set-up, pairing to a smartphone and configuration remain super-easy though and data is clear and legible. It's still button operated rather than its 2.2 inch screen being touch sensitive, but the buttons are now convex for easier operation, particularly when wearing gloves. The Wahoo Elemnt Bolt has received an upgrade with more memory and a color screen. ![]() We are big fans of Wahoo's cycle computers for their ease of setup and bombproof software. Read more: Garmin Edge 1040 Solar first ride The best integration with smartphone app ![]() Naturally all this tech doesn't come cheap, but if you're after an all singing, all dancing cycling computer you're unlikely to be disappointed. Other interesting features include the Power Guide, which generate a pacing strategy for your chosen route to help you best manage your efforts. You can also use the 'glances' feature to view data such as your recovery time. The home page feature customisable data fields so you can easily scroll through your recent activity history, training schedule, weather forecast and more. The Garmin Edge 1040 Solar also features a revamped user interface that we found to be far easier to navigate that other Garmin models. Naturally your expectations should match the amount of cloud cover. Essentially that means consistently bright sunshine that you may well enjoy during summer rides but, depending on where you live, are less likely to experience during the cooler seasons. It's worth nothing that this is based on an assumption of a continuous 75,000 lux conditions during daytime rides. Garmin says the Power Glass™ solar charging extends battery life up to 42 minutes per hour in battery saver mode, giving you up to 45 hours of battery life in what it describes as "demanding use cases" and up to 100 hours in battery saver mode. The ability to charge the Edge 1040 Solar via the sun is quite the attention grabber. Needs a power meter to get the most out of it ![]()
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