Have you ever wondered whether it would be worthwhile to spend hundreds of dollars on a Garmin Edge bike computer? This post will help you to decide, as we evaluate the benefits of a Garmin Edge bike computer, compared to a cheap bike computer. Years ago I aspired to my first Garmin, but Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist was less than keen. Her challenge: “Why would you spend … [Read more...]
Garmin Edge 130 Plus vs Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt: Which is Better?
This post, with videos and a comparative features chart, is an in-depth comparison of the Garmin Edge 130 Plus vs. Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt. The Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt is more expensive than the Garmin Edge 130 Plus. And the Garmin Edge 130 Plus is hailed by many as one of the best possible bang-for-your-buck bike computers you could possibly find. For example, Cycling News says that the … [Read more...]
Garmin Edge 1050 vs 1040 – What’s the Difference?
Garmin Edge 1050 vs 1040 – what’s the difference, and which one should you choose? While doing this comparison, I was very pleasantly surprised to find some great new features in the Garmin Edge 1050. There have been some Garmin upgrades that bought very little innovation, but that is not the case for the Edge 1050. Here’s a detailed look at the significant improvements and new … [Read more...]
Garmin Edge 540 vs 840 vs 1040: Complete Comparison with Chart
This post will help you to choose between the Garmin Edge 540 vs 840 vs 1040. These are three recent, major upgrades to the Garmin lineup of industry-leading bike computers. They are the top three in the line-up of what most people agree are the premium bike computers available. (And we happen to agree too.) In this post we sum up what is new about all three of them. And we … [Read more...]
Garmin Edge 840 vs. Garmin Edge 1040: A Detailed Comparison
This post offers a detailed comparison of the Garmin Edge 840 vs. Garmin Edge 1040, for those readers who are trying to decide which one to buy. If you're an avid cyclist looking to enhance your ride with a new bike computer, the Garmin Edge 840 and Garmin Edge 1040 are two of the top contenders. Both devices offer a plethora of features tailored to improve your cycling … [Read more...]
