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[Closed] Garmin Edge 520 Plus

 Kuco
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I need a new bike computer and never had an issue with any of my Garmins and saw Wiggle are doing these for £160. Any good? Anyone with experience of them?


 
Posted : 07/03/2020 12:30 pm
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Yep, I've had one since Christmas.

The battery life is great, and it works well for following routes, but I'm finding the menus/user interface a little frustrating as some of the options don't seem that intuitive to find and requires umpteen key presses to navigate.


 
Posted : 07/03/2020 1:14 pm
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I have the 530 and it's awesome. Not sure of the differences but it's from the same school of devices.


 
Posted : 07/03/2020 3:38 pm
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I've had a 520 Plus for a year or two and it's been great. It was always a bit of a stopgap model, and although it is noticeably better than a 520 particularly at mapping, I think the 530 is a significant step further. But for £160 you can't do better.


 
Posted : 07/03/2020 4:41 pm
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I've got a 520 plus. Hardware is great: reliable, easy to use, plenty of battery (especially if you turn the brightness down).

App and connectivity with phone is less than great. Unreliable.


 
Posted : 07/03/2020 8:27 pm
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Yeah, I’ve got one. As above really, mapping better than a 520.

Good value for £160!


 
Posted : 07/03/2020 8:35 pm
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Edge Explore might be worth a look.


 
Posted : 08/03/2020 5:49 pm