I need to buy a new bike computer...

[MadisonDan]

So the "new" 520 plus is basically the same hardware as the "old" 520 but with added navigation. The thing that caught my attention was the addition of the Trailforks app right on the Garmin Edge head units. I was pretty much set on getting a Bolt but the addition of Trailforks to Garmin is enough to sway me into getting a Garmin.

Anyone else think the addition of the Trailforks app to Garmiin Edge head units is a very worthwhile feature?

Could be cool. I have the 820, and base map already has every MTB trail I've been on so far.

 

[KStwenty1]

How do you like it?

It’s great! I do love it except one small issue, battery life.

 

[Santapez]

I think we're finally seeing the change to Garmin from Wahoo that was needed.

The 130 and 520 Plus seem like good new options. 130 is probably 90% of what most people need and they didn't do stupid things like not allow power meters like on the 20/25.

And yes, the bugginess when they first come out is highly annoying. Hopefuly less of a case with these new units if they're building upon older hardware/software but I'd rather use them after 3 months or so of updates. My 820 went from a horrible GPS headunit to a useable one over 9 months or so of firmware updates. Touchscreen is still crap...

 

[qclabrat]

Anyone have trouble pairing their Garmin via Bluetooth to their phone? No luck with an Edge 25 to a Pixel 2. Contacted Garmin last week but no response so far. Are they another company with shitty customer service?

 

[thegock]

Anyone have trouble pairing their Garmin via Bluetooth to their phone? No luck with an Edge 25 to a Pixel 2. Contacted Garmin last week but no response so far. Are they another company with shitty customer service?

I actually have had good experiences with Garmin customer service for the last 12 years. My 1000 has an RMA coming soon to get a refurbished unit back for $200 according to the email I just read. The 1000 is just worn out after 3years. No prob Bluetooth to a Google 6p.

 

[Magic]

Anyone have trouble pairing their Garmin via Bluetooth to their phone? No luck with an Edge 25 to a Pixel 2. Contacted Garmin last week but no response so far. Are they another company with shitty customer service?

I never had a problem with auto upload on my 25, but the 510 proves difficult and keeps doing the connect/disconnect beep during rides. I ended up just turning Bluetooth off and sync with cable. Probably going Wahoo soon.

 

[rick81721]

Anyone have trouble pairing their Garmin via Bluetooth to their phone? No luck with an Edge 25 to a Pixel 2. Contacted Garmin last week but no response so far. Are they another company with shitty customer service?

Ditch the Garmin for wahoo.

 

[qclabrat]

Ditch the Garmin for wahoo.

After all these years just figured out how to use a Garmin and Strava...

 

[MadisonDan]

820 is solid. Zero issues. After having a 500 for 7 years, the 820 was a welcome upgrade. No problems with the touch screen. Pan and zoom on the maps is great. Connects to phone 100% of the time. Super easy to upload courses wirelessly from GarminConnect. I turn it on and go. No idea what the problems are. Customer service has been flawless for the Edge 500 (cracked screen, twice), and a VivoSmart activity tracker that wouldn't charge.