This post, with videos and a 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 bang-for-your-bucks bike computers you could possibly find. For example, Cycling News says that the “feature-packed Garmin Edge 130 Plus contains everything you would ever want from a cycling computer.” So, it might seem to be a no-brainer to buy the Edge 130 Plus. But first, spend a few minutes checking out what the Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt offers for the extra dollars. This post will help you to decide which is better – the Garmin Edge 130 Plus or the Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt.
All Garmin Edge Bike Computers Compared: Edge 130 Plus vs Explore vs 530 vs 830 vs 1030 Plus
This post compares the entire Garmin Edge range – the Garmin Edge 130 Plus vs Garmin Edge Explore vs Garmin Edge 530 vs Garmin Edge 830 vs Garmin Edge 1030 Plus. This will help you choose the best Garmin Edge bike computer for you. Our huge comparative chart, summaries and videos will save you hours of research time! We believe this post will help you to quickly choose the best Garmin Edge bike computer to suit your own personal needs.
Which is the Best Garmin Edge Bike Computer?
Which is the best Garmin Edge bike computer? That’s a question we hear a lot! In this post, we answer this important and complicated question. Our answer comes down to you: the best Garmin Edge bike computer for you, depends on what kind of cyclist you are.
Peloton Introduces a New, More Affordable Option
Peloton has just announced a brand new way to access their stationary bikes. Basically, in selected states, you can now rent them. This is a limited pilot program. We hope it works out – for the sake of both the public and the company.
Garmin Edge 530 vs 830: What’s the Difference?
This in-depth post with comparative chart and video reviews aims to give you all the information you need to choose between the Garmin Edge 530 vs 830. These two bike computers currently lead the field, and with good reason. We show you what these two GPS bike computers have in common, and what their crucial differences are. We believe this post will make it easier for you to decide which bike computer best matches your needs.
Garmin Edge 530 vs Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt
This post (with videos) compares the Garmin Edge 530 vs Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt in detail. The Garmin Edge 530 and the Wahoo ELEMNT are two of the best premium GPS bike computers in the world. This post compares their features to help you decide which of these premium bike computers would be best for you. Our comparative chart helps you to make a quick, complete comparison.
Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs Garmin Edge 1030. What’s the Difference?
This post lists all of the upgrades to be found in the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs the GPS bike computer it replaced, the Garmin Edge 1030. At the end of the post we include a video that showcases the impressive features of the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus. This comprehensive post will help you to decide which bike computer you should buy.
Are Garmin Edge Bike Computers Worth It?
Have you ever wondered whether it is worthwhile to spend hundreds of dollars on Garmin Edge bike computers? This post will help you to decide, as we evaluate the benefits of Garmin Edge bike computers, compared to what you can expect from a cheaper bike computer. We also include a chart comparing all of the features offered by the entire range of Garmin Edge bike computers.
Garmin Edge 830 vs 820: What’s the Difference?
The Garmin Edge 830 is an upgrade on the Garmin Edge 820. In this post, we evaluate how the two compare. The Garmin Edge 830 offers a host of great features that are not included on the Edge 820. These features will be of special interest to those interested in cycling training, long-distance rides, and mountain biking. In this post we sum up 9 of the great features. You can use this post to decide if these upgrades have value for your own cycling needs. Is this bike computer the one for you? Or will the Garmin Edge 820 meet all your needs, at a lower price?
9 Great Upgrades to the Garmin Edge 530 – Garmin’s Game-Changing GPS Bike Computer
When Garmin launched the Garmin Edge 530, choosing a premium bike computer got a whole lot easier. Especially since it has an attractive price point. In this post we sum up the awesome upgrades, so you can decide if they have value for your own cycling needs – and if this bike computer is the one for you. If you are a mountain biker, this may turn out to be a no-brainer …
Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs. 130 Plus – Premium vs. Budget Bike Computers
This in-depth post with video reviews aims to give you all the information you need to choose between the cheapest and the most expensive Garmin Edge bike computers – the 1030 Plus vs 130 Plus. The Edge 130 Plus costs one-third of what the 1030 Plus costs. This makes it smart for you to ask the question: will the Edge 130 Plus be enough to meet my bike computing needs, so that I don’t have to spend nearly as much money? We hope this post will make it easy for you to answer this question for yourself.
Smart Phone vs a Bike Computer for Recording Bike Rides – Which is Better?
This post has an in-depth comparison of using a smart phone vs. using a bike computer to record bike rides. Compare the pros and cons, so you can decide for yourself which will work better for you.
7 Easy Steps to Teach a Child to Ride a Bike
This post describes 7 easy steps to teach a child to ride a bike, based on our experience teaching our own kids and grandkids. The post includes short videos illustrating the most crucial points. Some of the tips here will surprise you, as they are contrary to conventional thinking on the subject. We learned the hard way – by getting it wrong a few times!
Does Cycling Reduce Obesity? Comparing Rates of Obesity and Cycling
It seems that the more people cycle, the less likely they are to be fat. There is a clear connection between cycling and weight, as we can see if we look at international statistics and research.
Review of Joe Friel’s Cyclist’s Training Bible
This review of Joe Friel’s Cyclist’s Training Bible shows that the book is not just for Serious Athletes. It’s also for the Average Cyclist who wants to go from Average Cyclist to Serious Cyclist – or even Great Cyclist. And it’s also for the cyclist of average fitness who has the dedication to follow a stringent year round program of training and become super fit. If any of these are you – buy this book!
Adidas Cycling Glasses – Reviewed after Eight Years of Use
This is a review of my Adidas Tycane Pro Cycling glasses, after 8 years of using them for cycling and driving, in every kind of weather, from bright sun to snow. Adidas hydrophobic cycling glasses incorporate advanced lens technology to protect your eyes and give you the best possible vision. Back then I thought I might just have found the perfect cycling glasses for protection from sun, cold, and wind. Eight years on, how are they holding up?
Reelight Rl721 Bike Lights Review – Lights that are ALWAYS ON
Reelight Rl721 bike lights are a set of front and rear bike lights. They are always on because they are powered by your bike’s movement. Put them on your bike and never be without bike lights again
Our Top Nine Tips for Safe Winter Cycling
Winter cycling can be a challenge, but our top nine tips for safe winter cycling will help to keep you safe.
Safe Winter Cycling – How to Cycle Safely in the Winter
Winter cycling can be challenging, especially if you live in a climate that gets both cold AND wet. However, safe winter cycling is possible and even enjoyable, with careful planning and a little expense. Comfortable, safe winter cycling comes down to preparing your bike, preparing yourself, and having the right equipment. Here is a complete guide to safe winter cycling.
Do You Need a Cycling Jersey?
Do you really need a cycling jersey? Good cycling jerseys vary in price from around $40 to around $180, and even more. You may be wondering: “Why would I spend that kind of money, when I already have plenty of perfectly good shirts?” The truth is that cycling jerseys have technical features that will make you more comfortable while you ride your bike. And if you are into performance cycling, a great jersey may even help you to ride faster and longer. This post includes lots of technical details about cycling jerseys, plus advice on what kind of cycling jersey would work best for you, how to care for your cycling jersey, and a comparison of 7 of the best cycling jerseys.