Garmin Edge 510 versus Edge Touring Plus
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Looking for a bike computer and have been offered either one of these at 50% off.
Being a bit of technical numptie, bit lost as to the main differences - the way I see it is the 510 has more timing features wherease the Touring Plus is more of a sat nav for bikes..!
Anyone used both and can offer me a view?
Cheers,
240
Being a bit of technical numptie, bit lost as to the main differences - the way I see it is the 510 has more timing features wherease the Touring Plus is more of a sat nav for bikes..!
Anyone used both and can offer me a view?
Cheers,
240
Vitality member? 50% off still not showing for me...
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/ for comprehensive reviews.
Edge Touring Plus is actually a good mix of features for most leisure/sportive type cyclists. You can put routes on it (create on computer and transfer - very easy via Strava or Garmin Connect websites - just click around where you plan to go) or have it make up one for you (or get you somewhere satnav-style) and it tells you when junctions are coming up to keep you on track. You can stay on a screen of data fields (speed, time, distance, etc) and only get prompts when you want them.
The "Plus" model lets you pair a heartrate strap and has a proper altimeter for height too.
510 allows lots of other types of "inputs" - a cadence sensor, or a power meter for example. You're unlikely to care too much about those unless you're training more seriously (and probably training for races). It also does the bluetooth stuff to link to your phone for easier upload, for people to track you, etc.
Downside is no maps - you can still put a course on there, but you just get a line to follow with an arrow that represents you. If you're using it occasionally to follow a new route it's OK; turns are usually pretty obvious, and it will beep at you if you're off course. But you really need to stay on the course screen rather than look at numbers.
If you want both, then there's always the 810.
IMO, 510 is ideal if you always cycle with a club (or with people who know where they're going) or on familiar routes, especially if you're serious enough to want the extra connectivity. If you just like getting out on your bike, want a decent GPS computer for tracking rides but also like to try out new routes, Edge Touring Plus all th way.
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/ for comprehensive reviews.
Edge Touring Plus is actually a good mix of features for most leisure/sportive type cyclists. You can put routes on it (create on computer and transfer - very easy via Strava or Garmin Connect websites - just click around where you plan to go) or have it make up one for you (or get you somewhere satnav-style) and it tells you when junctions are coming up to keep you on track. You can stay on a screen of data fields (speed, time, distance, etc) and only get prompts when you want them.
The "Plus" model lets you pair a heartrate strap and has a proper altimeter for height too.
510 allows lots of other types of "inputs" - a cadence sensor, or a power meter for example. You're unlikely to care too much about those unless you're training more seriously (and probably training for races). It also does the bluetooth stuff to link to your phone for easier upload, for people to track you, etc.
Downside is no maps - you can still put a course on there, but you just get a line to follow with an arrow that represents you. If you're using it occasionally to follow a new route it's OK; turns are usually pretty obvious, and it will beep at you if you're off course. But you really need to stay on the course screen rather than look at numbers.
If you want both, then there's always the 810.
IMO, 510 is ideal if you always cycle with a club (or with people who know where they're going) or on familiar routes, especially if you're serious enough to want the extra connectivity. If you just like getting out on your bike, want a decent GPS computer for tracking rides but also like to try out new routes, Edge Touring Plus all th way.
I have both.
The main differences have already been pointed out by others - one is more for data junkies and the other is more navigation orientated but has pretty much all the standard data you'd want if you're not interested in cadence, HR etc (although the touring+ can do HR).
One key difference is that the 510 can pair with external speed and cadence sensors meaning that you can then use it on a trainer as a workout device - i've been running mine on my turbo over winter.
DC Rainmaker is the place for in depth reviews.
This vid shows a selection of the screens on the 510 including basic course navigation with turn alerts:
http://youtu.be/HuaVxcv6jvI
The 510 also had a big software upgrade recently which includes segments, Di2 support etc which were previously only Edge 1000 feature.
The main differences have already been pointed out by others - one is more for data junkies and the other is more navigation orientated but has pretty much all the standard data you'd want if you're not interested in cadence, HR etc (although the touring+ can do HR).
One key difference is that the 510 can pair with external speed and cadence sensors meaning that you can then use it on a trainer as a workout device - i've been running mine on my turbo over winter.
DC Rainmaker is the place for in depth reviews.
This vid shows a selection of the screens on the 510 including basic course navigation with turn alerts:
http://youtu.be/HuaVxcv6jvI
The 510 also had a big software upgrade recently which includes segments, Di2 support etc which were previously only Edge 1000 feature.
Not sure if the Touring has these features but the reason I upgraded from my old 200 to the 510 was :
- 1 second polling. Vital for off road and Strava
- Instant bluetooth uploading (to Connect and Strava) as soon as ride is finished. No need to use pc and cable.
Also has the ability to hook up to Glonass satellites but I've not really noticed any difference in accuracy.
- 1 second polling. Vital for off road and Strava
- Instant bluetooth uploading (to Connect and Strava) as soon as ride is finished. No need to use pc and cable.
Also has the ability to hook up to Glonass satellites but I've not really noticed any difference in accuracy.
Thanks for your replies - very helpful.
I think I am minded to go the Touring Plus as it has all the basic timing functions + much better maps.
Yep it is via Vitality. Supposed to be 'live' end of Jan but now saying Feb...! Grrr.
Think rrp via Garmin is £250 so should be £125 in theory.
Cheers,
240
I think I am minded to go the Touring Plus as it has all the basic timing functions + much better maps.
Yep it is via Vitality. Supposed to be 'live' end of Jan but now saying Feb...! Grrr.
Think rrp via Garmin is £250 so should be £125 in theory.
Cheers,
240
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