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Garmin Edge 1000 Bicycle Computer
Garmin Edge 1000
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Garmin Edge 1030 Bicycle Computer
Garmin Edge 1030
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Polar M450 Bicycle Computer
Polar M450
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Polar V650 Bicycle Computer
Polar V650
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2 editorial reviews
Back in April Garmin unveiled their latest and most expensive cycling computer to date – the Edge 1000.  The unit would be bigger than any previous unit, as well as add a number of new features – like included maps.  ButRead more
Garmin's Edge 1000 offers top-notch navigation and full-fledged activity tracking, though you'll pay a premium for all these features.Read more
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An XL screen and XXL features list see make Garmin Edge 1030 Plus the best bike computer on two wheelsRead more
Like with most Garmin products that tack on a ‘Plus’ designator, the changes from the Edge 1030 to the Edge 1030 Plus aren’t earth-shattering. In fact, the Edge 1030 received overwhelmingly more changes last summer when it got a massiveRead more
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Today Polar has announced their latest cycling focused product, the M450 GPS based bike computer.  In doing so, they’ve also quite likely just upended Garmin with a unit that quite frankly kicks ass (at least based on my limited testingRead more
The Polar M460 is essentially a simple software update and a colour change to the Polar M450. That sounds damning, but the fact the underlying device is that good, it is still competitive in 2017. Heck if it has ANT+ this would be THE best mid ranged GPS currently available!Read more
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Today Polar announced their first dedicated GPS bike computer – the V650.  The unit combines integrated GPS with a full color touch screen, it also becomes the first bike-specific computer to be Bluetooth Smart sensor capable.  This marks the secondRead more
The Polar V650 launched in 2014, continual firmware updates have resulted in a polished cycling GPS, now completed with the addition of Strava segments!Read more
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User rating
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3.8 out of 5
61 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
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3 stars
31 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
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3.8 out of 5
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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4.0 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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3.9 out of 5
60 user ratings
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General

Mounting options
  • Handlebar
  • Stem
HandlebarStemStem
Support for cadenceyesyesyesyes
Cadence sensor includednononono

Design

Colour of productBlackBlack,White
  • Black,Red,White
  • Black,White
  • White
  • Black
  • White
Colour screenyesyesnoyes
Touchscreenyesyesyesyes

Dimensions

Width0.79 in2.28 in1.93 in
N/A
Height2.28 in0.75 in2.76 in
N/A
Depth0.44 in4.49 in0.55 in0.63 in
Weight4.04 oz4.34 oz1.8 oz4.23 oz

Connectivity

Wirelessyesyesyesyes

Communication

GLONASSyesyesnono
GPSyesyesyesyes

Technical details

Time duration (running)15.0 h20.0 h35.0 h10.0 h
Battery typeNiMHLi-Ion
N/A
Li-polymer

Features

Available informationAverage speedActual speedAverage speed
  • Average speed
  • Maximum speed
Heart Rate MonitorSupport for HRM chest strapSupport for HRM chest strapSupport for HRM chest strap
  • HRM chest strap included
  • Support for HRM chest strap
ANT+yesyes
N/A
N/A
Altimeteryesyesyesyes
Alarmyes
N/A
yesyes
Barometeryes
N/A
yesyes
Bluetoothyesyesyesyes
Calorie counteryesyesyesyes
Distance meteryesyesyesyes
Temperature sensoryesyes
N/A
N/A
Timeryesyes
N/A
yes
Watchyesyesyesyes
Waterproofyesyesyesyes

Often compared with Garmin Edge 1000

Often compared with Garmin Edge 1030

Often compared with Polar M450

Often compared with Polar V650