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Comments about Garmin Edge 200 Wireless Bike Computer:
I use this device to log my mountain bike ride data. This unit quickly obtains GPS position when you turn it on (about 10 seconds max) and accurately tracks my route, time and speed. Elevation is estimated (not measured as with the more expensive models)however, Garmin Connect "cheks and corrects" elevation data based upon exisint GPS surveys, so you end up with accurate elevation data anyway, even with this low cost unit. I use Garmin Connect to set and monitor ride goals, and view my ride log and ride data. Unless you NEED heart rate data, this unit is an absolutely great value, and great product.
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Comments about Garmin Edge 200 Wireless Bike Computer:
I still rely on the cyclecomputer on my bike. I was looking for an easy way to log rides on MapMyRide. I don't mind creating maps, but it's a pain for off-road stuff.
The numbers don't always agree with my cyclecomputer, and I'll take the Cateye's numbers over the GPS's. But that's a GPS issue, not a flaw in this particular product.
This unit is small enough & light enough that I also use it for runs. I have no complaints about the display, but I watch my cyclecomputer more than I do the GPS.
And if you don't like the fact if doesn't tell you what time it is, I suggest you consider buying a watch.
Bottom line, I'm happy as can be. This thing is a bargain!
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Comments about Garmin Edge 200 Wireless Bike Computer:
This Edge 200 is a killer lil GPS. I was unsure at forst about the rubber bands used to secure the mount to my stem but it is on tightly. Device clicks into the mount easily and securely and I get no movement from the device while riding even over gravel. It acquires a signal quick and displays everything I'm looking for while riding and is easy to read. Downloads my ride info to Strava flawlessly. And the battery life on this thing is awesome. I am very happy with this GPS and thought it would be lacking being the bottom of the Edge devices but I was wrong.
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Comments about Garmin Edge 200 Wireless Bike Computer:
I bought this for my pre-teen daughter.
It was very simple to install and use.
She figured out how to use it very quickly.
She has only used it twice, but she really likes finding out all the information from her rides.
I am still working with her to figure out the Garmin Connect site.
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Comments about Garmin Edge 200 Wireless Bike Computer:
- No magnets, no wires, incredibly easy to install on the bike, great manual that makes it super easy to learn and operate all the functions in a flash. Accuracy is spot on.
- Everything works precisely as advertised, including charging it, and Garmin Connect.
- I really like the Garmin Connect capability. After a long ride, it's cool to dissect all the data, graphics, and maps. You can also download a ride back onto the Edge as a "course", then you can ride the same course and compete digitally against your last ride while on the fly.
- I'm a fitness rider in Northern Virginia, exclusively on bike/running trails and not hampered by forest canopy etc. So satellite NEVER drops synch. In fact it's so good, it even accesses it from many spots inside my house.
- Those bike trails here cross lots of intersections, icluding huge ones controlled by traffic lights. For that reason, the feature I absolutely love the most is the auto pause. When you stop, all the timing functions pause automatically and resume automatically when the device detects movement. You can be brain dead late in a ride, and it will take care of it for you without you having to remember to push buttons. Then later on Garmin Connect, your time is displayed in different ways, e.g., total elapsed time, moving time, etc.
- For those that want other features such as cadence, heart rate etc -- you can move up the Edge line to get those (and move up in price). For me, this little beauty is perfect.
Service and delivery comments:
I bought this at the brand new REI in Woodbridge, VA. The store is huge and stunningly beautiful. In addition, every single employee I interacted with there was wonderfully nice, helpful, and knowledgeable.
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Comments about Garmin Edge 200 Wireless Bike Computer:
Love this Garmin unit! Have another wireless bike computer that uses magnets and ziptied transmitter on the bike's forks and it operates 80% of the time.
With this Garmin, you charge it for two hours, mount on your bike, turn on, locates satellites and ride. Saves your ride data and history. Love the unit and the price is right.
Just wish it came with a metal angled handlebar mount as part of the package.
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The GPS functions well, but why would Garmin produce a bike computer and not make it easy to tell the time while on the main screen? I don't need to know how many calories I've burned. I do need to know what time it is. Major fail, IMHO.
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Comments about Garmin Edge 200 Wireless Bike Computer:
This product is a great GPS unit for the price... However it doesn't really do anything an iPhone with the strava app doesn't do... The higher priced units (edge 500, edge 705, edge 800) use a barometric altimeter to determine altitude, giving a more accurate on-the-bike reading. iPhone can't do that. The good thing, is that Strava and Garminconnect both correct your computer's often innacurate elevation readings, by checking your coordinates to actual hand-surveyed maps from the USGS, whether your Garmin has a Barometric Altimeter or not.
This is a great tool for logging miles, as it does not do much else (i.e. heart rate, cadence and power). If you are looking for a very accurate cyclometer that doesn't need a rollout or wheel size calibration, this is for you. It does everything a nice cateye or sigma does, and is way more accurate. It also is usable with miles-tracking, stat-keeping, and segment ranking websites, which is fun.
The other thing that keeps me from giving this a 5 star rating is, well, two things... first is that you can't customize your screen to have an autoscroll and have, say, speed, time, and time of day on the first screen, and have elevation gain/lost, average speed, and direction or whatever on the second screen, and the lack of available metrics that you can see on the bike, like grade, temperature, et cetera.
I will say, it's easier to use than the 500 for a stone cold newbie. The satellite syncs up really fast compared to the 500, 705, and 800, and you just press "start." Navigating menus, screens, et cetera is a lot easier on this device than the 500, especially, which multitasks buttons and can be a little irritating sometimes.
I ended up returning mine for an edge 500, so I could see my HR, and get that accurate(ish) elevation reading on the bike. Still a great product, just not perfect for me.
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Comments about Garmin Edge 200 Wireless Bike Computer:
Very easy to set up, and operate.
It's a great alternative to the wired computers or ones that require the magnets on the spokes and zip ties--who wants to mess with that anymore.
It connects with the satellite within 30 seconds or less of turning it on, requires no wires, and mounts stable on the stem. It can light up continuously at night if you want, holds a charge for a long time, and syncs with your computer to show your route. You can save all your rides to the Garmin website for free.
While riding it gives you essential info such as Speed, Mileage, Average Speed and Assent.
I have used mine for 400+ miles and really enjoy it.
PS You can easily remove it, and re-install it in minutes or transfer it from bike to bike.
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Comments about Garmin Edge 200 Wireless Bike Computer:
I love that this device is so easy to install -- since it's GPS, there's no configuration, unlike a standard cyclocomputer which requires wheel size to be input, and must be re-configured each time tires are changed or the device is moved from bike to bike. With the Edge 200, just install the handlebar mount,and you're done. And the mount, with the rubber bands that work with nearly any size stem or bar, is a thing of simple genius.
The device has worked well for me, and I appreciate how easy it is to upload my rides to online services such as Garmin Connect or Strava. The USB interface seems rather slow, but it works reliably.
My main concern with the device is the battery life. 14 hours run-time sounds like a lot, but it is too short for many randonneuring rides, and is a major issue on a bicycle tour, where there may be no access to electricity for many days. A user-swappable battery would be much appreciated.
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