Garmin Questions

[Extreme1]

I just bought a 2022 Creo Comp Carbon and am looking for GPS units to mount on the handlebars and I have a couple questions. I’m thinking about a Garmin, but open to suggestions.

1) What powers the GPS unit? Internal battery or a charging wire off the bike?

2) Which Garmin unit is going to be best without breaking the bank?

3) Which handlebar mount should I get? I like the “outfront” look. My wife and I also have Levos and Vados and would like for the GPS unit to transfer over to each bike easily.


Thanks in advance.

 

[fooferdoggie]

the explore 2 would do it. you want a touch screen its so much easier to deal with.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I just bought a 2022 Creo Comp Carbon and am looking for GPS units to mount on the handlebars and I have a couple questions. I’m thinking about a Garmin, but open to suggestions.

1) What powers the GPS unit? Internal battery or a charging wire off the bike?

Internal rechargeable battery.

2) Which Garmin unit is going to be best without breaking the bank?

Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt or Roam. Wahoo computers understand the SL Range Extender. If you insist on Garmin Edge, the least expensive that will work is 530, although the newer 540 is better in terms of its operation (several 530 vices have been fixed).

3) Which handlebar mount should I get? I like the “outfront” look. My wife and I also have Levos and Vados and would like for the GPS unit to transfer over to each bike easily.

A stem mount would be the best for drop bars. If infeasible, an out-front mount would work; it needs to be installed closely to the stem (that's where the diameter is 31.8 mm).

If you are interested, I can ask any question on Wahoo computers and their mounts.

the explore 2 would do it. you want a touch screen its so much easier to deal with.

Steve, you don't own a Specialized SL e-bike, so your advice is uninformed a little bit Sorry!

 

[MartsEbike]

On @Stefan Mikes recommendation I checked out the Wahoo computers and I'm impressed!

I did notice on the Wahoo website that they're releasing a new cycle computer soon. Just how soon I don't know!

Not sure if I should purchase now or hold out for the new version. (I need that data! )