As is my way, I still have not made a decision.
I currently use my older Samsung S7 as my device, but as I'm about to drop a significant amount on a more modern phone, I am loath to put a $1000+ device on my handlebars again.
@DaveMatthews - so if you had to do it again, you'd do an 830 over the 530.
I am leaning that way too - but am not sure if I want the MTB Bundle or not.
The Bolt2 V2, is not out of the question either as it's 1/2 the price.
Back to Garmin - the MTB Bundle Includes:
- Edge device (830 or 530)
- Mountain bike mount
- Standard mount
- Edge remote
- Silicone case
- Speed sensor
- Tether
- USB cable
- Documentation
It's $80 extra on the 530 and $100 extra on the 830.
To be honest I'm not sure if I need the mounts as I'd likely be looking at a Top Cap twist mount anyways.
But I suppose have extra mounts wouldn't hurt in a N+1 scenario.
My real questions for you (and others) is this:
With ANT+ and LEV sensors, do you really need a Speed Sensor?
How are the buttons on a 530 and/or the Remote with gloves on?
Finally, how's the visibility of the display with your sunglasses on - or when in trees with variable lighting? (Lot's of negative comments in the Garmin forums.)
My vision is poor and about to splurge on some photochromic prescription glasses suitable for riding, with progressive lenses.
My single vision sunglasses are fine for general use +driving and golfing, but not for dealing with screens on small electronic devices ( I can barely deal with Smartphones).
I may just wait for the glasses and then do some real world testing, but am interested in other's experiences.
TIA