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Subject: Bike Computer Recommendation

I'm trying to get back into the sport after 6 years away, and I'm familiarizing myself with the various bike computer options out there.  Basically, I want something that has all the basic bike computer features, HR monitor and can give me turn-by-turn directions along a predefined route.  Based on my research, the Garmin Edge Touring Plus seems to be the best bet.

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2015-06-29 12:11 PM
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Love the touring plus. Highly recommend it. If you are not looking for power metrics or high end analytics, then it is the perfect computer to help get around. I download routes into it from Strava all the time.
2015-06-30 8:44 AM
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Love the Garmin 1000. I bought it earlier this year with reward points and am really pleased with it so far. I also bought the Vector pedals and am really enjoying the endless data options they provide. Most of it is overkill, but still fun to look at after a ride.

I tossed the cheesy plastic mount that came with the Garmin and replaced it with a K-Edge TT Handlebar Computer Mount for Garmin. It's solid aluminum and allowed me to mount the Edge on my TT bars instead of on my base bar. I sweat like a pig and the stock mount put my Garmin right under the "faucet." This mount moved the unit forward maybe 2-3 inches and moved it out of the drip zone. Plus the thing has a rock solid positive locking mechanism. $65 at Amazon.

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