My favorite cycling computer- the Garmin Edge Explore

My favorite cycling computer is the Garmin Edge Explore. In this video I explain why this computer is the best value for touring cyclist and why I choose a Garmin over my cell phone for navigation.

#Brompton #garmin #garminedgeexplore

0:00 into
0:23 into song
0:36 disclaimer
1:01 Garmin computer types
2:13 decide what you need
2:50 know what you are getting
3:00 edge 520+ my first Garmin computer
5:16 compare models before you buy
5:50 the Garmin I like the best
6:44 I broke my garmin
7:28 unboxing a new edge explore
8:00 a needed accessory
8:11 included mount vs additional accessory
9:00 Garmin and your cell phone work together
9:23 cool things I like about the farm in connect app
10:18 best feature of the edge explore
11:36 reason to use Garmin in over a phone
13:33 some cool features
15:33 get protection
15:55 outro

[MrHoustonismydog]

Thank you for a normal review for normal cyclists. Excellent

[froodsmash]

Thank you so much for saving me from buying the wrong computer! I was about to buy an 830 and had no idea the nav wasn't as good

[HorshamHaberstroh]

Thanks Brian for your review and advice. I just bought an Edge Explore, the mount, and rubber bumper.

[zedcred]

I can only echo your positive comments. I have this model and I find it great whilst on holiday. I throw the wife and kids in the car, gently place the Brompton in the boot and spend a lovely couple of hours each morning exploring the local area before the gang wake up.

[ThePyroLite]

Clearly explains the uses over the other models which still confuses me. Bought the explore because of the review. Keep it up👍

[thejoe]

This is one of the best reviews I have seen about this device. It confirmed that this is the computer I need for my tours! Amazing videos keep it up!

[jrustyshaffer]

Had this unit for a year now - works perfectly no issues. I don't use navigation, hardly at all. I go on my 25 mile loop and track heart rate and cadence mainly. It just works. Easy to see, and if you need to save battery, it can be set to turn the screen off. What's really cool is that even with the screen off, as soon as a car starts to come up behind me, the Varia radar (that I have paired) turns the screen on...until the car passes and then the screen turns off again. Very nice.

[robinkempton]

I ordered a silicone gel case for mine to help keep it safe if I was to drop mine. After seeing your video I ordered it immediately. I bought the out front mount for it as well to put it in front of me and away from my sweaty face. Love my Garmin Edge Explore….Rob K

[nathanmarineau]

Thanks! I mostly just want a digital map so I don't get lost in new cities. That point of interest thing is cool. My phone is super laggy and inaccurate at times.

[keacoq]

I have been using phones rather than Garmins for years. Bought a Garmin edge explore for use when it rains and phone screens die or get confused by surface water.
I wanted to be able to transfer a GPX file to the device and follow it. Took me a little while toget my head around it but it is now simple to take a gpx file created with an external app, upload to device and follow. Some good things I di not expect.
The app on phone shows a course with distance markers. Very handy for answering those 'are we there yet' questions..
There is a facility to alllow others to follow your track. A useful safety feature.
You can lock the touch screen. Something I'd like to be able to do with a phone. Prevents accidental unwanted changes....
Importing maps was easy enough, much the same as older Garmins. Easy to choose which one to use if you upload several.
And at present the Explore is price-reduced because there is a new model.

[DiegoCamarero]

I own a Garmin Edge Explore. I particularly love its bright, tactile screen. Navigation features need no further comment. I do miss a couple features that lack: 1) barometric altimeter 2) Glonass and/or Galileo support. Whenever I'm climbing a mountain I miss knowing the GRADIENT of the current slope. I miss it so badly.

[richardmason]

I liked this. I’m lost with nav computers - still not so sure but this helped. I’ll subscribe

[ineedsolution]

Among the tons of other fancy yt channels yours opinion and last 3 minutes gave me the most valuable insight about this Garmin. Definitely it is for me and for my bike trips. If it can navigate me to the nearest Trailforks route then this Garmin is for me. Thanks a lot!

[ZotmundSzele]

Great and honest video and different than the others. I slightly have to disagree with the phone vs Garmin edge part. I usually don't plan the route ahead so just roam on the map and occasionally just point on a destination. For this, the phone does a better job. I use LocusMap (Android only). On the Edge Explore I lack the route coloring features. I hate that you have to type in the whole address in order to navigate. It's not enough to just enter a road name. I don't want to ruin the show, don't get me wrong. This is the best bike trip/navigation computer I am just in the middle of a huge hesitation if I need this over my phone nav.

[johnkim]

Thanks Brian. You convinced me that I need it in my life. I am getting one.

[andrewroche]

Thank you. Great review. Just what I was looking for in such a complicated and busy market. Cheers from UK!

[blueyonder]

Yes! Your garmin had caught my eye while watching your video's & I've waited patiently for a video about it. Happy day, thank you! I'm just back from a road trip where the phone network was very limited, non-existent in places & my navigation was severely affected. Good advice, get a garmin.

[chrisclougherty]

Brian, it was a terrific review. I think you covered everything very well. I like your clear, honest way of dicsussing things. It's amazing to me how some people like to complain, sometimes in the rudest ways they can. Ignore the flak and keep being you. Good job!

[dreamcatcherman]

I couldn't tour without a Garman, it's a life saver...

[Doofball]

This video was exactly what I needed to help me decide. Thank you. I'll take another close look at the 530, but will likely go with the Explore because I really just need a good navigation device. 🚴🏿‍♂️