Garmin EDGE 130 Plus? Perfect MTB Cycling Computer - Quick Start, Unboxing, vs Lezyne Micro

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The small #Garmin 130 Plus can be the perfect small cycling computer for mountain bikers. Using an Apple watch? Phone? GPS Computer? Here is how to get it started, unboxing and impressions after using it for a few months.
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0:00 Intro
0:27 EDGE 130 Plus unboxing
1:35 130 Plus details
2:36 Initial setup, software and firmware
3:59 Handlebar Install, quarter mounts
4:42 Start a ride, screen visibility
5:15 Riding impressions, tips and tricks
6:58 Conclusions
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@restyles1 2 жыл бұрын

I use a 130 plus together with a speed sensor in the forrest, and a heart rate monitor ( because I’m old ! ). It works really well and I can keep an eye on the heart rate. Small, lightweight and easy to read. A great bit of kit. I use the little included lanyard to make sure I don’t loose the unit in event of a crash etc. Just wrap it round the bars before you mount the unit ! Handy little safeguard.

@rodrigormelo 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still using my old edge 800. I bought it in August 2012 (9 years!) It's amazing how well the battery still lasts, as I do a lot commuting midweek and longer rides on weekends. I don't have it here at the moment, but it already has good mileage. At least 62,000 km. It's already showing some signs of age and battles. The rubber that cover the power button wore a lot and I had to put some tape to protect it. If I have to buy another one, it will most certainly be another Garmin. (english is not my first language) Keep up with yours great videos!

@jasonsheridan6222 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I check your chanel every couple weeks and your newest content seems like it's customized just for me! I've been using the 130+ most of the riding season and I really like it except the exact 2 things you mentioned. I also just replaced a Maxxis DHR II with a dissector yesterday and have only one ride on it so far. Great minds think alike. 😁 The slightly inaccurate distance and the auto pause feature on the Garmin are a bit annoying. For technical mountain biking I leave the auto pause off because in steep switch backs or other slow trail areas it stops tracking while riding. I really wish you could lower the speed at which the auto pause is triggered. To improve the distance tracking I just ordered a speed sensor online and it's supposed to arrive this week. I look forward to testing out the unit next week. Thanks for some more awesome videos. 👍

@youling1997 3 жыл бұрын

I use it and I love it so much! The only downside is the battery does not last 12 hours race for me. But since I only do one or two races like that a year I do not really mind carrying an extra battery. For longer rides, not races, I will be carrying a battery for everything else and I will have plenty of rest time to charge things so that's totally fine.

@tinshield 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice on the speed sensor. Makes a big difference.

@craigward26 2 жыл бұрын

Currently using an Apple Watch SE , really interested in Garmin as a whole but find I suffer really bad skin allergies from wearing the watches. Have decided to use the 130 plus for bike metrics and my Apple Watch for all other sports tracking Excellent review

@jumartours8417 Жыл бұрын

I use my phone. I ride on quiet roads alone and listen to music. I am starting to look at some devices though for heart rate and also group rides. Everyone seems into Garmin here in Philippines. We see. I like your video.

@jackbnimbleist Жыл бұрын

Amazing!!! Amazing!!!

@ThunderStruckMTB 3 жыл бұрын

I use my phone with Strava (on private) mainly because I also need it for my music. I ride 99 out of 100 rides alone (on purpose because it saves money for a therapist!) and really like to have my BT earbuds on all my solo rides. I have been kicking around the idea of a Garmin, but since I don't race and don't need any super accurate data, I'll probably just stay with my phone.

@mstvir 3 жыл бұрын

I started using Garmin Edge 530 this May for training, highly recommend it for structured trainings. Edge 130 Plus is my second favorite, which I will probably get next year for my fiance to track her rides, as she is not gonna use it for training and navigation

@mstvir 3 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB yeah, at first I did not think it will make my ride as comfortable as it does, but it's totally worth the money. Given I have a Garmin Watch too and I can track my gym sessions on it, so I use just connect app to keep tracks on my fitness level.

@ChinoZ32 3 жыл бұрын

I use my Fenix 5 Plus to record my rides which is paired with Polar Verity Sense HR sensor. I'm just a basic user also, but I like to monitor my vitals when I ride. The Fenix doesn't do a good job doing that but the Polar optical sensor is just as good/accurate as the traditional chest/stomach straps but with the convenience of wearing it on your arm/bicep instead.

@stepan.furman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video. As usually very interesting! Even if I still don't see any reason to buy one of those bike computers. 🙂

@kevinborovsky3558 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mon ami . Another very helpful video thank you. I have been considering getting a device for the bike, and was having difficulty zeroing in on one. I like the look and the features of this Garmin. Where did you get the blue jacket for it? Thanks again

@christianalboroto7574 2 жыл бұрын

I just use a cheap cyclocomputer XOSS G+ and it does the job. Also battery life is really good up to 24 hours. Had a 12 hour ride and it only took 1 bar of battery charge.

@mattkeller580 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review! My Omata One doesn't handle tree cover well and my iPhone/Strava does even worse. I may dabble with a simple Garmin like this again and take your tips about the speed sensor.

@1nt123 Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@siwalder1618 3 жыл бұрын

I have an Edge 130plus and mine doesn't automatically stop and start itself (which i like). I guess it must be a setting. Thanks again ✌🏻

@patrickbuckley4762 2 жыл бұрын

Great video...well presented. Did you do any work with the mtb feature.....algorithm that records how far you jump etc.....is it accurate?

@nick22954 3 жыл бұрын

i got the 530. tip: use the lanyard around you handlebar, when garmin falls of, its hanging on the handlebar

@MarcosAlcazar 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Auto start-stop can be deactivated in the options. I don't like that because of the reasons you mention, so I always have it deactivated. Strava only counts the time you are moving, anyway :)

@tinshield 3 жыл бұрын

I use a Wahoo Roam. It has a large display and is not touch screen which I like. The large display is easy to see. I have a mount that places it out in front of the stem and it’s never in the way.

@David-rb3tk 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, I forgot to add that it is very good for training with a heart monitor and mapping. Mine is too complicated. I should have one like yours.

@Eduardo1007 2 жыл бұрын

Can you compare accuracy with strava using the same sensors as well?

@SuperJerot 3 жыл бұрын

A shame it has old usb type. Really strange that they didn't update it when they released the plus version. I'm waiting for the refresh or update of the 530 to see how it will compare to 130 plus. Really hope that it's going to be released soon.

@johnnl 9 ай бұрын

I use an iPhone with Komoot, attached to an SP Connect holder. Gives basic info, but enough for me.

@McLeod573 3 жыл бұрын

Hy for me the little harness is to attach and secure the unit to the handlebar in case you fell off ...😉👍👏👏👏🇨🇵

@stepan.furman 3 жыл бұрын

I don't use bike computers. But use my Garmin Fenix 6X Pro which has pretty accurate GPS and records my heart rate.

@rolyap8993 3 жыл бұрын

Not familiar with cycling computers... Does this display a small trail map or do you need to buy a more expensive model for that?

@kuyajayyoutubechannel6327 3 жыл бұрын

How do I know if my garmin 130 plus is fully charge?

@juandediosvaladez6089 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for the info. I'm interested on getting one of these is this compatible with strava?

@camperp195 3 жыл бұрын

Garmin connect is better

@fpainchaud350 3 жыл бұрын

Have used my phone to date with TrailFork. I guess its the basic way to Manage the rides.

@kerbodynamicx472 Жыл бұрын

I have a problem with the mount here. Namely, unable to detach the computer from the mount after it locks up….

@IvanPrskalo 2 жыл бұрын

I use my Garmin Fenix 6x pro for all activities.

@roadlesstraveledd 2 жыл бұрын

how is the navigation feature for MTB'ing? I am strongly considering this over the 530 just because of the smaller size

@roadlesstraveledd 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB no maps, but navigation yes. similar to this video... but for MTB routes instead of road kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edaUrdt4mZixhok.html

@LUEO103X 2 жыл бұрын

Can you download GPX tracks to it? It seems all this does is record.

@wayslow 3 жыл бұрын

My notes - there are less ugly rubber covers, you can combine them with tempered glass for great protection. Use tether, garmin mounts are designed to break (instead of having device mount fail), so my garmins flew all over the trails. And last, but not least - you don't need speed sensor, unless you have OCD. It does wake the device a second or two faster and provide more accurate speed in super covered forests, but do you really need to know your speed? Go out and enjoy your ride, don't bother with such details.

@wayslow 3 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB you are technically correct, which is the best kind of correct. That said, in the grand scheme of things - it's the 1-2% meaningless difference that's not worth obsessing over, the device will handle it fine and you'll have a beautiful strava/garmin connect gpx after. Less devices, less batteries, less hassle. I even decided not to install cadence sensor after bike service for this year and I don't miss it. I thought about getting rid of strava/garmin completely, but I have way too many friends there... tho I am certain I had more fun before Strava.

@joegonz1983 Ай бұрын

Hey there. If i want to get Vo2 info while using this unit with cadence speed sensors and my apple watch, would the garmin app pick it up for? Or do i need the HR monitor?

@LoveMTB Ай бұрын

Asssume you would use your Apple Watch for HR? Garmin app needs to see that sensor info for VO2 as far as I know

@joegonz1983 Ай бұрын

@@LoveMTB yes jeje. So far im only using the apple watch for distance speed and HR. But trying to make more miles a week and looking for something to help me keep a better track and info.

@LoveMTB Ай бұрын

@@joegonz1983 I would personally focus on doing more miles in a week🙂

@hevdread 3 жыл бұрын

looks like a pain, if even possible, to be charging the unit while youre riding. My wahoo will last for quite sometime jsut recording my ride. but if i use it to plot my route and give me turn by turn the battery gets eaten up almost two times as fast. So on a long ride in unfamiliar territory i had to plug it in to a portable usb brick to keep recording ride data. as always a thorough video. really need you to get into gravel bikes as well. so much gear to be vetted

@hevdread 3 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB to flatten mine out a bit i mounted it with stem bolts (thew two lower ones) so its out front a bit and lower or about equal to my stems top cap. well see how it holds up under crash circumstances eventually im sure.

@AndrewTSq Жыл бұрын

Not sure about the Edge 130 Plus, but the 530 and 830, and so on has a extra batterypack you can buy and put under the device on the GPS mount, and it gives you an extra 24 hours of battery.

@kashifnyc 2 жыл бұрын

I was leaning to get this for my new bike. Looks very small tho for some one who needs reading glasses… so def will need a bigger one. What would You recommend for a budget? Also, don’t like wearing heart rate monitor strap. Any computer that could pick up my heart rate from my Apple Watch on to the screen? Can’t look at my watch While riding, find it annoying 😀

@testvideo971 2 жыл бұрын

Garmin 530+ in combination with Garmin Instinct watch (heartbeat)

@sergiobilbao4153 3 жыл бұрын

I own the 130. I think battery is not enough for all day long routes on multi day routes. I find it sturdy, but also the app useless and simply use it as an standard ciclo computer.

@michaelglidewell1524 3 жыл бұрын

I can attest to it running 8 hours continuous with heart rate, power and speed sensors connected.

@bruceyung70 3 ай бұрын

Thing is you still have to carry around phone then add redundant device to make your head spin. Recharge devices, sync, more crap to carry, more redundancy etc. I’m an avid cyclist but never bought these devices. I wish someone can convince me to carry my iPhone and this device?

@thanilo7535 Жыл бұрын

You do know that you can do auto pause off right?

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

You can definitely turn it off

@tewdwrmorgan1345 3 жыл бұрын

My battery gave up a month after the warranty ran out , apart from that nice gadget

@tewdwrmorgan1345 3 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB yes , i could but they would only replace with a reconditioned one for a price , i got a 520 plus now which is excellent

@MasterBaetiong 2 жыл бұрын

How many mm is your stem at the beginning of the video?

@Zohar-Modifier 2 жыл бұрын

Subaru WRX STI

@caujka 3 жыл бұрын

who cares about cadence and precise distance? :-) I would rather have heart rate, power, and remaining climbing distance. Until recently, I was happy with a basic fitness watch Garmin Vivosport, it recorded tracks correctly, and gave me quite an accurate heart rate so that I know when to slow down if I don't want to suddenly run out of juice. And when lost, I would just take a phone out of a pocket. Then I took part in an MTB marathon in mountains. There I had much more occasions to get lost, and very rarely there were sections when reading the HR from wrist was at all possible. So, after trying a phone mounted on a handlebar, and dropping it on a rock, I am looking for a proper tool for the job... Lezyne devices seem to be tricky when it comes to maps and navigation, and I heard rumors about their buggy firmware. So my candidates are Garmin (everyone has them) and Bryton (they look promising).

@caujka 3 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB it was in Carpathian mountains, Ukraine. thing is, when a swarm of xc cyclists starts, and you are in the pack, it's quite easy to burn all fuel trying to keep a place in the flock. Had it just today, I see that hr is a bit in red, but because of excitement and a spirit of competition, I just could not move it to green. So I burnt matches during the first technical climb on muddy lose rocks, and then only enjoyed downhills :) Needed to walk some climbs, as I was out of juice.

@David-rb3tk 3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Grit and Flow. I have them on my Garmin 1030 and I can't make head nor tails what they are for. Even Garmin can't give a sensible explanation. Jumps? Another joke. Not too accurate or useful. One time it showed I jumped 23 meters with 5 seconds of hang time. That's pull the rip cord stuff!

@ognyc6522 2 жыл бұрын

Apple watch

@ognyc6522 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB i have an old garmin edge that doesn’t talk to my watch so i just export the watch data to a few different apps. I just ordered the 130 with heart strap. Do i need the cadence and speed sensors? Enjoy watching all your vids and learn lots from your site