Thank you for a normal review for normal cyclists. Excellent

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

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Man, this is a great review, thanks!

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!

It was a super helpful video! I was not sure about which bike computer to choose and you did a wonderful job of explaining the important stuff.

thanks for honest overview. I guess I'll stick with my iphone for navigation. Again thank you.

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

Thanks. Can always rely on you for accurate information

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. 🚴🏿‍♂️

I love how he cares about our pockets that's insane! ❤

Thank you for this I am looking to buy my first cycling navigation device. This video was great, informative, clear and honest.

This is the very one I need. The map features, same as you, I am not a power biker ... lol. Very informative here. Thanks.

Thank you for a cracking ( very good ) video. All killer no filler.

I currently use a Magellan Cyclo505HC. Love its ease of use for maps, but hate the fact I have to plug it into my computer to transfer data. They have not updated software in years, so started looking for something else. Friends suggested this one.. You just confirmed it. Ordering mine next week.

Thank you for this video. I am getting back into touring after many years off so the new equipment is very confusing. I am much too old to care anything about “performance” but I want excellent mapping and tracking.

Looking to replace my tired old Edge Touring and have been confused with the technical jargon, you have helped me realise that I just need a new Edge explore

Long time touring cyclist and I've always used paper maps and a basic bicycle computer. I'm contemplating the electronic upgrade and kind of torn. I already have the Garmin InReach Mini 2 which tethers to my phone (via Garmin Explore). This works just fine, but I'm trying to understand the advantage(s) of going with the dedicated device for navigation. Generally, I don't use my phone for much other than texting and calls while touring. I also carry a single battery back up that so I can recharge as necessary.

Great video Brian....Learned a lot about the Garmin Edge Explore. Thanks so much.

Your video is exactly what I was looking for. Well done.

The only drawback with the Edge Explore is it won’t connect to a power meter but I won’t be using a power meter any time soon. I’m not a pro cyclist so I’ve no worries on that score. I’ve also found that it syncs to Strava pretty easily, telling me how hard a climb was etc, plus a lot of other information besides.

Thank you for the informative video I am happy to see that I chose the right model I was looking for something that was a good price and focused on the maps. I purchased it and then watched your video it was good to see someone talk about the model and confirm the features thanks a lot

Great video Brian !!!! I know I was one of those asking you about it. I got it and I love it.

Liked your pithy down to earthy commentary, struck a chord with me,

Thank you Brian! I trust in you reviews.

Great video Brian. I have two Garmins. ! England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Reasons given for picking the Explore still apply to the new Explore 2 which I just bought. I really wanted the new 840 but just have no use for all the training and performance features and the larger Explore 2 also works better for my diminishing eyesight. Plus, with the new 2 you can hook up power meter and other sensors. I'm really surprised more people don't go with the Explore, it would probably satisfy the needs of the majority of cyclists.

Quad Lock has a garmin arm mount that has space for a gopro mount underneath so you can mount a light/gopro.

You can use goole maps to navigate without cell connection and use your bike battery or an external battery to keep it charged. As for the precision some phone can use Glonass or other positioning system like wifi SSID, ... when you are in a city.

Great video bro, thanks for doing it!

What a great review, funny, entertaining and very informative. How about another one showing how it works on the bike while travelling?

Fantastic heads up on the Edge Explore , defo sold it for me . Thanks. 🙏🏿

They also include a lanyard in the box, I haven't received mine yet (explore 2) but I was thinking maybe hold it by the lanyard as I unscrew it from the mount. Also a silicone case is a good idea 👍

Thanks. I just purchased the Edge Explore 2. All I'm concerned with the navigation and the music widget :)

Just what I was looking for I have sub thanks for the realistic review looks like a great device well worth a look.

So nice!!! Thanks for the video! you helped me with my decision

Thank you for sharing experience. Was looking for one. Very helpful

Thanks for review, I'm looking for a good touring one with long battery life, so the Edge may be the ticket

Extremely helpful video thank you 👌🏻

ok just in case you not aware there are offline navigation on phone, magic earth , komoot, here we go and such

Thanks for this video! Very helpful for me!!!! 👍😊

This vs google maps on the phone? Purely asking about navigation. I know this will save phone battery etc.

I guess I am one of those people happy with the smartphone for navigation - the improved (but limited to a small - but growing - number of cities) Apple maps with cycling directions is excellent in London. I agree for isolated areas a more dedicated solution would be more useful. As far as tracking my rides I also actually use my phone / watch and the fitness app does a great job. I used to have a Garmin about 10 years ago and was very frustrating to upload maps etc. The software of the explore looks better - but why does the hardware have to look so dated - that screen! And is it still the frustrating micro-usb (that still is all too prevalent in the cycling world)?

Thanks for the review man

Thank you so much for this video

Up to your usual excellent standards. Can you do one on bike lights and action cameras please. Thanks.

Fantastic review. Thank you.

great great video ! would you recommand to stay with the Edge Explore or the Edge Explore 2 ? thanks

Thanks for all the info.

I just got one. Hows the battery life. You helped make my mind up so thanks.

Thank you Very clear information.

great video bryan!!

I think you did a fabulous job

Excellent video!

I have an Edge 130 & 530. The Explore sounds great… but no power meter support means not for me; I also don’t like touch screens: I ride in hot, humid environments - Touch-screens don’t work very well.

Only comment I have to say all GPS are satellite linked. Maps are usually streamed on cell phone GPS but you can download them for when you don't have service and still use the GPS.

I think I should apologize for being negative in my comments. This unit can be yours for $200, I just bought it. I was abit frustrated by not having buttons like on the gpsmap 60. I now have used on the bike for 2 short rides. The screen works ok in sunlight. I do however think the unit/map chooses strange routes. Maybe an update of the map will help. It really does reroute if you deviate from the original route.

Have you used a Garmin charge pack with this? I see the charge back looks to have 4 little electrical dots that this would have to connect to, but I don’t see how it would. On the Garmin website it says their compatible. My battery life is down to 3 hours of riding if I’m lucky. Have you replaced a battery on one of these?

Thanks for this excellent video! Is it worth the extra expense for the Explore 2?

Which is the best edge explorer or edge 530?

Thanks for this review and experience shared

I actually have the 520 +. And it’s works well with navigation.

Great video - I've a Garmin watch which works well for recording my rides etc. Like the idea of a dedicated gadget for navigation though: do you know if this works in other countries? I'm in the UK & am hoping to take my Brompton out to the US & NZ when things get back to normal & it'd b nice to not get lost for a change!:

Thank you!

I have the Garmin Edge 820 and it's fantastic however when tried to use the maps it was useless. There was nothing technically wrong with maps, the problem is screen size, I just had to keep zooming in and zooming out all the time to see where I am and what is around me, as well as thinking which route I would like to go on. If I need to look at a map I'll get my phone out and use that because of screen size. But everything else on my Garmin is fantastic.

Clear vid! Purchased Cos of this vis. U should get discount

Thanks! ❤️

I have just got my new Garmin Explore after some/a long time searching for the least expensive sample to buy here in Denmark, on our local version of Price Runner, which mostly promote shops, which are paying for the privilege to be there. I only need a - map, while riding in strange places, so all the other exciting stuff is of no interest and I don't even own an, expensive to buy and own, Smartphone, so I needed to be able to update it here, on my computer! And I don't need to be able to brag to eventual fellow riders: I'm here now, suckers or to receive phone calls, while riding. I haven't even used it till now, just updated to latest maps for our upcoming vacation. Finn. Denmark

I haven't used a computer for years and must say it's been freeing not having wiring on the frame or concerned with charging and or batteries. Nope don't want or need one.

Hey Brian, good video. Was just going to point out, you do look like a lot of the bike messengers from the movies. With the angle and hat tipped, you just need a bike style hat now. How does the unit work with the watch? Can it read the HR from a Garmin watch?

Works Great !

Cool video, thanks. What mount are you using then?

I was drawn to this device by your video. Can you please tell me if this device displays exercise parameters such as VO2max ? Thank you so much. Best Regarđ.

great video, thank you

I am a fairly new cyclist. This Garmin edge explore has just the functions that I would want on it. I see that you did the video 9 months ago? Do I need to know about any newer model that has replaced this particular model as I am going to buy soon? Thanks, Dan Mon, Mar 21st

The Edge Explore screen is a bit disappointing as it needs backlight more than I expected. I was hoping for readability in sunlight as on my old Gpsmap 60csx. The 60csx doesn’t need any backlight in daylight.

great!

Great review! Can Garmin Explore work with the Naviki navigation app?!

Thanks for the video upload do you still recommend this computer or is there one that you would recommend for bicycle travel I need it to have maps thanks

Hi , great video, just what I need. However,I have an older smartphone and can't download the Garmin App. Does that mean I won't be able to use the Edge Explore?

Totallly agree about the pic on the box. But vs eg Karoo or Wahoo Element Bolt or Roam or Lezyne ranges ?

Do you know how should I do to see the rear gear on screen? The function is built in but I don't know how to make it work. Thanks!

Do u must connect the navigation to the phone? Or does it work without it too?

I am looking for a touring computer and have had an edge 810 forever. I think this is a better option to upgrade to. But I didn’t see cadence sensors, did it not come with them??

DUDE..... so is there a Canaduan vs. American version... for maps and stuff.... good stuff, i was surfing around... you offer Good Shitz....

Thanks for the review, I have recently discovered the edge explore and going to buy one soon for trail riding. Do you know if you can create a route from Komoot and send to the edge explore to navigate? If you could do a video on the navigation that would be cool 👍🏻