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'tis the gift season – bike computer recommendations?

I've been wanting to upgrade my bike computer for awhile now. I currently have a iGPSport, but it doesn't have navigation, and as I ride more and seek out bigger routes I really want a computer with navigation. Aside from that, I don't need anything crazy, I'm not interested in training programs or recording power or stuff like that. I figure Christmas is my opportunity to ask for one as a gift.

It seemed like a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt v2 was just what I was looking for in terms of functionality and price range, but after a bit of looking it seems like they're pretty hard to get online nowadays, and I know I could find one second-hand but since I have this opportunity I'd rather get something new.

What would you guys recommend? I've seen mixed reviews of pretty much every computer I've looked at. Right now my forerunners are the Bolt v3 or the Garmin Edge 840, which are the same price on sale right now, or the Edge 540 at a lower price. I don't think a touchscreen matters very much to me. Any others I should consider? Thank you guys!

Posted Dec 1, 2025, 8:20 PM UTC

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