Garmin Edge Explore 2, Easy to use GPS Bike/Cycling Computer, eBike Compatability, Maps and Navigation, Additional Cycling Safety Features and more, Black

So, I've owned the Explore ONE since 2019. I used it extensively (4,000 miles per year) since then, but unfortunately it was damaged in a crash. Bike was written off too 😭.Because I loved it, I brought the explore TWO. I was surprised by the increased speed in navigation, a few extra features (like music control and climb pro) and the better responsen to touch.No it will not have the premium data fields the a training cyclist might want and need (I previously own an edge 500 series model). However, if you're not training for races and want a fantastic navigation system that's easy to use and shows the majority of fields. This is it.Speed, grade, elevation, cadence (need sensor), weather, power (if you own a power meter you can definitely afford the more expensive edge), heart rate (need sensor), time elapsed, distance are all shown. There really isn't anything else needed. In my opinion, this unit is better for navigation than the 500 and 800 edge series.For the price, compared to all the other cycling computers out there, this is the best bang for buck for navigation purposes.

If you just want a GPS device for your bike without all the nonsense and the ridiculous price, this is great. You can connect heart rate & cadence sensors if you wish, but it doesn’t give all the training data that the high end devices do. However the mapping and data logging is pretty much identical to the higher end devices.You can add or take away data screens and customize them to show exactly what you need/want to see and the mapping is the usual Garmin quality.Battery life is good, but not exceptional, the UI easy to use and it connects to your phone via the Garmin connect app so all your stats are displayed for post ride analysis.Does navigation, data logging and basic sensor connectivity for 25% of the price of top end Garmin units.

Nice bike computer, a more professional analysis will be better. And the navigation and gps are remarkable. Additionally, it is easy to connect strava for route download.

Upgrading from a 520+, there is a massive difference screen resolution is much better and larger.So easy to set up just bluetooth to the phone and all data from your accessories ported straight over, everything worked however it picked up the radar but not the light but was simple to correct.You get the usual low quality Garmin (rubber band) mount, I prefer to buy a third party version. The maps are really impressive with plenty of detail I really liked the warnings for dangerous roads etc whilst riding, battery life is brilliant and I found the accessories connected far quicker than my old 520+.I did have an issue fitting this onto my existing bike mounts as it is quite large and it fowled on stem bolts and lights I had, so I ended up spending more money on mounting options. I did like the idea of a bike alarm built in which is great leaving it out of sight at cafe stops, the only disappointment was only three profiles. Although you can rename them the one that is 'indoor' has limited functionality it will not record any elevation only speed and distance as it's to be used on a trainer, so it only has two!Pro's1. Large display with good resolution2. Easy setup3. Bluetooth connection very quick and solid4. Mapping and guides5. Touchscreen6. Long battery life7. Bike alarm8. Road danger warnings9. USB type 'C'Cons1. Can be difficult to mount due to being large2. Updates from the phone over bluetooth takes ages3. Only two profiles 'road' and 'off road'4. Low quality mounting kit

Brilliant piece of kit. Really good directions and does tracks as well as roads. Even recalculates if you change your mind during a route. Fitted easily to handlebar and twist fitting is very secure. Gives you all the stats you want like height, distance, speed etc.

Well, what a horrible anwkward interface. You’d really think after all these years in the game and with plenty of other examples to crib from Garmin would have it as slick and sorted as possible.But no, it looks and feels like something from the 80’s, and just like those is about as intuitive to use.Getting past that a few things it does wrong even once you worked out how to turn it on.1) beeps every few hundred meters unless you stop, go into settings and turn notifications off. I’m sure they’re the many waypoints I put in the route but boy are they annoying.2) thinks you’ve crashed any time you stop anything other than super gently. That wouldn’t be an issue except at that point it puts a full screen thing up telling you it’s failed to notify your emergency contacts (thankfully but still bad), and requires a long press and hold to get rid of it.3) auto-pauses as you ride, except it’s idea of pause is anything less than 5mph, so don’t slow down for people to catch up, pass people, etc etc.Now those are the biggies. The map itself seems to be greyscale but in blue so hard to see what’s what.And while there are various screens for other things like HR monitoring you a) have remember which way you swiped and how many times to get back and some of them for some unknown reasons instead dim the screen pop a “stop” button on and a home button… which you don’t want.Oh and don’t go to home, you know to turn off notifications, because that seems to abandon your ride and you need to start again.And you have to try and sort and figure all this out while riding, which is why intuitive and slick would be good idea.Honestly, apart from the fact it actually worked as a map and didn’t run out of battery, it is utter garbage.