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Review by Moppy@32Reviewed 7/18/2023by Moppy@32Cycling EnthusiastN. New MexicoExcellent computer for anyone , daily commuter or trainer.This is my first new Garmin cycling computer. I have always bought from the online used store I should have done it sooner. This is a great tool for those wanting to know the detail of your ride. Over the years I have lost, broken , or warn out my electronics. This one looks tougher. I am more careful now as a result. I use the heart rate monitor, and cadence monitor to improve my training. The service from Bike Tires Direct was very fast. Great company.
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This is my first new Garmin cycling computer. I have always bought from the online used store I should have done it sooner. This is a great tool for those wanting to know the detail of your ride. Over the years I have lost, broken , or warn out my electronics. This one looks tougher. I am more careful now as a result. I use the heart rate monitor, and cadence monitor to improve my training. The service from Bike Tires Direct was very fast. Great company.
Review by 6speedReviewed 10/8/2021by 6speedCycling EnthusiastNorthern Virginia9 of 9 customers found this review helpful.Great entry level smart computerThis is a great entry level computer with just the right feature set for me. I don't need a color screen, and I don't need it to be the size of my hand. I just need it to have a high contrast screen that is visible in bright sunlight, and shows me the stats I want in the arrangement of my choosing.
I can't read anything closer than 6 feet without glasses, but I can see this well enough to make out what it is saying under any conditions. The contrast of the screen is optimized for and angled view e.g. placing it horizontal and parallel with the ground means you will be able to see it perfectly. If you rotate it so that it is perpendicular to your view, it will appear darker.
The data screens are customizable the same as any other Garmin device, and if you have a recent high enough end Garmin watch, it can be configured to broadcast to this computer.
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This is a great entry level computer with just the right feature set for me. I don't need a color screen, and I don't need it to be the size of my hand. I just need it to have a high contrast screen that is visible in bright sunlight, and shows me the stats I want in the arrangement of my choosing.
I can't read anything closer than 6 feet without glasses, but I can see this well enough to make out what it is saying under any conditions. The contrast of the screen is optimized for and angled view e.g. placing it horizontal and parallel with the ground means you will be able to see it perfectly. If you rotate it so that it is perpendicular to your view, it will appear darker.
The data screens are customizable the same as any other Garmin device, and if you have a recent high enough end Garmin watch, it can be configured to broadcast to this computer.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 11/28/2022by AnonymousSanta Cruz CADoes almost everything I needI use this primarily as a head-unit for my Garmin Radar, and to collect basic data during rides (time, distance, speed, climbing, etc). The only real limitation (compared to an Edge 350 for example) is map display, and the navigation interface, though functional, is very basic. The form-factor is ideal, if you don't like bulky expensive phone-like objects decorating your cockpit.
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I use this primarily as a head-unit for my Garmin Radar, and to collect basic data during rides (time, distance, speed, climbing, etc). The only real limitation (compared to an Edge 350 for example) is map display, and the navigation interface, though functional, is very basic. The form-factor is ideal, if you don't like bulky expensive phone-like objects decorating your cockpit.
Review by SacBikerReviewed 7/5/2021by SacBikerDaily CommuterSacramento, CA6 of 13 customers found this review helpful.Intentionally disabled functions by GarminGarmin intentionally holds back features from the 130 plus.
E-bike support, forget it.
Shimano DI2 compatibility, forget it.
ANT+ lights from other vendors, forget it. Mind you these lights worked with a much older Garmin Edge.
Completely disappointed.
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Garmin intentionally holds back features from the 130 plus.
E-bike support, forget it.
Shimano DI2 compatibility, forget it.
ANT+ lights from other vendors, forget it. Mind you these lights worked with a much older Garmin Edge.
Completely disappointed.
Review by 1972 OlympianReviewed 5/6/2021by 1972 OlympianCompetitive RacerChico CA7 of 8 customers found this review helpful.Excellent ProductI have a Garmin Forerunner 935 watch and would use that on my rides but it was a pain to keep looking at my watch to see speed and distance. By having the Edge 130 mounted on the stem, I can monitor speed and distance with just a glance. At the end of my rides I compare the two devices and they are almost exactly the same as far as speed, distance and pace. Can't ask for much more.
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I have a Garmin Forerunner 935 watch and would use that on my rides but it was a pain to keep looking at my watch to see speed and distance. By having the Edge 130 mounted on the stem, I can monitor speed and distance with just a glance. At the end of my rides I compare the two devices and they are almost exactly the same as far as speed, distance and pace. Can't ask for much more.
Review by 9775Reviewed 3/5/2021by 9775Utah6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Compact, Easy to useI bought this to go along with my Varia RTL 515. It is easy to use and small enough to not be real noticeable. So far it's been great and have been happy with it. It's easy to pair with all your devices.
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I bought this to go along with my Varia RTL 515. It is easy to use and small enough to not be real noticeable. So far it's been great and have been happy with it. It's easy to pair with all your devices.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/21/2020by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastMichigan9 of 9 customers found this review helpful.Ok for startersI bought this for my wife. Overall, I think it is fairly good. she doesn't have the patience to really learn how to use it, so I sync it for her. My main complaint it the menu bar. I'm always confused which is the selection, the item in white, or the item in black. It would be nice if they put a little star or some other indicator. We bought it because it sync's via bluetooth, and that works fairly well, if a bit slow.
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I bought this for my wife. Overall, I think it is fairly good. she doesn't have the patience to really learn how to use it, so I sync it for her. My main complaint it the menu bar. I'm always confused which is the selection, the item in white, or the item in black. It would be nice if they put a little star or some other indicator. We bought it because it sync's via bluetooth, and that works fairly well, if a bit slow.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 11/18/2021by Anonymous1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Garmin Edge 130 plus Works great a bikers need
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Works great a bikers need
Review by MikeTReviewed 5/23/2021by MikeTSan Jose, Ca2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Great, simple amd gets it done - all I needWorks great. Connects reliably and just works. No fuss, no complication
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Works great. Connects reliably and just works. No fuss, no complication
Review by steebReviewed 10/13/2023by steebCycling Enthusiastportlanddoes all the things I need with a great little screen. perfect size, crisp graphics, easy to use, battery lasts a long time
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perfect size, crisp graphics, easy to use, battery lasts a long time
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/20/2023by AnonymousCompetitive RacerNew EnglandLess costly to replaceI ride mountain bike quite a bit these days. I crashed awhile ago and destroyed my Garmin 1030+ in half a second. The 130+ costs less and is smaller which makes it less prone to damage. The maps aren't as good, but as long as you've created your route before hand, the 130+ does a fine job.
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I ride mountain bike quite a bit these days. I crashed awhile ago and destroyed my Garmin 1030+ in half a second. The 130+ costs less and is smaller which makes it less prone to damage. The maps aren't as good, but as long as you've created your route before hand, the 130+ does a fine job.
Review by Tk3Reviewed 1/17/2023by Tk3portland, orEdge 130I like the clear graphics.
The battery, in winter riding uses about
10% per hour, with an estimate of 10 hrs
Of riding total.
I like the wireless syncing this model provides.
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I like the clear graphics.
The battery, in winter riding uses about
10% per hour, with an estimate of 10 hrs
Of riding total.
I like the wireless syncing this model provides.
Review by AndyMc2021Reviewed 6/11/2021by AndyMc2021Arizona6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Pretty GoodOver all it's pretty good. I bought because I wanted the heart rate monitor belt bundle . The HR monitor works great and I love seeing it displayed on the unit. The unit itself is pretty small. The directions for use are not that easy to figure out. I bought the varia light and it syncs with the light but the light comes on randomly at times and I cannot figure out how to take the light integration off. Also I frequently have trouble getting the computer to sync with the garmin app. Today is the 3rd time I had to restart the unit twice . Today I also had to restart my phone as well. It's safe to say i buyers remorse. But it will do for now!
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Over all it's pretty good. I bought because I wanted the heart rate monitor belt bundle . The HR monitor works great and I love seeing it displayed on the unit. The unit itself is pretty small. The directions for use are not that easy to figure out. I bought the varia light and it syncs with the light but the light comes on randomly at times and I cannot figure out how to take the light integration off. Also I frequently have trouble getting the computer to sync with the garmin app. Today is the 3rd time I had to restart the unit twice . Today I also had to restart my phone as well. It's safe to say i buyers remorse. But it will do for now!
Review by RideFastReviewed 8/13/2021by RideFastCompetitive RacerSt. George, UT5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Everything you need and nothing you don'tThis is a surprisingly functional device in a small, lightweight package. With the ability to connect power meters and heartrate, cadence data, you get a lot from this little unit. It doesn't take up much real estate in your cockpit and is incredibly lightweight. Battery life is excellent. It is a tremendous value for it's features and you get the benefit of Garmin support and apps. I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone.
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This is a surprisingly functional device in a small, lightweight package. With the ability to connect power meters and heartrate, cadence data, you get a lot from this little unit. It doesn't take up much real estate in your cockpit and is incredibly lightweight. Battery life is excellent. It is a tremendous value for it's features and you get the benefit of Garmin support and apps. I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone.