The Garmin Edge 530 does it all without breaking the bank. That includes ANT+, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi networking, a full-color screen with adjustable brightness, a reasonable 20-hour battery life with an extra expansion pack for 80 hours, and all of Garmin's ever-evolving Connect IQ apps. Connect sensors and take advantage of Garmin's algorithms to help you truly use that data to achieve visible performance improvements.

The turn-by-turn navigation on a bike computer is the best you can get, with smart rerouting if you wander off track and highly clear maps on the color display. The only things missing are a touchscreen and address-specific routing, but if those aren't deal breakers, this is a terrific way to have it all without breaking the bank.

Specifications

• Display: Color
• Touchscreen: No
• Connectivity: ANT+, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
• Battery life: 20+
• Weight: 2.7oz

Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RZ95D6L?

Pros

• ANT+, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
• Superb mapping
• Faster and larger

Cons

• Button menu faff

The Wahoo Elemnt Bolt is a remarkable GPS bike computer that has been engineered to be super-aerodynamic so that it works with your bike. It's also lightweight at 2.2oz and, as you'd expect from those speed-focused stats, packed with amenities for the dedicated rider.

The screen is monochrome, but it's really clear and provides turn-by-turn guidance routing with smart rerouting if you deviate from the path. There are also a plethora of app-customizable data fields, with 11 per screen, for the numerous sensors that may be connected to through ANT+ or Bluetooth.

The button controls are quite intuitive, and this is also Strava Live Segment compatible. If you don't mind not having a color display, this is one of the greatest bike computers you can have for a price that is less than top-of-the-line.

Specifications

• Display: Monochrome
• Touchscreen: No
• Connectivity: ANT+, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
• Battery life: 20+ hours
• Weight: 2.2oz

Buy it here: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-computers/elemnt-bolt-buy?

Pros

• Aerodynamically built
• Excellent battery performance
• Superb display clarity and fields

Cons

• No color display

The Garmin Edge 1030 is the company's flagship bike computer, which means it does everything. It's not the smallest or lightest at 4.3oz, but it makes the most of every ounce to jam in everything you could desire on a ride. That includes a large color touchscreen display, ANT+, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connectivity, accurate turn-by-turn navigation, and a 20-hour battery life that can be extended with an add-on pack.

Constant upgrades with this hardware backing mean you're future-proofed, which helps to justify the expense of an end-of-cycle PC. With Strava, TrainingPeaks, and other apps pre-installed, as well as Garmin's ClimbPro, this does it all and looks good doing it.

Specifications

• Display: Color
• Touchscreen: Yes
• Connectivity: ANT+, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
• Battery life: 20+ hours
• Weight: 4.3oz

Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087VTNRLC?

Pros

• Advanced navigation mapping
• Large color touchscreen
• 20+ hour battery

Cons

• Larger and weightier than some

The Wahoo Elemnt Roam GPS is the company's top-tier bike computer, which means it has a color display and app support. It weighs 3.3oz and is protected by Gorilla Glass. Aside from the standard data fields, extensive sensor integration, and turn-by-turn navigation that you'd expect from a high-end gadget, this has LED light strips for notifications.

These can be programmed to alert you to turns, training zones, and other information for at-a-glance information that's great for individuals pushing limits and don't have much time to stare at a computer. With Kickr trainer support and Strava support, this is an extremely powerful device that easily earns its price.

Specifications

• Display: Color
• Touchscreen: No
• Connectivity: ANT+, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
• Battery life: 17 hours
• Weight: 3.3oz

Buy it here: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-computers/elemnt-bolt-buy

Pros

• Color display
• 17-hour battery life
• App integration

Cons

• Mapping needs improvements

The Lezyne Mega XL GPS features a battery life that outlasts the competition, lasting a stunning 48 hours on a single charge. Despite this, it is still lighter than top-end gadgets, weighing 2.9oz but packing a 2.7-inch monochrome display that is exceptionally crisp and can work in portrait and landscape configurations with up to 10 data fields at once.

Connect to most sensors and trainers using the ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity, but upload data via the app because there is no Wi-Fi. This is Strava, TrainingPeaks, and Today's Plan compatible, and you may submit navigation routes created using GPX files or those created on GPS Root and saved offline. This accomplishes all of that while also undercutting the competitors on price.

Specifications

• Display: Monochrome
• Touchscreen: No
• Connectivity: ANT+ and Bluetooth
• Battery life: 48 hours
• Weight: 2.9oz

Buy it here: https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Lezyne-Mega-XL-GPS-Cycling-Navigate-Computer_128553.htm?

Pros

• Huge display
• Offline navigation
• Landscape mode

Cons

• Slow activity uploads

When it comes to display, the Hammerhead Karoo GPS is the nicest looking bike computer. On this marvel, you get a big 3.5-inch full color and high quality 229ppi touchscreen. That translates to 12 data fields each page, as well as elegant navigation and routing that works flawlessly. SIM onboard means the ability to connect for new routes in the middle of a ride without the need for a phone.

It integrates with Strava and TrainingPeaks, links to a variety of sensors such as ANT+ and Bluetooth, and allows you to upload routes from files with more than 8GB of storage. The negative is that the serious rider may have more training plan alternatives - but because this is intended at the explorer type, this may not be a huge concern.

Specifications

• Display: 3.5-inch high-res color
• Touchscreen: Yes
• Connectivity: ANT+, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and SIM
• Battery life: 15 hours
• Weight: 6.5oz

Buy it here: https://www.hammerhead.io/products/hammerhead-karoo-2

Pros

• Huge high-res color touchscreen
• Superb navigation
• Great design

Cons

• Weight and size

The Garmin Edge 520 Plus is a terrific way to obtain all of the great Garmin apps and features without spending a lot of money. A full-color display, ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity, and a 15-hour battery life are all included. It simply means that you won't be able to use Wi-Fi, touchscreens, or address-specific routing.

Turn-by-turn navigation is good, and features like GroupTrack and rider-to-rider communications add wonderful live tracking touches. Smartphone notifications are numerous, and features such as VO2 max and FTP tracking are included as standard.

Specifications

• Display: Color
• Touchscreen: No
• Connectivity: ANT+ and Bluetooth
• Battery life: 15 hours
• Weight: 2.2oz

Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/s?

Pros

• Excellent turn-by-turn navigation
• Strava compatible
• ANT+, Bluetooth and HR

Cons

• No Wi-Fi

The Lezyne Super Pro GPS has the uncommon-these-days option of viewing in landscape mode, which makes the eight data fields extremely visible. You can also enjoy excellent navigation on the monochrome screen and a battery life of up to 28 hours on a single charge.

Screen controls via the app are convenient, and the ANT+ with Bluetooth connectivity simplifies sensor use as well as trainer pairing. Strava Live Segments is supported, and data will be synced automatically via the app.

Specifications

• Display: Monochrome
• Touchscreen: No
• Connectivity: ANT+ and Bluetooth
• Battery life: 28 hours
• Weight: 2.1oz

Buy it here: https://ride.lezyne.com/products/super-pro-gps

Pros

• Decent battery life
• Landscape mode
• Good value

Cons

• No color display

Heart rate monitorThe Polar V650 GPS is a full-color touchscreen bike computer that won't break the bank. You get navigation mapping with TOPO maps, which means you get true lay-of-the-land detail with your routing superimposed. It also means that you'll have ready access to maps everywhere you go.

The disadvantage is that there is limited app support for routing, which must be done on a computer and uploaded — but this does enable Strava. It does not support ANT+ because it is Bluetooth only, which may be a deal breaker for individuals who have already invested in specific sensors. The Flow app provides some wonderful data displays for tracking your progress, and updates are made on a frequent basis.

Specifications

• Display: Color
• Touchscreen: Yes
• Connectivity: Bluetooth
• Battery life: 28 hours
• Weight: 2.1oz

Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/unids-Protector-Pantalla-Pel%C3%ADcula-Ciclismo/dp/B01DW8DZF8/ref=sr_1_4?

Pros

• Color touchscreen display
• Affordable

Cons

• No ANT+
• Computer based uploading