Edge 530, so this is not a worthwhile upgrade - particularly as they have chosen not to future-proof it by neglecting to give it USB-C. The re-routing upgrade will be welcome - whenever Garmin see fit to release the new firmware. The current re-routing on the Edge 530 is not fit for purpose.
@@wiggle ...I'm returning my Wahoo Roam...lol...and ordered the 1030 plus instead...the ROAM to me feels just a bit behind and for a few extra bucks more you get, at least IMHO, a better device in garmin with more features...If I'm going to invest in bike equipment, I might as well spend the extra cash and get something that doesn't already feel behind other similar devices...that's my opinion, anyhow :)
A great review for a person who has just decided to get the 1030 plus. Very calm delivery and a great pace. Device well explained and described. Thanks very much, I appreciated the assist. W
Thanks for the sharing! I love the Garmin 1030 plus and the off course/rejoin later option. Karoo 2 has new features call un-planned climb. It automatically detects that you are climbing and it displays them without using routes entry.
Very good review. Thank you. I missed 1 aspect and that is the question if the Garmin 1030 plus is worth it, considering the heavy price tag. I own a 1030 and I really like it. I don't see much need to upgrade to the 1030 plus. I think that the 1030 plus will the last unit in this design. I hope for a thinner unit with a bigger screen at a smaller size for the new flagship model in the future. People that own the edge 1000 or older model could take the leap. The 1030 plus will be a great upgrade in battery life and overall performance/features.
Thanks Barts 👍 to be honest upgrading from the 1030 probably isn't worth it as it's still a decent unit. I think you're right this being the last to keep the same design as it's pretty huge (and heavy). We would love to see the Garmin Power glass used on the next "big screen" bike computer from Garmin. Thanks for the comment 👍
Good informative review,ist there any problem with the Bluetooth signal?cause 1030 had problem with pairing Bluetooth to handy n sync to garmin express..
Great review, very helpful, you said the device comes with maps already installed is that the 1:50k OS map series for the UK, I have these maps in an Oregon 700 and Edge 800?
Couldnt keep my eye off that spacer stack 😂 but apart from that great review. Just got one, switching from an Elemnt Roam. Can already tell I‘m way more pleased with the GPS accuracy on the Garmin. I started Graveling and MTB again in addition to road and the Elemnt was bugging me with the off-route alarm every 500m as soon as I went offroad…
Haha bike was on viagra! Data and accuracy on the 1030 is pretty unbeatable. Think you can turn the alarm tone off on the Roam…but either way your sorted 🤙🤙🤙
@@wiggle it wasn‘t just the alarm. The Roam really isn‘t any big step forward for Wahoo in any way. It‘s slow, it doesn‘t have much memory, and on the last 10 rides it froze 3 times. Though I was happy to be able to switch to Wahoo when the 1st Elemnt came out, I don‘t feel too bad coming back to Garmin now (I still don‘t like their strategy of locking their Connect API to force Garmin-only devices).
Sadly still no such feature. The best option you get is on the Garmin Connect site, go to Training -> Courses -> Choose course -> ... (3 dots at bottom right of course summary) -> Edit -> Reverse direction -> Save course. you will end up with two courses, e.g., one going CW an the other going CCW, Hopefully something they add to a future update 👍
One feature I have seen on other makes of units, is the way the route changes colour when re-routing. I don't always know when my Garmin has re-routed due to this, and I keep cycling down the road only find out I have add a mile so to my journey or even have been sent back via a roundabout.
Yes on Wahoo the re-routed course goes blue which is really clear. Think garmin has a little work to do on making their systems as clear as the Wahoo ecosystem. but minus the re-routing they are pretty unbeatable.
The 1030 Plus has a superior battery and some new metrics ( i.e. the Daily workout suggestions and MTB metrics) The big selling point is the large 3.5-inch display. In comparison, the Edge 830 has a 2.6-inch display. Hope that helps 👍
Hi Victor, by symbol do you mean where it shows your current heart rate? The unit i'm using in the video is how everything works straight out the box. Hope that helps 👍
Hi David, you don't need to link to a computer at all. Everything can be run straight from the unit with some features using Garmin Connect which is just an app for a mobile/iPad 👍 Hope that helps
Wiggle that’s great, many thanks for your speedy reply. One more question if I may.. Do you know if this would pair with the heart rate monitor on a Apple Watch or would I need to buy a strap if I wanted to view heart rate data on my Strava?
Do the UK / Europe units not have the WiFi that the USA units have? It is not clear from Garmin or retailers, as none of the UK / Europe retailers have WiFi listed. Can anyone confirm that it does have WiFi?
Hi Alasdair, We can confirm all Garmin 1030 Plus units come with Wifi. Seems the Garmin Europe website (where the retailers get their information) have just forgotten to mention this. Hope this helps 👍
You sure can. Not the best device for this but it will record the same metrics...then just change the activity to a walk/hike afterwards (instead of a cycle). Hope that helps
Maybe it’s me and I don’t know how to use this unit however after approximately 11 years of owning an edge 800 I think it’s fair to say I have a reasonable knowledge of how these units work,but after two weeks of using this new unit I am not impressed. the 1030 plus satnav system can’t even find my house or street address (in a UK city) and the house has been here since 1879 !!!
Nope. Not in this iteration, but I’m failing to see why this keeps coming up with the sync to phone / wifi and not a significant charging advantage over micro-USB.
@@Big2Planker It's a shame Garmin couldn't adopt USB-C charging in the 1030 Plus. We think it will make an appearance in the new face-lifted model when that arrives.
Yes.. Garmin left out a big SAFETY FEATURE... The Coding for Audible (voice) turn-by-turn on the car units has all ready been done.. The EDGE already has Bluetooth built in.. SO ask the big QUESTION, "why hasn't Garmin been able to pair a bluetooth speaker (ie the JBL flip) to the EDGE for Audible turn-by-turn directions. "turn right in 200 feet" "Next turn 4.5 miles" "arriving a destination on right".. And some of us cyclist cannot see a Garmin edge because of close up vision impairment.. (yes we can still see where we are going down the road) but for me, i can't see anything within about 3 feet.. (blur) The road is crisp (farsighted) This problem makes the $600 EDGE a useless tool to me.. Adding Audible, would make this a great tool for navigation to get from point A to point B.. This is a safety feature that allows you to get information without taking your eyes off the road.. (hit a pothole when you look down at the GPS to see when and where to turn can cause accidents.. They have the technology already designed and bluetooth already built in.. SO WHAT IS THE DELAY..?
@@wiggle I rather like the Karoo (minus the mediocre battery life). Had hoped, I’d be a fan of the Karoo 2, but it, unfortunately appears to have an even shorter battery life, and the screen size appears to be suboptimal. The screen resolution (while supposed to be), does not visually appear to trump its predecessor’s, either - at least, with the matte screen film it comes with, on (a set of proper screen protectors has been ordered; I can report once they’re delivered and installed). Among the things I positively prefer over Garmin’s are the UI / UX (Karoo’s & Absolute One’s are by far the best), the screen resolution, the quality of maps, and the physical aesthetic... I also suspect, the Mio Cyclo flagships compete with the 1030 Plus more or less neck-to-neck, although are much less popular for whatever reason.
The batteies in the newer Garmin devices are pretty decent and don't drop off badly over time (should last you a lot longer than 2 years). and if using for a multi day bikepacking ride, we'd suggest taking a small external battery to charge it riding/overnight. Hope that helps
Hi, thanks for the feedback. Always great to hear from users with experience 👍We've actually had the chance to use it in some light rain and it seemed to work flawlessly, could be another improvement from the 830 🤷♀️
hi, my name is Kiko and I am writing from iGPSPORT contacting you for GPS BIKE REVIEW. Currently, we have a new product. You would be interested in that?
What GPS unit are you using at the moment?
Great vid, m8! Just ordered mine yesterday...currently using Wahoo Roam and Garmin 830.
Edge 530, so this is not a worthwhile upgrade - particularly as they have chosen not to future-proof it by neglecting to give it USB-C. The re-routing upgrade will be welcome - whenever Garmin see fit to release the new firmware. The current re-routing on the Edge 530 is not fit for purpose.
@@killahaqua1631 Thanks 🙏 It's a great GPS... but so is the Wahoo Roam. Would be interested to see which you prefer.
@@AlbaTech It's a shame Garmin didn't opt for a USB-C upgrade, but as you say, any navigation improvements are more than welcome!
@@wiggle ...I'm returning my Wahoo Roam...lol...and ordered the 1030 plus instead...the ROAM to me feels just a bit behind and for a few extra bucks more you get, at least IMHO, a better device in garmin with more features...If I'm going to invest in bike equipment, I might as well spend the extra cash and get something that doesn't already feel behind other similar devices...that's my opinion, anyhow :)
A great review for a person who has just decided to get the 1030 plus. Very calm delivery and a great pace. Device well explained and described. Thanks very much, I appreciated the assist. W
Thanks Wayne. Comments like this mean a lot 👍 glad it was helpful. Great bike computer, Enjoy!
Thanks for the sharing! I love the Garmin 1030 plus and the off course/rejoin later option. Karoo 2 has new features call un-planned climb. It automatically detects that you are climbing and it displays them without using routes entry.
1 gram heavier? Now you tell me!!! Very good review too; easy to listen to, great clarity.
Thanks Gary...always love to hear feedback like this! and every gram counts 😅 😂
Very good review. Thank you. I missed 1 aspect and that is the question if the Garmin 1030 plus is worth it, considering the heavy price tag. I own a 1030 and I really like it. I don't see much need to upgrade to the 1030 plus. I think that the 1030 plus will the last unit in this design. I hope for a thinner unit with a bigger screen at a smaller size for the new flagship model in the future. People that own the edge 1000 or older model could take the leap. The 1030 plus will be a great upgrade in battery life and overall performance/features.
Thanks Barts 👍 to be honest upgrading from the 1030 probably isn't worth it as it's still a decent unit. I think you're right this being the last to keep the same design as it's pretty huge (and heavy). We would love to see the Garmin Power glass used on the next "big screen" bike computer from Garmin. Thanks for the comment 👍
Great review!
Glad you enjoyed it
Good informative review,ist there any problem with the Bluetooth signal?cause 1030 had problem with pairing Bluetooth to handy n sync to garmin express..
Thanks ib! I've not had any trouble with any connection dropouts with this one...so i'd guess it's fixed 🙌
Great review, very helpful, you said the device comes with maps already installed is that the 1:50k OS map series for the UK, I have these maps in an Oregon 700 and Edge 800?
Hi Buster, It's the proprietary Garmin map range that comes with all their products (satNavs etc) Hope that helps
Couldnt keep my eye off that spacer stack 😂 but apart from that great review. Just got one, switching from an Elemnt Roam. Can already tell I‘m way more pleased with the GPS accuracy on the Garmin. I started Graveling and MTB again in addition to road and the Elemnt was bugging me with the off-route alarm every 500m as soon as I went offroad…
Haha bike was on viagra! Data and accuracy on the 1030 is pretty unbeatable. Think you can turn the alarm tone off on the Roam…but either way your sorted 🤙🤙🤙
@@wiggle it wasn‘t just the alarm. The Roam really isn‘t any big step forward for Wahoo in any way. It‘s slow, it doesn‘t have much memory, and on the last 10 rides it froze 3 times. Though I was happy to be able to switch to Wahoo when the 1st Elemnt came out, I don‘t feel too bad coming back to Garmin now (I still don‘t like their strategy of locking their Connect API to force Garmin-only devices).
Really well done- subbed :)
Thanks for the sub!
I love this segway.
It would still be nice if Garmin allowed you to reverse direction of loop courses instead of having to edit and redownload them.
Sadly still no such feature. The best option you get is on the Garmin Connect site, go to Training -> Courses -> Choose course -> ... (3 dots at bottom right of course summary) -> Edit -> Reverse direction -> Save course. you will end up with two courses, e.g., one going CW an the other going CCW, Hopefully something they add to a future update 👍
Works Great !
Thanks for the review....
No problem 👍
I have the old Edge 1000. Can I transfer all my settings (bikes, sensors, Activity Profiles, etc.) from the 1000 to the new 1030 plus ?
Hi KWC, If the Edge 1000 has been synced to Garmin Connect, all your profile should sync with the new 1030 Plus 👍
One feature I have seen on other makes of units, is the way the route changes colour when re-routing. I don't always know when my Garmin has re-routed due to this, and I keep cycling down the road only find out I have add a mile so to my journey or even have been sent back via a roundabout.
Yes on Wahoo the re-routed course goes blue which is really clear. Think garmin has a little work to do on making their systems as clear as the Wahoo ecosystem. but minus the re-routing they are pretty unbeatable.
What are the key differences between 830 and 1030 plus other than size?
The 1030 Plus has a superior battery and some new metrics ( i.e. the Daily workout suggestions and MTB metrics)
The big selling point is the large 3.5-inch display. In comparison, the Edge 830 has a 2.6-inch display.
Hope that helps 👍
Just bought a new 1030 plus and the unit has no beeps or tones what so ever. Have tried everything to get it to work with no joy. I'm at a loo=ss
how do you get the heart rate symbol on the gamin unit, is that something that i can change or you came with the icon already?
Hi Victor, by symbol do you mean where it shows your current heart rate? The unit i'm using in the video is how everything works straight out the box. Hope that helps 👍
Which one do you think is better: 830 or 1030 plus? Tnx
The 1030 Plus is the flagship GPS from Garmin, although some prefer the smaller unit size and price tag of the 830. Both are great options👍
If u want to monitor ur heartrate on the 1030, do u need to be an extra device?
Hi, You will need a heart rate monitor like this one www.wiggle.co.uk/garmin-hrm-dual-heart-rate-monitor Hope this helps
Do you need to be able to hook these units up to a computer to use all their features or would a iPad be sufficient? Thanks...
Hi David, you don't need to link to a computer at all. Everything can be run straight from the unit with some features using Garmin Connect which is just an app for a mobile/iPad 👍 Hope that helps
Wiggle that’s great, many thanks for your speedy reply. One more question if I may.. Do you know if this would pair with the heart rate monitor on a Apple Watch or would I need to buy a strap if I wanted to view heart rate data on my Strava?
Do the UK / Europe units not have the WiFi that the USA units have? It is not clear from Garmin or retailers, as none of the UK / Europe retailers have WiFi listed. Can anyone confirm that it does have WiFi?
Hi Alasdair, We can confirm all Garmin 1030 Plus units come with Wifi. Seems the Garmin Europe website (where the retailers get their information) have just forgotten to mention this. Hope this helps 👍
Why no USB-C?
I know right! hopefully we see this in the future Garmin's!
What are the chances of usb-c on the new versions of these?
Garmin have been pretty slow to tke to the USB-C game...but i recon the next edition will surely have it! 🤞
Can I use this while walking, what would happen?
You sure can. Not the best device for this but it will record the same metrics...then just change the activity to a walk/hike afterwards (instead of a cycle). Hope that helps
Hey ?
More Eedge 830 or 1030 Plus ? :)
Hi Charlotte, The Edge 1030 Plus is Garmins best flagship bike computer, but if you wanted to save some money the 830 is still a great choice 👍
Maybe it’s me and I don’t know how to use this unit however after approximately 11 years of owning an edge 800 I think it’s fair to say I have a reasonable knowledge of how these units work,but after two weeks of using this new unit I am not impressed.
the 1030 plus satnav system can’t even find my house or street address (in a UK city) and the house has been here since 1879 !!!
Usb c?
Nope. Not in this iteration, but I’m failing to see why this keeps coming up with the sync to phone / wifi and not a significant charging advantage over micro-USB.
@@Big2Planker It's a shame Garmin couldn't adopt USB-C charging in the 1030 Plus. We think it will make an appearance in the new face-lifted model when that arrives.
Wiggle hmmm, interesting. So are you suggesting that this is simply an “interim” step to a future device?
Yes.. Garmin left out a big SAFETY FEATURE... The Coding for Audible (voice) turn-by-turn on the car units has all ready been done.. The EDGE already has Bluetooth built in.. SO ask the big QUESTION, "why hasn't Garmin been able to pair a bluetooth speaker (ie the JBL flip) to the EDGE for Audible turn-by-turn directions. "turn right in 200 feet" "Next turn 4.5 miles" "arriving a destination on right"..
And some of us cyclist cannot see a Garmin edge because of close up vision impairment.. (yes we can still see where we are going down the road) but for me, i can't see anything within about 3 feet.. (blur) The road is crisp (farsighted) This problem makes the $600 EDGE a useless tool to me.. Adding Audible, would make this a great tool for navigation to get from point A to point B..
This is a safety feature that allows you to get information without taking your eyes off the road.. (hit a pothole when you look down at the GPS to see when and where to turn can cause accidents.. They have the technology already designed and bluetooth already built in.. SO WHAT IS THE DELAY..?
The best Garmin (to date), no question. The best overall? Not at all.
mmmmn what's your favourite to date?
@@wiggle I rather like the Karoo (minus the mediocre battery life). Had hoped, I’d be a fan of the Karoo 2, but it, unfortunately appears to have an even shorter battery life, and the screen size appears to be suboptimal. The screen resolution (while supposed to be), does not visually appear to trump its predecessor’s, either - at least, with the matte screen film it comes with, on (a set of proper screen protectors has been ordered; I can report once they’re delivered and installed). Among the things I positively prefer over Garmin’s are the UI / UX (Karoo’s & Absolute One’s are by far the best), the screen resolution, the quality of maps, and the physical aesthetic...
I also suspect, the Mio Cyclo flagships compete with the 1030 Plus more or less neck-to-neck, although are much less popular for whatever reason.
What happens when the battery dies (like ALL batteries do in a year or two)? Just toss it in the bin?
The batteies in the newer Garmin devices are pretty decent and don't drop off badly over time (should last you a lot longer than 2 years). and if using for a multi day bikepacking ride, we'd suggest taking a small external battery to charge it riding/overnight. Hope that helps
Most Garmin batteries are good for many years. My old Garmin 305 watch lasted 8 years. You are live in the past!
Dodgy English weather ..🤔..Try scottish weather ..
🤣 Very valid
When water/sweat gets on my 830 screen it can actually change screens which pisses me off.
Hi, thanks for the feedback. Always great to hear from users with experience 👍We've actually had the chance to use it in some light rain and it seemed to work flawlessly, could be another improvement from the 830 🤷♀️
hi, my name is Kiko and I am writing from iGPSPORT contacting you for GPS BIKE REVIEW. Currently, we have a new product. You would be interested in that?
Hi Kiko... not at the moment but all the best with the new product
Micro USB ?????????????????
Hi, Yep! shame we've not seen much in the way of USB-C in the cycling world yet!
Who care? It won't make any difference.
Lol it lags.