Garmin Edge 1000: long term review

Here is our long term review of the Garmin Edge 1000 cycle computer

Cycling Weekly Verdict

The Garmin Edge 1000 is a great cycling computer that is ideal for those who love data, want to use lots of sensors and have a big screen. It is also great for following pre designed routes. However, it is not perfect and could be much better. If you don't need turn by turn navigation i would strongly suggest the 500, 510 or 520.

Reasons to buy
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    Improved screen

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    Good at following pre designed routes

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    Lots of data fields

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    Customisation of screens is easy

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    Easy to use in general

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Reasons to avoid
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    Expensive

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    On the fly navigation is poor

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    Looking at the base map on the unit it infuriating

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    Not very robust

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    Battery life is short

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Before we go any further, I have been using the Garmin Edge 1000 for two years now. In that time it has had a number of firmware updates which have resolved quite a few issues. If you having issues with your Garmin, then always check and update the firmware. One such issue I experienced early on, was the screen locking all the time without me telling it to lock. This issue disappeared with a firmware update.

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