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bryton, bryton sport, electronics, Gear, GPS for MTB, i:2:13930, rider 330 - December 8, 2016

The Bryton Rider 330 Costs Less Than Other GPS Units, But Mostly Disappoints

Bryton Sport is a Taiwanese company that recently introduced a line of GPS units to the US market. The company leans heavily on marketing itself as a lower cost competitor to established companies like Garmin, while still delivering the same quality and functionality. Unfortunately I found Bryton delivered a mostly mediocre experience at only a slightly lower price …

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Garmin Edge 520 Review

The Edge series of GPS units from Garmin runs from the diminutive “20” which has only the most basic features, up to the “1000” that rocks a 3-inch color touchscreen. Tested here, the Edge 520 is right in the middle of the line, retailing for $300. Specs While the Garmin Edge 520 may be small …

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Podcast: How Does GPS Work?

In this episode, Aaron and I talk about how GPS works and what that means for mountain bikers who use GPS devices for training and trail navigation.

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GPS for MTB, heart rate monitor, polar, watch - October 7, 2016

Polar Introduces GPS Watch with Built-in Heart Rate Monitor for Just $149

Finding a decent cycling GPS, let alone one you can wear on your wrist, priced under $150 is difficult. Yet somehow, Polar is offering the new M200 for $149, and it includes a built-in heart rate monitor. Officially, the M200 is “designed for runners” but even mountain bikers will appreciate the features this watch offers. For starters, it’s a GPS so …

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Garmin’s Fenix 3 GPS Watch Stands the Test of Time

It’s not often that we get the chance to truly review products over the long term. I mean, 2-3 months is pretty standard, but what about really long term? What about, say, a full year? That’s exactly what I got to do with Garmin’s Fenix 3 GPS watch (“Fenix” for short). Specs The Garmin Fenix …

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