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A garmin edge 200.
The altermeter in the edge 500 is affected by weather and actually the most accurate climbing data is that which Strava will overlay on your ride by default. The 200 has no altermeter - so you see Strava's data.
miro_o-
Strava only uses it's own elevation data if there is none from the device. I rode 4 hours in biblical rain the other day, and the altimeter was all messed up only recording 400ft ascent when I knew the route was more like 4500ft. But I discovered you can make Strava recalculate the elevation for a ride/run if you want.
turnpedal
What's a good entry level computer to use with strava? With accurate elevation readings? Smartphone battery doesn't cut the mustard.