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Etrex isn't a cycle computer, it's more a trekking GPS.
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I have an etrex 30 and use it for hiking and cycling. Whilst not specifically a cycling gps it has ant+ therefore enabling things like heart rate monitors etc. to be used.
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I have a Garmin Edge Touring for exactly this. It works fine, although I don't use the turn-by-turn navigation whatsoever (give it a .tcx file with built in cues and it works nicely). Battery will last a day of riding but you probably don't want to run it off a dynamo directly, it (and I think all other rechargeable garmins) has a stupid 'feature' where it will turn off when you stop charging it (ie when you cycle too slowly). I've found no way to turn it off so I charge it from a battery pack that I then charge off the bike.
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I would recommend the Elemnt over a Garmin Edge, especially if navigation is the main priority.
I've not used an etrex so can't comment, but they seem to have a reasonable rep.
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I'm considering a cycle computer with the main purpose of navigation. LEL has prodded me into thinking about buying something, but it's something I've considered for a while.
My main interest is navigation, but riding with a cycle computer for the first time it is quite nice to know how you're doing in a heads up display.
I've got three things in mind:
Garmin edge tour
Garmin Etrex 30
Wahoo Elemnt
I have a dynamo on my main bike, but I also like the idea of being able to use the unit on other bikes and with the etrex30, even for hiking and off road.
As the cheapest of the lot, and being able to navigate in all situations, I'm looking at an etrex30 as my first port of call. Can anyone suggest why this is a bad idea/what else I should consider.