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I've just ordered a Wahoo to replace my old Garmin 800.
Also read the dcrainmaker review, and I'd note that he reviewed the Element way back when it was just released and so didn't really touch upon anything that the software does now... just basic stuff.
If you're willing to wait for a review I'll be doing the Dunwich Dynamo using the Element in a few weeks time as it's a route I can't really get lost on (follow the red lights!) yet it's a good test for the Wahoo because of distance, battery, route waypoint number, etc.
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Cheers, I'm not in much of a rush so can wait for a review. The DC Rainmaker one seems to start off by saying the software is considerably different to the earlier incarnation but then not giving that much detail on the new software.
I hadn't actually considered what I could get for selling the 800, that makes it somewhat more tempting.
aggi
I'm pondering replacing my Garmin 800 with a Wahoo. Not had any great issues with the 800 and not really suffered issues with it crashing like others but it always takes me a while to remember how to use it, work out if I need a track or route, plug it into the PC to upload/download, etc.
Not sure if it's worth the cash given it's convenience more than anything but I'm tempted.
I've read the DC Rainmaker review but wondering how people actually find it, particularly for routing. A few questions if anyone can help me out.
How is the black and white screen compared to the colour on Garmin 800, just as legible?
What are the maps on the unit, OpenStreetMap or some custom maps? How good are they at identifying different types of routes (e.g. off-road, cycle friendly, highway) or is that irrelevant because routing is all done on the phone?
Is it possible to do any routing without the phone. Can the unit navigate you back to a saved destination or similar?
Similarly, is it possible to navigate somewhere (even just a saved address) if your phone doesn't have reception. Fairly large chunks of the Lakes don't have reception which would make that a bit of an arse.
How does on-the-fly routing actually work if you want to ride to a destination? On the unit, on the Wahoo app, on the Ride With GPS app, etc. Do you have a range of routes (fast, quiet, etc) or just what you're given? Does it always give you turn-by-turn, is it easy to follow?
Do you need premium accounts for Ride With GPS, Komoot (buying the maps on there were fairly pricey I seem to remember), etc
Cheers