Watch plus head unit...your set up

I have a 5s plus for running which is great but now getting into cycling. Do you use a cycle computer too, and if so which one, or use your phone as a head unit?

Thanks

0 Former Member over 5 years ago

I use an Edge 520 on my bike in addition to my Fenix. Originally this was because the Edge supported the Varia radar and watch I had at the time (Fenix 3) did not. However, I also like the larger display and more data fields of the 520. I actually record my cycling activities on both and then delete the Edge activity at the end so that all my training metrics get updated.

I wouldn't want to use my phone as a bike computer. Even with a mount it's just too big to be practical and I like being somewhat disconnected when on workouts anyway (I do keep my phone in my saddlebag in case of emergencies, but it's on silent). Something else to keep in mind is that if you are planning on getting into triathlon using a phone as a bike computer is not allowed in races that use USATri rules.

0 mcknil over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Thanks. Good to about phone and triathlons!