Ray really is the king of the technically knowledgeable, detailed and impartial review. 10/10.

Randonneuring can sometimes require 40+ hours of charge so the battery pack feature is very good. When I did PBP last year, I needed every ounce out of the 70+ hour battery life out of the 830 + battery pack.

Many thanks - very helpful review that helped me decide on a Black Friday discounted purchase!

Nice to see Garmin catching up with Wahoo on free maps and LiveTrack.

Would be awesome to have a dedicated tutorial/focus on Trailforks

Thanks for the great review. I just picked up one of the few available new 1030+'s as I hear there's a chip shortage. My 1000 is on life support which I brought back from the dead after 2 weeks of playing with it. The notorious button cover is long gone but it works. Us older folks, I'm 70, need the larger real estate screen to see where we're going. I'm looking forward to its arrival in the mail.

I have a 1000, I want my new Garmin to be as instant quick as that Karoo shown. Still happy with it (added a 32gig micro sd card and uploaded the new map just last Sunday). Still a nice unit and improvement and thanks for the quick look. Quality as always!

Great video. Love all you’re reviews

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!!

Great Review - I just purchased a unit. Thank you

Great review. Looks like Garmin is stepping up their game a bit in response to all the competition. Finally! I am still super happy with my 530 but look forward to the enhancements you mention here like to LiveTrack since I ride alone quite often.

Great review as always. Id be interested touch screen sensitivity with full finger gloves (riding in winter). Throw in some rain. My interest is the navigation function in particular. I have been doing some gravel bike riding and found it a frustrating with the 1030 to have to stop and take my gloves off to explore the navigation screen

Now I can hear my radar alerts while riding. Yay!

Very good review!

the new beep is well known as aficionado from the former Garmin Etrex Vista i started years ago. I missed that intense sound with the then upcomming Garmins so much. Great to have that back again. :-)

The garmin edge 1030 plus looks great I am definitely going to get it for my bike

Had the blue halo, replaced under warranty in month 22 of the 24 m period. Man i was happy, thumbs up garmin.

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Woot!

Good review!

Great review, thank you. I have a question that you may have an answer for... I've been looking for either; - a large screen GPS for cycling, and/or - a GPS that has audio cues. Is there such a thing?

Ordering immediately for #13! Beep boop.

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Boop!

Hi. Nice review. I like your tool wall mount in the background. Where did you get it from? Thanks!

Dude thank you a lot. I have been wondering and read a lot to decide betwen those two. Your review helpt me :) I'll go with garmin but only becouse of batery life and here where i live garmin is only 50 $ more expensive.

that battery life is a real plus, I am currently a Roam user and get a good 16hours out of it, same profile I get 36hrs with this ... thats a big plus if need to upgrade

None of the routes, trend lines, navigation ever worked for me on the regular 1030. Just ended up using it to record my rides for training and check the time of day.

Hi, thanks for your reviews. What would you recommend for MTB usage: 1030 or 830 ? Why this question ? Because it seems the stability for 830 is better than for 1030 plus using MTB support ? Thanks for your feedback / recommendation.

A great informative review thank you. I have an iPhone quad lock mount on my bike, is there a Garmin 1030plus quad lock silicone case that I can get?

Will some of these new features come to the 830 as well?

I just bought my first bike computer (1030plus) can we have a video explaining all the main features, how to use Komoot/TP/Strava etc?

Great video. Concerning the screen halo. I had my 820 replaced by Garmin once because of the halo only to have the second unit look just as bad within a year. Is it that hard to manufacture a screen that doesn't halo? At this point I won't buy another Garmin until I know that is fixed.

I am not a fan of touch screens for various reasons, especially when it comes to rain. I do like a lot of the features on the 1030 plus. I decided to upgrade from the 130-Plus, therefore I'm hoping that you are correct with the rain test demonstration. I could not help but notice that your demonstration 10:10 was not in the pouring rain. It appeared to be underneath a cover of some sort. I guess I will find out the first time I get caught in the pouring rain, and I am relying on my touch screen not to jump around, and still react to my touch screen inputs. I can hardly wait for my unit to arrive. Thanks for the review. They help a lot when it comes to final decision-making.

Hi, great review! Do you think is it possible to use Edge 1030 plus as well as on the bicycle, also for a motorcycle road trip? Thanks in advance!

Yeah I'm going to need that T shirt Ray

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Feel free! Links right below video! (Note: Hopefully later today YT will approve the variant without the tiny bits of white speckle in them). Enjoy!

Thanks once more for a great review. Considering there's only 24 hours in a day...

Great video, do you have any tips on how to add the music feature control?

Great review. I recently purchased both the Edge 1030 Plus for myself and the 830 for my son, according to your review the screens should be identical apart from size but I noticed that the 830 had a much brighter and crisper display, the blacks are black where as in the 1030 plus they're kinda grayish, was that also your experience or did I get a faulty device? I tried fiddling with the brightness but no improvement, even the images in your video are much brighter than my device. appreciate your feedback so I can return the device in case it's faulty. Thanks.

Are you able to get your hands on the new Bryton Rider 320? Just learned about it today and can't find a single review or breakdown of it.

is workout suggestions going to make its way to Forerunner 945?

ok, I am sold

Hey Ray, Is there already an option to pick default bike for MTB and different one for road rides?

Do you think if using a fast memory card, will improve the heared problems about lack of speed when charging a big route, of the 1030? Or maybe is only for the maps, so regardless of the SD?

As always a fantastic review. I'm considering buying a 1030+ but have Wahoo mounts on my bikes. Is there an an adapter available that will allow me to run a 1030 on a Wahoo mount? TIA.

Suggestee daily workout doesn’t work with only hrm? Don’t have a powermeter but would like to use the daily workout

How long does it take to transfer the settings/activity profiles/sensors? Does it only do it on initial setup? Is it possible to initiate this process on your own after initial setup? How do you know its doing it?

I have the edge 1000. I use for road, xco and trail. Is it worth the upgrade? I run and swin too and use forerunner 945. The edge 1000 doesn't offer load exercise and vo2max info on the bike, so my garmin connect health and fitness status is never accurate with my run and swin activities.

Will the 830 get any updates and get the re-route option and the pause route option? Not sure which device to buy, 830 vs 1030plus

“If you do for some crazy reason need to go on a 40+ hour ride” Lachlan Morton: “hold my beer”

@donkirkwood9940

3 жыл бұрын

Bicycle touring without the opportunity to recharge in the campground

Phew, I was about to buy a 130

Seems like a perfect unit for the ultradistance and audax crowd. 48 hr battery life!

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

Pretty sure i once saw one of your videos where you had a overview over all edge release dates. But i cant find the video again. Do you still have that list? Or maybe know where i can find it? :)

Do the mounting tabs still snap off like twigs?

Beauty!

40 hour ride, “horrible life choice” 😂 I agree.

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Funny true story: One of my first "dates" with my (now) wife many years ago was set to be a 20 minute bike ride after doing a swim workout together. We got lost somehow and rode for 5 hours. Seriously: www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/09/relaxing-loooong-weekend.html

@fenderperry

4 жыл бұрын

DC Rainmaker omg that is funny

@fenderperry

4 жыл бұрын

DC Rainmaker I read the article “Massive-bike-directional-fail. I’ve never been so lost in my life - regardless of the medium - bike, car, walking, life direction - anything. And the people who live in that area are apparently equally as lost - always pointing us in the wrong direction.” People that live in the area equally as lost 🤣

@emcee2555

4 жыл бұрын

Or if you are Ted King, that’s just Monday!

@charlesborlase2238

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dcrainmaker "lost"

Can you comment on the display clarity or PPI? GPlama said it looks "fuzzy" in his review, I'm afraid they did nothing to increase display clarity and are just upscaling the GUI.

Can this adjust Varia tone volumes? I'm using the phone app with the 515, and it won't let me do that separate from base Iphone volume. Thanks

Are the fonts (esp. street names) on the 1030+ larger than the 830?

Hi can i use a Garmin watch as a heart rate monitor with 1030 plus or do i have to use heart rate strap

Great video Ray! I think the new screen looks so much better. I really would have steered people away from the 1030 two days ago. This looks like a solid option if people want the top of the line device. Still feel like the value prop is a little better on the 530. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@nperson

4 жыл бұрын

I think the screen on the 1030 plus is the same screen that Garmin is using on current 1030’s. The 1030’s that have had the blue halo, Garmin has replaced with refurbished units with the new screen. I don’t think it looks better.

@mlegrand

4 жыл бұрын

@@nperson - You might be right. To me it looks brighter and more like the 830/530 type of screen which is brighter and sharper. I don't have this to test but maybe Ray will chime in about the screens

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

There's definitely a difference. It's a different screen than the original-original Edge 1030's. My Edge 1030 was a recent refurb unit (like, last week recent from back from support), so I'm not really sure if I'm comparing apples to apples or to pears anymore. Garmin is saying though that the Q1 2019 Edge 1030 screen change for the blue halo was/is different than the new Edge 1030 Plus screen which is the same as the Edge 830 tech-wise. Anyway, I've got another screen/routing/etc video coming up on it tomorrow or so.

@nperson

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dcrainmaker What is the screen TSC version on the 1030 plus? The original screen TSC version on the 1030 was 85.11 and the replacement screen for the blue halo is 86.04.

The bigger screen & the mapping would be the only reasons I would consider going back to Garmin from Wahoo. If Wahoo released something along these lines they could take my money.

How is the GPS? Does it drop out like the 830/530?

With the Garmin 1030 plus must I fix the speed censor to the front Wheel? If I don't will the 1030 plus still pick up my speed.

Great video, thanks. Disappointed that it doesn't include solar charging like the Fenix 6. I guess that'll be the 1045 and that's why this is a 'Plus"

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I do wonder when we'll see it cross over to the cycling division. Perhaps the battery gains just aren't worth it there relative to how big a battery you can fit inside. I'll have to ask sometime.

@Dirtyoldsneakers

4 жыл бұрын

DC Rainmaker TBH, the gains I’m finding on the 6 don’t warrant the $$.

what's your recommendation for a garmin unit to mount on a TT bike during an ironman 140.6 (between the aerobars). i cant seem to make up my mind, I like the 1030 plus, but it seems too big and has way too much for my needs (which are some long training sessions, and races), 830? or 530?, the updated 130 ? i know that the answer would most likely be (it depends on what you need), i currently dont have a head unit, and read most of the data from my fenix (power, HR, cadence, speed, etc.) but it's too small, and its hard to read while in aero position (not to mention toggling screens to get all the data i would like to see.. ) , recommendations would be greatly appreciated

Live track is still not working on my garmin edge 1000 despite numerous emails back and forth to garmin with them saying the latest update will fix it

Maps everywhere is huge. I bought my Fenix 6 while on vacation in Europe and didn't even think about the fact that I would only get Europe maps and wouldn't have anything once I got back to the States. It's been one of my only regrets about the watch. Spent so much time trying to work with third party maps, but it was too much of a PITA.

Does livetrack actually work now? What about bluetooth? Not having bluetooth working on my 1030 is my main gripe. I just treat it like an 800 with wifi now.

The pause and re-route feature seem like a huge improvement my 830 is terrible for rerouting. Why is it a 1030 only feature? screen size? maybe more difficult on the small 830.

Garmin 530 or Wahoo Bolt? Have a Garmin 245 watch but am in the process of getting a kicker18, what are your thoughts guys?

For bike packers, cycle touring etc.. The extra time without needing a charge is good, don't think its meant for 40 hr rides :)

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

True. Lots of options there.

@classicbuildersinc

4 жыл бұрын

cappaculla All the roadies be like “40 hr ride?, no way too long” 😂😂😂😂😂. Then the bikepackers bust out a 6 day race 👍💪

@talfulano4245

4 жыл бұрын

Getting ready for my first tour. That’s why I’m watching :)

Thinking about scenario where I am riding during cold weather, goes off the route and having to remove gloves in cold weather to select an option; the "new re-routing quick options" at around 5:55, do they need to be selected using touch screen or using buttons? Right now trying to decide between wahoo road and garmin 1030 plus and the practicality around such situations to help me decide. Thanks.

I have the 1030 and I like it. Not sure the updates on the plus are worth and upgrade. I wish Garmin would upgrade the software - you only get climb info when you are in navigation mode but not segment info. Segments are only popped when not in navigation but you don’t get climb info. But somehow I still can ride my bike. 🤔. Great review as they always are.

I upgraded my Edge 800 to this one today!. Have not been able to try it out yet cause of rain, but i tlooks really nice. I wanted to use the extended arm mount first, but it feels so stiff to mount the Edge in that one, so I directly thought this is why some peoples edges plastic has broken. So right now i mounted it in my old edge 800 that felt normal to mount :) The touch feels actually a bit slower than the Edge 800 for some reason, but it has so much more features that i Dont care :D

I just ordered this this week and it doesnt seem to be pre-loaded with Asia map. I'm located in Singapore. Otherwise its a fantastic product!

ray please tell me there wont be any new garmin watches i just bought the 945....I swear if they release a new one im gunna be pissed.

Love that they finally released the Livetrack route like Wahoo has had for a long time now. Have a 530 and glad to see it coming there also. Interesting addition on the “suggested” workouts even though I am using TR and Zwift together. Will this also come to Fenix 6 series? I hardly take my phone now when running due to the amazon music just works.

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

It's not decided which wearables it'll come to, but it will definitely come to something they say.

@EricB03

4 жыл бұрын

DC Rainmaker thanks for the reply and Garmin is finally making some strides. Slowly but making them (IE challenges, livetrack, etc). Been a long tome Garmin user way back to the 205 and my current F6X Sapphire is pretty awesome. The betas are making some nice additions as well.

Great review. Question for the crowd - I only have a Chromebook and Garmin express will not run on it. What features will I not have due to never being able to connect it to an actual computer?

@espenss

3 жыл бұрын

I guess updating Garmin maps. Other maps like OSM goes over regular USB. Firmware goes over WiFi.

Hey my friend I. Having trouble getting my Varia RTL510 to work with my garmin Edge 1030 plus any way u can help or send a link to show me how im stuck and when I had the edge 520 plus it worked evey time I turned it on both light came on now it just doesn't do the same with the 1030?

Think it would be worth "upgrading" from an Elemnt Roam?

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

That would be a pretty massive upgrade. Though, you'd get like 95% of it by just going to the Edge 830.

I still have the 1000. Can I transfer all my data (Activity Profiles, sensors, settings, etc.) from the 1000 to the 1030 plus ? ALSO: Will I need to install more memory when I get this, or does it have 32gb ?

if you have an 830 can you get worldwide maps? i have an EU 830, live in the states. I had to *borrow* a US 830 and copy to my computer just to get US maps.

What are the key differences in capabilities between this and the 830?

@philippmerth3746

4 жыл бұрын

I have the same question! Which one to buy for a roadbike...

@caleb.w

4 жыл бұрын

I need this answer too 😫😂

@yashiyah6720

2 жыл бұрын

I would like to know too

@isa-bv4ms

Жыл бұрын

I'd like to know too

@michaelguerrera1463

9 ай бұрын

The details were in the beginning of this video. Rewatch

Andddd, I just bought the 830 :-D

@ShaneXman

4 жыл бұрын

Haha! I JUST bought my 830 on Saturday. To be honest, I like the form factor/size of the 830 MUCH better, and I'm glad they didn't update the 830...because then I'd be REALLY upset. It looks like the 830 was the benchmark, and now the 1030 Plus has finally caught up, so I don't think we're missing out on too much. -Shane

@zakymaa

4 жыл бұрын

ShaneXman i also have 830. Wish they can add the suggested workout to it.

How do you get that maps with that much Color? I can’t find it!

What is the difference between the 1030 Plus and 830 besides the size display and battery life? Not sure which one to buy for a racehorse bike...

@edthelizzard

4 жыл бұрын

My opinion, FWIW? Go for the 830. Smaller device. Less prone to snap off the mounting tabs in the back on bumpy roads.

is this unit (and the 530) compatible with the older cadence/speed/ sensor and Heart monitor strap? Mine are about 10 years old

@bdcopper

4 жыл бұрын

@@gumzster thank you

Nice video. Screen looks laggy with low FPS, although they put more powerful CPU. But interface IMHO better, than on Karoo 2

With the 1030 plus price reduction is it better to buy the 1030 plus or wait for the 1040?

Still waiting on the Hammerhead 2. I hate I lost my Hammerhead but if the two is anything like the first I think I'll be replacing my 1030 Bontrager with it. Any insight on when you will be able to release that review?

@bruce6rt

3 жыл бұрын

Dre V lol, lost my Karoo in the woods a while back.

Great video as always👌 Do you know if the 1030 will get the suggested daily training in an update ? I've only had my 1030 about 3 months, didn't know they were bringing out a new one 🙈😔

@msheron

4 жыл бұрын

If you bought your 1030 when the price was reduced a lot a few months ago you are not out of anything and actually I would say you are on the win win side! The Plus was not such a Plus in my estimation.

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

No plans for daily workout to come to the original Edge 1030 at this point.

I love the t-shirt lol

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Ask and you shall receive! ;) teespring.com/stores/dc-rainmaker

Current late 2023 price is $319. Buying one now.

Hello, thank you for the video, question: Which one would you go for, 1030 plus or Edge 830?

@esferados68

2 жыл бұрын

1030 plus the best.

Just got a 1030plus - Thanks for the review. Now looking for a neater out front mount that the Garmin one, Ideally that holds it lower and inline with the stem, any ideas ? Ray ?

Does anyone know how to turn off auto recalculation off and turn auto stop/resume on?

So, question: Because I'm me, and I can't possibly ever have anything that is mainstream, I have a Garmin Edge Explore. I don't have a power meter, and that's really the only difference between the Explore and the more common Edge models. So I'm curious if any of these updates will eventually make their way to the Explore model? You mention other Edge models, but not the Explore. I am hopeful that the answer is yes.

530 Plus then? Incoming?

There's a little white dot on the trainer on his t-shirt (above the "i") that I thought was dirt and tried to scratch off my screen. 🤦🏻‍♂️

@jimsigafoos8799

4 жыл бұрын

I can not not see it now. Should have watched the vid before reading the comments...

Can't get my farm in to speak or tell me to turn anymore before to turn comes. Do you know why. Won't read out my avg speed and power, etc.

My 830 have the blue halo

I have an Edge 1030 and the plus offers nothing that would make me want to change until the 1030 breaks. They have updated 2 of the main things that could be improved though....processor speed and the screen. In terms of features, the original 1030 offers more than enough in my opinion :)

@Big2Planker

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have to agree with this. To shell out $599 for basically the same thing is absurd. They really should have reduced the price of the device to lure loyal Garmin owners to upgrade. At this point, it makes ZERO sense.

@msheron

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing. In fact, I bought the 1030 a few months ago when the price dropped a great deal and everyone was anticipating a whole new model coming. In fact, I have on my 1030 much of what is on the Plus.

@rpriesol

4 жыл бұрын

@@Big2Planker This is just an update to fix all the issues they had and move to the same HW (Sony GNSS) they have in other devices. And for me, it is completely fine as I got money back for my broken 1030 and my new 1030 plus is on the way... :) Sure, it is not worth for existing 1030 users, maybe with USB-C it could be a deal-breaker .

@rpriesol

4 жыл бұрын

@Hans Newer units are not affected by this issue (this was the main reason why I have returned my unit...)

@edthelizzard

4 жыл бұрын

Ross Fripp how about the flimsy mount ears? Have they updated those? No point in paying premium to have them break and not be covered by warranty.

Is it worth the upgrade?

You where mentioning that there would be a link to the 130 Plus video, but it never showed up. When will that review be available?

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Umm...once I finish shooting and editing it. Doh! Couple hours!

@jenslundberg410

4 жыл бұрын

DC Rainmaker Ah I get it! Keep up the good work!