

The ebike status screen displays data such as assist level and battery range. However, you can pair it to electric bikes that have Shimano Steps or ANT+ connectivity. Nor is it compatible with electronic groupsets. Lacking WiFi connectivity, the Edge Explore 2 cannot directly upload your activities to Strava or other ride-sharing apps when you get home. The live data the Edge Explore 2 does deliver will satisfy the majority of riders though. The screen is large, high-resolution and rerouting is reliable.Ĭonnectivity options abound, but you lose out on the geekier training analysis, including pedalling efficiency, that its pricier Garmin brethren deliver. The Garmin Edge Explore 2 navigates better than some of Garmin’s deluxe models at less than half the price.

There is still no base mapping on the 130, so you’re limited to breadcrumb mapping, but the screen resolution is sharp. ClimbPro shows the profile of a climb from a pre-loaded route. The Garmin Edge 130 Plus has an accelerometer that allows the device to include mountain biking metrics and incident detection. Best for: Riders who want a simple GPS with plenty of features, including mountain bike metrics.The diminutive Edge 130 Plus still graces WorldTour handlebars.
