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Is the Garmin Edge 530 still a good choice for a beginner in 2024?
From what I've seen, Garmin is (currently) better with performance tracking features, Wahoo with navigation (Wahoo is much faster at recomputing routes when you deviate from the original track).
There ...
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Is the Garmin Edge 530 still a good choice for a beginner in 2024?
Bit of a frame challenge, but have you considered using your Smartphone? If you have a smartphone (preferably waterproof) with a bright screen and can get a good mount for it it would work nicely.
I ...
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Is the Garmin Edge 530 still a good choice for a beginner in 2024?
As someone who bought the 530 in 2024:
Accurate ride tracking
Yes! No Problems with that
Reliable navigation for urban commutes and countryside rides, with
support for route imports from Strava, ...
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Is the Garmin Edge 530 still a good choice for a beginner in 2024?
Generally speaking, it is relatively safe to buy slightly older Garmin devices - Garmin has a good track record of keeping them upgraded with bug fixes and often even new features for many years.
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What is the best way to identify a bike part and how to get that information?
There are many ins and outs to this question.
Since your question is about all parts a manufacturer offers, the short answer is no, there's nothing close to what you're asking about. The reason is ...
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Should a tyre survive multiple inner tube bursts?
Bursting tubes is a tire (most common) or a rim problem, not a tube problem. Tube keeps the air in, tire and rim contain the pressure. Bursting is a pressure containment problem/. The photo clearly ...
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Should a tyre survive multiple inner tube bursts?
From your post it is not clear what is the actual damage. Perhaps a picture would help? Are inner tubes bursting on the inside due to damaged rim tape? If so then the tire should normally not be ...
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Replacement Hoods for SRAM Rival 1 Levers
Just found your initial message, as I have the same issue on my Rove ST 2019 (Rival 1 shifters too).
It seems strange the correct replacement part is Rival 22 hood, but couldn't find anything else.
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Would a Rockefeller custom-build a frame? (If money were no object, is a custom frame always preferable to stock)
While the height of the seat is adjustable in wide range, the horizontal distance between seat and handlebars can only be adjusted in the range of few cm for seats that can be moved aft and forward, ...
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