Originally Posted by
nightshade18
. I could pick up something like a Wahoo Elemnt new. That would definitely do the mapping and heart rate data. Battery life is apparently good compared to Garmin alternatives, but it would take a serious chunk out of the trips budget. I'd have to compromise elsewhere to compensate.
.I could get a 2nd hand Garmin, but I'm unsure which models will fit my needs? 520 & 820 used are about the price of a new Wahoo.... 810? 510? I don't know.
.I can borrow a Garmin eTrex from a walker I know. That gets me mapping for free, but not HR. Given that's how I'm training, I'll end up using the Leyzene too. I'm not keen on having 2 devices on the bike, 2x the charging problems.
.I could use my phone, though I worry about having my only communication device doing the mapping too - if it runs flat I'll be in double trouble! Maybe I could pick up a used smartphone to double up as GPS?
My 2 cents:
Wahoo Bolt is $250 but I've never used it touring. I've had one for about 3 months and it's great.
The 2d-generation Lezyne does navigation and HR as is about $150. I had a first year version and it was OK but I had some issues with dropping sensors. No idea how good its navigation is. But it's about the cheapest dedicated cycling computer with navigation abilities out there.