Back and forth now on what I want to do. Garmin 25 or Xoss. I like the Xoss and I like the Garmin 25 and the map feature it has and the fact that it's Garmin. What I don't like is that it's a 4 year old unit but it does have Regular GPS and Glonass. On the fence.

Just a note that whichever you choose, I’d not be using both devices on an activity and sending both to Strava. It gets confused.

I wouldn't do that. I'm sending the Xoss back if I buy this Garmin Edge 25. I'm probably just going to go ahead and grab the Edge 25. It's used so I'll be stuck with it if I get it but I haven't not liked any Garmin I have used. It's got all the features I need as well and my heart rate strap will work with it.

Got another question. I've been told you can broadcast heartrate to edge device with a forerunner watch. I have a 235 and a 635, does anyone know if that is possible. I would rather do that than wear a chest strap, both my watches are pretty close to accurate based on comparing to what the doctor was reading. Thanks for any help.

Yeah, the XOSS app has a few quirks that I'm hoping they'll fix. It defaults to metric, and I still think in Murkin. But it all translates on Strava.

The bike info section doesn't seem to memorize my custom input. It finally memorized my bike, but not the weight -- it defaults to 22 lbs.

Some users complain about the calorie estimate but I don't worry about that. I'm not trying to lose weight and I already know what I need to do to lose that 3-5 lbs of belly pudge if I really wanted to get back to my optimal weight. I just need to cut out the sugar and cut back on the junk carbs. But I'm not that concerned about a few lbs.

I might eventually get a better bike computer, but these two XOSS G+ units will be fine for my workouts and casual rides. If I ever need real navigation aids I'll consider a Garmin, Wahoo, Lezyne or Bryton.

I agree, it's a fine computer, just some of the small quirks need to be addressed in the app. Everything transferred to Strava great other than the calories burned which was not accurate by about 700-800 calories extra, that's not a huge deal and I also wasn't using any Heart monitor so it may of been more accurate if I had the strap on. I wonder now if my watch would synced to the Xoss as a heart rate monitor. I did find the feature on my watch that allows it to sync up to bike computers which is a plus for me because I really never enjoyed wearing the straps.

Is a Garmin edge 705 still worth the purchase. I have the Garmin edge 25 coming today but just found a Garmin edge 705 for the same price. Was wondering if it's still worth the purchase. $50 and it looks like it's still in excellent condition. Not sure how old the unit is, looks like it may of came out around 2013, just a guess.

I'm looking at the Xoss G or G+, but not for cycling. I'm going to use it on my SUP (stand up paddleboard), just for the real time speedometer for training purposes. Anyhoo, obviously I will need a way to attach it to the board, and I have found one for a Garmin device.

My question is whether the Xoss mount is compatible with Garmin's?

Thx

The Xoss does use the garmin 1/4 turn mount.