Garmin 830 or 1030 bundle

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I have been on the road for 2 years, only using a “computer” showing speed and distance.
Now I want to buy an upgrade:grinning:
But what should it be?
The price where I live is almost the same.
I think the 830 is an updated (and smaller) 1030, and because I buy bundle I believe the sensors also is updated?

Help - 1030/830?

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1030 if the size doesn’t bother you.

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I really like my 1030. I don’t find the size an issue. I’m not sure what they could add to it that would make me want to change.

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How about climbpro?

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830 if you are like me and do not like the size of the 1030.

As for ClimbPro, IIRC @dcrainmaker mentions in his either his 530 or 830 review that ClimbPro will be released for the Edge 1030. Thus, I imagine it would be included in a soon to be released firmware update.

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Ok - I thought so with ClimbPro.

How about the sensors. Are the sensors in 830 bundle better than the ones in 1030 bundle?

I really dont know about size. Everything is bigger than what I use now

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Then go w/the 830 unless you want the ginormous screen of the 1030. Also, the 830 is newer hardware (ie., gps chip, cpu, etc…)

I believe the 830 bundle includes the new dual ANT+/Bluetooth sensors. I do not know if they 1030 bundle has been upgraded to include the new sensors. That is something you will definitely want to pay attention if you decide to go w/a bundle, especially the 1030 bundle.

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I bought a 1030 for my bike recently and like it a lot. Big screen that’s easy to read was the selling point. It does feel really big coming from a Bolt. I did pick up a 520 Plus with the recent discounts for racing and I’ll use the 1030 for everything else. The only time I’ve looked at my computer in a race so far is to see HR…it’s just there for post-race analysis. Guess it depends how good your eyes are. Mine are good with contacts but it seems easier to acquire what data I want on the 1030.

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Sorry to revive an old thread but i am in a similar situation.

Halfords UK are now doing the 1030 for £15 less than the 830

I’m leaning more towards the 830 still but want reassuring that i’m not being stupid. Am i correct in thinking that all the 1030 adds over the 830 is the screen size? I’ve read that the 830 is quicker and i think i would be fine with the smaller screen. It will be replacing a 1000 unit i have currently.

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