Two things appealed to me about the Coros Dura bike computer: it's price and the relative ease other reviewers gave for ease-of-use. Price is definitely favorable compared to other GPS computers but as for ease-of-use, I'm less sure. You will need to use the app to do most things, then sync the app on your phone with the Dura...that part is easy. Less so, is wading through the myriad of features you will likely not use to do what for me is the essential: mapping rides, importing routes and measuring distance, elevation gains and losses etc. I've had it a couple of months at this point and I've imported routes and used the routes for riding but I am by no means masterful at using it - I suspect it will take a more concerted effort yet. Overall, great GPS, just wish there were a stripped down feature for easier day-to-day use for those not training for a triathlon and don't need splits, laps etc.
I purchased this to help train for a 100 mile MTB race. I have used it on gravel and road rides so far. I was able to easily connect with a heart rate monitor. The owners manual was of limited help in setting up. Mostly relied on U tube videos to set up. I am pleased with this GPS but since I do not understand and alot of the functions and fields , I am sure I am not gaining all that it has to offer. I am 63 with 8 years of college but I own a flip phone and am technology challenged.
Bought my 1040 Solar with a black Friday sale. Got a good deal on it. Been using it since. So far so good.
I cannot say anything bad about it. It navigates just find, I created a few test rides then went out and rode the routes. Navigated just fine with no guess work as to which way to go. Large screen with little pictures that pop p when it is time to make a turn.
Blue tooth to phone just fine. One must download the Garmin Express app to phone plus I have Garmin Express on my home computer.
I only have to plug it in for charging about once a week but I store it on the window sill in the sun light.
I say if you can work it into your budget, go for it.
I like every thing about my new 840. It's got so many features I initially had to turn some off or I'd be overloaded with too much data. It's quite an improvement from my 520+ which wasn't holding enough of a charge for long rides. i like the longer battery life and now find I only need to charge it after 3 or 4 rides. The only negative is that the buttons don't seem to engage after clicking them so sometimes I need to hit them more than once.
