Garmin Edge® Explore 2

Overview

Not a training-data computer, this is a cycling navigator with a bright touchscreen and bike-specific maps that highlight popular roads and trails. It gives turn-by-turn directions, and incident detection works when it is paired with a phone.

Choose it for finding new routes and riding with confidence on or off road, with eBike data available when paired with a compatible bike. The limit is scope: maps cover North America, safety features need a phone with network coverage, and the mounting field lists dashboard and windshield mounts.

Who it's for

A touring, commuting or leisure rider who navigates unfamiliar roads will use the maps and the safety features. People who train with sensors, or who ride outside North America, should look at other units.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Navigation depends on the loaded maps and the satellite fix, and bike-specific routing favors suitable roads and trails. Safety features such as incident detection and Assistance work only when the unit is paired with a phone that has network coverage. Battery life varies with screen use.

Where it stands among cycling gps units

• #7 most-searched brand and model of the 18 cycling gps units lines we track (by search demand, not sales).

From the specs of the 15 cycling gps units we list; not a test result.

Specifications