Well if you wanted a great cycling computer for Christmas the choice got a WHOLE lot easier. I’ve just been pointed at a ridiculously low price for the Garmin Edge 520 on Amazon UK of £176, although the US price seems to be unchanged. This price was the Thursday before black Friday as well!
This would probably be my personal choice for any cycling computer at over £130.
| Garmin Edge 520 | £176.00 | Link | $299.99 | Link |
We were hoping for the Wahoo ELEMNT for November however they have told me that it’s now looking like January – I don’t know why. I had kinda been assuming they would release it properly after the Cyber Monday stuff had finished. Not now.
The ELEMNT could well be a Garmin-beater if the specs are anything to go by. Credit to WAHOO for delaying the product rather than selling out for high pre-Christmas sales with a product that either has a glitch or can’t be delivered for whatever logistics/production reason.
Ethics always appreciated.
Last Updated on 13 January 2026 by the5krunner
My favourite kit and nutrition
- Injinji – Runners protect your toes. Avoid discomfort and minor injury. Run more. run faster. I use them.
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter — the small adapter that keeps your charging cables tidy. Essential for race day. I use one.
- Garmin charging puck — the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session. I use one.
- Ravemen FR300 — front light that mounts directly under your Garmin or Wahoo head unit. Keeps your bars clean and your beam pointed where it matters. I use one.
- Body Glide – The Blue anti-chafe stick that all swimmers and many runners use. I use it.
- Maurten — the race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mix engineered to be easy on the stomach. I use them.
- Garmin Varia RTL515 — radar rear light that alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. Pairs with your Edge or Garmin watch. I use this model.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2 — the power meter pedals most serious cyclists end up choosing. Accurate, easy to move between bikes. I use this model.
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