It could well be time to put your Vector 2 and Edge 1000 on ebay and get the Visa card out once again. you’ve had them a couple of years and probably deserve a self-treat 😉
Both the new Garmin Vector 3 and new Garmin Edge 1030 are available to pre-order for a September delivery with PowerMeterCity in the USA and Cycle Power Meters in the EU/UK
They both look good. Yes, there are good alternatives with Favero’s ASSIOMA and Powertap’s P1 but the Edge 1030 is mostly out on its own.
PowerTap has just dropped the price of their P1 pedals to $999 matching the price of the Vector 3
With the 10% discount (code the5krunner10) from PowerMeterCity that’s $899 in the USA for the P1s. But the Favero ASSIOMA are cheaper still compared to the Vector 3 AND compared to the P1 AND with 10% off.
 bePRO code for 10% discount – “the5krunner10“ |
Last Updated on 16 January 2026 by the5krunner
My favourite kit and nutrition
- Maurten — the race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mix engineered to be easy on the stomach.
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter — the small adapter that keeps your charging cable tidy at the stem. Essential for race day.
- Garmin charging puck — the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session.
- 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.
- Garmin Varia RTL515 — radar rear light that alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. Pairs with your Edge or Garmin watch.
- Stryd — the footpod that brings running power to your Garmin. The single most useful running upgrade I have made.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2 — the power meter pedals most serious cyclists end up choosing. Accurate, easy to move between bikes.
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tfk is the founder and author of the5krunner, an independent endurance sports technology publication. With 20 years of hands-on testing of GPS watches and wearables, and competing in triathlons at an international age-group level, tfk provides in-depth expert analysis of fitness technology for serious athletes and endurance sport competitors. ID
