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Computer considerations

01 GPS guidance

ycling GPS devices were once primarily for riders who wanted ‘pure’ navigation and trail guidance, but these tools now combine navigation, regular bike-computer functions, connectivity to devices such as heart-rate monitors and power meters, and more, into one unit. Perhaps the biggest question when choosing a GPS unit is deciding whether you want it to guide you on a ride via maps and navigation, or if you simply want it to track your ride and give you the data to look back at after your ride. Generally speaking, navigational GPS units will cost more because they feature built-in maps, additional storage, navigation

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