Head Units

Garmin Edge 520 Plus $380

The Edge 520 Plus is not only a good computer for training data, but an excellent tool that will help you explore. You can add maps and routes, and have turn-by-turn navigation. Patch in the Trailfoks app for guidance out in the woods. Well-placed buttons allow you to move from screen to screen and customize data fields. If you have Garmin’s rear radar, the Edge 520 Plus also displays information about passing vehicles clearly, so you can monitor the road easily and stay safe. ( garmin.com)

Wahoo Elemnt $480

The Wahoo Elemnt will talk to all your gizmos, whether they are broadcasting in ant+ or Bluetooth. The unit has a large, 68.6-mm screen that is easy to read. If you need the numbers bigger, two buttons on the right side let you adjust the zoom. This past September, Wahoo and Pioneer partnered up, so you can see a Pioneer power meter’s extensive pedal data on an Elemnt. The usability of the multi-function buttons on the computer is well-done. Miss a touch screen? Well, get out your smartphone. With the Elemnt app, you can configure and manage the bike computer. ( livetoplaysports.com) —Matthewpioro