Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsReliable. Optimistic about battery life. Get a protector.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2019
Broke my 520, bought a 520+
I like these devices a lot. While I would change a few things, the essential function is spot on. I never have to worry about pairing with sensors working at power-up including my Power Tap power meter. The extended battery is astounding.
My previous one started shortening in life quickly after 2 years use which was a bummer but before it broke it was still covering 3 hour rides. The plus runs crazy long and should cover 5 hour rides even at half it's current performance. I also greatly appreciate having different display settings for each of my bikes. Finally this model seems to have more processing power. My previous one used to hang occasionally during map tracking functions. Not an issue now.
That being said, setting up those devices is a pain. Would be nice if they added those configuration settings to the App. Also, when charging on my PC, it sometimes starts beeping every few seconds. I think it's following per interruptions, but whatever. Mostly it does it's job well.
Do note that THE SCREEN IS GLASS!! I had the previous 520 and washed it with my jersey. It still sort of worked but the glass screen cracked. Understandable, but you should also be aware that the screen can break when dropped. Though this is rare. This time I bought a stick-on glass protector and recommend you do the same. They are cheap and I got a set of four. You can give two to a friend and be a hero!
