Mountain Bike Electronics

Electronics

$399 Portable Drone Films While Following You Down the Trail [Review]

The HoverAir X1 camera drone is designed to make it easy to capture footage on the trail thanks to simple preset flight patterns along with a portable and rugged design.

Bikepacking

The Key Tech Developments that Made Bikepacking Easier... And More Fun

How could anyone have possibly bikepacked before GPS units and smartphones were invented?

news

Garmin Brings Solar Charging to More Affordable GPS Models

Following much anticipation and early leaks, new Garmin Edge Solar GPS units are available starting today. Pricing for the Edge 540 and 840 units starts at $449.99.

Mountain Bike GPS & Electronics Reviews

Watches

Is the New Apple Watch Ultra Good for Mountain Biking? We Put One to the Test.

The Apple Watch Ultra is more rugged than the standard series and promises features to get mountain bikers stoked.

Watches

The Coros Vertix 2 GPS Watch Will Outlast You by a Long Shot, and Helps You Stay on Trail [Review]

The Coros Vertix 2 GPS watch offers incredible battery life and a slew of features for tracking and navigating trails, though it may be overkill for many riders.

Giant

Giant Dash M200 GPS Looks Good but It's Still a Work in Progress [Review]

The Giant Dash M200 bike GPS looks good on the outside but there are a few quirks to be worked out.

video

Akaso Brave 8 Camera Review: Still Not a GoPro Killer

The Akaso Brave 8 action camera boasts impressive specs but delivers a frustrating experience capturing and editing MTB footage.

GPS

Lezyne Super Pro GPS is a Good Choice for Trail Riders [Review]

Most trail riders will be happy with the Lezyne Super Pro GPS, especially given its reasonable price.

Watches

Suunto 5 Peak GPS Watch [Review]

The Suunto 5 Peak GPS tracks all the usual metrics; speed, distance, and basic navigation for hitting the trail in a compact package.

more articles

Over years we’ve conducted rigorous GPS accuracy tests to see how well each unit tracks distances and elevations on a closed course of known distance and elevation above sea level. Read about our test setup and get tips for maximizing GPS accuracy on the trail. The results below show distance accuracy and elevation ranges for popular cycling GPS units. Note: in the table below, a lower elevation range is better.

All GPS & Electronics Articles Reviews

action camera

Insta360 X3 Review: Takes the Guesswork out of Finding the Right Camera Angle

helmet camera

The Insta360 One RS Takes the Frustration out of Shooting POV

Bikepacking

Cyclists Made Fewer SOS Calls Than Hikers, Climbers with Garmin InReach

Watches

Is the New Apple Watch Ultra Good for Mountain Biking? We Put One to the Test.

podcast

He Works to Give Bikepacking Racers More Visibility... And to Keep Them Honest Too

Watches

The Coros Vertix 2 GPS Watch Will Outlast You by a Long Shot, and Helps You Stay on Trail [Review]

Giant

Giant Dash M200 GPS Looks Good but It's Still a Work in Progress [Review]

video

Akaso Brave 8 Camera Review: Still Not a GoPro Killer

GPS

Lezyne Super Pro GPS is a Good Choice for Trail Riders [Review]

Watches

Suunto 5 Peak GPS Watch [Review]

survey

Do You Wear a Fitness Tracking Watch?

gear watch

Gear Watch Wednesday: Lightweight Hardtail, a Retro-style Jacket, and R-Dog's Cerveza

GPS

I Think We've Been Here Before. Reviewing the Bryton Rider S500 GPS

GPS

The Garmin Edge 530 GPS Gives Mountain Bikers Tools for Progression [Review]

premium

With the Garmin Enduro Smartwatch, Riders Can Largely Forget the Charger

GPS

Hammerhead Karoo 2 Bike GPS Review

podcast

The Fitness Tech Arms Race: How Data is Making Cyclists Faster with Chip Hawkins, Wahoo Fitness Founder

product picks

Wireless and Electronic Gadgets for Your Mountain Bike, Reviewed