Budget $30 CYCPLUS G1 Mini Bike GPS Review - feat. Garmin Mount + 10 Hour Runtime + Simple Setup

In the not so distant past, cheap cycling computers were limited to wired designs that required magnets and carefully placed sensors. With the advancements in GPS and affordability of computer chips that’s no longer true. Case in point, the $29.99 CYCPLUS G1 GPS cycling computer that is the topic of this review. Described as a “mini GPS cycling computer” the CYCPLUS G1 has square profile, IPX6 waterproof rating with a 2” FSTN screen. It is one of the most affordable GPS computers available on the market and developed for riders who want a simple and easy to use computer. However, the computer cannot be connected to any sensors and does not record or track rides (i.e. you cannot upload rides to Strava or other platforms). Instead the CYCPLUS G1 is a budget computer that provides real-time and average speed as well as distance and time displays. The computer also has an integrated 600 mAh battery that can be recharged with a micro USB cable and has upto 10 hours of runtime.

The CYCPLUS G1 utilizes a simple Garmin style quarter turn mount directly molded into the base of the computer. It’s a very common mount design that can be found on a variety of computers and bike lights. The design uses a simple two tab design that locks into place with a 45° twist and has nearly zero play or wobble. One of the biggest advantages of this design is that you aren’t limited to expensive proprietary mounts as you would be with other computers such as the Bontrager RIDEtime Elite. Included in the box is a simple yet effective o-ring style mount that can be placed on your handlebar or stem which uses two o-rings that crisscross for a strong hold but we’d recommend investing in an out-front style mount. The advantage of an out-front mount is that the computer is placed directly in front of the handlebar which leaves your handlebars clean and provides a better viewing angle.

Visually, the CYCPLUS G1 has a somewhat unusual square shape with a surprisingly bulky profile. The face of the computer has a glossy lens with the 2” FSTN screen centered inside it. Aside from the CYCPLUS logo below the screen, the computer has an all-black plastic body. There are two soft rubber buttons on the right side of the computer and a micro-USB charging port on the underside of the computer. You’ll also find the Garmin style mount molded into the center of the base of the computer. While the build quality and tactile feel of the buttons seems good, the FSTN screen is one of the main reasons the Cycplus is able to achieve such a low price point. It’s a segmented style screen which means all the text and graphics are pre-arranged on the screen. The screen hardware is similar to what you’ll find in other sub $100 computers and works well for the most part despite the limitations...

... Read the full review @ https://thesweetcyclists.com/cycplus-g1-gps-cycling-computer/
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
02:23 Fit + Finish
03:46 Setup
07:44 Comparison (CYCPLUS M1 / Bryton Rider 15 Neo / Bontrager RIDEtime Elite)
12:45 The Final Score
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