And at the end there is a rubber-covered USB port and a memory card port. I’ve absolutely no idea why you would need to use a memory card as a full regional map is included. Oddly, there's no way to create anything other than a random route either via the device itself or the app (you set the distance and it will suggest three). You can import .gpx files, though, which is more useful. Though I use Strava I thought RouteYou, which also gets a big button on this Mio, seemed more fitting for the casual cyclist. So I gave that a try. Under navigation the unit beeps once and then twice to alert you to upcoming turnings. Turn symbols and instructions pop up at the top, and while they're mostly clear they don't always agree perfectly with each other; a slight right over a crossroads, for instance, can be accompanied by a more-than-90-degree turn symbol that implies a hard right instead. The Cyclo 505 supports bluetooth and ANT+ heart rate monitor and bluetooth and ANT+ speed-cadence sensors. Plus it also allows connection to ANT+ trainers. Additionally connection to the Shimano Di2 unit (required) allows the user to see gear info during ride and all gear info is saved in history and a GPX file. Connecting sensors is easy enough. Using the Mio’s smart interface, which has a dedicated Di2 portal on its setup screens, I connected with my power meter, heart rate monitor (both wrist and chest strap based) and Mio’s included speed/cadence sensor without any hassle whatsoever. I couldn’t get the 405 to connect with SRAM eTap or AXS, though.

You'd better not completely miss any turnings, either, because the Discover Pal absolutely will not recalculate anything. Mio Cyclo 505 includes Surprise Me feature whereby you enter either your destination, time cycling or distance and then the device provides 3 potential bicycle routes. You can additionally use workout programs from the device for outdoor and indoor use when the weather does not enable you to go outdoors. First impressions are excellent. As bike computers go, the Mio Cyclo 210 is an attractive piece of kit, and it’s easy to set up. In the box is the unit itself as well as a USB cable and a bike mount kit, essentially comprised of some cable ties and a few rubber bungs (or ‘stem mounts’ to use the technical term). The touchscreen is nice even though I don’t like touchscreens. Usually it works perfectly well and then sometimes less so. Nevertheless I’d give its touchiness 8/10 which is quite high praise from me. It would seem a more sensible strategy to me that MIO followed a similar model to WAHOO and just didn’t bother with MIOSHARE at all. Instead they could rely on one of those trendy modern things called ‘an app’ which then linked to RIDEWITHGPS for route creation and to STRAVA for routes, analysis and social stuff. They could then focus on innovating more around their hardware. MIO Cyclo 210 Review – Navigating

Cyclo™ Discover

Where am I' feature pin points your location. Send text regarding your location with Android smartphones only

It's basically a landmark-tagging feature and is buried inside the Routes feature, assuming you've planned that route either in Mio's app or by RouteYou, and further assuming you've set the points of interest you want to see before you left... and even more further assuming you're happy to drag out your phone when the notification pops up, and THAT, as I said, is a massive QR code that fills the screen and stops you navigating until you cancel it. Underneath we have a proprietary twist mount. It seems to sometimes fit into Polar mounts and Garmin mounts BUT NOT VERY SECURELY. So don’t do that. I quite like opening up a box, getting out the instructions and settling down for an hour with a new bit of tech and setting everything up, but with the Mio I was done in about 10 minutes as it is so simple to get up and running, and there isn't really that much to configure. Another new feature of the Cyclo 505 is that it allows you to play music. There are also buttons for pause, stop and next song. If you want to use the advanced search song feature and go through your playlist you will only be able to do this with an iPhone. Please also note to control the volume you will need to be using an Android smartphone.I found even pairing the Cyclo with my own phone slightly faffy, as it looks simple but seems to involve codes and poking various parts of both screens at just the right time. It took a few goes, with me wondering if it was working or not. Once successfully done, at least, it connects automatically (and rapidly) from then on. Resolutely routey You can set up to six profiles on the Mio Cyclo 210, so you can either share the device with other users or set up different profiles for road and gravel riding. The profile used will determine the roads and paths that the mapping software will use in creating routes and navigation. The Cyclo does a good job of guiding you from A to B. Your position on the map is as you would expect and you are alerted in an appropriate manner for upcoming turns if your route supports that.

The main thing I like about my Garmin 810 is that it has Bluetooth to connect to my phone, so that as soon as the ride is saved it uploads automatically to the Garmin Connect and Strava apps. So what doesn’t the Mio Cyclo 210 do? There’s no ANT+ connection so you can’t connect it to a heart rate monitor, nor is there Bluetooth. That means if you want to transfer routes to or from the 210 (or pair it with Strava), you have to connect it to your computer using a lead and transfer them via the MioShare app — an annoyingly fiddly process. Should I buy one? The specifications are decent for both the hardware and for the art of navigation. As we’ve already said it’s got a good screen and, see below, the chipset is the same on from the Polar M400 – so that is alright, albeit a bit dated. Although dated could also mean ‘ has all the bugs fixed‘. The GPS accuracy results are further on in this Mio cyclo 210 Review but usually GPS accuracy is fine enough for bike computers in my experience. Hardware Processor type I like the interface. Or more precisely I do NOT dislike how it looks but it is totally intuitive and I have no problems in using it. I don’t have to refer to the manual. The menus are a bit ‘dated’ in appearance but this is not a fashion parade. You can choose to provide add additional personal data such as your location, and your gender, birthdate, height and weight when you use the Application. The data will be used to calculate the calories you burn during an activity and to enable you to show the activities you participate in if you wish. Your provision indicates your consent. MiTAC will process the data based on your consent. You can withdraw your consent by deleting the data directly from your Account.

Cyclo™ 215

Recommendation:I’d say buy it if you want a sweet-looking bike navigation unit and do not want to pay for additional performance features that you will never use. Go for it if you are happy with the price. Price, Availability & Discounts

It doesn't get a touchscreen, but with ANT+ and Bluetooth connected to Garmin's many add-ons plus those from third parties, the Garmin is a very capable piece of kit. Conclusion Like the Mio Cyclo 505 HC which we reviewed a couple of years ago, the Mio Cyclo 210 has a Surprise Me route creation function. This seems to have got smarter though. When we tried it previously on the 505, its suggestions included a trip along the A4 through the centre of Slough; this time it kept almost exclusively to quiet roads. If you are after a simple-to-use GPS unit with full mapping and turn-by-turn instructions without any faff, the Mio Cyclo 210 is a very good choice. Its large colour touchscreen and easy-to-navigate firmware shouldn't challenge even the most hardy technophobe, plus the battery life lives up to the claims. The Cyclo 505 features a simple menu structure and easy-to-use on-screen buttons. Plus, what's more, the 505 device is waterproof to IPX7 standards. It also features a Barometric altimeter and electronic compass assisting you with changing weather conditions. New features available with New software update Additional personal data such as your location, gender, birthdate, height, weight when you use the Application or services;

Cyclo™ 215 HC

Cyclo 505 is Mio’s premium bike system and provides excellent training and navigation capabilities. The training and performance side of the Cyclo 505 has the capability to use wireless heart rate monitor and wheel/speed cadence sensor. In fact two of the 505 models, the HC bundles, include these as standard saving you money. The navigation side of system can be used for bicycle routes as well as road maps for use in a car. There is also a points of interest database which includes bicycle shops, restaurants and emergency locations.