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I understand your concerns. I had similar concerns. The UIs on bike computers are very glanceable by design. I wouldn't go back. I would be more concerned w

I understand your concerns. I had similar concerns. The UIs on bike computers are very glanceable by design. I wouldn't go back. I would be more concerned with physical maps. I know myself and I would be tempted to "cheat" by trying to look at the physical map while moving if I was under time pressure to get to a destination. Another huge benefit of a bike computer is that you can pair it with a rear facing radar. This has transformed my biking on roads. It absolutely doesn't replace looking over your shoulder, but it increases your awareness. You now know that there are three cars approaching from behind so you know what to expect. There is no way I'd go on a long cross-country ride without a radar.

lostlogin 1y ago
I find the garmin 840 terrible for navigation as the interface is small, and the map always too zoomed in, or not enough. It’s just so clunky, and reminds me of computers in the early ‘90s. However, with the Varia radar riding is amazing. I look down before looking back. I only look back of the radar is clear. When it squawks - check behind.
- loeg 1y ago
  If you're going to be looking at maps often, the 1040 is just the 840 in a larger form factor. (I can't recommend the newer x50 series -- they made the screens a lot brighter, at the cost of significant battery life.)