MIO Cyclo 505 HC

usability, performance, route planning

price, durability

75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Works well ; Good features ; Easy to attach to bike

Very expensive ; Slow touchscreen

It's very expensive and the touchscreen is slow, but it's a great addition if you're a keen cyclist who wants to explore new routes. It's really hard to justify that price tag, though, especially if you already own a smartphone. It's not perfect, but...

Full navigation including on-screen maps and routes, screen visible in variety of conditions, shows active time in addition to session time, heart rate and cadence monitors included (HC model only), good variety of active views, history viewable on...

Cable tie fittings are poor - should use bands and tape, cadence monitor unreliable on all frames due to method of fit, slow start-up time, online monitoring less proficient than some competitors, hugely expensive, no custom screens available, route...

The Mio Cyclo leaves us feeling torn. Despite the quality of the device and the sensor abilities, it's the sub-standard cable-tie method of attachment which fails to deliver. Pricey kit such as this - it's a pound shy of £470 shouldn't have overlooked...