Basic computer to use with Power meter

[cmbicycles]

I have an old powertap wheel and now a stages crank that came with a bike I bought, but nothing to use as a head unit to verify that they work. What is the most basic Garmin/computer that would pair with both? Edge 500? A few of them have been offered pretty cheaply here of late so wouldn't be a big investment to try it out.

[unterhausen]

a garmin watch

[joosttx]

a Garmin 500 will pair to a powermeter but I am not sure at the same time? Are you asking at pairing both PM's at the same time?

[Mark McM]

If you just want to verify that the power meter works, you might be able to use a smart phone, if you have one that has ant+ capabilities. I know that several Samsung phones have ant+ radios, there are probably a few others. If you've got a smart phone with ant+, then you'd just need to download an app to connect to the power meter.

[nublar]

Edge 500 will probably be your best bet at ~$50.

If your powertap is the super old wired variety, you will need a powertap computer.

[cmbicycles]

I just want to verify that each one works, not use them at the same time. I hadnt thought about using the phone, but apparently my samsung s8 active is supposed to have ant+ capabilities. Guess I need to go app shopping. Any recommendations? This will just be to test them, if they work and I decide to use them (on different bikes) I'll probably get something else.

[unterhausen]

I think wahoo fitness app will work

[Pinned]

Stages and Powertap both have phone apps. The Stages app does calibration and software updates.

[fkelly]

Stages will connect through Bluetooth. So will an app on an Android phone. I have a Samsung s8 and use the ridewithgps app. Bluetooth can be a bit touchy and you have to follow the steps recommended in the app(s). Stages app will calibrate and update the firmware on the device also.

[RonW87]

or get an ANT+ dongle for your phone.