iGPSPORT iGS630 Waterproof Cycle Computer, Wireless Bike
iGPSPORT iGS630 Waterproof Cycle Computer, Wireless Bike Computer IPX7 with 2.8 inch Color Screen, Map Navigation and Electronic Shifting/Smart Trainer/iClimb/E-Bike Supported
The paper instructions included in the package are only available in Chinese, English, and French. If you need instructions in other languages, please download the instructions online for reference.
Utilis sur long parcours de 650km en 6 jours.
Les + :
Il s’allume vite et il est assez facile de naviguer dans les menus.
Il se synchronise facilement avec l’application du tlphone aussi bien pour l’injection des GPX que l’enregistrement des circuits raliss.
Les – :
Un petit bmol qui coutera 1 toile, c’est la prcision : parfois le GPS zoom l’approche d’un virage et d’autres fois non. D’un premier regard on pense qu’il faut tourner alors qu’en fait c’est plus loin. Il arrive aussi qu’il dise de tourner dans 200m droite par exemple alors que le trac indique la gauche, simplement parce qu’il y a un trs lger dcroch non visible en roulant.
Sur un appareil neuf, les soit-disant 35h d’autonomie sont en ralit rduites 8-9 heures ou environ 100km d’affil.
Io possedevo gia un IGPSport 618, nel 630 ho trovato utilissimo il precaricamento delle mappe sul dispositivo, la facilit di passare percorsi GPX dal cellulare al dispositivo, una volta che li ho scaricati da altre applicazioni.
La leggibilit delle indicazioni del percorso, e il fatto che non faceva ne il 618 e nemmeno il 620, di inidicare la direzione da prendere, se esci dalla traccia.
La completa connettivit con la app del cellulare, dalla quale si possono effettuare tutte le regolazioni possibili, e due “chicche” se si possiede un sensore di pedalata, e si settata una circonferenza ruota non corretta, dopo alcuni km confrontando la distanza percorsa tra il sensore di pedalata ed il GPS, il dispositivo propone di aggiustare (previo consenso) la circonferenza ruota in base al calcolo fatto con il GPS. Stesso meccanismo disponibile per l’altitudine, che viene settata alla partenza di un percorso manualmente, ma che viene corretta quando il sensore GPS riceve tutti i satelliti e pu determinare con precisione l’altezza del luogo. Insomma sono pienamente ed assolutamente soddisfatto perch le caratteristiche del IGPsport 630 sono pari a certi pi blasonati ciclo computer dal prezzo anche tre volte maggiore.
I like the computer. It’s great out of the box along with the cadence and speed sensor. However the heart rate monitor just does not want to connect. I put the battery in it shows it up in the Bluetooth but then it just disconnects or doesn’t connect. Disappointed. One odd thing is that the climb info feature shows climb data on some hills and not on some obvious hills saved on my navigated route.
Update: Manufacturer reached out to me to return the heart rate monitor for a full refund.
Worked great for a couple of weeks, including the downloading of routes created in RideWithGPS. Tried to download a route yesterday and got “Network Error”. Cleared cache, cleared storage, restarte app etc with no change. Logged out and tried to log back in and got “Network Error” again. Uninstalled then reinstalled the app and was able to log in. Now getting warnings (for 2 days) “server is under maintenance, try again later”. When I try to import a route under My Routes it seemed to download it but does nothing when I select send to device (although it the app shows it is connected to the iGPSport 630 once I wake it up). Ability to download routes is a minimum requirement so may be returning this if it isn’t resolved in the next few days.
Update: got it to work on iPhone while Android devices continued to have connection problems. Now Android is working as well. Overall pleased with the unit provided they improve their software QC. Upped rating from 3 to 4 stars.
Summary: This is a feature packed device with ability to customize settings. Paired with the phone app and website I think it delivers a great value.
Setup: I have used an iGS50S on my road bike for years and was going to get another for my MTB. When I saw the new iGS630 I decided to try it on my road bike. Initial startup prompted to setup standard settings like timezone and preferred units of measure. After initial setup, pairing with my existing speed, cadence and heart ANT+ sensors took only a few minutes. I did each individually but there is a Search All mode which probably would have been quicker. Since I already had the phone app I did not have to install anything on my phone and the iGS630 paired up easily.
Phone App: Years ago the phone app was a bit glitchy but over time updates have eliminated all issues that I encountered and I ran into no problems with the iGS630. Even the firmware and bluetooth updates were painless. I sync to Strava and that integration has always worked perfectly. A very nice feature is you can modify the device display screens in the app and they automatically update on the device in real-time. I do not plan on using the navigation feature much but did check out the mapping routes. Mapping routes created in the phone app are OK but you have to manually edit the route after setting the start and destination (a bit tedious in the app). I found the route creation from the account online to be much easier. Either way, once the route is setup you can easily send to the device via the app.
Road Use: On the road the device was easy to use and has a 8 different display mode slots with data fields and graphing. You can enable whichever displays you want to see and use. The up/down buttons allow you to easily switch display mode while riding. As mentioned above, you can easily customize the display fields on any of the displays. The auto pause feature was nice for me as most of my routes do have traffic signals before I get to the back roads. I found that the auto screen dim made the display difficult to read while wearing polarized sun glasses, I just set it to display full backlight all the time. A one hour ride used less than 10% battery so I don’t expect that to be an issue.
Final thoughts: I have seen other reviews complain about the manual but I found everything to be fairly intuitive and I barely needed the manual. There are also a bunch of quick start videos on the main website if needed. I did not fully test the navigation feature but the mapping part looked pretty good from the web interface.
I took this thing on a maiden 100k over the weekend and here are my thoughts:
PROS
1. I like the fit. It fits on the stem of my handlebars in such a way, that it looks like it’s part of the bike.
2. All of the sensors work, and work quickly. I had no issues with finding or losing GPS throughout my ride, which gave me comfort.
3. The buttons are easy to press and don’t have any weird wobble that makes you question if you pushed them or not.
4. The display is (mostly) easy to read and understand.
CONS
1. The manual simply doesn’t do a good job of describing what each button and feature does. I’m still not completely sure how to turn it off/on, I have to guess each time. It also took me way longer to find the USB port than I had hoped.
2. The display is fine. It’s bright, but I feel like it definitely could be brighter. I had the black and white unit for a day and I preferred it to the color, however there isn’t a BW model that is as comprehensive as this one.
3. The included mount could be more secure. It’s great on the bike, but I bumped it a couple times and the unit shifted a bit. I’ve driven with my water bottles still in their cages, but I would not trust this and have decided to remove it before mounting my bike.
4. It only pairs with Strava (and their proprietary apps), which is fine, but I wish it had more. I still use my watch as a backup route tracker.
I did have two minor issues during my ride that I need to investigate and figure out. I must have enabled a setting that switched to the elevation screen during navigation. The problem here is that if you’re in the middle of a climb and there’s a turn approaching, it was difficult to understand where the actual turn was. The screen did present me with an arrow and distance, but while in motion, it was really difficult to determine the sharpness of a turn, how to prepare, etc.
The other issue was that even though I had my spd/cad sensors paired with the device, it still used GPS speed. Occasionally I would lose on-screen speed (traveling over 30mph and it showed 0). My watch still had an accurate reading, but this was a minor distraction.
Even with the minor annoyances and cons I’ve listed, it performed really well and overall I’m really pleased for the price point.
I waited to write a review of this product for until I really had the chance to give it a thorough amount of testing over the last four months. I must say that I am thoroughly impressed. I purchased this unit as a bundle with a rigid mount and rubber case.
The unit ships with a standard handlebar mount, which uses rubber straps to hold the mount to the handlebars. I used that mount a few times, and it was very sturdy and capable. I had no issues with it during either road or trail riding. However, I prefer the rigid mount, as it places the unit in a more natural position for the eyes. The rigid mount is super stable and I have ordered a second one for my other bike.
The unit itself was easy to set up. I downloaded the app on my phone and read the instruction booklet. I also watched a few videos online. Some of the instructions are not the best, but it is pretty easy to figure out how to customize screens with the information you want to see. For example, on my map screen, I have the time, the compass, my speed, and the map. On the grid screen, I have temperature, road grade, total ascent / descent, total distance and elapsed time. There are many screens available for customization, and for most, the default selections will be fine.
The display is very easy to see in even the brightest of sunlight. The buttons are easy to feel for with gloves on, and are easily activated. The letters and numbers are large enough to read and are very crisp. The display is not overly busy and can be glanced at quickly to get exactly the information you want at the moment.
I appreciate many things about this device:
1. A direct link to Strava – I have found starting Strava first, then the IGPSport phone app, then powering on the device is a reliable order for immediate ride syncing after the ride is complete. Give the device a minute or two to sync and then you’ll get a message from Strava that your ride is ready to view.
2. Text message and phone call display – When I receive a text message, I can read about the first 40-60 characters right on the unit, with an audible sound and display at the bottom of the screen. Phone calls are also indicated audibly and visually on the device, so I know if it’s important to pull over and pick it up or reply to the text message.
3. Map zooming – When approaching a turn, the map will auto zoom, but you can use buttons on the device for manual zooming
4. Downloading routes from Ride With GPS – I do a lot of rides for charities, where they post the route on Ride with GPS. Download the .FIT file and send it to the device, and you get turn-by-turn directions. You can customize how far before each turn you will be notified. It has overall worked very well.
5. Creating custom routes – For custom trips, I can create the route in advance on my computer or phone using the app and then send it to my device.
6. Off Route Indications – When off route (either by accident or on purpose), the unit will audibly indicate you are off-route and then provide red arrows telling you the direction back to the route. the distance to the finish continues to update, which is nice.
7. Trails on the map – I rode some great trail systems in Arizona and Michigan and all of the trails are on the map!
8. Long battery Life – I have ridden over 9 hours at a time on my bike and the battery was still at about 40%. Charging is fast as well.
I just can’t say enough good things about this unit. It really rivals other much more significant brands with its capabilities. I would very highly recommend it!
The IGS630 on first impression is well built – user interface is pretty simple – maps and navigation are very clear – the screen is slightly larger than a garmin edge 530 – usb-c interface is mush better than the micro usb you get on other manufacturers units – Ant+ works well with HRM
I’m very impressed with the quality and cost of iGPSPORT bike computers. I have used Garmin for many years, but have switched to iGPSPORT. This is may third iGPSPORT bike computer. I use all of them on road bikes. These are the reasons I prefer iGPSPORT.
The quality of the GNSS chip set is superior to that in the Garmin bike computers I’ve used. I spent 37 years as a GPS engineer and appreciate the technical challenges in processing satellite signals. Being able to use the signals from all of the major GNSS systems should increase accuracy and reliability of navigation. Also it is clear that the signal processing is performed with much lower power consumption than other chip sets, resulting in longer battery life between charges and probably longer life for the bike computer.
The user interface is intuitive and easy to customize. I don’t mind spending some time integrating sensors and configuring the device, but when I ride I want to just turn the thing on and go, with all of the information I want displayed. I want time of day, elapsed time, distance, speed, cadence, heart rate, elevation, total ascent and slope displayed and readable all of the time. And I want mapping if I get lost or I’m riding in a new area. The iGS630 provides all of this.
The compatibility with existing sensors and Garmin products is excellent. Speed, cadence and heart rate using my Garmin sensors is no problem. And I can use my same computer bike mount. No hassles.
The iGPSPORT app is tightly integrated with their bike computers. It facilitates sensor integration and provides nice graphical displays of all of the data I want to see after the ride.
I like that the charging is done with a USB-C port. I already have additional charging cables for other devices. And this standard will be around for a long time.
The technical support is excellent. I can email a question and get a response back the next day. Like most all technology these days the written documentation provided does not address all questions that arise. To have an actual human being available willing and able to help is an amazing luxury these days.
The hardware is solid, similar to the Garmin. It looks difficult to break and I doubt it will wear out.
Cost is less than half of what I’ve payed for functionally similar Garmin bike computers.
The company is smart, aggressive and clearly in it for the long haul. They learn quickly and adapt to user’s needs with new designs and firmware upgrades. Their software seems solid with few glitches. It must be well tested.
I’m struggling to think of anything negative about the iGS630 or the other iGPSPORT bike computers I own. But I’ll mention a few minor complaints. They seem to get speed only from the wheel sensor instead of using GPS as a backup. But this should rarely be a problem. And they do use GPS to calibrate the wheel circumference. More comprehensive documentation would be nice including the map coverage included with the device and what is available for download. But it seems to include everywhere I need.
In summary – I’m impressed. I think I’ll go for a bike ride.
Va muy bien, vengo de otro de la misma marca y estaba contento. El 630 hasta el momento con 6 salidas y todo va a la perfeccin, la nica pega es que si no llevas la pantalla retroiluminada constantemente, no se ve muy bien y eso implica ms consumo de batera. Es la nica pega que le pondra, tengo que decir que la luminosidad la llevo al 100%. Al menos a mi me pasa, ignoro si a otros compradores le ocurre lo mismo.
The pros: Set up is easy and intuitive. I didn’t need the manual for basic set up although for more in-depth things that I haven’t played with yet, it will be handy. While you can set up directly through the device, the easiest set up is through the mobile app where you can customize all the device screens, data fields -with dozens of choices, configuration, and other settings like sounds and notifications. You can make any page as simple or complex as you want with up to 10 data fields including graph options.
I was afraid the color screen would be too much like having a phone in your face – which for me defeats the purpose. But it’s very unobtrusive and the color is useful when you need it (e.g., navigation, graphs, paired sensors). The screen brightness changes relative to the outside brightness which is very appreciated.
I’m still getting used to the navigation but it was easy enough to use. It did take a little bit of doing to upload a route but once it’s uploaded it’s there for good and it did take a lot of doing to create your own route via the app but that can be done elsewhere and uploaded to the device. I intentionally went off course and it does not reroute but notifies you periodically that you are off course which I prefer. It still shows the map and you can easily zoom out for reference if you are really lost. I also love that the nav tells you how many miles are left on your programmed route and your current direction (see photo).
It pairs very easily with sensors. I upgraded to this model so that I could pair with a radar device and it was extremely easy to set up and worked beautifully. It overlays a color image of oncoming traffic along the margin-only periodically when relevant.
It has the capacity for way more than what I’ve had the chance to try so far Like cadence, power, pre-programmed workouts, training goals, etc. I’m glad it has these options and looking forward to trying them out. You can easily view the weather on the home page-including wind speed and direction which is handy. The buttons are very intuitive and easy to use while riding. And customer service has been responsive, prompt, and helpful.
The cons: The downsides I’ve come across so far are minimal and probably simple enough that they could come with future updates. 1) I would appreciate a small bar across the top of the screen with essentials like time, temp, battery life, etc. Right now, each of those takes up a data field. 2) I wish it had up-and-down arrows on certain data to indicate if you are currently above or below averages. 3) it does not have Strava live segments which is not a deal breaker for me but good to know if that’s important for you. 4) the navigation and sensor data are overlayed on the screen periodically (when they are relevant) which covers up the bottom two data fields. Most of the time that’s not a problem but could potentially get annoying (see photo). Still playing around with the settings on the nav, though, so there might be a way around it.
Overall, for me, this upgrade has been a game-changer and I highly recommend.
Game-changer. Customizable, compatible, and (nearly) comprehensive.
Conexin total con sensores, completo resumen de la actividad y un excelente monitor de datos en tiempo real, sin delay alguno, al menos de forma perceptible. que no tiene pantalla tctil? Ni falta que le hace.
Incroyable cette prcision, belle efficacit pour ce petit ordinateur, gps, compteur de km et vitesses.
Bluff par cet article, tanche sous une pluie normale, pas os sous une grosse pluie battante.
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Je recommande pour les grands baladeurs vlo, et mme les occasionnels pour vous faire dcouvrir des circuits vlo! Idal…
This works really well and is highly accurate. I used this mostly to go to and from work and it shows great results. It was quite hard to set up at first but once you get the hang of it, it was fine. Happy all round.
I’d not heard of iGPSport before, and therefore after a bit of research this unit seemed like a great upgrade from my Garmin Edge.
Unboxing was nice – it felt like a good gadget experience, with the device being nicely presented with a few accessories: A USB C cable – lovely that this is a USB C device!, a standard Garmin o-ring mount – which is cool as my bikes already have Garmin 1/4 mounts!, A lanyard – great for carrying, but also as a second security option to wrap around the handlebars!
I was surprised how compact the unit is. The screen size is pay bigger than my Garmin at 2.8″, and it’s a colour screen… which for 150 (at the time of review) is pretty amazing.
Like my Garmin, the screen isn’t touch screen… there are easy to use tactile physical buttons on the device, and they are clear and well placed around the outer edge of the unit. Personally for cycling, physical buttons are my favourite choice as you can operate the device without looking.
Charging and set-up are pretty simple, although the actual phone app feels a bit oldskool compared to my Garmin set-up – but offers a lot of functionality and probably doesn’t need to be used that much to be fair. Everytthign went smoothly, including connecting my Strava app and my Ant+ heart/ cadence/ and speed sensors.
The unit has a feature I’ve not fully explored which is profiles, which I am hoping will allow me to hot-swap between bikes (I have a road bike and a mountain bike) which will be handy…
In use the unit is great. The colour screen is bright and seems to respond to ambient light changes, so always remains clear. It’s much easier and brighter than my Garmin on this front.
The mapping is where this shines… route planning is easy using a range of route sources, and turn by turn felt more like car sat nav than my Garmin does. You can get a whole load of maps from the website if you travel, which is amazing.
For general cycling and tracking, the computer is pretty accurate at detecting start and stop, and even when you are taking a break or a rest.
I’ve not put this through a huge amount of work yet due to winter weather, but I am going to be putting it through its paces as Spring opens up my route options a little more.
Overall, I’m really impressed… some of the features of this unit are only things that my amateur cycling budget would only let me dream of. Therefore, so far, I’d highly recommend this product to any keen cyclist – it does all I can currently do/ need, and has loads of future proofing scope too – I think I’ve only just scratched the surface.
A very accurate and well laid out GPS tracker that works perfectly when set up and connected to the IGPSPORT app. The screen is clear and bright , unfortunately not touch screen but once you get used to using the buttons aka old school it’s a doddle especially when combined with the app. Battery life is excellent, will last a week with normal daily use of 2-3 hours per day and can easily be charged if needed through usb-c with a powerbank or normal charger.
To be honest for 150 I would of expected a touch screen to make navigation easier but the device is excellent build quality and as stated before very accurate so if the non touchscreen doesn’t bother you then this GPS tracker is certainly worth a look.
Recommended
I ordered this Bike GPS as a present for my nephew who loves cycling. This device has a2. 8 inch color screen, it’s waterproof and easy to use.
It has smart trainer, e-bike connection and radat sensors.
Fully charged works up to 35h.
It is accurate, excellent device, worth the money.
I would highly recommend it.
A good GPS unit which is easy to set up and connect. It is accurate and works well with other products, such as Garmon watches and iPhone or android. For the price I have no idea why a better mount was not included, the basic bands one works okay but will deteriorate over time, for the cost I’d want something more sturdy.
This GPS gives you the functions of a unit 100s s more expensive. It’s accurate, has a big readable & multi customisable display, easy to use buttons & a good app. Uploads instantly to Strava. Highly recommended.
This igpsport is a smart little bit of kit. It provides many functions with the main one being gps for cyclists and you can also track distance plus much more. It supports other apps too. Unfortunately it is not touchscreen which might be a bit of a deal breaker for some, and it also does not come with a mount. It is lightweight and sits on my handle bars well but it really could do with a decent mount included, especially for the price.
I want to start this review by saying how beautiful does the packaging look. This cycle navigation, gps device arrived very nicely packed in its box. This could be a good gift to gift on christmas, birthday etc.
I can’t even mention how good and handy plus usefull this device is for cycling or bikers. When I go out I always use my phone to get directions but when I want to use my phone I can’t because the navigation is on. I miss those days when we had a tom tom , separate device to get directions. However this has made my life so much easier now. I can use my phone plus get the directions from this gps. Its so cute and small but perfect for cycle or motor bike.
The good thing is that its charged with usb cable plus the battery life is very good. I haven’t charged the device since a week now.
Another good thing I noticed is that the screen is nice and bright and clearly visible in bad weather too. The device has lots of functions and options which you can choose.
As everyone mentioned that it doesn’t come with a mount but I have bought one separately which wasn’t really expensive at all.
Highly recommend it to all cyclists and bikers plus could be a great gift too for christmas, birthday, etc.
A fairly straightforward device for plotting gps routes. Works about as expected with a clear menu system and nice bright screen. There’s always the issue with the apps though with these sort of devices. Basically if you have a newish phone, you’re okay. If however you use an older model, you’re stuck with limited features and unable to download new cycle routes to the device. The concern here being you are at the mercy of the app being updated.
Considering the pricy of the product, I would think a bit more future proofing is in order. It would be better if the device could also be updated via a computer via the usb c cable — which would also solve the issue if your phone uses a lower android/ ios software than recommended.
At the time of writing the gps costs 150 which is a fair chunk of money considering all it’s features. That said, it is a higher end gps product and unless you’re going to use most of what it offers, you might be better off with a cheaper model. I’m always a little apprehensive about using expensive devices on things like bikes as they are at risk of being stolen or damaged when out and about.
My son is on a bit of a keep fit enterprise and has started cycling to work as part of it. When I saw this I thought that it would be a great help to him not only for the GPS but also for the sporting side of it so I ordered it.
Before I gave this to my son I opened it up to have a good look and the actual unit looks to be very well made and seems to be water tight for use in the rain and winter conditions. The internal battery holds a good charge to easily last past a full days cycling and is easily charged using a USB-C cable.
This device has a good sized screen but to my surprise this isn’t touch screen, it has to be navigated using buttons that surround the edge of the screen, this can be a bit of a hinderance when I am so used to using a touch screen as I kept trying to use it to navigate the options, lol.
Another disappointment is that there is no mount included which seems a bit daft on a unit of this price and quality so my son had to go out and purchase a handlebar mount for it. He found a decent mount at a nearby cycle shop and then fitted the charged unit to his bike, it was important to safeguard this device so the mount he bought has a quick release so that he can take it of and store it away in his backpack before he parks his bike up outside.
This unit is much more than a GPS but my son is still working through the options. Some of the functions of this unit require his bike to have replacement parts and additions fitted to work which he does intend to do at some point when the weather improves.
From everything I can see and from what my son has told me from using this cycle computer I would say that this is well worth the money so long as you intend to make at least some of the necessary adaptions to access some of the more advanced features on this clever device and remember to order a compatible mount at the same time. I removed one star due to no mount but the unit itself is definitely a five star device.
My first thought was why do I need this if my mobile can capture all this information? However, a dedicated computer for long rides that can accurately capture/display all the cycling related info you need without any distractions is ideal.
The device is a good size, with a nice bright and responsive screen. Note that it is NOT a touch screen. The buttons are very responsive and I prefer physical buttons over a touch screen for a device of this ilk (also great if you wear gloves). Sadly it does not come with a mount which at this price point I really would expect. Luckily these are easy to get a hold of and pretty cheap. The GPS on the device is accurate as are additional sensors. The associated app is also really good and works well, allowing me to access my data readily. Battery life is also really impressive. Having used it for a few 1 hour rides and barely seeing battery life move is great.
Having a dedicated device for cycling is absolutely fantastic for tracking my rides. Also impressed with the options for suggested routes. Overall this is a really good device at a reasonable price. I’m impressed by the build quality and features and would recommend this to anyone interested in tracking granular details of their rides.
This is my 2nd iGPSORT bike computer, but much more advanced in its capabilities than the first one. I have a Garmin Edge 830 as my “go-to” bike computer (which is available on Amazon but is significantly more expensive than this iGS630). I have tested this bike computer on a 28-mile bike ride using my Trek 920 bike which has an “out front” Bontrager Garmin compatible computer mount.
I am going to get a couple of minor issues out of the way first with this iGS630, which are:
– It comes with a really basic handlebar mount, which is such a shame, as this is bordering on a premium product.
– The screen isn’t a touchscreen, and the buttons aren’t as intuitive as you would hope (they take a bit of getting. used to). I would strongly advise that you play around with it a lot before taking it out on a ride, and certainly do a couple of short practice rides with it first.
As I already own another iGPSPORT bike computer, I had the app installed on my computer, and I was able to update the software and firmware very quickly (really important to do this so that the maps are up to date). It is also very straightforward to connect all my Bluetooth and ANT+ devices such as my Wahoo TCKR HRM, my Garmin Varia Radar Taillight, my Bontrager DuoTrap speed and cadence sensor, etc., and my Strava account. Komoot routes can be transferred to the bike computer really easily which is also a handy feature. All of the devices and apps connect seamlessly with this iGS630, and the screen is a decent size so you can see maps really well.
There are so many positives about this. Although the mount is basic, it is worth noticing that it is fully compatible with Garmin mounts. I have cycled this 28-mile route many times before, so I have been able to compare the data from this iGS630 with my previous data. There is little difference between this and the Garmin computer I have with regard to the data, so that is amazing. The ride was also a pretty wet day with plenty of sharp short heavy showers, and the IPX rating really held up. When it was sunny, the screen was still easy to read, and there was no glare. Equally, when the sun was setting or when it was cloudy, the screen was bright and sharp enough to read. As mentioned above, the buttons aren’t that easy to use to navigate around the bike computer, and it was only when I got home that I realised just how much more this computer can actually do.
At the time of this review, the computer is 149.99 with the option to take a further 10% off using a digital voucher. I would suggest purchasing a separate mount for this, which should cost around 15 on Amazon. But even with the extra mount, this is still an exceptional price for the full colour bike computer. I can therefore highly recommend it to you.
Could almost give my Garmin Edge 830 a run for its money
Due to recent weather and flooding in my area, I’ve only had the opportunity to go out once since I had this so the below isn’t a comprehensive review at this stage.
To date, I’ve either used Google maps or Mapmyrun so using a new app altogether will take a bit of use. Setting the unit up with the was incredibly easy albeit, I constantly touch the GPS’s screen expecting it to do something but you have to use the buttons — some habits are hard to break. Hooking up to the app in IOS and Android was simple and I’ve synced to my Garmin Fenix and Livlov cadence and speed sensors. From there on, you are just going to have to learn how to use the app and GPS together and this will take a bit of time and practice as it isn’t particularly straightforward but is easily manageable if you regularly use a smartphone.
As others have mentioned, there isn’t an out front mount included but I’ve got along fine with the bands that are in the package. Physically small, this IGPSORT GPS fits easily on either set of my handlebars and due to its light weight, doesn’t appear to move around at all; the rubber bands won’t last forever though, they never do and then I’ve probably get the full mount.
Screen is nice and bright but won’t match any smartphone you have but does the job for navigation. The non-touch screen makes it fiddly and I generally use the app to control it and you will need an internet signal to do so; not always helpful if you cycle in the back and beyond!
Overall, it’s a decent product and I’m happy with it. I can’t say how it compares to other products though as it’s the first time I’ve used a dedicated cycle GPS. I do prefer it to having my smartphone attached to the handlebars though and, if you are going out for more than a couple of hours, it certainly lasts better on the battery.
Bring back some earlier version on tom tom navigator.
Good size and responsive.
The non touchscreen could be a deal breaker for some.
It is very configurable handheld GPS, with the iGPSPORT app ( still room for improvements, in term of language translations and interface ).
You have the back/home on top left, and the menu on top right. Not far down is the up/down.
Then bottom right for start/pause and bottom left for lap button.
Battery life is pretty good, a week of daily 2 hours journey still running strong, and easily top up via USB C.
The round clip snap on holder seem pretty secure for now.
Works well with Ant+ if you are already on it.
Good piece of cycling monitor for 140 with voucher.
This waterproof cycle system is Very accurate and efficient! It has touch screen and has loads of great Features including shifting, a smart trainer and iclimb/e-bike. It connects easily and is lightweight good quality. Highly recommend it and it’s great value for money.
The unit itself is excellent, lovely size and clear screen. GPS connection was quick and stayed connected the whole time. The only criticism is that if you had bought this as a gift, the person receiving it would have to source a mount for it. Not sure why they include at least a basic one. So 5 out of 5 for the unit, but needs a mount in the box.
My husband, a keen cyclist, often goes on what I like to call a ‘joy ride’. Normally this means using the home computer to plan his route online and then attempting to memorize where he’s going. He has got lost….a few times actually.
I ordered this nifty little gadget to hopefully prevent the hubby from disappearing into oblivion. Now he can use the excellent GPS features on this little device to plan out and see exactly where he’s going.
The hubby has given this a whirl and he’s absolutely delighted with his new prized gadget.
The bike computer comes neatly packaged and includes a charging cable, screen protector, instructions and a bike mount. The mount included is one very similar to those that fit lights to the bike. It works well, but I have to wonder whether it would be better placed on one of the arm mounts instead.
It takes a couple of good hours to charge this little computer, but it can run for up to 35 hours, which is pretty impressive and should ensure you don’t run flat on a long ride. It’s also rainproof so I guess it’s perfect for the fabulous UK weather.
The app works extremely well with the device and is pretty much a must if you want to make full use of all the features on offer. It’s easy to install and pair with the device and works well.
The screen is 2.8 inches and displays good visuals. It isn’t a touch screen but the buttons are nicely responsive and it’s easy to scroll through the various menu screens.
It’s excellent for route planning and has lots of pre-installed maps which update regularly – you can navigate along a route nicely with the GPS navigation pinpointing exactly where you are along the route.
My husband uses Strava a lot for both his running and cycling and loves the fact that you can sync this device via the app with your Strava account.
There’s lots to explore on this and the hubby has just scratched the surface of what this little computer can do, although I’m sure he’ll be making full use of everything in no time.
Priced at just under 150, it’s expensive, but definitely a must for more experienced cyclists as I feel they’ll get more out of the available features on this item.
After only using my phone to track my cycles, this computer is a breath of fresh air. The use of the app makes this even better.
Disappointed that the attachment is not included, would be much better if it came with the computer to avoid an additional cost.
This iGPSport iGS630 cycle computer is clearly a sophisticated bit of kit. It is useful and powerful but to get the best out of it one needs to download and connect to the iGPSPORT app. The latter is available in IOS and Android versions from your platform’s app store. Set up is relatively straight forward but I wouldn’t say that I found it particularly intuitive. Once I had located and downloaded the app, to my phone, I was required to set up some login credentials. An email address and password. The former is used to send a verification code that must be entered to complete the ‘account’ setup. Dumb step one! You need two devices to do this because if you leave the app then all the data you have just carefully entered is wiped. But you need to leave the app to look up the email with the necessary code but you cannot do that because it wipes the data. Therefore one has to look up the code on a second device. Once I had the code and had not had the data wiped, set up happened very quickly. I then set about updating the firmware to V1.42. Again this was quick and easy with my phone and the cycle computer side by side. But as my headline said, you need a phone and the app to do this. Once I had done that, there was a second update available for ‘BLE’. This failed several times until I had completely switched off both phone and computer. In effect a reset/restart. It worked first time once I had done that. Then there are the maps. Maps for the UK will not necessarily be loaded on your device. Not a problem since they can be downloaded for free from the company website but you will ideally need a laptop or computer to do this. Once downloaded onto your computer’s drive they can be uploaded onto the cycle computer via a USB connection and file manager. Here I should mention the iGPSport website. If you search products and find the iGS630 it gives access to a series of very useful video helps. One of these informed me on how to update the maps. I would definitely recommend a visit. Some of the stuff is a bit high level but there are plenty of nuggets to truffle out. I have dropped a star because of all this.
However, I guess it depends on your perspective. This device is very flexible. You are not just stuck with the maps that come with the device. If say you were on a trip to Europe or the Americas or China and wanted different maps you can find them and download them. This is really, really useful. Similarly, the number of pre-defined routes for the UK are quite limited. I could not find any for my area in the south west of England. However, you can create your own in a number of different ways. Those routes can be saved and reused. I found the process of creating a route around our local cycle paths a bit cumbersome but I was able to do it and save it. I did need to add about 8 waypoints for a 3 mile route but I did manage it. Without the waypoints the device makes its best guess as to what you want and that may not always be what you actually wanted. I should also say that once or twice the route locked on to local footpaths that while they are/would be passable on a bike they are not bridleways and therefore one should not ride a bike on them. Pushing a bike would be fine but riding, no. Again the use of intermediate way marks got round this issue.
On the road with the bike and route loaded everything was pretty much peachy. I did find the screen to be a bit on the small side for my ‘post-cataract surgery’ eyes but I managed okay. I officially count as visually challenged and so perhaps that is not a good example. My very old phone has a bigger screen.
Fitting the computer to the bike is easy and works well. The detachable base is held in place using two plastic rings but it sits firmly enough. The computer attaches to the base so it can be easily removed from the bike for security in public places. Access and charging are via a USB to USB C lead and socket.
All in all, I think this is a pretty good cycle computer. To be fair, I have tried to give its features a good going through but honestly I have only scratched the surface of its capabilities. The support on the company’s website is also pretty good and was more than I had expected. If you just need to navigate, then an old phone and a ‘drive’ app would probably suffice, (my old Nokia works offline to). This cycle computer gives you that as well but also so much more. It can be linked to a sensor to gather biometrics and has a myriad of distance, route and workout options. Whether this device is for you or not will depend on your circumstances and needs. For the serious hobby cyclist this is a powerful and versatile device. It is not without the usual few foibles but it is good value and does what is needed of it.
Useful & powerful - good support but requires the app for some functions
This iGS630 came beautifully packaged and presented in a hard cardboard box with a sleeve, with a magnetic closure.
Fantastic 1st impressions on the unboxing experience. You know you’re opening something special.
The device is well built and feels sold in the hand, with no creeks or flex in the device.
The screen is fantastic on this device. You can clearly read it at night, and in bright sunlight, in fact, it excels in bright sunlight.
The gps in this device is fantastic! It actually surprised me to see Beidou gps, which is China’s version.
And this also supports Glonass, which is Russia’s version, so you are getting the best of the best in terms of gps options here.
The compatibility of 3rd party sensors and apps on this device is fantastic. This iGS630 plays nicely with all the main software one would use for tracking,
The buttons on the device are excellent, they are in great positions, so it’s easy to select and navigate around its menus.
Although I’m not sure why this device doesn’t have a touch screen in this day and age.
Yes, touch screens when riding can certainly be a hindrance if you don’t have touch sensitive gloves on, I get that part, but I think this device would benefit from one greatly, you might have more riders buying this product over Garmin products for instance.
The igps sport app is great, but could be better if I’m honest, when you search maps it mostly says not found, so you have to go to the me section/my routes/then collected/then create route/ the use the magnifying glass to search for a place, this will not work using the search feature at the top of the screen, I’m not sure why? but im sure they are working hard behind the scenes, and constantly adding more features & functions.
When you do create a route you save it, and then can send it straight to the computer to navigate, I haven’t found a way to find a place on the bike computer without having to use a smart phone to send the file across. So this computer really does rely on the user having a smart phone to get full use out of the device.
The app really is essential tho and they work very well together.
The app is good for keeping the firmware up to date, I had 2 firmware updates when I first received the unit. So make sure you have the latest firmware to get the very best out of your device.
Firmware updates can be done through the iGPSSPORT app. They just fixed a few bugs and crashes within its software.
There are so many options and customisation with this unit I was actually blown away by some of its features.
I love the fact you can have different profiles that support up to 3 bikes. This was a nice feature.
This IGS630 has really impressed me, and I’m sure as the months go on it will continue to impress me with all the latest updates, features, & bug fixes they continue to work on in the future.
This product far exceeded my expectations and I have to give this company credit for constantly improving and innovating future cycling technology.
So well done iGSSport 🙂
I can 100% say this is an amazing cycling accessory.
This is a great little bike computer that aside from all the usual features also has GPS navigation built-in, it can also take TCX, GPX, CNX, and fit files from Garmin too so if you want to use your usual mapping this can allow for that, it’s well made and robust and up to the rigors of riding in any weather too, easy to set up and the iGPSORT app is also one of the most intuitive apps I have used with a bike computer also giving lots of data, all in all, a very good experience using this.
I have just got in to road cycling, and so find this very useful for tracking my progress. I prefer it to the risk of having my phone – if I smash or lose that, I’ve lost more than just the monetary worth of it, I’ve lost all of my personal and work communication – so 150 for this actually gives great peace of mind.
Its fully rainproof and tracks incline, speed, duration, and everything you would want from it. Compared with what my phone tracks (I had it in my pocket when testing) the measurements are far more accurate, and not wildly off piste compared to what my phone app measures.
Good build, easy to attach, and works. I would recommend.
This iGSPORT (iGS630) waterproof cycle computer is very easy to use I have to admit, and it is very helpful device for cyclists.
Has built in 8GB large storage, plus is equipped with pre-installed and regularly updated maps.
Supports TCX, GPX, CNX and fit files from other third party devices, and navigation directions can be imported via social media and the iGPSPORT app.
This wireless bike computer can identify and classify the climbing sections in the route while providing riders with detailed information on the climbs, so that riders can reasonably distribute their physical strength according to the information, and with intelligent notification, it supports real-time calls, text messages, and app reminders to make cycling more focused.
Has 2.8 inch edge-to-edge color screen to offer a clearer display.
It is waterproof and anti fog device.
The battery life is up to 35 hours to facilitate your daily use, and it is designed with 6 button to provide a convenient operation. You can open your riding assistant to check the weather, incoming call notifications and other information.
This device support three major electronic shifting systems- Shimano, Sram, Campagnolo, and it can also be connected with multiple sensors such as speed sensor, cadence sensor, heart rate monitor, power meter and radar sensors.
It can be also connected to a computer via USB to transfer your data.
What more can I add here, only that this device is really worth spending the money great quality, very easy to use while cycling does practically everything for us and we can continue cycling freely without any disturbance.
I have no hesitation in recommending this waterproof cycle computer to any cyclist.
I have to say that I am quite disappointed by the fact that this expensive GPS does not come with an out-front Bike Mount, which I know is very cheap but it would be so much value for this product out of the box.
The screen does not have the best image quality
The buttons are very responsive and have a good click.
The app is great, indeed very good I’d recommend updating the firmware and config the GPS only by using the app and not with the device buttons.
The sensors are also really very accurate.
The app is really a plus, I can not only see my activities history but also download recommended routes in my local area, set goals, and download my statistics.
Again, the only missing part for a great 5 stars experience would be a proper out-front bike mount.
This item makes a good first impression with an attractively presented box that folds out with a magnetic clasp. The inside of the box demonstrates its features, then has the screen in one compartment, and the usb charger and manual in another. The charging cable is hidden behind a rubber cover which is good for protecting the port from water damage. It uses USB C which is convenient.
The screen is clear and bright. I was a bit disappointed that this isn’t a touch screen device. The menus are easy to navigate, but would definitely have been better with touch screen. There are a lot of options on the device so it might take a while to get used to it. The navigation worked well, and the different training modes were functional and diverse for different activities. It was easy to set up.
The app was easy to set up and connect to the device. The app has lots of functions and options to play around with. I did find the app to be a little unintuitive in some ways, occasionally confusing to navigate, but once I got used to it, it was fine.
At a current RRP of 150 this is a high priced item. I think this is a good product, but I would recommend doing some research into this before investing in it, to be sure you will get the value from it. I feel this would be worth it for a serious enthusiast, but less so for a casual hobbyist or beginner.
The item came well packed, well packaged (nice box).
The handset has a 2.8inch non-touch screen and a screen protector (which I thought was a nice bonus).
The case on the handset has a nice feel and is bevelled nicely with a good quality feel to it. The handset charges with a USB-C connector cable (supplied) and has a standard mount on the back to mount it on the bike. It includes all of the accessories to get it up and running, but to mount it on the bike securely, use a good quality mount arm if you don’t have one already (We had to buy one from the local bike store).
To use it correctly, you need to install the app from the Google Play or Apple store. I installed it on my Android phone, which is quite old and it worked well.
Navigation was a little tricky to start with without the touchscreen, but I soon got to learn the button navigation system after using it for 15 minutes.
Setup however was straightforward and intuitive. The supplied manually is well written, but onscreen instructions are clear enough to follow.
As for the operation and data side, I had to update the handset with the latest firmware and map data. You can get this from their website, and through the app.
The features available are great; speed, cadence, heart rate, power, distance, elevation, timers, graphs, shifting and time of day, recording, temp and calories along with a good map.
I’d recommend this to anyone who maybe looking to upgrade (there are cheaper options available with less features, but this is feature packed, hence the price point which may not suit newcomers to these types of devices). If you prefer touchscreen operation, then you need to look elsewhere.
Overall, worthy of the 5 stars for the quality and features all round.
I’m not (or at least I don’t count myself as yet!) what I’d call a cyclist hobbyist — although I do enjoy cycling and have been trying to get further and further afield in efforts to try and keep some form of resemblance of fitness. What I mean to say by this is I’ve not used a cycle computer before; with the best I’ve gotten is using my phone on my handlebar mount, so the iGS630 from iGPSORT has been a bit of a game changer.
This has mostly been due to the fact it’s obviously been designed specifically with the cyclist in mind. It’s easy to know what’s going on at a screen glance, with almost every screen being designed intelligently, with big easy to understand read outs.
To get the most out of the cycle computer, at the very least will likely need to make used of it’s mobile companion app, which you can easily find by searching iGPSPORT on your mobiles App Store. I won’t digress into the app review here but for the non technically minded, it might be worth a download before getting your heart set on the iGS630 to ensure you won’t run into a problems down the road.
Overall though, I’ve been incredibly impressed — My time so far with the cycle computer has been largely positive and it’s actively helped my cycling and been very useful, so I’d be happy to recommend.
I’m going to try something a little different for this review. Instead of doing a comprehensive feature by feature deep dive review this will be Quick Review which will focus on the key features most average road bike riders will need when riding. For a deep dive review, check out the excellent YouTube Videos posted in the iGPSSPORT IGS630 Bike Computer:
Appearance & Overall Fit and Finish
8/10 –
This bike computer has a nice thin design that is visually appealing and ergonomically designed from a button placement perspective which is important since this is not a touchscreen. At first glance it looks like a sleeker, thinner version of the Garmin Edge 1030 PLUS or 1040.
Display Screen
8/10
The large 2.8″ Color screen is bright though not as bright as the Garmin. The fonts used are quite sharp and numbers are easy to see and read even with sunglasses on. Overall legibility in bright and dark is lighting conditions is very good. Themes are available for easier day and night visibility. The screen is above average screen resolution and is easy to see in bright sunlight.
Operation & Battery Life
8.5/10
The six buttons are placed around the screen for easy and intuitive access. You can also use the free downloadable Apple or Android App to customize the unit. I found the navigation on both the app and the computer itself to be quite easy to use and to navigate the menus. They followed a logical structure and it was easy to make selections one and two menu levels deep.
For me the critical metrics I need are Time, Speed, Distance, Heart Rate Sensor, Cadence Sensor and the Garmin Varia Radar Sensor Unit support. The IGS630 supports my Garmin Heart Rate Monitor, Wahoo Cadence Sensor and most importantly my Garmin Varia Radar unit. They all paired via ANT+ and Bluetooth (BLE) flawlessly and I had no issues when they reconnected after a pause in my bike rides.Not having the Garmin Varia Radar sensor support would have been a deal breaker for me so Kudos to the IGPSPORT guys for writing the firmware support for this life saving device.
The battery life is excellent. With a claimed battery life of 36 hours, this bike computer has the same battery life as a Garmin Edge 1040. 1 and 1/2 hours with 3 sensors active and the sound notification turned on the remaining battery life fell to 95%.
Ease of Set-Up and Ease of Use
8/10
I was able to figure everything out in about 15 minutes not having to look up anything in the included instruction manual or manuals on their web site. I was up and running in about that time because the menus are easy to read and the button press logic follows virtually the Wahoo Element Bolt and Roam structure almost identical which I consider to be the gold standard for non-touch screen GPS computers. It was very easy to select and modify pages of data as well as customizing the displayed data field and positioning them on the saved page.
Third Party Software Integration – Auto Upload Ride Feature
8/10
I only use Strava and auto upload to Strava was easy to turn on in the menu set up screen. Once it was enabled my completed rides uploaded to my Strava account quickly and effortlessly with no issues at all. Zero glitches. Nada. None.
Value Proposition
10/10
At a sales cost of $219.99 on Amazon this is a pleasant surprise as this computer perfoms on a par with most competing bike computers costing upwards of $649.99 if you are looking at the Garmin Edge 1040 and Edge 1030 Plus for comparison.
I am a seasoned Road bike rider and have used most of the Garmin Edge GPS computers from the low end to the high end. I also used Wahoo Element Roam and the Element Bolt V1 and V2 Bike Computers. I can assure you from personal testing experience that this iGSPORT IGS630 bike computer is one helluva a buy and does perform as advertised. Buy one and you will be pleasantly surprised as to how well it works and how polished the software is. Clearly this is a company that has under-promised and over-delivered with their top of the line bike computer. Especially on the Value Proposition part. The main question now is why pay the Garmin tax when you can handily avoid it by buying the IGS630 Bike Computer? The dollar Savings is real. For the price of the low end Garmin Edge 130 you are getting a bleeding edge bike color with a huge high resolution 2.8″ screen and fantastic battery life and performance features built in.
Garmin Edge 1040 & 1030 Plus Alternative for $219.99 Seriously Folks
Utilis sur long parcours de 650km en 6 jours.
Les + :
Il s’allume vite et il est assez facile de naviguer dans les menus.
Il se synchronise facilement avec l’application du tlphone aussi bien pour l’injection des GPX que l’enregistrement des circuits raliss.
Les – :
Un petit bmol qui coutera 1 toile, c’est la prcision : parfois le GPS zoom l’approche d’un virage et d’autres fois non. D’un premier regard on pense qu’il faut tourner alors qu’en fait c’est plus loin. Il arrive aussi qu’il dise de tourner dans 200m droite par exemple alors que le trac indique la gauche, simplement parce qu’il y a un trs lger dcroch non visible en roulant.
Sur un appareil neuf, les soit-disant 35h d’autonomie sont en ralit rduites 8-9 heures ou environ 100km d’affil.
Io possedevo gia un IGPSport 618, nel 630 ho trovato utilissimo il precaricamento delle mappe sul dispositivo, la facilit di passare percorsi GPX dal cellulare al dispositivo, una volta che li ho scaricati da altre applicazioni.
La leggibilit delle indicazioni del percorso, e il fatto che non faceva ne il 618 e nemmeno il 620, di inidicare la direzione da prendere, se esci dalla traccia.
La completa connettivit con la app del cellulare, dalla quale si possono effettuare tutte le regolazioni possibili, e due “chicche” se si possiede un sensore di pedalata, e si settata una circonferenza ruota non corretta, dopo alcuni km confrontando la distanza percorsa tra il sensore di pedalata ed il GPS, il dispositivo propone di aggiustare (previo consenso) la circonferenza ruota in base al calcolo fatto con il GPS. Stesso meccanismo disponibile per l’altitudine, che viene settata alla partenza di un percorso manualmente, ma che viene corretta quando il sensore GPS riceve tutti i satelliti e pu determinare con precisione l’altezza del luogo. Insomma sono pienamente ed assolutamente soddisfatto perch le caratteristiche del IGPsport 630 sono pari a certi pi blasonati ciclo computer dal prezzo anche tre volte maggiore.
I like the computer. It’s great out of the box along with the cadence and speed sensor. However the heart rate monitor just does not want to connect. I put the battery in it shows it up in the Bluetooth but then it just disconnects or doesn’t connect. Disappointed. One odd thing is that the climb info feature shows climb data on some hills and not on some obvious hills saved on my navigated route.
Update: Manufacturer reached out to me to return the heart rate monitor for a full refund.
Update: got it to work on iPhone while Android devices continued to have connection problems. Now Android is working as well. Overall pleased with the unit provided they improve their software QC. Upped rating from 3 to 4 stars.
Setup: I have used an iGS50S on my road bike for years and was going to get another for my MTB. When I saw the new iGS630 I decided to try it on my road bike. Initial startup prompted to setup standard settings like timezone and preferred units of measure. After initial setup, pairing with my existing speed, cadence and heart ANT+ sensors took only a few minutes. I did each individually but there is a Search All mode which probably would have been quicker. Since I already had the phone app I did not have to install anything on my phone and the iGS630 paired up easily.
Phone App: Years ago the phone app was a bit glitchy but over time updates have eliminated all issues that I encountered and I ran into no problems with the iGS630. Even the firmware and bluetooth updates were painless. I sync to Strava and that integration has always worked perfectly. A very nice feature is you can modify the device display screens in the app and they automatically update on the device in real-time. I do not plan on using the navigation feature much but did check out the mapping routes. Mapping routes created in the phone app are OK but you have to manually edit the route after setting the start and destination (a bit tedious in the app). I found the route creation from the account online to be much easier. Either way, once the route is setup you can easily send to the device via the app.
Road Use: On the road the device was easy to use and has a 8 different display mode slots with data fields and graphing. You can enable whichever displays you want to see and use. The up/down buttons allow you to easily switch display mode while riding. As mentioned above, you can easily customize the display fields on any of the displays. The auto pause feature was nice for me as most of my routes do have traffic signals before I get to the back roads. I found that the auto screen dim made the display difficult to read while wearing polarized sun glasses, I just set it to display full backlight all the time. A one hour ride used less than 10% battery so I don’t expect that to be an issue.
Final thoughts: I have seen other reviews complain about the manual but I found everything to be fairly intuitive and I barely needed the manual. There are also a bunch of quick start videos on the main website if needed. I did not fully test the navigation feature but the mapping part looked pretty good from the web interface.
PROS
1. I like the fit. It fits on the stem of my handlebars in such a way, that it looks like it’s part of the bike.
2. All of the sensors work, and work quickly. I had no issues with finding or losing GPS throughout my ride, which gave me comfort.
3. The buttons are easy to press and don’t have any weird wobble that makes you question if you pushed them or not.
4. The display is (mostly) easy to read and understand.
CONS
1. The manual simply doesn’t do a good job of describing what each button and feature does. I’m still not completely sure how to turn it off/on, I have to guess each time. It also took me way longer to find the USB port than I had hoped.
2. The display is fine. It’s bright, but I feel like it definitely could be brighter. I had the black and white unit for a day and I preferred it to the color, however there isn’t a BW model that is as comprehensive as this one.
3. The included mount could be more secure. It’s great on the bike, but I bumped it a couple times and the unit shifted a bit. I’ve driven with my water bottles still in their cages, but I would not trust this and have decided to remove it before mounting my bike.
4. It only pairs with Strava (and their proprietary apps), which is fine, but I wish it had more. I still use my watch as a backup route tracker.
I did have two minor issues during my ride that I need to investigate and figure out. I must have enabled a setting that switched to the elevation screen during navigation. The problem here is that if you’re in the middle of a climb and there’s a turn approaching, it was difficult to understand where the actual turn was. The screen did present me with an arrow and distance, but while in motion, it was really difficult to determine the sharpness of a turn, how to prepare, etc.
The other issue was that even though I had my spd/cad sensors paired with the device, it still used GPS speed. Occasionally I would lose on-screen speed (traveling over 30mph and it showed 0). My watch still had an accurate reading, but this was a minor distraction.
Even with the minor annoyances and cons I’ve listed, it performed really well and overall I’m really pleased for the price point.
The unit ships with a standard handlebar mount, which uses rubber straps to hold the mount to the handlebars. I used that mount a few times, and it was very sturdy and capable. I had no issues with it during either road or trail riding. However, I prefer the rigid mount, as it places the unit in a more natural position for the eyes. The rigid mount is super stable and I have ordered a second one for my other bike.
The unit itself was easy to set up. I downloaded the app on my phone and read the instruction booklet. I also watched a few videos online. Some of the instructions are not the best, but it is pretty easy to figure out how to customize screens with the information you want to see. For example, on my map screen, I have the time, the compass, my speed, and the map. On the grid screen, I have temperature, road grade, total ascent / descent, total distance and elapsed time. There are many screens available for customization, and for most, the default selections will be fine.
The display is very easy to see in even the brightest of sunlight. The buttons are easy to feel for with gloves on, and are easily activated. The letters and numbers are large enough to read and are very crisp. The display is not overly busy and can be glanced at quickly to get exactly the information you want at the moment.
I appreciate many things about this device:
1. A direct link to Strava – I have found starting Strava first, then the IGPSport phone app, then powering on the device is a reliable order for immediate ride syncing after the ride is complete. Give the device a minute or two to sync and then you’ll get a message from Strava that your ride is ready to view.
2. Text message and phone call display – When I receive a text message, I can read about the first 40-60 characters right on the unit, with an audible sound and display at the bottom of the screen. Phone calls are also indicated audibly and visually on the device, so I know if it’s important to pull over and pick it up or reply to the text message.
3. Map zooming – When approaching a turn, the map will auto zoom, but you can use buttons on the device for manual zooming
4. Downloading routes from Ride With GPS – I do a lot of rides for charities, where they post the route on Ride with GPS. Download the .FIT file and send it to the device, and you get turn-by-turn directions. You can customize how far before each turn you will be notified. It has overall worked very well.
5. Creating custom routes – For custom trips, I can create the route in advance on my computer or phone using the app and then send it to my device.
6. Off Route Indications – When off route (either by accident or on purpose), the unit will audibly indicate you are off-route and then provide red arrows telling you the direction back to the route. the distance to the finish continues to update, which is nice.
7. Trails on the map – I rode some great trail systems in Arizona and Michigan and all of the trails are on the map!
8. Long battery Life – I have ridden over 9 hours at a time on my bike and the battery was still at about 40%. Charging is fast as well.
I just can’t say enough good things about this unit. It really rivals other much more significant brands with its capabilities. I would very highly recommend it!
The IGS630 on first impression is well built – user interface is pretty simple – maps and navigation are very clear – the screen is slightly larger than a garmin edge 530 – usb-c interface is mush better than the micro usb you get on other manufacturers units – Ant+ works well with HRM
The quality of the GNSS chip set is superior to that in the Garmin bike computers I’ve used. I spent 37 years as a GPS engineer and appreciate the technical challenges in processing satellite signals. Being able to use the signals from all of the major GNSS systems should increase accuracy and reliability of navigation. Also it is clear that the signal processing is performed with much lower power consumption than other chip sets, resulting in longer battery life between charges and probably longer life for the bike computer.
The user interface is intuitive and easy to customize. I don’t mind spending some time integrating sensors and configuring the device, but when I ride I want to just turn the thing on and go, with all of the information I want displayed. I want time of day, elapsed time, distance, speed, cadence, heart rate, elevation, total ascent and slope displayed and readable all of the time. And I want mapping if I get lost or I’m riding in a new area. The iGS630 provides all of this.
The compatibility with existing sensors and Garmin products is excellent. Speed, cadence and heart rate using my Garmin sensors is no problem. And I can use my same computer bike mount. No hassles.
The iGPSPORT app is tightly integrated with their bike computers. It facilitates sensor integration and provides nice graphical displays of all of the data I want to see after the ride.
I like that the charging is done with a USB-C port. I already have additional charging cables for other devices. And this standard will be around for a long time.
The technical support is excellent. I can email a question and get a response back the next day. Like most all technology these days the written documentation provided does not address all questions that arise. To have an actual human being available willing and able to help is an amazing luxury these days.
The hardware is solid, similar to the Garmin. It looks difficult to break and I doubt it will wear out.
Cost is less than half of what I’ve payed for functionally similar Garmin bike computers.
The company is smart, aggressive and clearly in it for the long haul. They learn quickly and adapt to user’s needs with new designs and firmware upgrades. Their software seems solid with few glitches. It must be well tested.
I’m struggling to think of anything negative about the iGS630 or the other iGPSPORT bike computers I own. But I’ll mention a few minor complaints. They seem to get speed only from the wheel sensor instead of using GPS as a backup. But this should rarely be a problem. And they do use GPS to calibrate the wheel circumference. More comprehensive documentation would be nice including the map coverage included with the device and what is available for download. But it seems to include everywhere I need.
In summary – I’m impressed. I think I’ll go for a bike ride.
Va muy bien, vengo de otro de la misma marca y estaba contento. El 630 hasta el momento con 6 salidas y todo va a la perfeccin, la nica pega es que si no llevas la pantalla retroiluminada constantemente, no se ve muy bien y eso implica ms consumo de batera. Es la nica pega que le pondra, tengo que decir que la luminosidad la llevo al 100%. Al menos a mi me pasa, ignoro si a otros compradores le ocurre lo mismo.
I was afraid the color screen would be too much like having a phone in your face – which for me defeats the purpose. But it’s very unobtrusive and the color is useful when you need it (e.g., navigation, graphs, paired sensors). The screen brightness changes relative to the outside brightness which is very appreciated.
I’m still getting used to the navigation but it was easy enough to use. It did take a little bit of doing to upload a route but once it’s uploaded it’s there for good and it did take a lot of doing to create your own route via the app but that can be done elsewhere and uploaded to the device. I intentionally went off course and it does not reroute but notifies you periodically that you are off course which I prefer. It still shows the map and you can easily zoom out for reference if you are really lost. I also love that the nav tells you how many miles are left on your programmed route and your current direction (see photo).
It pairs very easily with sensors. I upgraded to this model so that I could pair with a radar device and it was extremely easy to set up and worked beautifully. It overlays a color image of oncoming traffic along the margin-only periodically when relevant.
It has the capacity for way more than what I’ve had the chance to try so far Like cadence, power, pre-programmed workouts, training goals, etc. I’m glad it has these options and looking forward to trying them out. You can easily view the weather on the home page-including wind speed and direction which is handy. The buttons are very intuitive and easy to use while riding. And customer service has been responsive, prompt, and helpful.
The cons: The downsides I’ve come across so far are minimal and probably simple enough that they could come with future updates. 1) I would appreciate a small bar across the top of the screen with essentials like time, temp, battery life, etc. Right now, each of those takes up a data field. 2) I wish it had up-and-down arrows on certain data to indicate if you are currently above or below averages. 3) it does not have Strava live segments which is not a deal breaker for me but good to know if that’s important for you. 4) the navigation and sensor data are overlayed on the screen periodically (when they are relevant) which covers up the bottom two data fields. Most of the time that’s not a problem but could potentially get annoying (see photo). Still playing around with the settings on the nav, though, so there might be a way around it.
Overall, for me, this upgrade has been a game-changer and I highly recommend.
Conexin total con sensores, completo resumen de la actividad y un excelente monitor de datos en tiempo real, sin delay alguno, al menos de forma perceptible. que no tiene pantalla tctil? Ni falta que le hace.
Incroyable cette prcision, belle efficacit pour ce petit ordinateur, gps, compteur de km et vitesses.
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This works really well and is highly accurate. I used this mostly to go to and from work and it shows great results. It was quite hard to set up at first but once you get the hang of it, it was fine. Happy all round.
I’d not heard of iGPSport before, and therefore after a bit of research this unit seemed like a great upgrade from my Garmin Edge.
Unboxing was nice – it felt like a good gadget experience, with the device being nicely presented with a few accessories: A USB C cable – lovely that this is a USB C device!, a standard Garmin o-ring mount – which is cool as my bikes already have Garmin 1/4 mounts!, A lanyard – great for carrying, but also as a second security option to wrap around the handlebars!
I was surprised how compact the unit is. The screen size is pay bigger than my Garmin at 2.8″, and it’s a colour screen… which for 150 (at the time of review) is pretty amazing.
Like my Garmin, the screen isn’t touch screen… there are easy to use tactile physical buttons on the device, and they are clear and well placed around the outer edge of the unit. Personally for cycling, physical buttons are my favourite choice as you can operate the device without looking.
Charging and set-up are pretty simple, although the actual phone app feels a bit oldskool compared to my Garmin set-up – but offers a lot of functionality and probably doesn’t need to be used that much to be fair. Everytthign went smoothly, including connecting my Strava app and my Ant+ heart/ cadence/ and speed sensors.
The unit has a feature I’ve not fully explored which is profiles, which I am hoping will allow me to hot-swap between bikes (I have a road bike and a mountain bike) which will be handy…
In use the unit is great. The colour screen is bright and seems to respond to ambient light changes, so always remains clear. It’s much easier and brighter than my Garmin on this front.
The mapping is where this shines… route planning is easy using a range of route sources, and turn by turn felt more like car sat nav than my Garmin does. You can get a whole load of maps from the website if you travel, which is amazing.
For general cycling and tracking, the computer is pretty accurate at detecting start and stop, and even when you are taking a break or a rest.
I’ve not put this through a huge amount of work yet due to winter weather, but I am going to be putting it through its paces as Spring opens up my route options a little more.
Overall, I’m really impressed… some of the features of this unit are only things that my amateur cycling budget would only let me dream of. Therefore, so far, I’d highly recommend this product to any keen cyclist – it does all I can currently do/ need, and has loads of future proofing scope too – I think I’ve only just scratched the surface.
A very accurate and well laid out GPS tracker that works perfectly when set up and connected to the IGPSPORT app. The screen is clear and bright , unfortunately not touch screen but once you get used to using the buttons aka old school it’s a doddle especially when combined with the app. Battery life is excellent, will last a week with normal daily use of 2-3 hours per day and can easily be charged if needed through usb-c with a powerbank or normal charger.
To be honest for 150 I would of expected a touch screen to make navigation easier but the device is excellent build quality and as stated before very accurate so if the non touchscreen doesn’t bother you then this GPS tracker is certainly worth a look.
Recommended
Perfect for mapping out a cycle route. Easy to set up and no wires. Screen is clear and battery life is pretty good also.
I ordered this Bike GPS as a present for my nephew who loves cycling. This device has a2. 8 inch color screen, it’s waterproof and easy to use.
It has smart trainer, e-bike connection and radat sensors.
Fully charged works up to 35h.
It is accurate, excellent device, worth the money.
I would highly recommend it.
A good GPS unit which is easy to set up and connect. It is accurate and works well with other products, such as Garmon watches and iPhone or android. For the price I have no idea why a better mount was not included, the basic bands one works okay but will deteriorate over time, for the cost I’d want something more sturdy.
This GPS gives you the functions of a unit 100s s more expensive. It’s accurate, has a big readable & multi customisable display, easy to use buttons & a good app. Uploads instantly to Strava. Highly recommended.
This igpsport is a smart little bit of kit. It provides many functions with the main one being gps for cyclists and you can also track distance plus much more. It supports other apps too. Unfortunately it is not touchscreen which might be a bit of a deal breaker for some, and it also does not come with a mount. It is lightweight and sits on my handle bars well but it really could do with a decent mount included, especially for the price.
I want to start this review by saying how beautiful does the packaging look. This cycle navigation, gps device arrived very nicely packed in its box. This could be a good gift to gift on christmas, birthday etc.
I can’t even mention how good and handy plus usefull this device is for cycling or bikers. When I go out I always use my phone to get directions but when I want to use my phone I can’t because the navigation is on. I miss those days when we had a tom tom , separate device to get directions. However this has made my life so much easier now. I can use my phone plus get the directions from this gps. Its so cute and small but perfect for cycle or motor bike.
The good thing is that its charged with usb cable plus the battery life is very good. I haven’t charged the device since a week now.
Another good thing I noticed is that the screen is nice and bright and clearly visible in bad weather too. The device has lots of functions and options which you can choose.
As everyone mentioned that it doesn’t come with a mount but I have bought one separately which wasn’t really expensive at all.
Highly recommend it to all cyclists and bikers plus could be a great gift too for christmas, birthday, etc.
This is a very good bit of tech. Nice screen, accuracy is great with the gps.
I’ve not yet had much chance to use it due to weather but what little I have I’ve been impressed.
For the price of the unit I wish it came with a better mount, and considering they sell one its a shame its not an option.
I like you can connect additional sensors, but once again I wish it was an option to come with some.
Overall a very nice bit of kit.
A fairly straightforward device for plotting gps routes. Works about as expected with a clear menu system and nice bright screen. There’s always the issue with the apps though with these sort of devices. Basically if you have a newish phone, you’re okay. If however you use an older model, you’re stuck with limited features and unable to download new cycle routes to the device. The concern here being you are at the mercy of the app being updated.
Considering the pricy of the product, I would think a bit more future proofing is in order. It would be better if the device could also be updated via a computer via the usb c cable — which would also solve the issue if your phone uses a lower android/ ios software than recommended.
At the time of writing the gps costs 150 which is a fair chunk of money considering all it’s features. That said, it is a higher end gps product and unless you’re going to use most of what it offers, you might be better off with a cheaper model. I’m always a little apprehensive about using expensive devices on things like bikes as they are at risk of being stolen or damaged when out and about.
My son is on a bit of a keep fit enterprise and has started cycling to work as part of it. When I saw this I thought that it would be a great help to him not only for the GPS but also for the sporting side of it so I ordered it.
Before I gave this to my son I opened it up to have a good look and the actual unit looks to be very well made and seems to be water tight for use in the rain and winter conditions. The internal battery holds a good charge to easily last past a full days cycling and is easily charged using a USB-C cable.
This device has a good sized screen but to my surprise this isn’t touch screen, it has to be navigated using buttons that surround the edge of the screen, this can be a bit of a hinderance when I am so used to using a touch screen as I kept trying to use it to navigate the options, lol.
Another disappointment is that there is no mount included which seems a bit daft on a unit of this price and quality so my son had to go out and purchase a handlebar mount for it. He found a decent mount at a nearby cycle shop and then fitted the charged unit to his bike, it was important to safeguard this device so the mount he bought has a quick release so that he can take it of and store it away in his backpack before he parks his bike up outside.
This unit is much more than a GPS but my son is still working through the options. Some of the functions of this unit require his bike to have replacement parts and additions fitted to work which he does intend to do at some point when the weather improves.
From everything I can see and from what my son has told me from using this cycle computer I would say that this is well worth the money so long as you intend to make at least some of the necessary adaptions to access some of the more advanced features on this clever device and remember to order a compatible mount at the same time. I removed one star due to no mount but the unit itself is definitely a five star device.
My first thought was why do I need this if my mobile can capture all this information? However, a dedicated computer for long rides that can accurately capture/display all the cycling related info you need without any distractions is ideal.
The device is a good size, with a nice bright and responsive screen. Note that it is NOT a touch screen. The buttons are very responsive and I prefer physical buttons over a touch screen for a device of this ilk (also great if you wear gloves). Sadly it does not come with a mount which at this price point I really would expect. Luckily these are easy to get a hold of and pretty cheap. The GPS on the device is accurate as are additional sensors. The associated app is also really good and works well, allowing me to access my data readily. Battery life is also really impressive. Having used it for a few 1 hour rides and barely seeing battery life move is great.
Having a dedicated device for cycling is absolutely fantastic for tracking my rides. Also impressed with the options for suggested routes. Overall this is a really good device at a reasonable price. I’m impressed by the build quality and features and would recommend this to anyone interested in tracking granular details of their rides.
I am going to get a couple of minor issues out of the way first with this iGS630, which are:
– It comes with a really basic handlebar mount, which is such a shame, as this is bordering on a premium product.
– The screen isn’t a touchscreen, and the buttons aren’t as intuitive as you would hope (they take a bit of getting. used to). I would strongly advise that you play around with it a lot before taking it out on a ride, and certainly do a couple of short practice rides with it first.
As I already own another iGPSPORT bike computer, I had the app installed on my computer, and I was able to update the software and firmware very quickly (really important to do this so that the maps are up to date). It is also very straightforward to connect all my Bluetooth and ANT+ devices such as my Wahoo TCKR HRM, my Garmin Varia Radar Taillight, my Bontrager DuoTrap speed and cadence sensor, etc., and my Strava account. Komoot routes can be transferred to the bike computer really easily which is also a handy feature. All of the devices and apps connect seamlessly with this iGS630, and the screen is a decent size so you can see maps really well.
There are so many positives about this. Although the mount is basic, it is worth noticing that it is fully compatible with Garmin mounts. I have cycled this 28-mile route many times before, so I have been able to compare the data from this iGS630 with my previous data. There is little difference between this and the Garmin computer I have with regard to the data, so that is amazing. The ride was also a pretty wet day with plenty of sharp short heavy showers, and the IPX rating really held up. When it was sunny, the screen was still easy to read, and there was no glare. Equally, when the sun was setting or when it was cloudy, the screen was bright and sharp enough to read. As mentioned above, the buttons aren’t that easy to use to navigate around the bike computer, and it was only when I got home that I realised just how much more this computer can actually do.
At the time of this review, the computer is 149.99 with the option to take a further 10% off using a digital voucher. I would suggest purchasing a separate mount for this, which should cost around 15 on Amazon. But even with the extra mount, this is still an exceptional price for the full colour bike computer. I can therefore highly recommend it to you.
Due to recent weather and flooding in my area, I’ve only had the opportunity to go out once since I had this so the below isn’t a comprehensive review at this stage.
To date, I’ve either used Google maps or Mapmyrun so using a new app altogether will take a bit of use. Setting the unit up with the was incredibly easy albeit, I constantly touch the GPS’s screen expecting it to do something but you have to use the buttons — some habits are hard to break. Hooking up to the app in IOS and Android was simple and I’ve synced to my Garmin Fenix and Livlov cadence and speed sensors. From there on, you are just going to have to learn how to use the app and GPS together and this will take a bit of time and practice as it isn’t particularly straightforward but is easily manageable if you regularly use a smartphone.
As others have mentioned, there isn’t an out front mount included but I’ve got along fine with the bands that are in the package. Physically small, this IGPSORT GPS fits easily on either set of my handlebars and due to its light weight, doesn’t appear to move around at all; the rubber bands won’t last forever though, they never do and then I’ve probably get the full mount.
Screen is nice and bright but won’t match any smartphone you have but does the job for navigation. The non-touch screen makes it fiddly and I generally use the app to control it and you will need an internet signal to do so; not always helpful if you cycle in the back and beyond!
Overall, it’s a decent product and I’m happy with it. I can’t say how it compares to other products though as it’s the first time I’ve used a dedicated cycle GPS. I do prefer it to having my smartphone attached to the handlebars though and, if you are going out for more than a couple of hours, it certainly lasts better on the battery.
Bring back some earlier version on tom tom navigator.
Good size and responsive.
The non touchscreen could be a deal breaker for some.
It is very configurable handheld GPS, with the iGPSPORT app ( still room for improvements, in term of language translations and interface ).
You have the back/home on top left, and the menu on top right. Not far down is the up/down.
Then bottom right for start/pause and bottom left for lap button.
Battery life is pretty good, a week of daily 2 hours journey still running strong, and easily top up via USB C.
The round clip snap on holder seem pretty secure for now.
Works well with Ant+ if you are already on it.
Good piece of cycling monitor for 140 with voucher.
This waterproof cycle system is Very accurate and efficient! It has touch screen and has loads of great Features including shifting, a smart trainer and iclimb/e-bike. It connects easily and is lightweight good quality. Highly recommend it and it’s great value for money.
The unit itself is excellent, lovely size and clear screen. GPS connection was quick and stayed connected the whole time. The only criticism is that if you had bought this as a gift, the person receiving it would have to source a mount for it. Not sure why they include at least a basic one. So 5 out of 5 for the unit, but needs a mount in the box.
My husband, a keen cyclist, often goes on what I like to call a ‘joy ride’. Normally this means using the home computer to plan his route online and then attempting to memorize where he’s going. He has got lost….a few times actually.
I ordered this nifty little gadget to hopefully prevent the hubby from disappearing into oblivion. Now he can use the excellent GPS features on this little device to plan out and see exactly where he’s going.
The hubby has given this a whirl and he’s absolutely delighted with his new prized gadget.
The bike computer comes neatly packaged and includes a charging cable, screen protector, instructions and a bike mount. The mount included is one very similar to those that fit lights to the bike. It works well, but I have to wonder whether it would be better placed on one of the arm mounts instead.
It takes a couple of good hours to charge this little computer, but it can run for up to 35 hours, which is pretty impressive and should ensure you don’t run flat on a long ride. It’s also rainproof so I guess it’s perfect for the fabulous UK weather.
The app works extremely well with the device and is pretty much a must if you want to make full use of all the features on offer. It’s easy to install and pair with the device and works well.
The screen is 2.8 inches and displays good visuals. It isn’t a touch screen but the buttons are nicely responsive and it’s easy to scroll through the various menu screens.
It’s excellent for route planning and has lots of pre-installed maps which update regularly – you can navigate along a route nicely with the GPS navigation pinpointing exactly where you are along the route.
My husband uses Strava a lot for both his running and cycling and loves the fact that you can sync this device via the app with your Strava account.
There’s lots to explore on this and the hubby has just scratched the surface of what this little computer can do, although I’m sure he’ll be making full use of everything in no time.
Priced at just under 150, it’s expensive, but definitely a must for more experienced cyclists as I feel they’ll get more out of the available features on this item.
After only using my phone to track my cycles, this computer is a breath of fresh air. The use of the app makes this even better.
Disappointed that the attachment is not included, would be much better if it came with the computer to avoid an additional cost.
This iGPSport iGS630 cycle computer is clearly a sophisticated bit of kit. It is useful and powerful but to get the best out of it one needs to download and connect to the iGPSPORT app. The latter is available in IOS and Android versions from your platform’s app store. Set up is relatively straight forward but I wouldn’t say that I found it particularly intuitive. Once I had located and downloaded the app, to my phone, I was required to set up some login credentials. An email address and password. The former is used to send a verification code that must be entered to complete the ‘account’ setup. Dumb step one! You need two devices to do this because if you leave the app then all the data you have just carefully entered is wiped. But you need to leave the app to look up the email with the necessary code but you cannot do that because it wipes the data. Therefore one has to look up the code on a second device. Once I had the code and had not had the data wiped, set up happened very quickly. I then set about updating the firmware to V1.42. Again this was quick and easy with my phone and the cycle computer side by side. But as my headline said, you need a phone and the app to do this. Once I had done that, there was a second update available for ‘BLE’. This failed several times until I had completely switched off both phone and computer. In effect a reset/restart. It worked first time once I had done that. Then there are the maps. Maps for the UK will not necessarily be loaded on your device. Not a problem since they can be downloaded for free from the company website but you will ideally need a laptop or computer to do this. Once downloaded onto your computer’s drive they can be uploaded onto the cycle computer via a USB connection and file manager. Here I should mention the iGPSport website. If you search products and find the iGS630 it gives access to a series of very useful video helps. One of these informed me on how to update the maps. I would definitely recommend a visit. Some of the stuff is a bit high level but there are plenty of nuggets to truffle out. I have dropped a star because of all this.
However, I guess it depends on your perspective. This device is very flexible. You are not just stuck with the maps that come with the device. If say you were on a trip to Europe or the Americas or China and wanted different maps you can find them and download them. This is really, really useful. Similarly, the number of pre-defined routes for the UK are quite limited. I could not find any for my area in the south west of England. However, you can create your own in a number of different ways. Those routes can be saved and reused. I found the process of creating a route around our local cycle paths a bit cumbersome but I was able to do it and save it. I did need to add about 8 waypoints for a 3 mile route but I did manage it. Without the waypoints the device makes its best guess as to what you want and that may not always be what you actually wanted. I should also say that once or twice the route locked on to local footpaths that while they are/would be passable on a bike they are not bridleways and therefore one should not ride a bike on them. Pushing a bike would be fine but riding, no. Again the use of intermediate way marks got round this issue.
On the road with the bike and route loaded everything was pretty much peachy. I did find the screen to be a bit on the small side for my ‘post-cataract surgery’ eyes but I managed okay. I officially count as visually challenged and so perhaps that is not a good example. My very old phone has a bigger screen.
Fitting the computer to the bike is easy and works well. The detachable base is held in place using two plastic rings but it sits firmly enough. The computer attaches to the base so it can be easily removed from the bike for security in public places. Access and charging are via a USB to USB C lead and socket.
All in all, I think this is a pretty good cycle computer. To be fair, I have tried to give its features a good going through but honestly I have only scratched the surface of its capabilities. The support on the company’s website is also pretty good and was more than I had expected. If you just need to navigate, then an old phone and a ‘drive’ app would probably suffice, (my old Nokia works offline to). This cycle computer gives you that as well but also so much more. It can be linked to a sensor to gather biometrics and has a myriad of distance, route and workout options. Whether this device is for you or not will depend on your circumstances and needs. For the serious hobby cyclist this is a powerful and versatile device. It is not without the usual few foibles but it is good value and does what is needed of it.
This iGS630 came beautifully packaged and presented in a hard cardboard box with a sleeve, with a magnetic closure.
Fantastic 1st impressions on the unboxing experience. You know you’re opening something special.
The device is well built and feels sold in the hand, with no creeks or flex in the device.
The screen is fantastic on this device. You can clearly read it at night, and in bright sunlight, in fact, it excels in bright sunlight.
The gps in this device is fantastic! It actually surprised me to see Beidou gps, which is China’s version.
And this also supports Glonass, which is Russia’s version, so you are getting the best of the best in terms of gps options here.
The compatibility of 3rd party sensors and apps on this device is fantastic. This iGS630 plays nicely with all the main software one would use for tracking,
The buttons on the device are excellent, they are in great positions, so it’s easy to select and navigate around its menus.
Although I’m not sure why this device doesn’t have a touch screen in this day and age.
Yes, touch screens when riding can certainly be a hindrance if you don’t have touch sensitive gloves on, I get that part, but I think this device would benefit from one greatly, you might have more riders buying this product over Garmin products for instance.
The igps sport app is great, but could be better if I’m honest, when you search maps it mostly says not found, so you have to go to the me section/my routes/then collected/then create route/ the use the magnifying glass to search for a place, this will not work using the search feature at the top of the screen, I’m not sure why? but im sure they are working hard behind the scenes, and constantly adding more features & functions.
When you do create a route you save it, and then can send it straight to the computer to navigate, I haven’t found a way to find a place on the bike computer without having to use a smart phone to send the file across. So this computer really does rely on the user having a smart phone to get full use out of the device.
The app really is essential tho and they work very well together.
The app is good for keeping the firmware up to date, I had 2 firmware updates when I first received the unit. So make sure you have the latest firmware to get the very best out of your device.
Firmware updates can be done through the iGPSSPORT app. They just fixed a few bugs and crashes within its software.
There are so many options and customisation with this unit I was actually blown away by some of its features.
I love the fact you can have different profiles that support up to 3 bikes. This was a nice feature.
This IGS630 has really impressed me, and I’m sure as the months go on it will continue to impress me with all the latest updates, features, & bug fixes they continue to work on in the future.
This product far exceeded my expectations and I have to give this company credit for constantly improving and innovating future cycling technology.
So well done iGSSport 🙂
I can 100% say this is an amazing cycling accessory.
This is a great little bike computer that aside from all the usual features also has GPS navigation built-in, it can also take TCX, GPX, CNX, and fit files from Garmin too so if you want to use your usual mapping this can allow for that, it’s well made and robust and up to the rigors of riding in any weather too, easy to set up and the iGPSORT app is also one of the most intuitive apps I have used with a bike computer also giving lots of data, all in all, a very good experience using this.
I have just got in to road cycling, and so find this very useful for tracking my progress. I prefer it to the risk of having my phone – if I smash or lose that, I’ve lost more than just the monetary worth of it, I’ve lost all of my personal and work communication – so 150 for this actually gives great peace of mind.
Its fully rainproof and tracks incline, speed, duration, and everything you would want from it. Compared with what my phone tracks (I had it in my pocket when testing) the measurements are far more accurate, and not wildly off piste compared to what my phone app measures.
Good build, easy to attach, and works. I would recommend.
This iGSPORT (iGS630) waterproof cycle computer is very easy to use I have to admit, and it is very helpful device for cyclists.
Has built in 8GB large storage, plus is equipped with pre-installed and regularly updated maps.
Supports TCX, GPX, CNX and fit files from other third party devices, and navigation directions can be imported via social media and the iGPSPORT app.
This wireless bike computer can identify and classify the climbing sections in the route while providing riders with detailed information on the climbs, so that riders can reasonably distribute their physical strength according to the information, and with intelligent notification, it supports real-time calls, text messages, and app reminders to make cycling more focused.
Has 2.8 inch edge-to-edge color screen to offer a clearer display.
It is waterproof and anti fog device.
The battery life is up to 35 hours to facilitate your daily use, and it is designed with 6 button to provide a convenient operation. You can open your riding assistant to check the weather, incoming call notifications and other information.
This device support three major electronic shifting systems- Shimano, Sram, Campagnolo, and it can also be connected with multiple sensors such as speed sensor, cadence sensor, heart rate monitor, power meter and radar sensors.
It can be also connected to a computer via USB to transfer your data.
What more can I add here, only that this device is really worth spending the money great quality, very easy to use while cycling does practically everything for us and we can continue cycling freely without any disturbance.
I have no hesitation in recommending this waterproof cycle computer to any cyclist.
I have to say that I am quite disappointed by the fact that this expensive GPS does not come with an out-front Bike Mount, which I know is very cheap but it would be so much value for this product out of the box.
The screen does not have the best image quality
The buttons are very responsive and have a good click.
The app is great, indeed very good I’d recommend updating the firmware and config the GPS only by using the app and not with the device buttons.
The sensors are also really very accurate.
The app is really a plus, I can not only see my activities history but also download recommended routes in my local area, set goals, and download my statistics.
Again, the only missing part for a great 5 stars experience would be a proper out-front bike mount.
This item makes a good first impression with an attractively presented box that folds out with a magnetic clasp. The inside of the box demonstrates its features, then has the screen in one compartment, and the usb charger and manual in another. The charging cable is hidden behind a rubber cover which is good for protecting the port from water damage. It uses USB C which is convenient.
The screen is clear and bright. I was a bit disappointed that this isn’t a touch screen device. The menus are easy to navigate, but would definitely have been better with touch screen. There are a lot of options on the device so it might take a while to get used to it. The navigation worked well, and the different training modes were functional and diverse for different activities. It was easy to set up.
The app was easy to set up and connect to the device. The app has lots of functions and options to play around with. I did find the app to be a little unintuitive in some ways, occasionally confusing to navigate, but once I got used to it, it was fine.
At a current RRP of 150 this is a high priced item. I think this is a good product, but I would recommend doing some research into this before investing in it, to be sure you will get the value from it. I feel this would be worth it for a serious enthusiast, but less so for a casual hobbyist or beginner.
I got this for my son to try on his new bike.
The item came well packed, well packaged (nice box).
The handset has a 2.8inch non-touch screen and a screen protector (which I thought was a nice bonus).
The case on the handset has a nice feel and is bevelled nicely with a good quality feel to it. The handset charges with a USB-C connector cable (supplied) and has a standard mount on the back to mount it on the bike. It includes all of the accessories to get it up and running, but to mount it on the bike securely, use a good quality mount arm if you don’t have one already (We had to buy one from the local bike store).
To use it correctly, you need to install the app from the Google Play or Apple store. I installed it on my Android phone, which is quite old and it worked well.
Navigation was a little tricky to start with without the touchscreen, but I soon got to learn the button navigation system after using it for 15 minutes.
Setup however was straightforward and intuitive. The supplied manually is well written, but onscreen instructions are clear enough to follow.
As for the operation and data side, I had to update the handset with the latest firmware and map data. You can get this from their website, and through the app.
The features available are great; speed, cadence, heart rate, power, distance, elevation, timers, graphs, shifting and time of day, recording, temp and calories along with a good map.
I’d recommend this to anyone who maybe looking to upgrade (there are cheaper options available with less features, but this is feature packed, hence the price point which may not suit newcomers to these types of devices). If you prefer touchscreen operation, then you need to look elsewhere.
Overall, worthy of the 5 stars for the quality and features all round.
I’m not (or at least I don’t count myself as yet!) what I’d call a cyclist hobbyist — although I do enjoy cycling and have been trying to get further and further afield in efforts to try and keep some form of resemblance of fitness. What I mean to say by this is I’ve not used a cycle computer before; with the best I’ve gotten is using my phone on my handlebar mount, so the iGS630 from iGPSORT has been a bit of a game changer.
This has mostly been due to the fact it’s obviously been designed specifically with the cyclist in mind. It’s easy to know what’s going on at a screen glance, with almost every screen being designed intelligently, with big easy to understand read outs.
To get the most out of the cycle computer, at the very least will likely need to make used of it’s mobile companion app, which you can easily find by searching iGPSPORT on your mobiles App Store. I won’t digress into the app review here but for the non technically minded, it might be worth a download before getting your heart set on the iGS630 to ensure you won’t run into a problems down the road.
Overall though, I’ve been incredibly impressed — My time so far with the cycle computer has been largely positive and it’s actively helped my cycling and been very useful, so I’d be happy to recommend.
Appearance & Overall Fit and Finish
8/10 –
This bike computer has a nice thin design that is visually appealing and ergonomically designed from a button placement perspective which is important since this is not a touchscreen. At first glance it looks like a sleeker, thinner version of the Garmin Edge 1030 PLUS or 1040.
Display Screen
8/10
The large 2.8″ Color screen is bright though not as bright as the Garmin. The fonts used are quite sharp and numbers are easy to see and read even with sunglasses on. Overall legibility in bright and dark is lighting conditions is very good. Themes are available for easier day and night visibility. The screen is above average screen resolution and is easy to see in bright sunlight.
Operation & Battery Life
8.5/10
The six buttons are placed around the screen for easy and intuitive access. You can also use the free downloadable Apple or Android App to customize the unit. I found the navigation on both the app and the computer itself to be quite easy to use and to navigate the menus. They followed a logical structure and it was easy to make selections one and two menu levels deep.
For me the critical metrics I need are Time, Speed, Distance, Heart Rate Sensor, Cadence Sensor and the Garmin Varia Radar Sensor Unit support. The IGS630 supports my Garmin Heart Rate Monitor, Wahoo Cadence Sensor and most importantly my Garmin Varia Radar unit. They all paired via ANT+ and Bluetooth (BLE) flawlessly and I had no issues when they reconnected after a pause in my bike rides.Not having the Garmin Varia Radar sensor support would have been a deal breaker for me so Kudos to the IGPSPORT guys for writing the firmware support for this life saving device.
The battery life is excellent. With a claimed battery life of 36 hours, this bike computer has the same battery life as a Garmin Edge 1040. 1 and 1/2 hours with 3 sensors active and the sound notification turned on the remaining battery life fell to 95%.
Ease of Set-Up and Ease of Use
8/10
I was able to figure everything out in about 15 minutes not having to look up anything in the included instruction manual or manuals on their web site. I was up and running in about that time because the menus are easy to read and the button press logic follows virtually the Wahoo Element Bolt and Roam structure almost identical which I consider to be the gold standard for non-touch screen GPS computers. It was very easy to select and modify pages of data as well as customizing the displayed data field and positioning them on the saved page.
Third Party Software Integration – Auto Upload Ride Feature
8/10
I only use Strava and auto upload to Strava was easy to turn on in the menu set up screen. Once it was enabled my completed rides uploaded to my Strava account quickly and effortlessly with no issues at all. Zero glitches. Nada. None.
Value Proposition
10/10
At a sales cost of $219.99 on Amazon this is a pleasant surprise as this computer perfoms on a par with most competing bike computers costing upwards of $649.99 if you are looking at the Garmin Edge 1040 and Edge 1030 Plus for comparison.
I am a seasoned Road bike rider and have used most of the Garmin Edge GPS computers from the low end to the high end. I also used Wahoo Element Roam and the Element Bolt V1 and V2 Bike Computers. I can assure you from personal testing experience that this iGSPORT IGS630 bike computer is one helluva a buy and does perform as advertised. Buy one and you will be pleasantly surprised as to how well it works and how polished the software is. Clearly this is a company that has under-promised and over-delivered with their top of the line bike computer. Especially on the Value Proposition part. The main question now is why pay the Garmin tax when you can handily avoid it by buying the IGS630 Bike Computer? The dollar Savings is real. For the price of the low end Garmin Edge 130 you are getting a bleeding edge bike color with a huge high resolution 2.8″ screen and fantastic battery life and performance features built in.