Thanks for dropping by to read this Stages Cycling Dash M50 review from BuyingTheBest.co.uk. Our objective for this review is to help you determine if Stages Cycling Dash M50 is the very best product in the GPS category that your money can buy. We’ll base this on a number of factors, from the price to the quality and durability of the product. Of course we’ll also delve into other customer reviews, as there’s no doubt that a customer that has tried and tested the product is the next best thing to being able to try it for yourself.

To start with let’s take a look at a few overview stats for Stages Cycling Dash M50 to see how it stacks up on a score out of 10. The first reaction for me, is that this has got some seriously impressive scores for all of the key measurements (price, quality, reviews and then an overall score). So take a look yourself and then when you’re ready we’ll get into the detail of the scores.

Quality

8.6

Price

8.5

Reviews

9.2

Overall

8.8

 

Latest Price: £219

Stages Cycling Dash M50 review

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  • Stages Cycling Dash M50Brighter and easier to use than ever before, Stages Cycling Dash M50 computer is a user-friendly cycling computer with a tonne of advanced features that are suitable for all riders – whether you’re just starting out or you’re reaching pro-levels.The computer comes with a large, full-colour EverBrite screen that is easy to read in any lighting condition with user-adaptable screen brightness and an additional night mode which comes with a black background. The easy-to-read screen makes it easy to stay on course with cycling-specific maps with navigation and course elevation profile, plus a full assortment of training and workout features.You can pair the Dash M50 to practically any device with ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity. This allows you to stay connected, via your smartphone, and allows you to add additional sensors. Access to the Stages LINK app makes it easy to set up the computer, makes it easy to create courses, and keep track of all your performance data.  In the BoxStages Dash M50 GPS bike computerAluminium out-front mount with 31.8mm clampLeash, torx wrench and micro-USB cableDocumentationSpecificationsDisplay Size: 2.25’’Overall Dimensions: 51mm x 78mm x 24mmWeight: 94gSatellite Network: GPS and QZSS with SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, and GAGAN)Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium-polymerBattery Life: Up to 12.5 hoursWaterproof Rating: IPX7Compatibility: iOS 9.3 including iPhone 4S and newer; Android 67.0+ (Bluetooth Smart)File Compatibility: .FIT, .GPX, .TCXRecording Interval: LiveAlerts: Audio and visual (user selectable)Data Transfer: USB and BluetoothSensor Compatibility: ANT+ and Bluetooth speed/cadence, heartrate and power metre sensorSetup: On unit or Stages Link AppFeaturesStages EverBrite full colour, high resolution screen with backlight, user-selectable brightness and auto dim modeNight mode (black background)Intuitive menu-based screens for easy setup and easyInitial Dash setup via new Stages LINK phone app or on Dash unitSync rides and workouts via Bluetooth or USBCycling-specific OSM-based with colour coded roads, bike routes, paths and trailsPoints of interest including bike shops, cafes, pubs, gas stations and rest stopsFollow courses in .FIT, .GPX or .TCX file formatsFree custom course builder via Stages LINK including user-defined points of interest (city limit signs, etc.)Turn-by-Turn course navigation with on-screen notifications and audio alertsPreloaded with base maps (North America) with additional regions available for free downloadCourse climbing/elevation profile including progress and colour-coded percent gradeFully customisable layout: landscape or portrait mode, user defined profiles, preset and custom screen layouts and contents with up to 12 data fields per screenGPS based current, average and max speed, distance, ride/lap time with auto start/stopPairs with Android and iOS phones for file upload and onscreen pop ups for call, text and notificationsOn-unit power metre management (pair, zero reset, view battery status)Advanced power metrics including TSS, IF and Normalized PowerFTP and heart rate zone estimatorColour-coded power and HR zones and interval progress graphPreloaded with workouts; more can be added via .FIT files from Stages LINK or 3rd party appsTraining Calendar and advanced analytics available via free Stages LINK appFutureproof: regular Dash firmware updates will add new advanced feature and compatibility for years to comeSecondary speed/cadence sensor compatible (available as accessory)Free Stages LINK app pairs with Dash for ride file downloads, detailed analysis and ride history, and pushes to 3rd part apps including Strava, TrainingPeaks and othersBuy Stages Cycling Cycle GPS from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
  • Product codes: 818889022439

Should I choose Stages Cycling for GPS products?

It’s pretty clear that Stages Cycling are one of the best and most recognised brands when it comes to buying products in the GPS category, but are they the best? Whether you choose to buy Stages Cycling Dash M50 or not will depend largely on how good the brand is, so it’s important to understand and be confident that you’re happy with a brand before you get into the detail of one of their products.

An important factor to consider here, is just how many options you have available, there are absolutely tons of suppliers and brands offering very similar products in the GPS category. All of these brands fighting to compete with each other is great news for you and us, because they’re always trying their very best to offer the best product on the market and at a competitive price…RESULT!

But to give you a bit of insight into Stages Cycling as a brand, we found a total of 24 products from brand name using our product and review scanning database. This searches for the best prices and best reviews from retailers like Chain Reaction Cycles UK, so you can see that there is a great deal of choice from Stages Cycling. It’s also really useful to explore the average price of their products too. Our most recent price scan found that the average price of a product from Stages Cycling was £582.92 which is worth comparing to the price of Stages Cycling Dash M50 which is £219. But then it’s worth looking a bit more deeply into the average price of products from Stages Cycling and looking only at the average price of their products that fall into the GPS category. The average price of that is £182.04.

Stages Cycling Dash M50 Quality

Quality is obviously a subjective topic, but an important one. Whether you’re shopping to get the very best quality product available, or just get the best quality for a budget…you’re still going to care greatly about the quality of your product. Some of the key things to look out for to determine the quality of products in the GPS category include:

  • Comments from customers in their reviews
  • Specific comments about the durability
  • Look for top features in the description
  • Don’t forget to check out the quality score at the top of this review as a quick guide.

Stages Cycling Dash M50 Price – cheap or not?

Price, the most important decision maker for many people. Whether it’s buying Stages Cycling Dash M50 or an alternative product, price is going to be a critical factor. In order to determine how the price of Stages Cycling Dash M50 compares to other options, we’ve run some analysis to really help you get a detailed view of the price. Our price scanner looks at the price of products and then provides you with the average that you’d expect to pay for products in that category, or from the same brand for example.

The price that our scanner found Stages Cycling Dash M50 at most recently was £219. This price is actually above average for the price you can expect to pay for products in the same category of GPS. The average price of those are actually £203.20. When you take the quality of the product into consideration you can see that Stages Cycling Dash M50 is very good value. To give you a little more detail for products that feature in the GPS category, the cheapest we managed to find was £1.50 and the most expensive we could see was £689.94.

The next area of interest was to look at the prices you’d expect to pay for products from the same brand, Stages Cycling. Stages Cycling Dash M50 comes in below average against the average price from this brand. The average is £582.92. The cheapest we found from Stages Cycling was £8.00 with the most expensive coming in at £1163.99.

Finally we went a step further and looked specifically at the products which are made by the brand Stages Cycling but also sit within the same category as Stages Cycling Dash M50, GPS. The price of Stages Cycling Dash M50 is actually above average against the average, with the average price being £182.04. Again we checked out the lowest and highest prices which were £50.00 and £279.00 respectively.

Stages Cycling Dash M50 reviews

It sounds really obvious, and let’s face it it’s the reason you’ve come across this review, but our top bit of advice for you to choose the best product is to read as many reviews as you possibly can. Getting an idea of the review score for Stages Cycling Dash M50 is really helpful, (it scored 9.2/10 FYI) but reading the actual customer comments can’t be replaced as the most valuable asset you have when buying online.

Look out for trends in the reviews for example mentions of certain features working well or the quality of the finish being really high (or indeed poor). Also have in mind, what you really want the product for and whether customers are using it in a similar way to you. Finding a customer that reviews your chosen product positively and uses it in the same way as you is perfect as it will give you the confidence and peace of mind that you’re buying a good product for your needs.

Stages Cycling Dash M50 review: Quality

Product quality is again a very important factor, whether you’re looking for something sturdy in the short-term or a product that is going to provide long-term durability, quality will be a consideration for you. Buying from a brand like Stages Cycling will of course help as they’re so well known for their quality.

The first step is for you to take a quick look at the quality score above, you’ll see that Stages Cycling Dash M50 scored 8.6 / 10 which is a remarkable score and not one to be ignored. If after narrowing down your search to find a product that fits your budget, has the right features and has lots of positive reviews, if it is still in the running, just take your time to read a few reviews to see what they’re saying specifically about the quality of the product.