Coospo CS600 GPS Bike Computer
A 2.4 inch colour touchscreen, full GNSS and a 36 hour battery for about a third of the price of the big names.
Details checked 2026-07-25
Key specs
Our take
The CS600 is the clearest example yet of how good budget bike computers have become. For around A$185 delivered you get a colour touchscreen that stays readable in full sun, every satellite system that matters, and sensor support that covers heart rate straps, power meters, radar tail lights and smart trainers. Three years ago that list cost three times as much.
We fitted it in about two minutes. The quarter-turn mount is the Garmin pattern, so cheap spare mounts are everywhere, and the unit wakes in under a second. Pairing sensors was instant, and the customisable data pages mean commuters can keep it simple while trainers can build proper multi-field layouts.
The honest caveat is navigation. The maps work, but routes load manually through the app rather than auto-syncing from Strava or Komoot, there is no rerouting if you miss a turn, and the turn cues occasionally point where they should not. If you buy it as a brilliant ride tracker with basic maps, you will be delighted. If you buy it as a Garmin-grade navigator, you will notice the gap.
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What we rate
- 36 hour battery life that independent testers actually confirmed
- Bright, sunlight-readable colour touchscreen at a budget price
- Fast, accurate GNSS lock across five satellite systems
- Pairs with virtually everything: power, radar, trainers, Di2
- Garmin-pattern quarter-turn mount, spares are cheap
- Genuine value: a third of the price of the equivalent big-brand unit
What we would change
- No rerouting and no automatic route sync, GPX import is manual
- Turn cues can mislead at complex junctions
- Recessed side buttons are awkward with full-finger gloves
- Strava sync via the app can lag
- No phone notifications and no TCX file support
In our hands
What independent reviewers say
Punches above its price, with reliable GPS, rock-steady sensor pairing and a bright display, though navigation lacks top-tier refinement.
Bicycling Australia
A good budget choice for the feature-conscious cyclist at any level of ability. GNSS tracks as accurate as any 2025 bike computer.
the5krunner
Good screen and great for general duties, but can be clunky and a little lacking in features. Recommended for beginners.
road.cc
Impressive computer for the money, and the 36 hour battery claim proved startlingly accurate, but GPS navigation is more basic than some.
Seven Day Cyclist
An unexpectedly capable mid-priced GPS and one of the strongest value picks in its category, with a touchscreen on par with units at three times the price.
Two Wheel Tales
How it stacks up
The most direct rival, similar colour screen and spec, less mature app.
Stronger navigation and training tools, smaller mono-ish display.
The badge and the ecosystem, but a smaller monochrome screen and older platform.
In the box
- CS600 head unit
- Quarter-turn bar mount (Garmin pattern)
- USB-C cable
- Screen protector
- Rubber rings and mat
- Tether rope
- User manual
Frequently asked questions
Is the Coospo CS600 available in Australia?
Yes. Coospo ships to Australia directly from coospo.com with free shipping on orders over US$29.90, typically arriving in 7 to 10 business days. It is also listed on amazon.com.au. Buying direct costs about A$185 at current exchange rates; local channels list it around A$215.
Does the CS600 work with Strava?
Yes, rides sync to Strava and TrainingPeaks through the CoospoRide phone app. The sync is app-driven rather than direct from the unit, and some reviewers found it can lag, occasionally not syncing until the next day.
Is the 36 hour battery claim real?
Unusually, yes. Two independent reviewers tested the claim and both confirmed it, with one calling it startlingly accurate and another using under 10 percent of the battery in a ride of more than three hours.
Can the CS600 navigate turn-by-turn?
It has built-in maps and turn cues for routes you load as GPX files through the app. It does not reroute if you go off course, does not auto-sync routes from Strava or Komoot, and reviewers found the turn arrows can occasionally mislead at complex junctions. Treat navigation as a bonus rather than the reason to buy.
Does it connect to power meters and radar?
Yes. Over ANT+ and Bluetooth it pairs with heart rate straps, speed and cadence sensors, power meters, radar tail lights, smart trainers, electronic shifting and some e-bike systems.
What mount does the Coospo CS600 use?
A Garmin-pattern quarter-turn mount. A basic bar mount is in the box, and because the pattern is the industry standard, out-front and spare mounts are cheap and everywhere.
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