Garmin Edge 530, Performance GPS Cycling/Bike Computer with Mapping, Dynamic Performance Monitoring and Popularity Routing
Who cares that the Edge 530 cycling computer offers dynamic performance monitoring and insights to help you improve? You do. So, whether you’re a podium finisher, Kona qualifier, gravel grinder, straight-shaven, urban pedaler, dirt ball or somewhere in between, Edge 530 is ready to roll as your new riding partner. Product Features Performance GPS cycling
Who cares that the Edge 530 cycling computer offers dynamic performance monitoring and insights to help you improve? You do. So, whether you’re a podium finisher, Kona qualifier, gravel grinder, straight-shaven, urban pedaler, dirt ball or somewhere in between, Edge 530 is ready to roll as your new riding partner.
Product Features
- Performance GPS cycling computer with mapping and touchscreen
- Dynamic performance monitoring provides insights on your VO2 max, recovery, training balance, heat and altitude acclimation, nutrition, hydration and more when paired with compatible sensors
- Cycling safety features include new bike alarm, group messaging and tracking, assistance and compatibility with Variant rearview radar and lights so you can see and be seen (when device is paired with your compatible smartphone)
- Includes routable Garmin Cycle Map with popularity routing – which helps you ride like a local – plus off-course recalculation and back to start; mountain biking model has integrated Trail forks data, including trail difficulty ratings
- Customize with free apps, widgets and data fields from the Connect IQ Store
- MTB dynamics track jump count, jump distance and hang time as well as Grit, a measure of the ride’s difficulty, and Flow, which tracks the smoothness of your descent so you have a score to beat next time
- Battery life: up to 20 hours with GPS; works with Garmin Charge power pack for up to 40 hours of additional battery life
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Incredibly bad I had big hopes after learning about some of the features of the new Garmin. Unfortunately, it’s just doesn’t work the way you’d expect any electronic device to work in 2019. It crashes, freezes, unable to pair, buttons barely working. It’s like a joke. After years using Wahoo computers I decided to give Garmin a try following all the improvements I heard they made. False news. Avoid this device.
Amazing implementation of high tech features This is my first bike computer, and I love it. I’m a dedicated mountain biker and do zero road biking or racing, although I do like to push my own cardio performance… But bike computers really didn’t have anything I needed. I was attracted by the built in Trailforks integration as I often travel with a bike, and hate pulling out my phone to navigate.Even without the navigation, I immediately loved the data available, specifically being able to see my heart rate stats live. I…
So far So Good I received this after pre-ordering on Amazon and waiting about 7 weeks. Others have mentioned button issues but I have had no problems. Navigation has been interesting as OSM data is not always accurate with reality, I’ve tried updating OSM and I am waiting to see how long it will take for my changes to propagate to Garmin’s side. I do like that it automatically turns on my Bontrager lights and through the widgets menu I can see the light status and battery levels. Connection to other ANT+…