Foldable Bikes Party: Garmin Edge GPS computer line-up for cycling 2019

Sunday 23 June 2019

Garmin Edge GPS computer line-up for cycling 2019

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GPS technology giant, Garmin, is no stranger to the world of cycling having been involved as a headline sponsor of the WorldTour outfit Team Garmin from 2008-2015. Garmin’s sponsorship of a professional team represented a huge leap forward for cycling at the time.

Over the past decade, the company has remained committed to cycling and its participation in the sport has been monumental, despite it playing less of a serious role in recent years. As an industry leader and benchmark for GPS cycling technology, the company is still very much associated with top-tier cycling, which it uses as a testbed to develop and improve new products.

At present, the Kansas-based firm sponsors 11 professional teams with Garmin Edge computers and accessories, including EF Education First Pro Cycling, Team Ineos and Dimension Data.

The Garmin Edge has come a long way since the early years — who can forget the venerable Edge 605 and 705 or more recently the 500 and 800? With each model year, the Garmin Edge gets better and more refined while retaining its reputation as a durable and reliable performer.

The company has since delved into the manufacturing of other cycling-related components such as power meters and radar systems; namely the Garmin Vector power meter pedals, Varia RTL510 rear-view radar system and Varia UT800 Smart light, each of which pairs seamlessly with any Edge GPS cycling computer.

Which Garmin Edge should I buy?

The 2019 Garmin Edge range comprises five distinct models that cater for a wide variety of rider types. Which model is best for you comes down to a number of factors, such as training/riding frequency, cycling preference (road, mountain, cyclo-cross or enduro) and budget — the latter, of course, being a big determining factor.

Garmin Edge GPS computers and products you can buy today

Garmin Edge 130

Price: Starting at US$199 / £149 / AU$299
Connectivity: ANT+, Bluetooth, WiFi
Companion App: Yes
Navigation: Breadcrumb
Claimed battery life: 15-hours
Weight: 33g
Screen: 1.8in/45mm diagonal, monochrome screen, button-operated

Garmin Edge 530

Price: Starting at $299 / £259 / AU$449
Connectivity: ANT+, Bluetooth, WiFi
Companion App: Yes
Navigation: OpenStreet Map
Claimed battery life: 20-hours
Weight: 75.8g
Screen: 2.6in/66mm diagonal, full colour, button operated

Garmin Edge 830

Price: Starting at $399 / £349 / AU$599
Connectivity: ANT+, Bluetooth, WiFi
Companion App: Yes
Navigation: OpenStreet Map
Claimed battery life: 20-hours
Weight: 79.1g
Screen: 2.6in/66mm diagonal, full colour, touchscreen

Garmin Edge Explore

Price: Starting at US$249 / £219
Connectivity: ANT+, Bluetooth, WiFi
Companion App: Yes
Navigation: OpenStreet Map
Claimed battery life: 12-hours
Weight: 116g
Screen: 3in/76mm diagonal, full colour, touchscreen

Garmin Edge 1030

Price: Starting at $599 / £499 / AU$749
Connectivity: ANT+, Bluetooth, WiFi
Companion App: Yes
Navigation: OpenStreet Map
Claimed battery life: 20-hours
Weight: 123g
Screen: 3.5in/89mm diagonal, full colour, touch screen

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Garmin Varia RTL510 Radar Tail Light

Price: Starting at $199 / £169/ AU$299
Connectivity: ANT+
Claimed battery life: 15-hours
Weight: 71g

Garmin Vector 3/3S Power Pedals

Price: Starting at $599 / £499/ AU$899
Connectivity: ANT+, Bluetooth
Battery life: 120 hours
Battery type: LR44/SR44 (x4)
Power measurement: Dual-sided
Weight: 316g

You can read more at Cyclingnews.com

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