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
- Buy the Garmin Edge 530 in the UK
- Buy the Garmin Edge 530 in the USA
- Buy the Garmin Edge 530 in Australia
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
- Buy the Garmin Edge 830 in the UK
- Buy the Garmin Edge 830 in the USA
- Buy the Garmin Edge 830 in Australia
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
- Buy the Garmin Edge Explore in the UK
- Buy the Garmin Edge Explore in the USA
- Buy the Garmin Edge Explore in Australia
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
- Buy the Garmin Edge 1030 in the UK
- Buy the Garmin Edge 1030 in the USA
- Buy the Garmin Edge 1030 in Australia
How to make the most of your Garmin Edge computer
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
- Buy Garmin Vector 3 pedals in the UK
- Buy Garmin Vector 3 pedals in the USA
- Buy Garmin Vector 3 pedals in Australia
You can read more at Cyclingnews.com
via Cyclingnews Latest Interviews and Features http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/garmin-edge-gps-computer-line-up-for-cycling-2019
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