Review on 📱 Garmin Remote Edge by James Crofton

It should be noted that you have to press any button on the remote control once before each ride so that your Garmin cycle computer knows that the remote control is ready for operation. After that, it stays connected until the end of the ride. I got this remote because I was jealous of my buddy's Di2 with on-screen buttons on his gear knobs. This remote actually does more, with buttons for screen rotation, actions (start/stop and backlight), and a circle button. The onscreen button works very well. One click rotates the screen forward, and holding it down rotates it backwards. I was concerned that the latter might be finicky, but it isn't. It was very easy and intuitive to use, both forward and backward. The action button is an unexpected bonus, as it can be programmed to start/stop, light up, or be set to automatically jump to almost any screen. This is a super smart feature. As an example, I've set mine to turn on the backlight when I press it once. The device can be rotated in the mount, allowing you to orient it to best access the buttons you use most often. For example, I don't use the circle button, so I adjusted it to be the least comfortable to click. As for the setup, I followed most of the reviewers and installed it just below the shifter on my road handlebars (facing in). This makes it easy to press the top two buttons with your thumb. I have to look around now but I expect it will become second nature in a few weeks. The remote control has two mounting options. One of these is a band base (there are many different sizes of bands) which works well on a road bike. The second is a screw-on handlebar mount that fits mountain bikes, allowing the device to be easily moved between bikes. All in all, this is a very smart and well thought out device. If I could make one change it would be to replace the clicker switches with touch contacts.