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Garmin Edge 530 Sensor Bundle: Powerful GPS ๐Ÿšด Cycling Computer with Performance Monitoring, Mapping, and Popularity Routing Review

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Details

BrandGarmin
ColorBlack
Are Batteries IncludedYes
Screen Size2.6 Inches
Human Interface InputTouchscreen
Display TypeColor TFT
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Description of Garmin Edge 530 Sensor Bundle: Powerful GPS ๐Ÿšด Cycling Computer with Performance Monitoring, Mapping, and Popularity Routing

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 Varian 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 โ€” which helps you ride like a local โ€” 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

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Compact, powerful, great device

I've had my Garmin for a few weeks now and have put in a few dozen hours with it. It's worked great every time, and I've figured out what settings I like and don't like and tweaked them accordingly. Under certain conditions, you don't need a touchscreen because it doesn't work. So having buttons was great. The integration with Strava is great, the navigation works very well and the mount puts the device in a convenient place while driving. .I did a comparison with the Wahoo Elemnt Roam and Iโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Security

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great for cycling. I

Ideal for cycling. The EDGE 530 includes a handlebar mount, speed and cadence sensors, and a heart rate monitor. I don't connect to my phone so it's pretty easy to use. Doesn't have a touchscreen, which I think is best for my use case. Easier to use than I expected. Turn it on, wait a while to find the satellite, select the bike, press the lower right button to start the computer and press again to stop it. The summary can be viewed after the ride and shows statistics. It can also display a map

Pros
  • Practical item
Cons
  • Frequency

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Speed โ€‹โ€‹Accuracy Terrible, otherwise interesting product in theory

Considering this cycle computer costs more than any of my bikes I was expecting a lot. My $6 SunDing magnetic computer broke down, so I decided to try the latest and greatest. While this Garmin computer has a lot of great features, will likely last a long time, and has great battery life, its main function (speedometer/odometer) is far less accurate than the $6 Chinese magnetic computer I've had before. It reads 40 mph when I'm driving somewhere around 15. It reads 7 mph when I'm well over 20โ€ฆ

Pros
  • Great design
Cons
  • Not bad, but...

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Originally paired with iPhone (Day 1). Second day not connecting iPhone

Revain was successful when they shipped this item so quickly. I was delighted to receive my Garmin Edge 530 for my new Trek Domane bike. Used it the first day after assembly with no problems. Leave on for 24 hours. On my second ride with it, I noticed that the cadence sensor wasn't working. I decided to enjoy the ride and deal with it later. When I returned home, I found that the device would not pair with my iPhone. I've tried at least 30 times to fix the problem using the instructions on theโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Absolutely amazing!
Cons
  • Clarity

Revainrating 4 out of 5

530 vs 830 (Edge 500 and up)

I've been hesitating between 530 and 830 for a while and wonder why in 2020 anyone doesn't need a touchscreen? I've had a touchscreen on my phone since 2008. But after asking similar questions to 530 and 830 users and watching a specific 530 video review on YouTube, I chose 530 and definitely made the right choice. Users of the 830 have occasionally reported difficulty using the screen when their hands are sweaty and swollen. And I also love clearing my screen, which would be problematic if itโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Not sure