Garmin Edge 530, Performance GPS Cycling/Bike Computer with Mapping, Dynamic Performance Monitoring and Popularity Routing & Speed Sensor 2 and Cadence Sensor 2 Bundle

The Edge 530 is an excellent GPS bike computer. It accomplishes everything I had hoped for, and it does so better than any of its predecessors. br>br>According to other reviews, some customers appear to be unaware of what they are purchasing. This machine is: br>br> 1) It's a consumer electronic device, which means it's not perfect and will need to be updated. br>2) A high-end bicycle computer. There are no two ways about it! It's not a top-of-the-line Garmin, but it's more than just a speedometer. br>br>I don't have any negative information to share, so let's get to the good stuff: br>br>1) Long battery life; my Edge 520 lasted 7 hours and 15 minutes on a single charge. (GPS, power meter, HR, cadence, etc. ) for 8 hours. The 530 ran for 2012 hours on STP (Seattle to Portland) and had 38% battery left at the end. br>2) A good internet connection. No problems connecting to HR, power meter, phone, speed sensor, and other devices. br>3) Maps work right away. I used to have to upload maps of a specific area to the Edge 520, but that is no longer the case. All of this is pre-programmed. br>4) Touch screen is not available. That is an excellent point, in my opinion. The user interface is identical to that of the 520. It's beneficial to me! br>5) GLONASS - Global Navigation Satellite System 6) Improvements to Strava segmentsbr>added accuracybr>added precisionbr>added precisionbr>added Not for everyone, but it does a good job with favorited segments (compares you to KOM, PB, recent best, last time, friends best)br>br>The ability to program your own screens isn't new, but it's a nice feature. This opens up a whole new world of possibilities. This is a feature of Connect IQ that allows you to download custom data fields/screens and customize your device to suit your needs.

Lilianna Bradford

| Aug 14, 2021

I had hoped that by purchasing a Garmin, I would be able to avoid problems and headaches. I was sorely disappointed with myself. I can't get my Edge to pair with my iPhone because it doesn't recognize my sensors, and I have to keep resetting it to get it to turn on. I read a review on here that said the 530 was bad, but I didn't believe him. You should stick to the 520, then. br>br>UPDATE: br>br> br>I called Garmin Support, and they were very helpful, but they couldn't offer me any solutions. They had already received reports of connectivity issues with the iPhone X and simply told me to wait for an update. When you spend $400 on a device, you don't necessarily expect it to be this good.

Mallory Solis

| Jan 30, 2021

The bike computer is fine for me, but the mountain bike bundle is supposed to include a silicone case. On the box, it's stated. However, this bundle did not include a case, and when I contacted the seller (who responded in two days), they stated that their bundle does not include one. This is complete nonsense because the case is listed as included on the Garmin box. I can only assume that this seller received the bundle from Garmin, opened the box, and took the case out to sell separately. I'm missing a $20 case that I paid for because the price is the same as on the Garmin website. This vendor should be avoided at all costs.

Mira Poole

| Nov 08, 2021

It's a nightmare. I took it to a local bike shop that I knew would be dependable. This Garmen unit, as well as other more advanced models, is available for purchase. I enlisted the help of one of the more seasoned salespeople to set up the navigation system for me. The system was not unfamiliar to him. "Boy, this is going to take you a long time to program and figure out how to use," he said right off the bat. We attempted to set up the system for the next 45 minutes. Because there are so many buttons, it's easy to lose track of which ones do what. We couldn't get the unit to save our selections even after we had made them. And that was only the beginning. He kept telling me how much easier the touch screen system was to use the whole time. I didn't want to spend any more money on a new system, to tell you the truth. I paid $2,000 for my bike, and now we're talking about a $500 or more Garmen accessory. Then he proceeded to explain how to download and create your own routes. I'd had enough by this point. I primarily want to ride my bike and obtain some basic data about my distance, speed, and navigation. I can easily obtain this information using an app on my phone. All of these things can be done for a lot less money and with a lot less effort. This may be a sophisticated piece of equipment that provides the most accurate and detailed data, but it also appears to be extremely difficult to use and set up, as well as potentially dangerous to ride with.

Francis Bentley

| Jul 17, 2021

I used to have the Garmin 820, but now I have the new 530, which is absolutely fantastic. The facelift is now sleeker and cleaner than previous models, giving it a very modern and sharp appearance. br>At night and in direct sunlight, the screen appears slightly larger, better, and to be exactly the right size. There are a lot of new features and stats to discover, and I'm still doing so. Overall, I'm pleased with it so far and would recommend the 530 to others.

Jacqueline Rivas

| Oct 25, 2021

My only issue has been that the phone's connection has occasionally dropped out or gone unnoticed, and that it appears to double pair. Everything else has gone well, though the setup has been a little time consuming at times. br>This is a fantastic unit that performs admirably. I wish editing the screens was a little easier, and adding multiple sensors could be done a little faster, but it's still good. br>br>I'm having fun experimenting with the connectIQ. br>br>The incident detection system performed admirably and immediately notified my wife when I was involved in a car accident. Unless you need a touch screen, I don't think the 830 is worth upgrading to, but that's just my opinion based on how I use it.

Daleyza Montoya

| Oct 30, 2021

After doing a lot of research on this and the Wahoo ELMNT Bolt, I decided on the Garmin because the Bolt was released two years ago and I wanted to get the most up-to-date technology. One of the features that pushed me over the edge was Garmin's ability to sync with a radar unit, which I haven't yet purchased but plan to do so in the future. Wahoo, to be fair, announced shortly after I bought my Garmin that they now support radar units as well. br>On the mountain bike mode, I like the "jump" data I get. Even though I'm not a big jumper, it's interesting to see the data. I've had a lot of good times on the road as well. I'd read that some people had problems with the buttons, but mine have always worked perfectly. In terms of miles and elevation gain, this device is extremely accurate. Overall, I'm very pleased with my purchase.

Gwendolyn Ortiz

| Apr 16, 2021