Garmin Edge 530

The Garmin Edge 530 GPS Bike Computer really is at the edge of innovation when it comes to advanced bike computer technology. The best selling Edge 520 has been upgraded and improved across the board. The Edge 530 offers dynamic performance monitoring and insights to help take your bike riding to the next level. The improved processor makes it twice as fast as its predecessor, with an increased battery life of 20 hours and a 13% larger display. The Edge 530 is packed full of new features to enhance your riding and training, starting with performance focused metrics such as VO2 Max, recovery time, training status/load with new training load focus, Heat/Altitude Acclimation status and smart nutrition/hydration tracking. The new Climbpro feature allows you to see the remaining grade and ascent when climbing, while mountain bikers are well looked after with new Mountain Bike Dynamics tracking your jumps and descents, while Forksight will automatically display upcoming forks in the trail when you pause, to give you at a glance context of where you are in the trail network. These features really are great for mountain biking, making the Edge 530 a real option for both the road and the trails.

On top of these great features for riding, Garmin have done their best to make the Edge 530 practical and easy to use. Adding a Find My Edge feature that allows you to find your device should it come off in a crash and a bike alarm that will detect if your bike is being moved while you're away from it. You'll still get the same great Garmin features, with GPS, GLONASS and Galileo support giving you accurate location data, as well as preloaded Garmin Maps and improved off road navigation with trail specific content from TrailForks. The Garmin Edge 530 GPS Bike Computer really is a massive upgrade for bike riders, enhancing your riding experience and your training.

Features

Accuracy: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo support, with integrated altimeter, ambient light sensor, accelerometer and magnetometer for improved ride tracking on and off road.

Performance: Improved processor for 2x faster route calculation and improved button and touchscreen responsiveness.

Connectivity: Improved connectivity, with ANT+® / BLUETOOTH wireless technology compatibility, Wi-Fi, and a streamlined, simplified set up.

Longer Range: 20 hours of normal usage but with the introduction of power connections for compatibility with the Garmin Charge™ Power Pack, run time is up to 44 hours.

Size: Slim, compact, durable design. Similar to 520/820 but includes a 13% larger display.

Climbpro (NEW): New feature that allows the rider to see grade and ascent remaining automatically when going uphill.

Performance Focused (NEW): Offering VO2 Max, Recovery time, training status/load with new training load focus, Heat/Altitude Acclimation status and smart nutrition/hydration tracking.

Training Planning: On-device training calendar, with new pre and post-ride workout view, and automatic syncing with TrainingPeaks™.

MTB Dynamics (NEW): New MTB Dynamics provides all the data mountain bike riders need to track their jumps and their descents.

Preloaded Garmin Cycle Map: With ride-type popularity routing, off-course recalculation and turn-by-turn back to start calculation.

Improved Off Road Navigation: Garmin Cycle Map also now includes MTB specific trail content from TrailForks, which contains details of trails worldwide and their difficulty level. You can also seamlessly download and follow your planned rides using the TrailForks Connect IQ app.

Forksight (NEW): When you pause while out on the trail, Edge 530/830 will automatically display upcoming forks in the trail to give you at a glance context of where you are in the trail network.

Find My Edge (NEW): New feature to Edge cycling computers that allows you to find your device should it come off in a crash.

Bike Alarm (NEW): For the cafe or restroom stop mid-ride. Will alert you to your bike - or Edge - being moved while you are away from it.

Grouptrack /Livetrack: Keep track of your ride buddies and allow friends/family to keep track of you.

Rider-to-rider Messaging: Stay in contact and quickly let people know if you need help. Send messages to other riders in your group direct from your Edge.

Incident Detection & Assistance: Automatically send a message to your emergency contacts in the event of an incident or manually send your location if you require assistance.

Full Varia™ Compatibility: See and be seen with the full suite of cycling awareness products.