Review for Garmin Edge 820 – 2019

GPS Bike Computer for Performance and Racing Lightweight and compact with 2.3-inch high-resolution, capacitive touch display that works with gloves and when wet GroupTrack¹ feature keeps tabs on everyone in your riding pack Advanced performance monitoring includes VO2 max, recovery advisor, Strava live segments, FTP, performance condition and advanced cycling dynamics² Built-in incident detection³ included; compatible with cycling awareness accessories such as Varia Vision, Varia smart bike lights and rearview radar Bike-specific navigation preloaded with Garmin Cycle Map for turn-by-turn navigationWhether your goal is to beat yesterday with a faster or longer ride or dial in your training for a race, Edge 820 puts the features you crave at your fingertips. This compact, touchscreen GPS cycling computer offers advanced performance monitoring, bike-specific turn-by-turn navigation, our new GroupTrack feature and more.GroupTrack for When You Pull Away from the PackEven when you pull away from the peloton, there’s no need to feel alone. Our new feature, GroupTrack¹, allows you to pair your device through Garmin Connect so you can keep tabs on your riding buddies, and they can keep tabs on you when you get separated. You need an Edge 820 or Edge Explore 820 to see other riders on your map, but riders who simply want to be visible to others can take advantage of GroupTrack with any connected, LiveTrack-compatible Edge or Forerunner. It’s just 1 of the innovations we’re rolling out to make your ride feel more connected.The Touchscreen You’ve Been Waiting ForYou’re going to enjoy using all the powerful features packed inside Edge 820’s compact body, but you’re going to really love the high-resolution touchscreen. An ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the screen’s brightness, so it’s easy for you to see at a glance, and the capacitive touch display is responsive – even when wet or used with gloves.Advanced Performance MonitoringEdge 820 GPS bike computer is compatible with ANT+ sensors, including speed, cadence and heart rate. For even more performance data, the 820 is also compatible with ANT+ power meters, including Vector 2, our unique pedal-based power meter that measures total power, left/right balance and cadence. It integrates with ANT+ electronic shifting systems and ANT+ bike trainers. You can even record cycling dynamics to get a better look at your form, including where your power is being applied on the pedal and throughout the pedal stroke.With the addition of a heart rate strap, you gain access to a variety of physiological data. See your cycling-specific VO2 max along with a recovery advisor, which analyzes your data and tells you how long you should wait before attempting another hard ride. This connected system of sensors, accessories, cycling computer and post-ride analysis at Garmin Connect allows you to keep track of how your body performs from ride to ride.Navigate with Preloaded Garmin Cycle MapLet GPS turn-by-turn navigation be your guide, whether you go on or off the road. Garmin Cycle Map provides you with routable road and bike paths, elevation data, points of interest and address search. You can even use round-trip routing to let Edge 820 select a cycling-friendly route for you, based on how far you want to ride, beginning to end.Varia Compatibility for Increased Cycling AwarenessEdge 820 offers incident detection capabilities via an integrated accelerometer and sends your location to an emergency contact if you get into difficulty. To assist with incident avoidance, Edge 820 is also compatible with our wide range of Varia cycling awareness products, including rearview radar and smart bike lights for unparalleled awareness of your environment as you ride. See and be seen when Edge 820 is paired with these bike lights or the radar, which detects approaching traffic.Customize and ConnectIt’s your device, so customize it however you like with free custom data fields and apps, available for download. Visit our Connect IQ store to see what’s available, and start making Edge 820 truly your own. Don’t forget, when you’re racing on 2 wheels, Edge 820 GPS bike computer also keeps you connected4 to the rest of the world with smart notifications, live tracking, social media sharing and automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, our free online fitness community.LiveTrack Just Got SimplerLiveTrack, and now GroupTrack let family, friends and fellow riders track your location in real-time while riding, and now it’s even easier to use. When you enable auto-start, you can spend more time focusing on the ride and less on the technology. Both LiveTrack and GroupTrack can automatically detect when you start riding, which means there’s no need to even reach for your phone anymore. Auto-start is also compatible with the new Strava Beacon, which lets Strava Premium subscribers take advantage of the same great feature. So you can ride with the knowledge that those at home and those you’re riding with will know your location better than ever before.Wherever You RideWhether you’re cycling deep in the woods or near tall buildings, Edge 820 is compatible with GPS and GLONASS satellites to locate your position quickly and precisely – wherever your ride takes you.Included in the box: Edge 820 Mounts (standard and extended out-front) USB cable Tether Manuals

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