Garmin has announced the Edge 130 Plus and Edge 1030 Plus, its latest GPS bike computers that include ‘state of the art navigation, performance insights and safety and tracking features.’
Garmin notes that the Edge 130 Plus and Edge 1030 Plus will not only track a ride, but monitor stats, provide training guidance and more. The Edge 130 Plus features a button design and a 1.8-inch display – while the Edge 1030 Plus offers a 3.5-inch touchscreen display.
“Big or small, the Edge 130 Plus and Edge 1030 Plus cycling computers are full of features for every type of rider – from the entry-level cyclist, to the adventurers and competitors,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Worldwide Sales.
“Boasting a combination of performance, navigation, awareness and connectivity features, these new GPS cycling computers make it easy for all riders to take their adventure to the next level.”
Designed for year-round riding, the Edge 130 Plus and Edge 1030 Plus allow cyclists to sync indoor and outdoor workouts automatically from Garmin Connect or other training apps, including TrainingPeaks and TrainerRoad, right to their device.
During a ride, the Edge 130 Plus and Edge 1030 Plus provide dynamic performance insights, including VO2 max and heart rate, while the ClimbPro feature lets riders see the remaining ascent and grade for each of their climbs when following a route or course.
Built-in safety and tracking features include incident detection, assistance and LiveTrack to let loved ones follow a cyclist’s real-time location and view their entire pre-planned course to see where they’re headed.
With features specific to each model, the new Edge 130 Plus and Edge 1030 Plus deliver navigation as well as key metrics and insight.
Edge 130 Plus
GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellites, plus a built-in altimeter provide greater coverage and more accurate ride data so cyclists know how far, fast and high they ride. Before heading out, riders can plan and download their routes using the Course Creator in Garmin Connect, which uses Trendline popularity routing to provide riders with the best road, mountain or gravel routes that are aggregated from those most travelled by fellow cyclists.
The Edge 130 Plus provides insights such as VO2 max, heart rate, heart rate zones and calories burned.
Smart connectivity features mean text messages will appear on the device screen so cyclists can view them at a glance and keep on riding. A weather page will display current and forecasted conditions, as well as weather alerts. The Edge 130 Plus features up to 12 hours of battery life while using GPS and up to 10 hours when using two sensors.
Edge 1030 Plus
Cyclists can create new rides and courses right on their device or use Trendline popularity routing to find routes. For riders using platforms like Strava and Komoot, they can create courses and seamlessly sync them to their device.
While out for a ride, cyclists can now pause route guidance and off course notifications if they choose to explore off the beaten path. Using the preloaded Trailforks app, riders can view trail details from more than 80 countries right on the device. When stopped mid-ride, Forksight mode automatically displays upcoming forks in the trail and shows riders where they are within a trail network.
Cyclists using the Edge 1030 Plus can easily track their VO2 max, recovery time, training load, training focus and more. They can also get daily workout suggestions based on their current training load and VO2 max.
For added confidence while riding, the Edge 130 Plus and Edge 1030 Plus are compatible with the Varia line of cycling awareness devicesn. Using the new Time Trial/Tri Bar Mount makes it easy for time trialists and triathletes to attach their Edge cycling computer and quarter-turn accessories to TT bars.
Available now, the Edge 130 Plus ranges in price from £169.99 to £239.99, while the Edge 1030 Plus ranges in price from £519.99 to £599.99.
