Garmin has announced the Edge 540 and Edge 840 Series, its latest GPS cycling computers that combine a wide array of performance-based training metrics. These include ‘one-of-a-kind, comprehensive coaching catered toward the personal goals of each individual cyclist.’
Other features in the new cycling computers include enhanced navigational support and connected features. Plus, new solar charging models give cyclists even more ride time between charges with up to 32 hours of battery life in demanding use or up to 60 hours in battery saver mode.
Advanced performance metrics on the Edge 540 and 840 series, including targeted adaptive coaching and cycling ability and course demands, can provide cyclists with dynamic insights and analytics. Garmin adds that this is… ‘all to improve performance and provide a snapshot of strengths and weaknesses ahead of upcoming events or milestone targets.’
“We are excited to introduce the new Edge 540 and Edge 840 Series to the global cycling community,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales.
“Touting new performance tracking metrics, mapping upgrades and solar charging options, these new Edge cycling computers are a gamechanger for our customers and are the perfect tool to dramatically elevate any cyclist’s training.”
Features include:
- Solar charging: Power Glass solar charging lens on solar models extends battery life to up to 60 hours in battery saver mode, giving cyclists up to an extra 25 minutes per hour during daytime riding.
- Cycling ability and course demands: Identify strengths and weaknesses as a cyclist and prepare for the demands of a specific course by focusing training.
- Targeted adaptive coaching: Whether cycling indoors or outdoors, riders can view daily suggested workouts and training prompts, plus receive personalised coaching that adapts based on training load, recovery and the demands of upcoming events.
- Real-time stamina: Monitor and track exertion levels in real-time during a ride to help influence training efforts or see how much further the current pace can be maintained.
- Power guide: Manage efforts with power targets throughout a course.
- ClimbPro ascent planner: View the remaining ascent and grade for each climb while riding freely without course navigation or search for climbs directly on the Edge and in the Garmin Connect smartphone app before heading out.
- Multi-band GNSS: Enhanced positioning accuracy via multi-band GNSS technology. Plus, Garmin adds that Edge 540 and 840 operate well in challenging environments, such as dense forests or urban environments.
