{"id":8283,"date":"2019-10-29T21:12:24","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T19:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/?p=8283"},"modified":"2019-12-23T12:01:02","modified_gmt":"2019-12-23T10:01:02","slug":"garmin-edge-530-the-next-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/garmin-edge-530-the-next-level\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin Edge 530 Review \u2013 The Next Level"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In a world of technical insights, shouldn\u2019t it be fitting to get the same data from your rides? Asking this question; Garmin surged forward to launch their Edge 530 cycling GPS that does a lot more than just tell you where you\u2019re going. We\u2019re talking training stats, fitness levels, GRIT scores, and jump distances. The statement is clear; the new Garmin Edge 530 will take you further than you think you can go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Garmin recently launched the Edge 830 and 530, and both step up the game from their respective predecessors \u2013 the 520 and 820 models. The hardware hasn\u2019t changed much in terms of buttons and stuff, and the user interface is still pretty much the same. But the casings have gotten smoother and somewhat more ergonomic. The larger battery lives for both are also noteworthy, while only adding a plus\/minus 13 grams extra for the Edge 530. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Riding with the Edge 530 is a real plus for any athlete. I could stay well informed about my surroundings, and the device also has a great emergency feature that will detect if you crash and then will automatically send a notification to your emergency contacts. I personally train according to my heart rate and having the Edge 530 tell me what zone I was in, is helpful for me to know when to up the effort or lower it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s all about getting\nto the next level<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As mentioned earlier the Garmin 530\nEdge comes with more battery life \u2013 average 20 hours on one charge. With the\nmaximum to go hit 40 hours depending on how well you use the device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The sensor bundle for the Edge 530 was\nvery convenient. From a sales point of view, you have the device only option\nand then the sensor bundle purchase option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
U$ 369 \u2013 Mountain bike bundle (comes\nwith an Edge remote to mount on your bars for quick button access)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What\u2019s included in the sensor bundle is a chest, strap-on heart rate monitor, cadence sensor and speed sensor. The brand\u2019s standard cycling computer mounts and flush out-front mounts are included in both the device only and sensor bundles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Software for the\nHardcore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Edge 530 is very much focused on\nyour performance. By connecting to your phone through the Garmin Connect app,\nyou monitor and gain insight into your fitness levels. You can see your heart\nrate on a well-presented graph in the app, as well as the effect your ride had\non your body. From a person that knows very little about sport science, I can\nsay that the charts numbers in the app are easy to understand – one doesn\u2019t\nneed a masters in the subject to find out what the cycling GPS is telling you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The one downfall to the Garmin Edge\n530, and quite frankly the only reason I\u2019d be willing to pay extra for the Edge\n830, is for the touch screen navigation. On the 530 the buttons do seem a\nlittle annoying and old school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ride<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Even though ridden with Garmin devices\nmany times in the past, I\u2019m still amazed at how easy each device integrates\nonto your bike. The sensors are super easy to install \u2013 we rode with both the\nspeed, cadence and heart sensors. The heart monitor fits securely around one\u2019s\nchest and can be effortlessly adjusted. While the cadence sensor is sleek and\npresses tightly up against the arm of your crank arm, so it won\u2019t get in the\nway of anything. Lastly the speed sensor; it\u2019s a bit of mission to get the band\nto stretch around the hub of a mountain bike wheel, because it has a bigger\ndiameter. But you get over that quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re really impressed with the Edge\u2019s\nmapping system. Its up to date, and even has some popular MTB trails listed. Furthermore,\nthe GRIT scores you get when mountain biking are quite accurate. They determine\nthe level of difficulty on a specific route through GPS metrics and elevation. We\nsimply had to hit the start button and the device would start tracking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gram Analysis:\nHow do I determine which Edge is for me?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Simple. We like to use the weight of the device as a good indicator:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Edge 530 – 75.8 g \u2013 Ideal for cross\ncountry racers or road bike gurus concerned with shaving off extra grams of\nweight on their bike. And you still get great Garmin stats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Edge 830 – 79.1 g \u2013 Not a major weight\ndifference from the 530, but still those extra 4 grams can make a difference.\nGo for the Edge 830 if you\u2019re an adventurous rider, whether on the tar or dirt,\nyou\u2019re always covering long distances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Edge 1030 – 123 g \u2013 It certainly adds\nthe pounds, but its okay to ride with it on the road. And if you\u2019re traversing\nlong distances on the trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Verdict<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the next level. The Edge 530\nis the next level to gaining in your training. With the ability to connect your\nbike as one, make sure you stay safe, and keep you pushing the limit in\ntraining sessions; the Edge 530 is the perfect specimen of the next and best\ncycling computers. And from our test we can conclude that it\u2019s a reliable go-to\nif you\u2019re a racer wanting a capable cycling computer. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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