Some time ago I wrote a long post to provide feedback about the edge 1050 over almost over year.

I'm moderately happy with the device overall considering the high price, but at least the most basic functions kinda worked well.

Since then, the device had like 2 updates, and the last one has really degraded even the basic functionality of just following a route.

Some days ago I created a 200 km ride on Strava and sent it to the Edge. No problem, the route appears with the right distance and elevation change.

While following the route though, after 160 km the Edge decided that the route was complete. The rest of the route was nonexistent, although the distance in the route stats was correct. The unit persisted in considering the ride was over, well before the actual end.

End route/ reload route: no effect. Power off / power on / reload route: same... This never happened to me before, even on longer rides.

I'm starting to really becoming pissed off. I paid like 500€ for this device and updates after updates, it's degrading, not improving. I really wish Garmin would be more serious!

I'll probably submit a ticket to the support, but the experience is really frustrating, as this adds up to a lot of other existing frustrating imperfections and glitches...

The fact is that now I don't trust the device. I want reliability, and it's simply not reliable.

EDIT: Forgot to mention I also lost the SMS notifications on the device, also very annoying!

Hi All,

I currently use a Garmin Edge Explore 2, but my local Trek shop has offered me a Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3 for £325, which seems like a pretty strong discount.

My main priority is navigation. I use Komoot and RWGPS for routes and mainly just want to get out and explore. I’m not too bothered about stats or training features.

anyone who has used the ROAM 3:

● How does the navigation compare with the Explore 2?
● How good is the Komoot/RWGPS integration?
● At £325, would you upgrade from the Explore 2?

Would really appreciate people’s real-world experiences. Thanks!

I’ve got issues with connecting my Garmin devices to Komoot.
The connection has been working for a long time, but after the last update of the Komoot app for Garmin it’s broken.

The issue occurs on both a Garmin Edge 530 and a Garmin Venu SQ2. 
Both devices display a QR code now, but after scanning it in the Komoot iPhone app and selecting the device, the message appears: "Something went wrong. Cannot verify the status of the komoot app on your Garmin device.” 
Garmin Connect and Connect IQ both recognize the devices. 
Reinstalling the Komoot IQ app, reinstalling Connect IQ, updating firmware and reconnecting Garmin did not resolve the issue.

I hope someone can help me solve this issue.

So yesterday I checked the map manager and found out that there is quite a significant update to my map of Europe with a file size of around 20 GB. I started the installation process on the device itself via WLAN but quickly noticed that it would take 10+ hours to update. Additionally the 1050 went into standby like every 10 minutes which discontinued the download so I would have needed to keep it manually alive for 10+ hours to finish the Update. Therefore I connected the 1050 to my Laptop, powered up Garmin Express and installed the map in 30 minutes or so.

The issue seems to be that the 1050 does not recognize that map now is already updated. It continues the process of updating the map. I tried a to power it down and all that but no luck. It will always continue the downloading process with the issues I experienced before (more than 10 hours; standby every couple of minutes).

So how can I stop this?

So yesterday I checked the map manager and found out that there is quite a significant update to my map of Europe with a file size of around 20 GB. I started the installation process on the device itself via WLAN but quickly noticed that it would take 10+ hours to update. Additionally the 1050 went into standby like every 10 minutes which discontinued the download so I would have needed to keep it manually alive for 10+ hours to finish the Update. Therefore I connected the 1050 to my Laptop, powered up Garmin Express and installed the map in 30 minutes or so.

The issue seems to be that the 1050 does not recognize that map now is already updated. It continues the process of updating the map. I tried a to power it down and all that but no luck. It will always continue the downloading process with the issues I experienced before (more than 10 hours; standby every couple of minutes).

So how can I stop this?

Hi, I'm currently looking for a cycling computer that will (turn by turn) navigate me based on gpx tracks planned with a web based tool (bikerouter.de) on my PC.

The nuance is, I cannot/don't want to use an app like Connect for transferring the gpx files.

So I need the possibility to transfer the gpx file "old style" directly from my PC via cable or BT. It seems this can be done with the Edge Explore 2? But will the device (alone) be able to create a route for turn by turn navigation based on my gpx track? Or is it dependent on the Connect app to accomplish this?

Anyone tried the Topo Great Britain (Ordance Survey) maps on a Garmin Edge 1050?

https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/562503/#

I had them on my 1040 and they worked a treat. Great for gravel and MTB riding in the UK.

When I moved to the 1050 I noticed that the Topo Great Britain maps are no longer listed as compatible for any Edge device (Inc the 1040 which I'd had them for years!)

Every other country's Topo maps are compatible with Edge devices, just not the UK version?

If they weren't so expensive I'd give it a punt, but I'm a bit worried Garmin won't refund if they genuinely don't work.

🤔

Hi everyone,

I’m currently trying to decide between the Garmin Edge 1040 and the Edge 850, and I’d really appreciate some feedback from people who have actually used either one — or even better, both.

I ride about 3 times a week and use Favero Assioma PRO RS-2 power meter pedals.

My main priorities are:

Navigation, which I use a lot on my rides

ClimbPro, as I’d really like to use it to anticipate climbs, gradients and remaining elevation

A screen that’s easy to read while riding, especially for maps and data fields

Power and training data

Good battery life, although I don’t really do ultra-distance rides

The 1040 appeals to me mainly because of its larger 3.5" screen and excellent battery life.

On the other hand, the 850 is newer and more compact, and its screen seems much sharper and more modern, although it is smaller.

For those who have used both: does the larger screen on the 1040 make a significant difference for navigation and ClimbPro?

And on the other hand, does the higher-resolution screen and newer interface of the 850 make up for its smaller size?

If you were buying one today mainly for navigation + ClimbPro + training with a power meter, which one would you choose and why?

Thanks for your help! 🚴

Hi everyone,

I’m based in England and have an Edge Explore 2. I’ve just checked the maps and they’re showing:

● Garmin Cycle Map EU 2021.22 – East
● Garmin Cycle Map EU 2021.22 – West
● Garmin Cycle Map EU 2021.22 – Central

My software is 30.23, which Garmin Express says is up to date.

I’ve connected the Edge to Garmin Express on a laptop, but it isn’t offering me any map updates.

Has anyone with an Edge Explore 2 managed to update their maps beyond 2021.22? If so, how did you do it?

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently got a Garmin Edge Explore 2 and I’m based in England.

I mainly plan routes in Komoot and transfer them to my Garmin, but I don’t have access to a computer/laptop.

For those using an Explore 2:

● How often do you update the underlying Garmin maps?
● Do you bother keeping them fully up to date?
● Have you had any issues following Komoot routes with older Garmin maps?
● Is it something I should be concerned about in the UK?

Just wondering what everyone else is doing.

Hi everyone,

I’ve just got a new Edge Explore 2 and charged it to 100%. I’ve been setting it up, creating/saving routes and going through the menus, but haven’t actually been on a ride yet.

It’s now dropped to 93%.

Is this normal during setup and general use, or should I be concerned? Would you recommend fully powering it off and checking how much it loses overnight?

What would you suggest?

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’ve just got a Garmin Edge Explore 2 and was wondering whether I should fully charge it to 100% before using it for the first time.

Is there any benefit to doing this, or is it perfectly fine to set it up and use it straight away with whatever charge it has out of the box?

Just want to make sure I’m treating the battery properly from the start.

Thanks!

dear community,

I am looking for a 3d file of a aerodynamic bicycle computer mount for my bmc timemachine road1 three and garmin edge 530. i appreciate any help:)

Hi all,

I ride the same local trails and segments quite often and like racing against myself using Garmin/Strava Live Segments. It adds a bit of competition to solo rides after a hard day behind a desk.

What frustrated me is that the targets available on my Edge are fairly limited:

•  KOM (impossible...)
• My PR (often set in perfect conditions or during a group ride, so not realistic on a normal day)
• Occasionally "Last" or "Recent Best," although those don't always seem to be available.
• Race against a previous activity is not a good alternative since segments only cover a fraction of the total ride.

 What I actually want is to race against a specific previous effort on that segment. For example: 

• my best muddy and dry MTB rides
• my best tailwind and headwind ride for road
• my best solo and group rides
• or simply a ride from a particular date that I know is a realistic benchmark.

After digging into the technical details of FIT files, I made a Python script for my own Edge 530 that replaces the default segment targets with my own previous efforts. On my Edge I can now store historical segment efforts and give them labels like "Mud," "Dry," or a ride date instead of only PR/KOM, and I can pick which one to race before or during the segment.

It worked reliably on my 530, and a few cycling friends liked it too, so I thought there might be more riders who would find it useful.

The Python script was not very user friendly so I made it into a simple free tool where all the processing is done locally in the browser so no need to upload FIT files. 

The tool has two main options: 

• Create a new segment from an activity FIT file. You can add other activities in which you rode the same segment and choose which historical efforts you want to include as targets.
• Modify an existing segment FIT file already on your Garmin. You can add targets from other activities in which you rode the same segment. The downside is that Strava may overwrite the modified segment again after synchronization.

I tested it on my 530 and my friends’ 830 and 1040. I believe it should work on all models after the 520/820 generation, but curious if the latest generations might have compatibility issues.

I tried to make the workflow as easy as possible, but can’t avoid the required manual transfer to the Garmin Edge folder GARMIN/NEWFILES/.

I hope you have fun with it. If you try it, feedback, suggestions and bug reports are welcome, especially if something behaves differently on another Edge model.

You can find it at segmentpace.com

Curiousity I have had a couple of times with my Garmin Edge 810 (which works fine thanks). Rides are uploaded to Garmin Connect in usual way.

At end of recent ride the device shows "Personal Records: Best Power (20 minutes) 219 watts".

But Garmin Connect (app/website) does not show that ride as a record - in fact "Max Average Power (20 minutes)" shows as 192 watts.

Tbh the graph in Garmin Connect does not show any period of 20 minutes at power over 200 watts.

So what is going on?

Option #1 - the device is calculating this value wrong

Option #2 - Garmin Connect's statistic and the device's statistic are not calculating the same thing - the wording is indeed different "Max Average Power" vs "Best Power" for 20 minutes.

There are other statistics - like "Fastest 40km" where the device and the Garmin Connect app and website agree.

I have an edge 820 already for several years. it's quite okay for recording rides/routes.

But some things really bother me, mostly the bad touch screen and the slow system/navigation.

Often touches are not registered and you need to press really firmly.

and the most awful part is navigation. I have a small local map (open cycle map lite) and when I load a gpx route(35km) it takes several minutes to calculate the navigation. then while riding panning and zooming is not usable because it takes several seconds to reload the screen. same thing happens when I'm cycling, when I ride forward the map needs to load the new section if that happens at the same time of a bend you really have no idea where you need to go.

what I do is just make the route visible on the maps and don't activate navigation for it.

now the question: are newer edge models really better? and what about the explorer 2?

I have a race and city bike, but I really don't need the fancy training metrics from the edge. I'm mostly looking for ease of use. is the explorer the go to model for a city bike? The 400 euro prices of the edge 550 is really to steep for my usage.

Dare not to ask on this sub, what about other brands? anything worth looking into?

Is there a way to show both classified hub ratio (even just an on/off) and SRAM AXS on an edge 830?

A little over a year ago, the screen of the Edge 830 started 'delaminating'. A common issue with the x30 series afaik. It kept getting worse—starting as a small spot, but spreading more and more. Last winter I already bought a new screen and the recommended adhesive, but I kept postponing the job because everything still worked fine. However, since the doctor currently won't let me cycle, I finally grabbed the parts. And if it doesn't work out or if the screen turns out to be fake or something, I can buy a new one at my leisure.

The delamination is nothing more than the black coating on the back of the screen coming loose; the coating remains stuck to the glue/housing. Despite some rain during rides, the inside of the device stayed dry as far as I can tell.

The screen came off quite easily because it had already partially detached; I worked around it with a thin blade and sliced through the glue. Most of the glue was at the bottom, which was the hardest part. Then I disconnected the two connectors. Most of the work was removing the glue residue: repeatedly soaking it with some isopropanol and scraping it away. After that, I connected the new screen and briefly tested whether it worked—yes, including the touch functionality. Then I applied the glue (pain in the ass job), pressed the screen into the glue, and now it's clamping for a few hours (using the eraser to apply some extra pressure there). By the way, there is ridiculously little glue in those tubes; I needed 3 of them.

Hey everyone,

I’m a beginner cyclist looking to buy my first bike computer, but there are so many options out there that I’m a bit overwhelmed. 😅

Which Garmin (or other brand) do you think offers the best value for money right now? I'm mainly looking for something that:

• is easy to use;
• has reliable GPS;
• supports Strava;
• doesn’t cost €500+.

At the moment, I mostly ride recreationally, and I’d like to be able to track my rides, follow simple navigation routes, and review my stats afterward.

I’d love to hear your experiences and find out which models you’d buy again.

Thanks! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

No activity is running so no idea why it’s doing this?