Description
Get extremely accurate measurements on fast descents: multi-band GPS with 5-times-per-second recording support (5 Hz GPS) for use with the ENDURO or DOWNHILL profile. For the ENDURO profile, separate timing-gate configuration is available within routes for real-time tracking of transitions between time trial sections. Dive into the trail network and available detailed information with the preloaded Trailforks database, complemented by the TopoActive EU map for navigating standard cycling routes and roads suitable for cycling as well.
SMART FUEL ALERTS
Get alerts based on your current fitness, route difficulty, heat, and humidity to find out how many grams of carbohydrates and milliliters of water you should consume during your ride.
ADAPTIVE EVENT TRAINING
When it’s time to focus on training, the Edge 850 will remind you. It works reliably with our free Garmin training plans for cyclists. Event-adapted training (e.g., races) delivers a personalized approach to future rides that adaptively adjusts to performance output and recovery. Targeted adaptive workouts for cycling training based on current fitness and planned rides aim to “fine-tune” form for upcoming races.
GEAR RATIO ANALYSIS
After each ride, an analysis of the time spent in each gear ratio is automatically displayed when paired with electronic shifting.
ROAD HAZARD WARNINGS
The Edge 550 helps you ride smarter and with greater awareness. Get alerts about road hazards reported by other cyclists, and contribute your own reports.
REAL-TIME WEATHER
Monitor weather and make more informed decisions during your ride thanks to radar and wind direction overlays when used with a smartphone and the Garmin Connect™ app.
GROUP RIDE
Stay in touch with your friends even during a (group) ride. Directly through the Edge 850 you can track other riders, their positions, and communicate with each other. You can even compete with each other in real time during a ride and review various statistics from the ride, for example on climbs or after the ride.
GARMIN PAY™ PAYMENTS
Enter your credit card into the Edge 850 and take advantage of Garmin Pay contactless payments. You can leave your phone and wallet at home.
BUILT-IN SPEAKER
Listen to workout and navigation cues, and alert riders and pedestrians with a loud bike bell thanks to the built-in speaker.
GARMIN CONNECT APP
Stay connected and take advantage of the Edge 850’s smart connectivity with your smartphone. Automatically after the ride ends, data from the Edge 850 syncs with your Garmin Connect account, and you instantly get access to detailed ride statistics as well as further information about the ride’s impact on fitness (FTP / W / other) and overall health.
