Garmin Introduces High-Performance Edge 540 and 840 Series GPS Cycling Computers: Check Benefits and Use Cases

Garmin India, a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. has launched its latest GPS cycling computers, the Edge 540 and Edge 840 Series. These devices offer performance-based training metrics, coaching tailored to individual goals, and navigational support in a lightweight and user-friendly design. The high-performance cycling gear also offers dynamic performance insights, advanced mapping, and solar charging for smarter riding and harder training regimes.

The new solar charging models promise longer ride times, with up to 32 hours of battery life in demanding use or up to 60 hours in battery-saver mode.

Garmin Edge 540 and 840 Series Cycling Computers Benefits

• Cycling ability and course demands: Identifies the strength and weaknesses of a cyclist and prepare for the demands of a specific course by focusing training in the right areas.
• Power guide: Lets you manage efforts with power targets throughout a course.
• ClimbPro ascent planner: Helps to view remaining ascent and grade for each climb while riding or search for climbs on Edge or Garmin Connect smartphone app and track ascents more efficiently.
• Multi-band GNSS: Enhances positioning accuracy and ensures cyclists can easily find their way even in challenging environments such as dense tree cover or downtown urban environments.
• Solar charging: ProvidesPower Glasssolar 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

The Edge 540 and 840 Cycling computers come in a rugged design. These devices are said to be durable and have button controls that work in any riding environment, as well as a 2.6-inch color display. The Edge 840 series also has a responsive touchscreen. The solar models, Edge 840 Solar and Edge 540 Solar, promise to offer up to 32 hours of battery life in demanding use or up to 60 hours in battery saver mode.

The cycling computers, powered by Firstbeat Analytics, provide insights on metrics such as VO2 max, training status, training load2, recovery time, and more. Cyclists wearing a compatible Garmin smartwatch can receive insights on their overall health and wellness, including Pulse Ox3, Body Battery energy monitoring, advanced sleep monitoring, sleep score, and more. The Edge 540 and 840 Series offer in-ride notifications for refueling or rehydration and provide insights on how the body is holding up in different environments with heat and altitude acclimation.

Garmin Edge 540 and 840 Series Cycling Computers Use Cases

Garmin cycling computers are ideal for serious riders looking to improve their performance, traversing unknown terrain, and ride safely. These cycling computers can be configured with a variety of apps, widgets, and data fields, allowing cyclists to tailor their gadgets to their specific needs.

• The devices are compatible with Varia cycling radars and headlights for added confidence while riding.
• For all cycling sports, including mountain biking, the Edge 540 and 840 include built-in safety and tracking capabilities such as LiveTrack and group messaging.
• The Edge 540 and 840 Series readily pair with Tacx indoor smart trainers when training indoors. Riders can use the Garmin Connect app to build and send routes to an Edge device, check technical data, mark personal accomplishments, and track training progress. The Connect IQ Store smartphone app, which includes custom data fields, apps, and widgets, that can be downloaded to the Edge device, can be used to modify the cycle computer.
• The Edge 540 and 840 cycling computers installation is said to be quick and simple. With a quick setup process, users can gain access to information, courses, and training tools. For increased convenience, data fields can be changed straight from the Edge device or associated smartphone.

Garmin Edge 540 And 840 Pricing And Availability

The new Edge 540 and 840 series will be available on the following platforms:

• Garmin Brand stores – Brigade Road, Bangalore, Golf Course Road Gurugram, and Bund Garden Pune
• Amazon.in
• Cycling partners – Mastermind bicycle studio, Bums on the Saddle, Cyclofit, and wheels sports
• Dealer – Vishal Trading, Mumbai