
User submitted reviews
Review by Bruce
You will want this product if you have the Di2 system. Easy to setup and view your gearing and if you have the auto mode on a tri bike it will beep when you reach the last gear before a front ring change. Battery status and copious amounts of data fields to display.
Review by Cyclist4life
Terrific GPS cycling computer. This is an exponential improvement over my prevous Garmin Edge 500. Highly customizable color screens, all the cycling metrics you could want, fast GPS signal acquiring, and great large screen. Pre-loaded mapscourses and live strava segments are also a nice feature.
Review by Anonymous
Been running 520 for 5 years and thought everything newer was more than I needed. Within 5 rides I knew how much more tech was at my hands. Month in my maxVO2 is climbing along with healthy feel. Looking for technical help for your fitness, look no further.
Review by GDavey58
I purchased my latest Garmin to replace the Garmin 1000 I have had for a number of years. I purchased the updated smaller unit because of the daily battery life as advertised. So far it performs as expected and is reasonable in price. I have not had a long enough ride to tell about expected battery but it works well with my Varia add on component as expected.
Review by Dan
Replaced my very old Garmin 500 with the 520 Plus. Got it on sale and I couldn't pass it up. Huge improvement over the 500. Finds the satellite very quickly, the 500 took for ever. Ton more features and I love that your able to load in route and it provide directions with visual and audio alters. I ride 3000 miles per year but not competitively. I was also able to use my old upfront mount from the 500 with the 520 Plus. Just purchased the Garmin tail light with radar which will Bluetooth to the 520 Plus. Got that on sales too and saved $. Love doing business with BTD.
Review by Steve F
This is a great computer, even better if you're upgrading from another Garmin. I was able to transfer the info from all of my sensors which is the most time consuming and aggravating part of setting up a new Garmin, greatly appreciated.
Review by Anonymous
Garmin 500 to Garmin 830 is Super Sweet.
Color Touch Screen
Wifi post ride auto upload
Route Sharing between units
Upcoming Climb Details
What would you not like about this unit!
My decision to buy this one was the touch screen while the 530 used the buttons to go between screens.
BTW: Bike Tires Direct has awesome customer service and communication continues to be top notch.
Review by Jmosby
I use this every race in conjunction with my Garmin 255. It provides more detail and real time data.
Review by jdodson
Garmin Edge 530 GPS Computer: it's much less expensive than the 830 and 1030; I don't care about the bells and whistles of the other models, so for me, it's a better value...works great with the Garmin Varia RTL515 Rear-view radar/tail light too.
Review by Old and in the way
I bought this as a gift but am also the buyer of an Edge 830. Touch screen works better than my old 820. I don't notice a significant increase in processing speed but that has never been a problem. Setup is easy and quick. The 830 gives additional road information such as sharp curve ahead. Battery life is great! I have not used climbing information yet as my rides are not generally planned.
Review by Anonymous
Mostly have used it on the trainer, but a little bit mountain biking.
Review by Anonymous
Mostly have used it on the trainer, but a little bit mountain biking.
Review by Anonymous
Received within a couple days. Best price I found. Works as expected. Screen/ button navigation takes a bit of getting used to, but it's a top notch computer.
Review by Anonymous
Easy synchronization with mobile devise and provides all stats that I need.
Review by 26
I would recommend this computer to anyone, make sure you buy the bundle HR and cadence monitors are more useful than I thought. I use the bundle every time I ride and have no disappointments. Totally customizable screen, gives you all the stats you need and more, automatically uploads rides to Strava so no need to use a phone to track, exceptional battery life (have done 8 hour rides no problem), Strava live segments are great motivators, couldn't ask for more and can't beat Biketiresdirect.com sale price!
Review by Eric Hine
This is an amazing computer I would highly recommend it to anyone from everyday commuters to World Tour pro cyclists. One of my favorite things about this computer is the navigation features and how easy it is to use. It will give you turn by turn directions and read aloud the directions. I think everyone needs one of these because of how easy it is to use.
Review by RivBiker
This will track anything you want in a workout, it has lots of buttons and whistles......But I bought it for back/Hearing issues.
With The EDGE 530 is connected to the VARIA RT515 I can track the traffic Behind me. This is exactly why I bought it and its AWESOME! I would not ride without it . I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!
Review by Anonymous
Pro The Garmin Edge 520 computer and bundle is a great value. The edge 520 is loaded with features every cyclist will use.
Con The Garmin Edge 520 does not have a trip distance data field. Only total odometer reading which is a big negative for me.
No touch screen.
Review by sleeptein
Full retail price a little painful for me, but this does what it says it will. Supplied mounting hardware works, the screen is visible and informative, and it quickly pairs with the Varia radar unit and my Vivoactive 3 watch (for heart rate). That said, I find the side buttons difficult to operate, and it took me a while to figure out how to navigate all the different display options (still learning).
Review by svinson
The Garmin Edge 830 is perfect for me. I use this on my road, track and my tandem bikes. The display is bright and simple to use and the data is seamless with the download of the GarminConnect app on my smart phone. Getting the bundle was also a money saving bonus too. I highly recommend.