GARMIN EDGE 830
Feature-packed GPS cycling computer and navigation device
WEIGHT 81.3g SIZE 85mmx20mmx50mm IN THE BOX 2 x mounts, 1 x out-front mount, micro USB cable BATTERY LIFE (CLAIMED) 20 hours
Garmin has packed full-colour mapping, a tactile touchscreen and onboard navigation into the Edge 830. The 830 is simple to sync with sensors and it had no problem finding our heartrate monitor. Once you find a sensor you can rename it to avoid confusion. It also quickly found our SRAM eTap, SRAM/ Quarq power meter and the Shimano WU1111 antenna on a second bike, allowing us to see gearing and battery info direct from Di2, and you can use the hidden buttons on the hoods to control your Garmin. Battery life is an impressive 17 hours when navigating with all sensors connected. Navigation is assisted by heatmaps, which prioritise paths and roads most often used by cyclists. ClimbPro automatically shows the
distance and elevation remaining on each climb of your prescribed route.
Regular updates include a whole bunch of off-road metrics, including trail recommendations. Heat acclimatisation is a great feature, too. Plus, the 830 retains one of our favourite functions: virtual partner. Set the average speed you want to achieve on a ride and you get a screen showing you up against a virtual rider.
Routing involves manually entering an address, point of interest or map pin. The routes are bike specific (avoiding major roads). The GPS system uses GLONASS, Galileo and GPS satellites, and pick-up is a decent 35 to 40 seconds. Integration with Strava is seamless and the 830 can store up to 200 hours of ride history in its 16GB memory. That also allows you to download plenty of add-ons via Connect IQ. The 830 isn’t without some issues, though. On occasion the unit had trouble auto-uploading a ride, and it also ‘forgot’ a power sensor after a mid-ride break.