
– Added VO2 Max Estimation (previously only on some newer Garmin units) – Added Recovery Advisor metrics (previously only on some Running/Tri units) – Added Bluetooth Smart Text & Call Notifications (previously on Edge 1000) – Added ability to download 3rd party detailed maps – Added on-device Strava Segment integration

So I’m sorta using the Edge 500/510 as the baselines, and noting when and where there are variances. the Edge 1000), yet others are new altogether. Some of the below have been added to other product lines (i.e. It’s like they’ve been saving up for the past 6 years since the release of the original Edge 500, and decided to cash out in one big swoop. (Left to right: Edge 200/500, Edge 520, Edge 510, Edge 810, Edge 1000)Īs I noted earlier, this is without question the most new features we’ve ever seen come to a bike computer – Garmin or otherwise. I talk about the Strava integration later in this post, but also in more detail in a separate dedicated post. Further yet, they’ve announced deep integration with Strava for a number of devices (including the new Edge 520).

In addition to the Edge 520 announcement, Garmin also announced a new bike radar and bike light system, which I’ve covered in a separate post. But fear not, owners of the Edge 1000/810/510 and even last week’s Edge 25 are getting some of these new features too.

This GPS-enabled unit instantly becomes the most advanced bike computer that Garmin has ever released, adding support for a flotilla of new features. Today Garmin announced their latest bike computer, the Edge 520 – priced at $299USD.
