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Garmin Edge 520 Bike Computer
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
241
Old Reviews
94
Unverified
51
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300.5 grams
WEIGHT
Yes
GPS
Review Analysis - 96 recent, verified reviews
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Device Compatibility
20garmin, strava, garmin connect, bike computer, upload
+85%
-15%
" ... My Garmins have worked better than my polar and powertap GPS devices. ... "
" ... My wife worries about me on the road, this thing sends her an email (again, you need a smart phone) with a link to a map showing my progress as I ride. ... You can connect it to your computer and upload all the of your ride data. ... "
" ... But overall the 520 is a very good and user friendly computer. ... "
" ... connection to your smart phone is seamless and I like the streaming strava feed. ... "
" ... Easily paired with phone or any other sensors you decide to use with this. ... "
" ... The interface is easy to navigate and the device connects seamlessly with the phone app via Bluetooth. ... It keeps track of every single bit of information about my ride that I could possibly want, which I can track easily through Garmin Connect and Strava. ... "
" ... I especially like the structured workouts and text/phone notifications. ... "
" ... I have also transferred courses via the app wirelessly. ... "
Ease of Use
11pretty, easy to use, bikes, user, set
+91%
-9%
" ... But overall the 520 is a very good and user friendly computer. ... "
" ... Great product, easy to use. ... "
" ... It was pretty easy to setup and, and unlike earlier units I have had, you don't set up profiles for different bikes, just your own personal profile. ... "
" ... I suggest youtube to help you figure that out. ... "
" ... I think it will be good once I learn how use it. ... "
" ... It was easy to program and sync with phone, app, and the sensors of my two bikes. ... "
" ... Fairly complicated, but I'm enjoying learning the features. ... "
" ... It was pretty easy to setup and easy to use. ... "
GPS
10gps, cycling gps, cycling, bike computer, 520
+100%
" ... My Garmins have worked better than my polar and powertap GPS devices. ... "
" ... This is my first bike GPS and I am loving it! ... "
" ... Just another great product from Garmin . ... "
" ... The garmin 520, is awesome! ... "
" ... This is my first Garmin specifically for cycling and I love it. ... "
" ... My first GPS bike computer but interface familiar as I have owned several Garmin watches. ... "
" ... GPS: quick to get a connection, accurate ... "
" ... Like this Garmin. ... All that said, this is a great little cycling GPS device. ... "
Display Clarity
10sunlight, readable, easy to read, 510, touch screen
+90%
-10%
" ... There are many screens available and each screen is somewhat customizable. ... Th main screen shows the big 3, speed, distance, time ... When I finished, the VP screen showed I had beat it, but the main screen showed I was a bit slower than the speed of VP. ... "
" ... Screen is easily readable in bright sunlight and shade. ... "
" ... The size/weight is perfect, screen is always legible. ... "
" ... Screen is easy to read for my 53 year old eyes. ... "
" ... It was cool that the trails were displayed on the edge but I couldn't pan around on the screen to see where the trail map went. ... Display is great so is battery life. ... I was hesitant after reading some people complain about viewing seen in sunlight, I've NEVER had a single issue with that. ... "
" ... Screen is easy to read with it mounted just in front of bars. ... "
" ... Screen: on par with Magellan but more compact with same amount of info ... "
" ... I loved the 510 touch screen. ... The 510 display was easily readable day or night. ... That contrast was easily readable with litte to no need for backlighting. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 300.5 grams
Connectivity
GPS: Yes
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