Garmin Edge 810 GPS Bike Computer
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Ride and share with the Garmin Edge 810 GPS, which boasts on-board maps and navigation, a color touchscreen and can be tethered to your smartphone's data connection for real-time sharing of your ride.
Shop similar products- Large 2.6 in. color touchscreen displays information in an easily accessible and navigable format
- Smart connectivity capability lets you tether the Edge 810 to your smartphone, and its data connection, via Bluetooth
- This connection, paired with the Garmin Connect mobile app on your smartphone, enables instant uploads of ride data, live-tracking, social network sharing and weather updates
- Because the Edge 810 is handling all the GPS and processor-heavy work, your smartphone's battery is spared from demanding, battery-draining use
- Activity profiles let you customize settings and displayed data based on the types of riding you do; switching between profiles is as easy as pushing the touchscreen
- Robust navigation capability utilizes an onboard basemap and bike-friendly routing; expandable to optional street or topo maps for greater detail (maps not included)
- microSD card slot enables expanded storage of workout data or additional map detail using preprogrammed City Navigator® or TOPO cards for mapping (sold separately)
- Edge 810 measures your speed, distance, time, heart rate, cadence, elevation calories burned, altitude, climb and descent
- Motivational features include: interval training, courses, alerts, workouts and personal records; Virtual Partner® pits you against previous performances
- Compatible with 3rd-party ANT+-enabled devices or power meters for even more robust data analysis (devices and power meters sold separately)
- Support for 5 heart rate zones and 7 power zones lets you train smarter
- High-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix® satellite prediction offers fast position calculation
- For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge 810 also incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation
- Analyze your ride and interact with a worldwide network of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts through Garmin Connect™, a free website and app
- Unit measures 3.7 x 2.0 x 1 in.; display area is 2.6 in. diag. (2.2 x 1.4 in.), and 240 x 160 pixels; screen is readable in daylight
- Low-profile, tool-free bike mount attaches easily to your stem or handlebar and can be removed or switched to another bike easily
- Rechargeable internal lithium ion battery lasts up to 17 hrs. with typical use
- Water resistant to IPX7 standards (one meter of water for 30 minutes)
- The Garmin Edge 810 GPS bike computer comes with bike mount, USB cable, AC charger and a manual
- Please note: Garmin Connect Mobile app is compatible with certain Apple® and Android™ smartphones; verify compatibility before purchase
- Also note: live-updating, auto-uploading and other Garmin Connect mobile features are dependent on your smartphone's data connectivity
| Best Use | Cycling |
|---|---|
| GPS Tracking | Yes |
| Current Speed | Yes |
| Maximum Speed | Yes |
| Average Speed | Yes |
| Odometer | Yes |
| Trip Distance | Yes |
| Auto Start/Stop | Yes |
| Countdown Timer | Yes |
| Clock | Yes |
| Lap Timer | Yes |
| Cadence | Yes |
| Dual Bike Memory | Yes |
| Altimeter | Pressure-based |
| Temperature | Yes |
| HRM Included/Integrated | Yes |
| Target Zone Indicator | Yes |
| High/Low Target Heart Rate | Yes |
| Exercise Log | Yes |
| Illumination | Backlight |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes |
| Batteries | Lithium ion |
| Battery Life | 17 hours |
| Wireless | Yes |
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810 is ok. Nothing spectacular!
I had the 500 which is a great little GPS unit but no mapping. Went out and purchased the 810 thinking the maps and everything would make it a useable GPS unit while on the bike. My findings so far: 1) 810 not worth the extra money over 800 or even the 500. 2) The 810 map display is substandard at best compared to what I would expect. It may know the road I'm on but it sure doesn't show the road on the map or where the road is going. 3) I have had more lost signals with 810 in a month then I had with the 500 that was used for 1 year. I made a mistake in purchasing the 810 when I already had the 500. Disappointed and should have looked for reviews before buying as I have noticed that I am not the only one that is disappointed. Garmin needs to step up their game when they make a model number change.
Advice on Map Downloads
I haven't had the 810 very long, but it seems to be great so far. One of the things I am trying to master is following a course which I created on GarminConnect. This is your virtual cue sheet and it solves a tremendous number of problems, at least for me. On they subject of "trying to master"-- there is a tremendous amount of functionality in this device, and I think most people are experiencing a learning curve in optimizing their use of the system-- I've made up my mind that I WILL master it since I believe that it's going to be very much worth it. You really have to download maps to the 810 for it to provide its greatest value. You can download them from Garmin or other free online sites (just Google it). If you want to keep it really simple, you can buy the pre-loaded maps on a Micro SD card directly from Garmin-- the downside of that is that the SD card Garmin sends you will be full and will not accept additional downloads. One piece of advice: if you buy your own Micro SD memory card to enable you to install a number of maps on the card rather than buying the pre-loaded map card from Garmin, be aware that the first 50% of the time on the progress bar is for downloading to a temporary file on your computer, while the second "50%" is for installing the file to the Micro SD card. I have fast download speed from the internet and was able to cover the first 50% of the progress bar in under 10 minutes. However, the process of my system installing the map to the SD Card took probably 6-7 hours. Be aware that the progress bar from GarminConnect gives wildly inaccurate "time remaining" indications which might make you think that the transfer to the card has stalled. What you need to know is that the second half of the process is tremendously slow-- if the "percentage complete" indication makes progress at 1% per 30 minutes or better, consider that the transfer from your computer to the card is proceeding correctly.
Simple upgrade from the Garmin 800
I have been using Garmin for several years. I love the brand and generally have nothing to say about the products. I had the general electronic issues with them, freezing up, blinking out and loosing power early however Garmin easily supports their products one way or the other. REI also supports their products as well. With that being said, I would get the product. If you ride in foreign places with a diversity of groups in terrain that might challenge your rides, this product is for you. Keep in mind, like all GPSs they don't really record bike paths and of road bikeways in general so don't look forward to getting directions home on your popular bike paths. All in all I like the product but considering the fact that you have to purchase maps software for this product, plan on spending another 75 to 100 bucks to make this product sing. Also much advised is the advanced bar mount. The mount that comes with the GPS is weak and often times puts your praised product right in the way of your knees, which makes knocking it off your bike a hard reality. Get it and have fun, just remember to add another $140 to get this product working as advertised.
Nice upgrade
I upgraded from an Edge 800, mostly because I found a buyer for my 800 and I am a total "gadget geek." I like the upgrades in software. The home screen is much easier to use particularly the way you change your bike/equipment. The auto-upload isn't as nice as I had hoped and i find that the activity tracker can really suck up your phone's battery. This is especially true if you ride in areas that have spotty cell reception. I was hoping the bluetooth connect would work with my desktop so I could get around the cable, but not to be. It only works with the phone app. Otherwise it is very similar to the 800. A nice upgrade, but unless the phone app is a big deal for you and/or you get a really good price for your older 800, wait. But if you have the older 605/705 it will be a real nice upgrade and well worth the $50 or so upgrade from a new 800 to the newer 810 It also seems to be faster and a bit more accurate than the 800, but not by a lot. I'm happy with the upgrade and would recommend as an upgrade from anything but a newish 800.
Good computer
I really like the 810 it is a little bulky but I'm sure I'll get used to it. The first one I got had a mystery message requiring an update when I tried to download the update it never would load it. Garmin customer service was great and replaced the unit without much trouble at all. I like the option of new maps to add the rail trail maps will be added to a micro sd card soon.
Great Product.
I have been using this product for about 3 weeks. I've never owned a Garmin previously, so am still trying to learn what it can do. Just recently ordered City Navigator Maps and a SD Card, so I haven't tried out the turn-by-turn navi, but I hope that it works. The Live tracking option when paired with a smartphone is very cool!
Nice Toy!!!! Powerful but Complex
The Edge 810 is a mighty powerful tool. I'm using mine along with a speed/cadence sensor, a heart monitor, City Navigator Map and Garmin's LiveTrack tool to link it with my cell phone. So far, it has worked as advertised. The Edge 810 is NOT a simple thing - it will take a first time user some time to customize and configure. The Edge 810 is NOT a "stand alone" device - it pretty much requires a USB connection to a computer where you'll use software tools for route planning, uploading and viewing ride data, etc. While everything you'll need is provided thru Garmin's website at no charge - it is NOT simple. One application stores ride data, another application is used for route planning, yet another loads and updates maps. The Edge 810 is NOT the tool for users who are struggle with computers and technology. It all seems to work - however Garmin's integration of all these various software tools has definite room for improvement. Garmin's documentation for the overall "system" (Edge 810 unit and the various software tools needed to truly use it) is pretty weak. Fortunately, there's quite a bit of 3rd party "tutorial" type information on YouTube that helped immensely.