How to Choose a Bike Computer

Ride smarter with the Garmin Edge 850. It has a vivid color touch-screen display and buttons, plus advanced features to guide your training. It comes with preloaded maps for road, gravel and trails.
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View the Garmin Edge Product LineView all Garmin Cycling ComputersBest Use | Cycling |
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GPS Tracking | Yes |
Current Speed | Yes |
Maximum Speed | Yes |
Average Speed | Yes |
Speed Comparator | Yes |
Odometer | Yes |
Trip Distance | Yes |
Auto Start/Stop | Yes |
Stopwatch | Yes |
Countdown Timer | Yes |
Clock | Yes |
Alarm | Yes |
Lap Timer | Yes |
Cadence | Yes |
Dual Bike Memory | Yes |
Altimeter | Pressure-based |
Target Zone Indicator | Yes |
High/Low Target Heart Rate | Yes |
Exercise Log | Yes |
Illumination | Luminous Face |
Smart Device Notifications | Yes |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes |
Batteries | Internal Lithium-Ion |
Battery Life | Demanding use: up to 12 hours; battery saver mode: up to 36 hours |
Wireless | Yes |
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I'll start with the good. The screen looks nice and the unit works well. The very unfortunate miss is the battery life which is HALF of what the outgoing unit is under "demanding" use. This would have been a home run if it kept the same battery life I ended up returning it and getting a much cheaper previous model on sale
Best mapping experience you can get on a bike computer. Makes the map far more functional to use whether you are on the road or MTB. Much quicker/responsive than previous 840 model. You'll need a case because the unit is heavier and more likely to get damaged if dropped. If you can get over charging it every 2-3 rides then its the one to get.