So much better than using a phone as a GPS: screen can stay on all day, doesn't overheat in direct sunlight, all day battery life. Pairs great with phone for audio alerts and Garmin watch for heart rate monitoring. My first bike GPS computer. Will create navigation to destination without a mobile connection.Also great for tracking mountain biking with specific metrics for MTN biking.I like the tactile buttons; no accidental menu navigation. Zooming in and out takes multiple clicks and can be a little cumbersome. Although it will warn of sharp turns on trails in road bike mode, the warnings may be later than desired.Overall... I highly recommend getting a real GPS bike computer like this or something similar.

Altimeter faults after time 30% error , dstance error vary between -5-8%

After 6 months of use the altimeter started to slowly show less and less elevation gain. Currently error for the altitude is ~30% of the overall Strava estimated and distance error ~5-8% for corresponding trail. This is my second Garmin that has the same problem . Previously running 530 and now 830. Not bad device when new but after some time stop working as it supposed to . For this money I expected to last more than 8months. Otherwise connectivity and recording is great . I am currently utilizing as a display cluster to display power and heart rate . The dimply features are well organized and provide very good customization . Battery life is also reduced after 8 months of use ~60% of the original capacity based on same rides with similar time but this is ... MoreAfter 6 months of use the altimeter started to slowly show less and less elevation gain. Currently error for the altitude is ~30% of the overall Strava estimated and distance error ~5-8% for corresponding trail. This is my second Garmin that has the same problem . Previously running 530 and now 830. Not bad device when new but after some time stop working as it supposed to . For this money I expected to last more than 8months. Otherwise connectivity and recording is great . I am currently utilizing as a display cluster to display power and heart rate . The dimply features are well organized and provide very good customization . Battery life is also reduced after 8 months of use ~60% of the original capacity based on same rides with similar time but this is acceptable. The only hassle is the wrong altitude and mileage measurement , those can be synchronized with Strava. It is a pity for a nice device as it is.BTW , I tried to calibrate it, clean it, SW updates , read manuals, QAs, etc ...

Disappointing interfaces.

The product has impressive features, but the user interfaces are a step back in time and will make using the product more difficult than should be the case.- The Setup process is continually interrupted by reminders that "the radar is disconnected." No kidding! Why is that of interest when trying to set up the data screens?- No touch screen? My 7 year old Garmin had that! Fiddling with tiny buttons with gloves on during a ride is simply disfunctional.- Setting up the data screens is an exercise in time wasted and frustration. Had to use You Tube since there were no instructions provided and no help on line from Garmin's web site (just wanted to sell more stuff, not provide service).- Given the recent invention of bluetooth and wifi, one would expect that the ... MoreThe product has impressive features, but the user interfaces are a step back in time and will make using the product more difficult than should be the case.- The Setup process is continually interrupted by reminders that "the radar is disconnected." No kidding! Why is that of interest when trying to set up the data screens?- No touch screen? My 7 year old Garmin had that! Fiddling with tiny buttons with gloves on during a ride is simply disfunctional.- Setting up the data screens is an exercise in time wasted and frustration. Had to use You Tube since there were no instructions provided and no help on line from Garmin's web site (just wanted to sell more stuff, not provide service).- Given the recent invention of bluetooth and wifi, one would expect that the Setup process could have been done on my computer where I could use a mouse and taken advantage of using a larger screen. Nope; had deal with the limit of four buttons and clunky menu paths that had no logical clue as to where they were headed.- Hope you consider hiring some engineers that know something about dealing with customers.

Essential tool . Wonderful product.

Garmin bike computer was recommended to me to assist in tracking my progress and keep an eye on my heart rate. This device excels at this and so much more. I'm beyond happy I invested in this product. The 530 is easy to use, easy to read with its color display, lasts a long time on charge, and is the perfect workout partner. I'm simply amazed with all the safety features and data it logs and creates. The sensors that attach to bike were easy to install and the heart rate chest strap is comfortable to wear. I have multiple medical issues including end stage renal failure, lupus, and leukemia. I have had spinal fusion surgery and had a hip replaced. Biking is one of the only aerobic activities I can do. I use livetrack when I ride so that my wife can check on me and ... MoreGarmin bike computer was recommended to me to assist in tracking my progress and keep an eye on my heart rate. This device excels at this and so much more. I'm beyond happy I invested in this product. The 530 is easy to use, easy to read with its color display, lasts a long time on charge, and is the perfect workout partner. I'm simply amazed with all the safety features and data it logs and creates. The sensors that attach to bike were easy to install and the heart rate chest strap is comfortable to wear. I have multiple medical issues including end stage renal failure, lupus, and leukemia. I have had spinal fusion surgery and had a hip replaced. Biking is one of the only aerobic activities I can do. I use livetrack when I ride so that my wife can check on me and where I'm at. I have alerts setup in the event of an accident to contact three people incase I crash and need assistance. I get real time information to know when my heart rate is being maxed out. I love being able to compare my bike rides and see where I'm improving. I usually ride unusual random directions in my neighborhood and now I can know exactly the distance I ride each time, the speeds I achieve, cadence levels, and what elevation heights I achieve. I'm impressed with the entire family of garmin products and how they all tie into garmin connect. The data graphs and formulated beautifully and everything is logged in an impeccable manner. I have since purchase, added a tactix 7 watch and garmin s2 scale. I intend to add the taillight with radar soon. There might be other players in the bike computer game but I am more than confident that I made the best choice. The other guys have some catching up to do in GPS accuracy and reliability. Garmin is well established and well respected and its well deserved.

GREAT COMPUTER

I recently got back into cycling and wanted to upgrade my computer system. Since I already have and love my Garmin watches (Fenix 7x and Tactics Solar Delta) I thought I would go with Garmin.I am not disappointed! It is easy to set up once you get the hang of the buttons and functions. I have since added a couple widgets that contain my emergency information and I love the fact it can be set to automatically track me so my family can know where I am and If I ever had a medical incident they would know exactly where I was.The mapping system is cool. You can see your rout and the streets and crossings etc. you can set your screens the way you want then to show what you want and you can remove what you don't want or use. I have had no issues with the push buttons ... MoreI recently got back into cycling and wanted to upgrade my computer system. Since I already have and love my Garmin watches (Fenix 7x and Tactics Solar Delta) I thought I would go with Garmin.I am not disappointed! It is easy to set up once you get the hang of the buttons and functions. I have since added a couple widgets that contain my emergency information and I love the fact it can be set to automatically track me so my family can know where I am and If I ever had a medical incident they would know exactly where I was.The mapping system is cool. You can see your rout and the streets and crossings etc. you can set your screens the way you want then to show what you want and you can remove what you don't want or use. I have had no issues with the push buttons and even with a protective cover they function well.It mounts to your bike nicely and is very secure.the screen is easy to read and see even in low light situations (settings will set this up) I have no complaints and really love the Garmin Edge 530.Overall a really nice computer!

More awesome than I expected

I absolutely love this product. Having used the traditional/basic cycling computer for years before eventually switching to just use my smart phone, this is like having my smart phone still but without the battery drain. So many features and so much customization available it's ridiculous. I have tailored my screens and data fields just to my liking. I was out on my first ride with this unit and it told me when a new text message came in and from who, same thing with a phone call. While not a touch screen, the menu is very easy to navigate and I find it intuitive. Battery life seems to work very well. I have zero complaints so far. I average 4 rides/week and ~130 miles.

Not as Slick as I'd Hoped / Expected

I've been a Garmin guy since I started with cycling computers, usually leaning toward the simpler models. I ended up going for this one and it has me looking for a replacement after about a few months. It just isn't very good. First of all, it generally works as advertised, however... The touch screen is laggy or sometimes unresponsive. It has a well-ranted-about refusal to power up sometimes which requires a 30 second hold of the power button. Not a huge issue but standing there in your kit googling tech support sucks. I've been caught in the rain a couple times and it went psycho every time. Even on damp roads. It will show wildly fluctuating speeds, -6% gradients when it's basically flat, and the heading will spiral like UFOs are around. It comes back to normal ... MoreI've been a Garmin guy since I started with cycling computers, usually leaning toward the simpler models. I ended up going for this one and it has me looking for a replacement after about a few months. It just isn't very good. First of all, it generally works as advertised, however... The touch screen is laggy or sometimes unresponsive. It has a well-ranted-about refusal to power up sometimes which requires a 30 second hold of the power button. Not a huge issue but standing there in your kit googling tech support sucks. I've been caught in the rain a couple times and it went psycho every time. Even on damp roads. It will show wildly fluctuating speeds, -6% gradients when it's basically flat, and the heading will spiral like UFOs are around. It comes back to normal after it dries up. I feel like these are things that shouldn't happen with a relatively new and modern and up-market item from a well-established and reputable manufacturer. Also the start / stop button is super close to the bars with a K-Edge mount and actuating it is 50-50. Now that I've put it all down here, I'm definitely shopping for something else.

Powerful navigation features!

I am new to the world of Garmin navigation, having used two of their competitors (XPlova and Lezyne) previously. I chose the 830 mostly because of the point-to-point navigation: which allows me to explore a little more. I also like the idea of this device finding me the closest bike shop (or anything else) in case of an emergency. I must say I am impressed with the Garmin so far, it works better than the other devices I have used.I particularly appreciate the fact that I can leave the screen on the dashboard view and it automatically and temporarily switches to the map view when a turn is coming. So, during long rides, I basically don’t have to touch the screen or buttons. I also like the Komoot integration which makes selecting one of my routes simple.On the ... MoreI am new to the world of Garmin navigation, having used two of their competitors (XPlova and Lezyne) previously. I chose the 830 mostly because of the point-to-point navigation: which allows me to explore a little more. I also like the idea of this device finding me the closest bike shop (or anything else) in case of an emergency. I must say I am impressed with the Garmin so far, it works better than the other devices I have used.I particularly appreciate the fact that I can leave the screen on the dashboard view and it automatically and temporarily switches to the map view when a turn is coming. So, during long rides, I basically don’t have to touch the screen or buttons. I also like the Komoot integration which makes selecting one of my routes simple.On the negative side, I haven’t got nowhere near the claimed 20 hours of battery life: more like 10 hours when straying a bit from the planned route, i.e. having the device calculate new routes. So I added the extra battery pack which I will use when bike touring. Furthermore, the computed routes are not always the best ones. I also noticed that the device sometimes wants to send me into an unnecessary U-Turn: like there is a small loop in the route I traced on Komoot. A friend using Ride with GPS routes on an Edge 530 also noticed the same tendency. So, it’s best to look at the route on the map and not just follow the turn-by-turn instructions. I also struggle a bit with some of the menus, which are not that intuitive.However, some of these negatives will vanish as I gain experience using my 830.

Rubbish - total waste of money- do not buy

I got this at Christmas - device froze a couple of times when learning to use it but managed to set it up, signed up to Komoot but never attached it to my bike. 4 months later and warm weather so i got it out and the device was flat so I changed it but would not turn on, just got the garmin logo and grey screen. Managed to do a factory reset, re paired with the connect app and did a firmware update.Froze again.Managed to get it to restart and “a ride” was started - 15 mins later had done nearly 1km Which is pretty impressive for an armchair. Not able to stoop or pause the ride and distance still increasing an managed to turn it off.Frozen again, device restarts if i hold the power long enough but just get the garmin logo and a grey screen. Can’t actually turn ... MoreI got this at Christmas - device froze a couple of times when learning to use it but managed to set it up, signed up to Komoot but never attached it to my bike. 4 months later and warm weather so i got it out and the device was flat so I changed it but would not turn on, just got the garmin logo and grey screen. Managed to do a factory reset, re paired with the connect app and did a firmware update.Froze again.Managed to get it to restart and “a ride” was started - 15 mins later had done nearly 1km Which is pretty impressive for an armchair. Not able to stoop or pause the ride and distance still increasing an managed to turn it off.Frozen again, device restarts if i hold the power long enough but just get the garmin logo and a grey screen. Can’t actually turn it off- just restarts and back to the grey screen.Can’t return as not got the packaging and its been too long. Will now try garmin warranty service so anticipating that to be equally joyous.I had reservations as the reviews were not great - devices freezing etc and regret it. Total wast of money and my time. Save yourself the heartache and avoid.Would give a no star review if it let me

USUAL GARMIN QUALITY

The 830 is ostensibly the 1030 in a smaller size. I wanted a smaller unit for my mountain/commuter bike and really didnt need the bells and whistles that I had on my 1030, but the touch screen was the selling point. I had originally purchased the 130 but returned as it was too small and black and white screen was hard to see while riding(it had all the bells an whistles minus color touch screen). I then looked at the 530 (it is an 830 minus touch screen) but no touch screen. The 803 color screen is smaller than 1030, other wise the same. Although many of these companies forgo quality to make more money, Garmin continues to offer excellent quality for the price. I have been "hooked" for most of their products(Fenix watch, S2 smart scale, Rally Power pedals, and Varia ... MoreThe 830 is ostensibly the 1030 in a smaller size. I wanted a smaller unit for my mountain/commuter bike and really didnt need the bells and whistles that I had on my 1030, but the touch screen was the selling point. I had originally purchased the 130 but returned as it was too small and black and white screen was hard to see while riding(it had all the bells an whistles minus color touch screen). I then looked at the 530 (it is an 830 minus touch screen) but no touch screen. The 803 color screen is smaller than 1030, other wise the same. Although many of these companies forgo quality to make more money, Garmin continues to offer excellent quality for the price. I have been "hooked" for most of their products(Fenix watch, S2 smart scale, Rally Power pedals, and Varia radar-an essential component to road cycling, if you dont have radar get it immediately). I am "anti technology" and attempt to live without the "phone" but I cant resist Garmin products for training. The safety added to road cycling is impressive, especially in a world where the car vs bike the cyclist will always lose. You need to put the advantage back in your court whilst on the road. The only downside to their products is the blue tooth connectivity can be "wonky" with the iphone. It will suddenly not recognize your phone and you have to re link by starting over. It then sees the old connection and the new one and doesnt know what to do.