DESCRIPTION
GARMIN Edge 850 Bike Computer
Cycling computers have undergone an impressive development in recent years. Initially, they were mainly used to record basic values such as distance, speed or altitude and to navigate you reliably from A to B. Today, they are much more than that. Today, they are much more than that. the simple data collectors have become smart assistants that support you in training, accompany you in competitions and give you the decisive advantage at all times with intelligent functions. Like the Garmin Edge 850 - small in form, big in performance.
Experience brilliant clarity on every kilometer: The 2.7-inch color LCD display is not only impressively bright and high-resolution, but also optimally protected against the dangers of tough everyday cycling by a fiber-reinforced polymer housing and chemically strengthened glass. Thanks to the sophisticated user interface, you can control the Edge 850 either via the responsive touch display or the precise buttons, depending on what is most practical for your riding situation. With a battery life of up to 12 hours, the Garmin bike computer reliably accompanies you throughout the day on intensive training sessions, long rides and heated competitions. Functions such as real-time weather information as a map overlay, smart tips on carbohydrate and fluid intake or the display of your remaining energy and the optimum power input up to the finish make it go far beyond simply recording routes and performance values. It also offers you added convenience in everyday life, as you can conveniently make contactless payments with Garmin Pay or make yourself heard via the integrated loudspeaker with the bell function if required. The Garmin Edge 850 is more than just a bike computer.
REAL-TIME WEATHER INFORMATION
Keep a close eye on the weather and make informed decisions during your ride based on weather radar and wind direction data provided directly by weather stations when your smartphone is paired.
SMART NUTRITION & FLUID INTAKE
Receive alerts on the amount of carbohydrates or fluid you should consume during your activity. The information includes your current fitness level, distance requirements, temperature and humidity.
PIN DROP NAVIGATION
Select a point in the Apple Maps app on your iPhone and send the position directly to your Edge via the Garmin Connect app. There you will receive a route and can be navigated conveniently and reliably to this destination.
SPEAKER WITH RINGING FUNCTION
Thanks to the built-in loudspeaker, you are reliably guided through the navigation with voice instructions on the bike and can attract the necessary attention with the integrated bell function.
STAMINA RESIDUAL ENERGY
Stamina tracks your performance during cycling training and shows you the energy available to you during your physical activity. This allows you to optimize your energy consumption during the activity and avoid premature exhaustion.
POWER GUIDE
Power Guide helps you to find the optimal power input for your route and its elevation profile in order to create a performance strategy for your route. To support you even better, the Power Guide takes your remaining energy and the wind conditions into account.
CYCLING ABILITY
Garmin's cycling ability is a smart analysis tool that shows you how to assess your strength in different areas (endurance-oriented, high performance, anaerobic). This gives you data-based information on where you should train and how you can better achieve your strategic goals.
TRAINING STATUS
The Garmin training status shows you whether your current training is making you fitter, maintaining your performance or whether you are in danger of overloading yourself. Garmin analyzes factors such as heart rate, power in watts, the development of your VO₂max as well as the intensity and scope of your units. On this basis, it evaluates whether your training is productive, sustaining or unproductive and provides you with clear guidance for your next session.
RECOVERY TIME
After each training session, the recovery time tells you when you are ready for your next activity. It takes into account the intensity and duration of your last sessions as well as factors such as stress, sleep and daily activities. This gives you a personalized recommendation as to whether you should still recover or whether you are already fully resilient again.
TRAINING PLANNING
Simple training plan synchronization with Garmin Connect, TrainingPeaks or TrainerRoad, including prompts to catch up on missed workouts. Alternatively, you receive individual training suggestions directly on the Edge every day. These suggestions are based on a combination of several performance and load data that your device continuously records and evaluates.
MTB DYNAMICS
MTB Dynamics provides detailed analysis for mountain bikers, including jump metrics to track number, distance and airtime, Grit to assess trail difficulty based on terrain and GPS data, and Flow to analyze riding fluidity based on speed and line choice.
TRAILFORKS INTEGRATION
With the integration of Trailforks, a popular platform for MTB trails worldwide, Garmin offers you a pre-installed mountain bike map with all the important information on trails that can be ridden, including difficulty levels, elevation profiles and entry points. You can search for and load Trailforks trails directly from the menu interface of your Garmin device.
FORKSIGHT
As soon as you stop at the end of a trail or at a fork in the road, your device automatically displays a map with upcoming junctions. This gives you quick orientation within the trail network without having to zoom or search manually. ForkSight also provides you with detailed information on the distance to the next trail as well as the total length, elevation gain and loss and the difficulty of each section.
ENDURO & DOWNHILL PROFILES
The Enduro MTB and Downhill MTB activity profiles provide all the data you need for your ride. In the Enduro profile, you can see your altitude and depth meters for the run and the entire activity. The downhill profile saves a lap as soon as you have finished your descent and get on the lift or a shuttle.
SPLIT TIMES
Set start and time measurement points along a trail and compare your performance based on the split times between the measurement points. This allows you to draw conclusions about the fastest line and improve from run to run.
CLIMBPRO
A function specially developed for cyclists to effectively manage climbs on a planned route. It provides detailed information on upcoming climbs, including gradient, distance and elevation gain. This data helps you to better manage your own effort and make the entire tour more efficient.
SATIQ TECHNOLOGY
Get high-precision route recording through multi-frequency reception of global satellite systems. SatIQ dynamically adjusts the mode to ensure optimal positioning and save battery life.
5 HERTZ GPS RECORDING
The 5 Hz GPS recording captures your track in the Enduro and Downhill MTB profile with five data points per second. This results in a particularly precise and detailed track recording that captures even the smallest deviations. At the same time, the high data rate enables even more precise measurement of split times and thus ensures an analysis that also meets the requirements of ambitious riders.
ACCIDENT DETECTION
Garmin's accident detection uses a variety of sensors in the Edge bike computer to automatically detect accidents and falls. If a crash is detected, the device automatically sends a notification to preset contacts or emergency services and transmits your current location.
GROUPRIDE
GroupRide makes it easy to organize group rides. Share the route, stay in contact with all participants during the ride, receive accident notifications and compare yourself in leaderboards.
GARMIN SHARE
Share your planned routes and workouts quickly and easily with other compatible Garmin devices via Bluetooth. Perfect for spontaneous group rides or quick training sessions.
GARMIN COACH
Prepare for your next race, train for a milestone or simply improve your fitness with adaptive Coach or pre-built training plans. Garmin Coach offers customized training plans that adapt to your progress and goals in real time.
COMMUNITY HAZARDS
Share information on danger spots with the community and receive tips on dangerous sections of the route or obstacles. The danger spots are also displayed in the Edge route planner so that you can plan routes more safely in advance.
ANALYSIS OF THE GEAR RATIO
After the activity and with linked electronic gear shifting, you receive detailed analyses of how much time you spent in the respective gear ratios. This information is particularly valuable for your training, as it helps you to better understand and optimize your cadence, gear selection and power input.
E-BIKE ROUTING
The e-bike routing takes into account the battery charge level, the selected assistance level and the range of your e-bike. At the start of your tour, you will receive information on whether the planned route can be completed with the current battery level of your paired e-bike. As you are riding with varying support levels and the battery does not discharge evenly, you will receive continuous updates on whether your e-bike has enough power for your route.
BIKE ALARM
Be alerted if your bike is moved while you are away. If your Edge detects a change in position, a loud alarm sounds and you receive a notification on your smartphone.
FIND MY EDGE
If you have lost or misplaced your Garmin bike computer, you can easily display the last known location on a map via the Garmin Connect app and guide yourself there precisely. When the Bluetooth connection is active again, your Edge will make itself known with a clearly audible beep.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
Receive emails, text messages and time-critical notifications directly on your Edge when it is paired with your smartphone. This keeps you up to date without having to take your phone out of your pocket.
GARMIN PAY
Simply make contactless payments with your Edge and enjoy the freedom of being out and about without cash. With Garmin Pay, you can treat yourself to a snack at the snack bar on a longer tour and get a coffee after the ride - quickly, securely and conveniently.
GARMIN CONNECT IQ STORE
Garmin's open platform for apps, widgets and data fields. Connect IQ allows you to upgrade or customize functions to adapt your Garmin bike computer to your needs and riding habits. Unleash the full potential of your Edge.
GARMIN CONNECT APP
The Garmin Connect app serves as a control center for all your recorded data and fitness data. It gives you detailed insights into your activity and health metrics and helps you plan and execute training programs. You can set goals, track your progress and access comprehensive analyses. You can also interact with the Garmin community and take part in challenges to motivate you even more.
No matter which mobile operating system you use, the Garmin Connect app is available for both iOS and Android.
Garmin is a world leader in mobile navigation and satellite communications. Founded in 1989 with five employees in the United States, the company now has over 9,000 employees worldwide and has established itself through the development of innovative products in the field of navigation and communication. To date, over 43 million Garmin devices have been sold, underlining the trust placed in the brand. The name "Garmin" is made up of the first names of the two founders, Gary Burrell and Dr. Min Kao, and reflects the close partnership and innovative spirit that has characterized the company from the very beginning.
A milestone was the launch of the GPS 100 in 1991, a navigation system for boaters and pilots. It was the first of its kind and marked the beginning of Garmin's focus on GPS technology.
In 2005, Garmin launched the Edge 205, the first GPS bike computer specifically for cyclists. This device was the first to combine GPS technology with training functions and was aimed particularly at ambitious cyclists. It enabled the precise recording of training rides including informative metrics such as distance, speed and altitude profile. The Edge 205 paved the way for today's generation of high-performance bike computers, which not only navigate you reliably wherever you want to go, but also support you in achieving your next training goal with comprehensive performance analyses.
Garmin works constantly and with great commitment to further develop each bike computer through regular software updates and to equip it with new functions. These updates not only fix bugs, but also bring innovative features and contribute to an ever better user experience. It is therefore advisable to update your new acquisition with the latest software immediately after unpacking it. This will ensure that all the functions and innovations described are available to you right from the start.
Technical data:
Device dimensions: 54.6 x 92.2 x 16.8 mm
Housing material: fiber-reinforced polymer
Display glass material: chemically reinforced glass
Display type: LCD color display
Display size: 2.7" (68.6 mm)
Resolution: 420 x 600 pixels
Pixel density: 271 PPI
Touchscreen: yes (can also be operated via buttons)
Power supply: integrated lithium-ion battery
Charging connection: USB-C
Max. operating time: 12 hours or 36 hours in energy-saving mode
Protection class: IPX7
Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
Sensors: Barometer, accelerometer, rotation sensor, magnetometer, light sensor
Satellite navigation: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, Beidou
Internal memory: 64 GB
Pre-installed maps: worldwide
Speed sensor: optionally connectable
Cadence sensor: can be paired as an option
Power meter: can be paired as an option
