Garmin Edge 520 Plus Cycling Computer (Black)

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Garmin Edge 520 Plus Cycling Computer (Black)
Price: $279.99
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This is the Garmin Edge 520 Plus GPS Bike Computer. The training, planning, and analysis tools can help you take your training to the next level, while the navigation features allow you to discover new places and routes. Other features like Strava Live segment, the bright color screen, and turn-by-turn directions with Garmin's Cycle Map, are there to make sure you can get the most out of each ride.

 

Features:

  • Garmin Cycle Map offers turn-by-turn directions on roads and on trails
  • Strava Live Segments allow you to compete with your PR, another rider's PR, or the KOM of the segment in real time
  • Stay Safe and connected with LiveTrack and GroupTrack, smart notifications, and rider-to-rider messaging, when connected to your smart phone
  • Built-in incident detection
  • When paired with power and heart rate, the 520 Plus monitors cycling-specific VO2 max and recovery time
  • Functional Threshold Power (FTP) tracking and cycling dynamics when used with Vector™ power meters
  • Up to 15 hours of battery life

Specifications:  Dimensions: 1.9" x 2.9" x 0.8" (49.0 x 73.0 x 21.0 mm)
Weight: 2.2oz (62.5g)
Water Rating: IPX7
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Display Size: 1.4” x 1.9” (35.0 x 47.0 mm); 2.3" diagonal
Display Resolution: 200 x 265 Pixels
Display: Color
Battery life: Up To 15 Hours

Includes:

  • Edge 520 Plus
  • Flush out-front mount
  • Standard mount
  • Tether
  • USB cable
  • Manuals

This product was added to our catalog on May 23, 2018

Dan Spisak
Verified Owner
Thursday, Dec 17 2020 (about 3 years ago)
Garmin Edge 520 Plus Cycling Computer (Black)
I am "upgrading" from a Cat Eye Padrone. The Padrone is dirt simple to install, calibrate, and use. The 520+ has many more features, mostly connectivity and social sharing. The 520+ is a bit of a pain to setup and you HAVE to link it to an iPhone. That took a while as the phone kept requiring Bluetooth while the 520+ required the Garmin app. I cannot set up the Garmin to have the screens I desire. That will take some learning. The accuracy of the 520+ seems to be the same as the Padrone. The 520+ has more features and does not require an external sensor like the Padrone. However, it is more complicated to use ans has a vastly shorter battery life than the Padrone.
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Mark Labash
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Mar 23 2021 (about 3 years ago)
Garmin Edge 520 Plus Cycling Computer (Black)
It takes a bit of getting used to. Frequently it tells one they are off course when there was no trail crossing to have turned to. One has to ignorethese messages over and over.
It is not a fast processor. Sometimes it takes quite a while to resolve a new course moving or not. One can easily push the buttons faster than it can respond.
The beacon only works when there is cell communication. When it is reestablished the path you took is relayed and it shows that you are actually not dying by the side of the trail.
At 6 months the thing died. Garin sent a refurbished one but what will happen in the next 6 months?
Jorge Mata
Verified Owner
Friday, Jul 23 2021 (about 3 years ago)
Garmin Edge 520 Plus Cycling Computer (Black)
have a 520 which i liked, this one has more features, great price and computer
Roberto Campos
Verified Owner
Thursday, Jun 24 2021 (about 3 years ago)
Garmin Edge 520 Plus Cycling Computer (Black)
Definitely worth it, the unit is perfect and the mounting hardware that comes with it, I preferred the handlebar mounting bracket over the stem, looking down so far behind wasn't ideal so now I just look down and there is all the info I need.

The setup was easy, nothing difficult or confusing to follow, except giving the info on the contact list wasn't for me.

I didn't look at the manual so the features that are by default are just what I need, except I have to read the manual now to know how to work these features. But overall is a great unit and the GPS works great and it prompted me to know if I wanted to use a feature about the trail I was it but didn't open or used it. I also like that there are no more "settings" to adjust after the season is over, meaning having to set up the computer manually like I used to with my CatEye cyclo-computer.
And the price was fantastic!

I didn't or going to buy the other pieces of hardware that some of the features need, ie; heart-monitor, cadence, and all that stuff, I just need average speed, max, distance and I like that I get to see how many calories I've burned based on those features mentioned.
A cyclo-computer that resets every year? Nah! The 520 Plus is perfect, no need to re-setup anything, just mount and go!
James Schwarz
Verified Owner
Sunday, Jun 6 2021 (about 3 years ago)
Garmin Edge 520 Plus Cycling Computer (Black)
Perfect - has met all my expectations, accuracy is great and the battery consumption is much better then my wife's 520
Jeff Eddy
Verified Owner
Thursday, May 13 2021 (about 3 years ago)
Garmin Edge 520 Plus Cycling Computer (Black)
Had to replace one that I thought I had lost.... found it after ordering new one. Kept it for my daughters bike!!! Great computer! Great price.
David Harkness
Verified Owner
Sunday, Jan 10 2021 (about 3 years ago)
Garmin Edge 520 Plus Cycling Computer (Black)
I returned the Garmin Edge 520. I am a former store systems traveling tech so I am comfortable with a sorts of devices, except this Garmin. It is not at all intuitive, would not pair to my phone, hard to read menus, and very slow at responding to inputs.
James Bickley
Verified Owner
Sunday, Oct 18 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Garmin Edge 520 Plus Cycling Computer (Black)
Miss the touch screen but works great just as I expected
Jason Williams
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Oct 14 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Garmin Edge 520 Plus Cycling Computer (Black)
With all the options for gps, garmin still ranks as the best

520 plus is no exception
Anonymous
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Jun 30 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Garmin Edge 520 Plus Cycling Computer (Black)
Disappointed with the product received. The box arrived wet and open.
It appears this device was previously used. I tried calling and could not get a live person and used the automated return call feature and never received a call back.
William Carpenter
Verified Owner
Sunday, Jun 7 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Garmin Edge 520 Plus Cycling Computer (Black)
Have enjoyed the updated features over my older Gamin Edge 500.
Great price from Performance Bike!
Mark Dever
Verified Owner
Thursday, Dec 24 2020 (about 3 years ago)
Garmin Edge 520 Plus Cycling Computer (Black)
placed order 12-11 today is 12-24 have not received order yet
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