Garmin Introduce Edge 130 Plus and Edge 1030 Plus Computers
No more saying the jump was bigger than it was...
PRESS RELEASE: Garmin International Inc.
Garmin have introduced two new computers, the Edge 130 Plus and Edge 1030 Plus. The computers include state of the art navigation, performance insights, safety, and tracking features. The computers track rides, monitor stats, provide training guidance, and more.
The Edge 130 Plus features a button design with a 1.8-inch display and is designed to work in all weather conditions. The Edge 1030 Plus utilizes a 3.5-inch touchscreen display that works with and without gloves and in wet conditions.
 | Big or small, the Edge 130 Plus and Edge 1030 Plus cycling computers are full of features for every type of rider from the entry-level cyclist, to the adventurers and competitors. Boasting a combination of performance, navigation, awareness, and connectivity features, these new GPS cycling computers make it easy for all riders to take their adventure to the next level. |
Both computers allow cyclists to sync indoor and outdoor workouts automatically from Garmin Connect as well as other training apps, including TrainingPeaks and TrainerRoad directly to their device. While riding, the computers use vital data to provide dynamic performance insights, including VO2 max and heart rate. The ClimbPro feature allows riders to see the remaining ascent and grade for each climb when following a route or course.
For those commuting or out riding with friends, there are safety and tracking features including incident detection, assistance, and LiveTrack to allow someone else to see where a rider is, in real-time, and view their entire route to see where they may be headed.
The Edge 130 Plus uses GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo satellites along with a built-in altimeter to give riders more coverage and accuracy with their ride data. Riders can plan and download their routes before riding using Garmin's Course Creator in Garmin Connect, which uses Trendline popularity routing to give riders the best road, mountain, or gravel routes aggregated from those most traveled by riders.
While riding, there are course prompts and a breadcrumb route to allow riders to see where they've been and where they are going. It can also direct riders back to their starting location at the end of a ride.
Climbing data is broken down so there's no curiosity about how much further to the top.
Loads of workout data is easily accessed to give insights into training and performance.
Contacts can follow riders and rider information can also be stored so that it is readily accessible for first responders in the event of an accident.
As far as performance features go, the Edge 130 Plus gives insights including VO2 max, heart rate, heart rate zones, and calories burned. It can also keep track of metrics specific to mountain bikers such as jump count, jump distance, and hang time.
The computer uses smart connectivity so text messages and weather forecasts, alerts, and current conditions can keep riders aware of what's to come. Its data fields are customizable via the Connect IQ store, and the computer automatically uploads rides to the Garmin Connect online fitness community. The Edge 1030 Plus can easily pair with a Tacx indoor trainer so riding indoors is no issue.
The Edge 1030 Plus takes a lot of the features available on the 130 Plus a few steps further. Garmin's preloaded Cycle Maps have more coverage than before and include turn-by-turn navigation and can even notify riders of sharp curves ahead on the road. Riders can create routes on the device and use Trendline's popularity routing to create routes as well.
Riders using platforms such as Strava and Komoot can create courses and seamlessly sync them to the device. Now, while riding, riders can pause route guidance and off-course notifications if they choose to get off the beaten path. Then, if they're ready to get back on track, the computer can guide them back to their route or to where they originally started the ride.
Trailforks is preloaded on the Edge 1030 Plus and riders can view trail details from over 80 countries on the device. When riders stop when riding, the Forksight mode automatically shows upcoming forks in the trail and allows riders to see where they are within a trail network.
Additionally, riders can track their VVO2 max, recovery time, training load, focus, and more to see how their body is managing their efforts. They can even get daily workout suggestions based on their current training load and VO2 max. The computer utilizes data to show how a user's body is holding up to different environments and with heat and altitude acclimation. It's even possible to receive notifications when it's time to eat and hydrate.
Like the 130 Plus, the 1030 Plus measures jump count, jump distance, and hang time. Other features include Grit, which can rate the difficulty of a ride using GPS, elevation, and accelerometer data, and then Flow, which measures how smoothly a rider descends a trail.
Routing for roads and trails is pre-loaded onto the 1030 Plus.
Any information you could ask for is available on the touchscreen including kudos for getting in the air.
Climbs are shown in a color graded chart with distance and elevation to the top remaining.
The 1030 Plus gives in-depth training information and suggestions on how to improve your training on the fly.
Riders who have used Garmin's Edge products before will have their settings transfer right over to the 1030 Plus while new riders can get riding quickly by being able to select popular setups from other users based on their sensors and ride types. The device has safety and smart features for riders to stay connected while on the trail and can be paired with an inReach device so users have that connectivity even when in remote areas that cell phones may not work.
Other safety features include group messaging and tracking to keep riders in touch with others when they may get separated and up to 24 hours of battery life, even while using GPS, paired sensors, and connected features including LiveTrack. Battery life can be doubled using Garmin's Charge power pack.
Want to get way out? Garmin's new computers can make navigation a lot easier.
Both computers are compatible with the Varia line of cycling awareness devices, including the new RVR315 and RTL515 so riders are able to see and be seen. The computers can attach to multiple mounts, including a new TT bar mount.
The Edge 130 Plus sells for $199.99 - $249.99 USD and the 1030 Plus sells for $599.99 USD - $699.99 USD. Both computers are available now.
For more information, visit: www.garmin.com
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But it's still a Garmin and buggy and gets confused all the time. I have a 830 after returning the 530 because the buttons started to act weird and would highly recommend it. They actually (believe it or not) have a well working touchscreen that makes navigating it better than buttons.
ps...I see a Canadian flag next to your name, thus buy at MEC and return if you want anytime.
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Edge 1030 plus: 24-48 hours
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I run the Edge 1030 and can support the battery life claims. I did a 6 hour ride the other day and came home with 73% battery life.
I haven't tried in a while, but last time I had a Garmin go bad (310XT), I sent it back to Garmin and they sent my another for $100.
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Overall apart from the slightly time consuming setup on the Garmin is far better product and it offers a ton more, and now the battery matches!
Love my Fenix 5 watch, but considering a proper bike computer, that 130 looks like it would do the trick and stay within budget.
In all fairness, I love my Garmin Fenix and hate that I want to dump a lot of money for another potentially great product that I probably won't be able to use for another year. Curse you marketing man!
Not trying to argue, genuinely curious. I mainly want navigation for my gravel bike (dirt roads, gravel, mellow trails, etc.). A Garmin 130 costs around €160 here. For about €100 I can buy a new Xiaomi Redmi 7A with an 8 core CPU, 2gb of RAM, 32gb storage + some random stem mount. Bigger, shorter battery life, but cheaper and waaaaay better navigation.
(I think you can use all kinds of sensors with phones a well, although personally I only need navigation)
The next problem is size of the phones, big is IMO ok for road/gravel use, for everything else the 530 size is borderline.
Not to mention the excellent battery life, no need for any 8 core CPU, thats overkill for such a simple task.
These are just my observations, I used my phone for tracking my rides for a long time, I got the Edge a few months ago and will never go back to using my phone.
The 530 is awesome. But I will never spend that much money on a cycling computer. What about a low end cycling computer like a Garmin 130 vs a €100 phone like a Redmi 7A? I don't need anything more than navigation, and I don't need the screen to be on all the time.
It just seems so wrong to spend a €160 on some tiny computer that shows me a line on a monochrome screen, when I can get a phone with way more advanced hardware and infinitely more features for less money...
Which brand is the Xiaomi/Huawei of cycling computers who gives you the most bang for your buck?
I can't say I'd heard of vVO2 max before either, but it makes sense.
520+ lasts about 10 hours.
I've knocked my 520 off multiple times, ridden in pretty nasty weather, all things I wouldn't want to put my phone through. It's just a different tool.