- Lightweight GPS-based cycling computer tracks your distance, speed, location and elevation with high-sensitivity GPS.
- Barometric altimeter pinpoints changes in elevation for extra-precise climb and descent data.
- Work with third-party ANT+-enabled power meters to display your power output in watts as you ride.
- Use with optional heart rate monitor to hit your targets, track calories burned, and more.
- Join a worldwide network of cyclists through Garmin Connect, a one-stop site for data analysis and sharing.
Product Description
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Sharpen your cycling performance with Edge 500, a
lightweight GPS-based cycling computer for performance-driven
cyclists. Loaded with data, Edge 500 tracks your distance, speed,
location and elevation with high sensitivity GPS. Add an ANT+
compatible heart rate monitor, speed/cadence sensor or compatible
power meter for a finely-tuned analysis of your ride.
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Sharpen your cycling performance with Edge 500, a lightweight
GPS-based cycling computer for performance-driven cyclists.
Loaded with data, Edge 500 tracks your distance, speed, location
and elevation with high sensitivity GPS. Add an ANT+ compatible
heart rate monitor, speed/cadence sensor or compatible power
meter for a finely-tuned analysis of your ride.
Sharpen your cycling performance with Edge 500.
A barometric altimeter provides extra-precise climb and descent
data.
A high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix satellite prediction
calculates your position faster.
Jumpstart Your Training
The Edge 500 attaches easily to the stem or handlebars of your
bike with its low-profile bike . The Edge attaches easily to
the with a simple quarter-turn. When you're ready to ride,
just power on your Edge, acquire GPS satellites and go. Edge 500
features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix satellite
prediction to calculate your position faster.
Get the Data You Need
During your ride, Edge 500 measures your speed, distance, time,
calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this
data for your review. For extra-precise climb and descent data,
Edge 500 also incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint
changes in elevation.
All Edge 500 versions work with third-party ANT+-enabled power
meters to display your power output in watts as you ride. This
valuable data shows you how hard you're working, regardless of
conditions affecting your ride, so you can train smarter. Some
versions also ship with a digital heart rate monitor and
speed/cadence sensor.
Other helpful training features include a Courses feature, which
helps you compare successive rides over the same route, as well
as Auto Pause, Auto Lap and temperature readings. Edge also
alerts you if you're moving, but the timer is not running.
Track Your Heart Rate
When paired with a Garmin heart rate monitor, Edge 500 tracks
heart beats per minute and uses your heart rate for advanced
calorie computation, so you know how many calories you're
burning. Train in a certain heart-rate zone to improve your
fitness level or compare your pace and heart rate to past
performance over the same ride.
Analyze Your Ride
Once your ride's done, connect Edge 500 to your computer with
the included USB cable to analyze your performance. With a simple
click, you can join a worldwide network of cyclists and outdoor
enthusiasts through Garmin Connect, a one-stop site for data
analysis and sharing.
What's in the Box
Edge 500, Bike , AC Charger, USB Cable, Owner's Manual on
Disk, Quick Start Manual