Upgraded to the Edge 850 from my old Wahoo Elemnt Bolt v1. Without repeating countless online reviews, the Edge 850 is an extremely capable device and obviously a huge step up vs what I had before. That being said a things have bugged me when moving across from the Wahoo ecosystem: - SMS notifications of live tracking are stuck behind a paywall. This was free on Wahoo. - Still haven't got live segments from Strava working on it, nor is there support for Strava Relative Effort (the data field in Connect IQ is not yet compatible with the Edge 850). - Climbpro is great, but the gradient often seems off / laggy. - Screen is not as responsive with gloves as I'd have hoped, buttons are less intuitive / responsive than Wahoo. - Garmin Pay functionality is completely oversold - in reality very few major institutions in the UK support it, and neither the two major banks I use or Amex will support it. Overall I like my 850 - but hard to say I love it.
Product Details
Garmin Edge 850 Cycling Computer
The Garmn Edge 850 is a compact GPS bike computer featuring a vivid colour touchscreen with button controls. It provides riders with insights, guidance, and fuelling advice to help optimise performance. Some training and performance functions require a compatible heart rate monitor, power meter, or both.
Garmin Edge 850 Smart Fuelling Alerts
While following a workout or using power guide, the device offers guidance on carbohydrate intake in grams and hydration in millilitres. Alerts are tailored to the rider’s current fitness, course demands, and environmental conditions including heat and humidity.
Garmin Coach Training Plans
Riders can train for events, reach milestones, or improve overall fitness with personalised Garmin Coach plans. Cycling-specific plans adapt to training progress, recovery, and the demands of the course.
Garmin Edge 850 Advanced Training Features
The Edge 850 provides insights backed by sports science, including power guide metrics, real-time stamina, cycling ability, and more.
Garmin Real-Time Weather Updates
Riders can monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions mid-ride. When paired with a smartphone and the Garmin Connect™ app, the device displays radar and wind direction overlays.
Garmin GroupRide Connectivity
During group rides, riders can stay connected with in-ride messaging, live location sharing, and incident detection alerts. Leaderboards for climbs and real-time comparisons with other riders are also available.
Garmin Pay Contactless Payments
For mid-ride snacks or post-ride coffee, riders can make purchases on the go using Garmin Pay with participating providers.
In The Box
- Edge 850 GPS cycling computer
- Flush Out-Front Mount
- Standard Mount
- Tether
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
Features
- Dimension: 54.6 x 92.2 x 16.8 mm
- Weight: 113 g
- Water rating: IPX7
- Touchscreen: Yes
- Display Type: Liquid crystal
- Display Size: 2.7″ diagonal
- Display Resolution: 420 x 600 pixels
- Colour display: Yes
- Built-in speaker: Yes
- Battery type: Rechargeable lithium-ion
- Battery life: Up to 12 hours (demanding use) / Up to 36 hours battery saver mode
- Battery save mode: Yes
- In-ride power compatible (Power Mount and Garmin Charge Battery Pack): Yes
- Garmin Pay
Specifications
- Compatibility (Device / Platform)
- iOS, Android, ANT+, Bluetooth
- Connectivity Type
- Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
- Power Source Type
- Rechargeable Battery
- Primary Product Type (Electronics)
- GPS Bike Computer
- Water Resistance Rating
- IPX7
- Battery Life (Typical Use, Hours)
- 12 hrs
- Charging Interface
- USB-C
- Dimensions (L x W x H mm)
- 92.2 x 54.6 x 16.8
- Display Type
- LCD
- Firmware Upgradable
- Yes
- Live Tracking Features
- LiveTrack, GroupTrack, Incident Detection
- Mounting Location
- Handlebar
- Navigation Type
- Full Map
- Release Year
- 2025
- Screen Size (inches)
- 2.7
- Sensor Compatibility
- Heart Rate, Speed, Cadence, Power
- Training Features
- Structured Workouts, Climb Mode
- Weight (g)
- 113 g
- Product code
- 1956324 / 54293752906074
Reviews
Shipping & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £50. Orders are dispatched within 1-2 working days and typically arrive 1-2 working days later.
Return unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery. Return postage is £3.50.
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About Garmin
Data, in the hands of the riders who act on it.
Garmin has been navigating riders, runners and explorers since 1989. From the original GPS unit to today's Edge cycling computers and Forerunner watches, every product is built to put rich, accurate data into the hands of the people who'll act on it.
The Edge range is the most widely used cycling computer line in the world. Mapping, power, training load, structured workouts, group ride messaging, incident detection — Edge has set the bar most other head units now chase.
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