Garmin packs a lot of function into the small Egde 130

In keeping with the motto "small but powerful", navigation specialist Garmin is launching a new GPS bike computer on the market. The compact Edge 130 weighs just 33 grams and offers route navigation as well as the option of recording countless tour data. The 1.8-inch display should be easy to read even in sunlight, and handling should also be simple on any terrain.

Garmin Edge 130 at a glance

Lightweight and compact design
1.8-inch display that is easy to read even in direct sunlight
GPS, GLONASS and Galileo reception
Strava live segments
Route navigation and route planning on Garmin Connect with Trendline™ Popularity Routing
ANT+ and Bluetooth compatible
Manual accident notification
Connected features: Smart notifications, weather information and Live & GroupTrack
Standard: RRP CHF 239.00
Performance Bundle: RRP CHF 299.00
Mountain bike bundle: RRP CHF 299.00
Availability: May 2018

15-hour battery and acoustic navigation aid

Whether on a single trail, mountain pass road or through the city: thanks to GPS, GLONASS and now also Galileo, the new Edge 130 has optimum reception and scores with a battery life of up to 15 hours. The integrated barometric altimeter also provides even more accurate data. Thanks to these sensors, the rider is always well informed when it comes to distances covered, altitude meters or speed, for example. To plan the optimal tour, cyclists can access the improved route planning on Garmin Connect. Based on millions of user data, the tool offers the most popular routes thanks to Trendline™ Popularity Routing and helps the rider to create suitable routes. Once on the road, the Edge supports navigation with acoustic turn-by-turn directions.

Safely on the road

In addition to its lightweight and compact design, the Edge 130 also focuses on safety. The bike computer can be paired with other Garmin products such as the Varia Radar, the Varia UT800 or the Varia Vision to increase safety on the road. Equipped with Bluetooth and ANT+, other sensors such as the Edge remote control can be connected, allowing the rider to scroll through the menu without taking their hands off the handlebars. If the bike computer is connected to the smartphone, smart notifications such as calls, text messages or appointments can be received directly on the device. A new weather page informs the rider live about the current forecast. This makes it easy to avoid dangerous situations caused by a change in the weather. If something does happen, the Edge informs a stored emergency contact of the current position.

A digital training partner

For anyone who wants to record more than just distance, speed or routes with the Edge, the training functions are particularly interesting. When connected to a compatible watt measuring system such as the Vector 3, the current performance is displayed directly and the rider can adjust their training accordingly. For an even more competitive feel, you can compete against a virtual partner or on Strava Live segments in real time. This gives the cyclist a second-by-second comparison with their opponent and allows them to push even harder.

The Edge 130 is available in three versions. While the standard version only contains the bike computer, there is an extra mountain bike bundle, which offers even better usability and more protection thanks to an additional mount, a remote control and a silicone cover. For road cyclists, the performance bundle including heart rate sensor offers additional data for training analysis.