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Garmin Edge 830 GPS Cycling Computer

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Amazon has Garmin Edge 830 GPS Cycling Computer on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free.

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  • Performance GPS cycling computer with mapping and touchscreen
  • Dynamic performance monitoring provides insights on your VO2 max, recovery, training load focus, heat and altitude acclimation, nutrition, hydration and more when paired with compatible sensors
  • Cycling safety features include bike alarm, group messaging and tracking, compatibility with Variant rearview radar and lights so you can see and be seen (when paired with your compatible smartphone)
  • Includes routable Garmin Cycle Map with popularity routing - helps you ride like a local - plus on-device route creation and off-course recalculation; mountain biking model has integrated Trail forks data
  • Customize with free apps, widgets and data fields from the Connect IQ Store. Sensor compatibility - ANT Plus, BLE
  • MTB dynamics track jump count, jump distance, hang time, and Grit, a measure of the ride?s difficulty, and Flow, which tracks the smoothness of your descent so you have a score to beat next time
  • Battery life: up to 20 hours with GPS; works with Garmin Charge power pack for up to 40 hours of additional battery life

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    • Our research indicates that this deal is $20 less (7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $269.99 at the time of this posting.
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 1625 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Amazon has Garmin Edge 830 GPS Cycling Computer on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter gaamn114 for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Performance GPS cycling computer with mapping and touchscreen
  • Dynamic performance monitoring provides insights on your VO2 max, recovery, training load focus, heat and altitude acclimation, nutrition, hydration and more when paired with compatible sensors
  • Cycling safety features include bike alarm, group messaging and tracking, compatibility with Variant rearview radar and lights so you can see and be seen (when paired with your compatible smartphone)
  • Includes routable Garmin Cycle Map with popularity routing - helps you ride like a local - plus on-device route creation and off-course recalculation; mountain biking model has integrated Trail forks data
  • Customize with free apps, widgets and data fields from the Connect IQ Store. Sensor compatibility - ANT Plus, BLE
  • MTB dynamics track jump count, jump distance, hang time, and Grit, a measure of the ride?s difficulty, and Flow, which tracks the smoothness of your descent so you have a score to beat next time
  • Battery life: up to 20 hours with GPS; works with Garmin Charge power pack for up to 40 hours of additional battery life

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $20 less (7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $269.99 at the time of this posting.
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 1625 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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nice find
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WandJan 21, 2024 6:16 PM
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Garmin user interface sucks. You have to make so many clicks(taps) to do simple tasks.
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taurus2007Jan 21, 2024 6:23 PM
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Quote from Wand View quoted comment :
Garmin user interface sucks. You have to make so many clicks(taps) to do simple tasks.
Well, there are other options that you can go like Wahoo, Stages, etc.
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Jan 21, 2024 7:02 PM
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jasonjayhawkJan 21, 2024 7:02 PM
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Always wanted one of these, but the price seems unjustified compared to a GPS app on a cell phone mounted to my bike. Any thoughts from the crowd who buys this tech?
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Quote from jasonjayhawk View quoted comment :
Always wanted one of these, but the price seems unjustified compared to a GPS app on a cell phone mounted to my bike. Any thoughts from the crowd who buys this tech?
For many, the Apple Watch is good enough to track this sort of thing.

However, this will provide more details and insight into your rides. If you're hugely into data and using that to improve your workout, this is very nice. It fits on the bike well, and has quick commands and stats that are easier to see directly on the bike, rather than your watch.

While some may say the stats are the main seller, the radar is the killer feature for me. Also expensive, it attaches to the rear of your bike and shows when and approximately how fast a car is coming up on you from behind. It's very accurate and gives you a better understanding of dangers around you.

In all, this isn't for everyone. It's expensive and the Apple Watch does enough data tracking.

But if you want to ride a little safer with the radar and become obsessed with riding stats, this is nice.
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gjqJan 21, 2024 7:09 PM
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Nice deal. Had to spend $325+tax for that last May.
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gjqJan 21, 2024 7:14 PM
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Quote from jasonjayhawk View quoted comment :
Always wanted one of these, but the price seems unjustified compared to a GPS app on a cell phone mounted to my bike. Any thoughts from the crowd who buys this tech?
The GPS from a garmin is supposed to be a little more accurate, but I still get wrong speed readings on my 830 when riding in the woods.

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Quote from jasonjayhawk View quoted comment :
Always wanted one of these, but the price seems unjustified compared to a GPS app on a cell phone mounted to my bike. Any thoughts from the crowd who buys this tech?
Different type of device. (I have a 520, which is the step down, previous model series).
This connects to hrm, cadence sensor, power meter. All helpful for long rides and more serious training. It also connects to Garmin's Varia light/blind spot warning device. (Not my thing but my friends who have Varia love it.)
Also, the UI has a lot of other stuff to it, like super detailed climb profiles so you can see what's coming up (nice on long unfamiliar routes). Also has Strava live segments where you can see how much faster you need to go to beat your friends up the hill.
Plus, something I especially like about having a separate device is that it isn't a phone. It doesn't ring or buzz or give alerts about whatever thing you don't need to hear about when you're in the middle of a ride.
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Quote from jasonjayhawk View quoted comment :
Always wanted one of these, but the price seems unjustified compared to a GPS app on a cell phone mounted to my bike. Any thoughts from the crowd who buys this tech?
If that works well enough for you, then great, do that. But this has a more visible screen, better routing, better battery life, better interface with other components, better data tracking, better rain protection, better crash protection, etc.

That being said, this is an old model which has been as low as $200 in the recent past, so those in the market may want to wait to see if it'll drop that low again. But who knows, maybe people are running low on stock and it'll never drop again.
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UT07Jan 21, 2024 7:40 PM
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Any benefit for ebike riders or is this mostly for training?
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Quote from UT07 View quoted comment :
Any benefit for ebike riders or is this mostly for training?
You probably don't need to track your pedaling watts or heartrate, but everything else should be just as useful. Garmin does make a version that has some e-bike specific features for compatible bikes. https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/802162
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TimlessJan 21, 2024 8:15 PM
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Quote from jasonjayhawk View quoted comment :
Always wanted one of these, but the price seems unjustified compared to a GPS app on a cell phone mounted to my bike. Any thoughts from the crowd who buys this tech?
This is dedicated, so it's less clunky.

With a phone you need the right app, make sure Bluetooth is connecting with all your sensors, a good mount. But generally the phone is just as good, if not better. Battery life, gps, maps, .etc.

Mamil will always argue these are far better, though.
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Quote from jasonjayhawk View quoted comment :
Always wanted one of these, but the price seems unjustified compared to a GPS app on a cell phone mounted to my bike. Any thoughts from the crowd who buys this tech?
You'll know when you're part of the crowd that finds these useful. If you have to ask, you probably don't need it yet.
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eshankJan 21, 2024 9:10 PM
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In addition to the many benefits mentioned above, I just do not feel right strapping a $1k phone on a bicycle that will fall at some point. Garmin Edge devices are designed to survive a fall, cheap screen protectors are readily available, Garmin is very good about replacing devices with issues, even after the warranty has expired.

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Quote from jeff34270 View quoted comment :
If that works well enough for you, then great, do that. But this has a more visible screen, better routing, better battery life, better interface with other components, better data tracking, better rain protection, better crash protection, etc.

That being said, this is an old model which has been as low as $200 in the recent past, so those in the market may want to wait to see if it'll drop that low again. But who knows, maybe people are running low on stock and it'll never drop again.
For the vast majority of recreational riders, the 820 or 830 are more than adequate. Primary benefit of newer models is longer battery life, not worth the extra $$ IMHO.
Garmin is vewry good about supporting "older" models, so that should not be an issue.

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