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expirednsurg posted Sep 06, 2024 12:55 AM
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Garmin Edge 840 Cycling GPS & Smart Trainer w/ Touchscreen

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Wellbots has Garmin Edge 840 Cycling GPS & Smart Trainer w/ Touchscreen on sale for $379.99 when you apply discount code CHECKOUT20 during checkout. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • The Edge 840 cycling computer gets up to 26 hours of battery life in intense mode and up to 42 hours using battery saver mode.
  • View daily suggested workouts and training prompts on screen; get personalized coaching based on your event that adapts to your current training load and recovery
  • Find your way with multi-band GNSS technology that provides enhanced positioning accuracy
  • See remaining ascent and grade when climbing so you can gauge your effort with ClimbPro, now available on every ride with no course necessary
  • Compare your cycling ability to the demands of a specific course and focus your training in the right areas, when paired with your compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
  • Manage your efforts with the power guide feature, which recommends power targets throughout a course, when paired with your compatible power meter
  • Full Specs

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  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $59.01 lower than the next best comparable prices starting from $439.
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from Amazon customers.
  • Returns: 30-day return policy.

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Wellbots has Garmin Edge 840 Cycling GPS & Smart Trainer w/ Touchscreen on sale for $379.99 when you apply discount code CHECKOUT20 during checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member nsurg for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • The Edge 840 cycling computer gets up to 26 hours of battery life in intense mode and up to 42 hours using battery saver mode.
  • View daily suggested workouts and training prompts on screen; get personalized coaching based on your event that adapts to your current training load and recovery
  • Find your way with multi-band GNSS technology that provides enhanced positioning accuracy
  • See remaining ascent and grade when climbing so you can gauge your effort with ClimbPro, now available on every ride with no course necessary
  • Compare your cycling ability to the demands of a specific course and focus your training in the right areas, when paired with your compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
  • Manage your efforts with the power guide feature, which recommends power targets throughout a course, when paired with your compatible power meter
  • Full Specs

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $59.01 lower than the next best comparable prices starting from $439.
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from Amazon customers.
  • Returns: 30-day return policy.

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reron
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Tell me you don't use clipless pedals without telling me.
dealsmakemepoor
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Great deal for this computer. I have the 1040 and really like it. For those that don't bike longer distances and don't use many sensors, you may be able to get away with using your phone. For those who ride longer distances and/or use lots of sensors a bike computer is a huge upgrade. I have dual leg power, Di2 electronic shifting data, heart rate, glucose (I have type 1 diabetes and the Garmin can display my blood sugar value from my Dexcom), cadence, speed, etc all paired to my bike computer and the battery lasts 40+ hours on a single charge. Route navigation, crash detection, etc all excellent to have.
bugnuts
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It's wild how many people take the time to comment how you don't need to buy something on a site about buying things....
It's not for you, then it's ok to move on!

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Sep 08, 2024 03:47 PM
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DimitrisSep 08, 2024 03:47 PM
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Quote from vaancee :
You can record your ride on your phone you know. 😝
Only if its a short ride cause the battery will die fast - as you know - and the GPS data will be erratic. But we all knew that.

As you get deeper in this rabbit hole, "some" of us know that these cycling computers have a reason to exist, despite smartphones being able to do many of the same things OK, similar to why some people still buy cameras.
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Sep 08, 2024 05:41 PM
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OrangeTank1798Sep 08, 2024 05:41 PM
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Any comments on the readability of this screen in sunny weather? For those who suggest that a phone is a serviceable alternative, I have to mention that my iPhone 13 is unreadable in bright sun. I have to somehow shade it to see it, which makes in-the-saddle viewing unsafe and impractical.
Sep 09, 2024 03:20 PM
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Manonfire387Sep 09, 2024 03:20 PM
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Quote from Mattacks :
In this case I would like to hear from someone what you gain over just using a phone, because I just don't see it.
So for one battery life, I can have my 830 on max brightness and ride over 12 hours without any concerns. A second reason is because of the image stabilization for the camera. Apple has reported themselves not to use the phone on motorcycles because the vibrations and since 2020/21 people have reported their devices breaking due to excessive vibrations. When you ride a mountain bike or road bike you know you feel everything, which is why you wear clothing with padding to save yourself. https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Vi...bilization
In the end it's your money and funds, for me as someone who cycles atleast once a week it's been probably my best investment alongside with the varia radar.
Sep 09, 2024 04:05 PM
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sychanSep 09, 2024 04:05 PM
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Quote from OrangeTank1798 :
Any comments on the readability of this screen in sunny weather? For those who suggest that a phone is a serviceable alternative, I have to mention that my iPhone 13 is unreadable in bright sun. I have to somehow shade it to see it, which makes in-the-saddle viewing unsafe and impractical.
I have the 530 (previous non touchscreen version of this) and I ride in sunny socal and I never have a problem seeing the screen anytime.
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Sep 11, 2024 02:07 AM
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samsonsuSep 11, 2024 02:07 AM
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Asking experts here:

Can this track two (or more) separate bikes as separate profiles?

I have two bikes. One for work commute so I want to just log the miles but don't care about speed etc (it's not a race bike and I carry lots of stuff with it). The other bike is a gravel bike which I care a bit more on my numbers like speed and cadence etc.

What I want is that all numbers are tracked seperately for each bike. So I can see, this month, I rode X miles on bike1 with an average speed of Y. I rode Z miles on bike 2 with average speed W. I can add up to get my total miles. But don't let commute bike's speed drag down numbers of my other ride style.

A related question is whether it can handle 2 sets of sensors. So when I ride bike 1 using profile 1, it won't pickup cadence sensor on bike 2 even when it's next to me (eg a friend rides it with me).

Of course assume I have two mounts and can easily move the unit from one to the other. Ok if I need to press a few buttons to switch profile.

Thanks!
Sep 12, 2024 06:02 AM
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John-AllanJSep 12, 2024 06:02 AM
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Quote from samsonsu :
Asking experts here:

Can this track two (or more) separate bikes as separate profiles?

I have two bikes. One for work commute so I want to just log the miles but don't care about speed etc (it's not a race bike and I carry lots of stuff with it). The other bike is a gravel bike which I care a bit more on my numbers like speed and cadence etc.

What I want is that all numbers are tracked seperately for each bike. So I can see, this month, I rode X miles on bike1 with an average speed of Y. I rode Z miles on bike 2 with average speed W. I can add up to get my total miles. But don't let commute bike's speed drag down numbers of my other ride style.

A related question is whether it can handle 2 sets of sensors. So when I ride bike 1 using profile 1, it won't pickup cadence sensor on bike 2 even when it's next to me (eg a friend rides it with me).

Of course assume I have two mounts and can easily move the unit from one to the other. Ok if I need to press a few buttons to switch profile.

Thanks!
I dont think you can track the numbers separately on two bikes natively on the Edge. However you can do probably do it on Garmin Connect or Training peaks if you export the data.
In terms of profiles connecting to different sensors, yes you can create different profiles for different set of sensors i.e. indoor trainer, HRM, cadence etc.
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Sep 17, 2024 09:29 PM
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EchoTonySep 17, 2024 09:29 PM
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Quote from samsonsu :
Asking experts here:

Can this track two (or more) separate bikes as separate profiles?

I have two bikes. One for work commute so I want to just log the miles but don't care about speed etc (it's not a race bike and I carry lots of stuff with it). The other bike is a gravel bike which I care a bit more on my numbers like speed and cadence etc.

What I want is that all numbers are tracked seperately for each bike. So I can see, this month, I rode X miles on bike1 with an average speed of Y. I rode Z miles on bike 2 with average speed W. I can add up to get my total miles. But don't let commute bike's speed drag down numbers of my other ride style.

A related question is whether it can handle 2 sets of sensors. So when I ride bike 1 using profile 1, it won't pickup cadence sensor on bike 2 even when it's next to me (eg a friend rides it with me).

Of course assume I have two mounts and can easily move the unit from one to the other. Ok if I need to press a few buttons to switch profile.

Thanks!
Yes. And. No.

These do have bike profiles. I have 3 bikes I ride with one Garmin and each has its own settings, screens, and ultimately records. For 2 of my bikes, I have to go back and switch from the default eMTB to the other eMTB trail bike because they are recorded basically the same despite them having different profiles in the Garmin. But the 3rd bike isn't an ebike and is setup for default MTB. When I select that one, it does get it right and records it as that bike with the proper profile. Basically, you can have one profile for each type of bike there is listed, which includes road, ebike, Mountain, eMountain, and a number of other odd balls.
The cool thing is these get better with each update and over time features improve or just appear.

As to sensors, it will pickup the other bike's sensors if you ride them together, but you can reject it when it asks to connect the wrong one.
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Sep 18, 2024 05:12 PM
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samsonsuSep 18, 2024 05:12 PM
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Quote from EchoTony :
Yes. And. No.

These do have bike profiles. I have 3 bikes I ride with one Garmin and each has its own settings, screens, and ultimately records. For 2 of my bikes, I have to go back and switch from the default eMTB to the other eMTB trail bike because they are recorded basically the same despite them having different profiles in the Garmin. But the 3rd bike isn't an ebike and is setup for default MTB. When I select that one, it does get it right and records it as that bike with the proper profile. Basically, you can have one profile for each type of bike there is listed, which includes road, ebike, Mountain, eMountain, and a number of other odd balls.
The cool thing is these get better with each update and over time features improve or just appear.

As to sensors, it will pickup the other bike's sensors if you ride them together, but you can reject it when it asks to connect the wrong one.
Thank you! So if I just have one bike per type, I should be ok? Eg my commute bike is ebike and I can call my gravel bike road bike.
Sep 18, 2024 06:57 PM
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EchoTonySep 18, 2024 06:57 PM
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Quote from samsonsu :
Thank you! So if I just have one bike per type, I should be ok? Eg my commute bike is ebike and I can call my gravel bike road bike.
Yes. I only have an issue when it's an ebike ride and I have 2 ebikes. It doesn't seem to know which one I'm using even though they have different profiles in the Garmin.
Strava does a better job of figuring it out and keeping track, FYI.

But it does fine when I use the pedal bike, it always identifies that one correctly.
Thus, I assume it's just able to default one bike per type of bike - eg one road one MTB one eMTB, etc.

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