Garmin Edge 130 Plus Review: 7 New Features To Know!

[@geu6270]

Amazing what you have done for us with these device reviews over the years. Thanks again.

[@noeulises7631]

You prolly dont give a damn but does someone know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account? I somehow forgot the login password. I would love any help you can offer me.

[@roccomichael8577]

@Noe Ulises Instablaster ;)

[@wei2go460]

i own an edge 130. As an avid TR user, I like every part of it except for not having structural workout feature. I do hope one day Garmin can do it on my 130 unit through hardware update...

[@geoffgoldplum1231]

Well, there goes any hope of this little 130 unit getting any updates...

[@Dcrainmaker]

Unfortunately probably true.

[@conan_der_barbar]

hope there'll be some new wahoo bike computers soon, too. the bolt is 3 years old

[@Dcrainmaker]

Indeed, though, still a good value!

[@orci77]

Maybe Wahoo gets back to software quality from three years ago. WiFi upload of rides is completely broken for me. Even after resetting Bolt and app completely it won’t work. It really 🤬

[@szybkilopez566]

@@orci77 It's Strava thing. De-auth, re-auth, job done. Nothing to do with Wahoo.

[@CiclistaRodando]

Again Solid review, thanks for all this data, before a I do my reviews I take a look to your to had everything I need.

[@SteveMartinUSA]

OK, I ordered this, but not for the things discussed in this video. All of that seems mostly senseless to me. I like that I can configure the main display, that there are no wires, a good clear screen, and maybe I'll connect the heart rate monitor once a year as I get older. Otherwise, the old style bike computer works fine and it keeps the emphasis on the ride and not messing with another device. If the 130 were cheaper I'd have happily bought that over the 130 plus, but for some reason the plus was $50 cheaper...

[@lattiure]

Why didn't they release an update for the original 130? I'm very upset with garmin

[@pirateradioFPV]

Would you buy the Plus if they did? No. That's what the new iterations of these devices are reducing down to, firmware updates. For example gopro 6, 7 and 8 share the exact same hardware. You could have all the features GP8 has on your GP6 but guess what, you won't unless you dish out 300€ for the GP8. How's that for upselling.

[@tushermyth]

money money

[@robtaylor703]

They really should have given you an accelerometer to download.

[@PuneethBedre]

I wonder if most of the new features are hard ware dependent. If it isnt, would be dope to see Garmin roll out software updates to the original 130.

[@pe3117]

I have the normal 130...but I have more battery life and 85% of the functions of the Plus version...I prefer the “old” one...maybe in a future we can have a firmware update

[@geddy1972]

i brought a standard 130 about two weeks ago to replace my aging edge 305. im very pleased with it and it only cost me £99 from halfords. i don't think any of the upgrades on the 130 plus will be any use to me at all.

[@markrobinson891]

Good info. I just bought the device. Haven’t even tried it more than a few miles. I used a basic wireless computer for a couple of years and 7K miles. I’d like to transfer data to the Garmin. I use totals to know when to wax the chain, how long I’m getting on tires etc. I don’t see a way to do this.

[@shawnhall1971]

What is the status on the smart trainer control update? Seems like it still isn't available? I've been holding out until I know this works. Thanks for the awesome reviews!

[@JohnSmith-on7zr]

This is an amazing tool! Quick and easy!

[@artemmelnik7965]

I'll rather wait till they upgrade the battery life claims to more realistic 4 hours!

[@BurgerTime7441]

4 hours, really???!

[@waynedoherty7758]

Lol typical Garmin, this is easily firmware territory. No reason not to give this to 130 owners. That said the 130 plus is now punishingly good value compared to the wahoo range. Wahoo have the positive sentiment with their updates, but Garmin is just moving faster but agitating their customers in the process. At some point the market should punish Garmin for making their customers hate them right?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yeah, I don't entirely understand why this unit ended up as 'new hardware', whereas others get updates. This example though, I think most folks underestimate just how many features Garmin adds post-announcement day in the following 1-3 years, or even 5-7 years in some cases. Looking at the firmware release notes is always fun. It's astonishing how many features we forget weren't there when the products launch.

[@randomtech787]

I'm angry cuz the Fitbit charge 3 (149$) - nearly as for a smartwatch, doesn't bring the freaking spotify functionality. The fitbit charge 4 is a charge 3 with GPS module. But the spotify it's completely about software (at least i think). It always makes me mad when some company does that...

[@pe3117]

I bought a 130 3 months ago...I don’t regret...more battery life and 85% of the functions of the plus version...maybe in the future we can have a firmware update

[@waynedoherty7758]

​@@Dcrainmaker I think you are right for Garmin's high end units where they uplift the top models to remain above newly released lower tier models. Do most people buy Edge 1030s, Fenix 6 and Forerunner 945? Probably not, which is possibly why your impressions and experience could start to diverge from the zeitgeist. There will also be a large number of Garmin users that don't watch awesome channels like: your own DCRainmaker, Shane Miller's and DesFits so they wont even realise Garmin does this. But in the case of the Edge 130, I just checked, and the unit got Physio True Up, and extended display mode. Physio True Up is pretty cool, but its really about making Garmin Connect a better moat to competition and something most would have assumed worked properly via Garmin Connect anyway. The rest of the updates were a steady stream of bug fixes, and some new backlight display options to address the gulf between practical battery life and marketed. With Wahoo the upgrade that I still remember fondly was when they introduced cadence support and multiple bluetooth connections for the Kickr Core. Those updates made the product genuinely more usefull to me, which Is why I remember it so strongly. Garmin would have probably released that as the Kickr Core Plus, and made you buy it again to get those features :-p

[@waynedoherty7758]

@@pe3117 I was happy with all the features of the 130, and only just upgraded to a 530 due to the battery life and wanting better navigation. If the battery life was better I probably wouldn't have upgraded. I really wanted to jump ship to Wahoo because I was so annoyed with the battery life, but ended up staying in the Garmin ecosystem so I could combo with a Garmin watch for weightlifting and have HRV tracking my recovery. PE the screen on your Edge 130 is pretty amazing compared to the other Edge devices, as is the weight! In daylight its super crisp and clear compared to its bigger bros. So if your happy with what it does and do shorter rides without too many sensors, its a great unit!

[@NeelsLotter]

I have one, and my only complaint is the battery life, its really not good enough

[@paceline]

This. The battery life advertised is a lie.

[@loganskis]

how long does yours live?

[@paceline]

@@loganskis If I ride with HR, Cadence, Speed, and GPS-only sensors turned on (no Power Meter, no Bluetooth, no backlight) I get 7 hours tops. I've had it die on multiple century rides and charging it between every ride is necessary.

[@flodererste2968]

After 5:30 hours my battery had 60% (Only Cadence and only Gps)

[@Endeavour1982]

I barely use a half of 130 functions... Edge 25 was the perfect device. What a pity they dont make anything like that now

[@sekil75]

I want to buy your T-shirt. Great one.

[@MarcHamlin]

So glad I asked for a Garmin 130 for Christmas! It's now EoL 6 months later, and (because I live in the Northeast US) I got about 3 months of use out of it. HATE GARMIN!

[@Aprendeinglescantando2425]

Great video Dc , congrats for all the info that you bring us , in all your videos, one question , that i didnt get clear, what about, metric like IF, NP, on the Garmin Edge 130 Plus, the normal 130 lack of this feautures that are very useful. thks

[@Dcrainmaker]

Sadly still lacking on the Edge 130 Plus. Though, like the Edge 130 you can download some 3rd party Connect IQ Data Fields that get you that. I know there's an NP one I linked to from my written review. I didn't look for IF or TSS.

[@motojn96]

So basically a firmware update sold as a new unit. Well, luckily it doesn't add any fundamental feature, so I won't have the itch to upgrade my Edge 130!

[@Dcrainmaker]

In a nutshell.

[@reyskidude]

@@Dcrainmaker wouldn't adding the accelerometer qualify as a hardware upgrade?

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@reyskidude Ahh, good point, you're right. Too late at night for me!

[@Pascalwb]

Yea seams like it with the micro usb.

[@Papa-Bogey]

It does add the accelerometer ...

[@philipbrits2984]

Hey Rey! Do you think a new 140 will be released this year? Regards

[@jochembeumer]

Was hoping for a bigger upgrade, now I'm really in doubt what to choose for Triathlon, Garmin FR945 with Garmin 130 (plus) or with a Wahoo bolt. If the Wahoo would only support the extended diplay mode for race day...

[@NunalSaPaa]

Thank you so much for this!

[@frankvandegender1533]

Hi Ray, Hoe heb je Tunnabora op de Edge 130+ gekregen?? Gewoon als file er op gezet?

[@billmillen29]

Really helpful. Cheers.

[@jack91522]

Limited to two CIQ fields. No native AXS support. These are some of the short comings which should've been discussed which is rather important and was left out in this video.

[@semiephemeral9]

Ray, would you spring the extra 100 for the Edge 530 over this unit? thanks!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yes and no. Generally speaking, it shouldn't be hard to find the Edge 530 on some solid sale deals these days, considering it's X-1 (a previous gen unit now). Thus, you an usually find it for sub-$250 pretty easily. That said, I'd really look at the Edge Explore 2 - and see if there's specific things you need (e.g. structured workouts) on the Edge 530, else, the Edge Explore 2 is a far better little unit.

[@richardt9692]

Would you recommend the 130 plus as a bike computer for triathlons? I currently have the 1030plus but it won’t fit on my front hydration system so I’m looking at the 130 plus for events where I would need to use the front hydration. Or should pay more for the 530?

[@gailgiovanniellobodin4263]

Helpful and funny. Thxxxx

[@praveenksapkal]

Does 130 plus provides "exercises load" and "training effect" data to garmin connect ?

[@GlennboiPhotography]

I am new to biking, just recently bought my MTB. I am into buying this Garmin Edge 130plus anytime soon but doing some research, can I use/synch the Speed Sensor 2, Cadence Sensor 2, and HRM-DUAL Heart Rate Strap in Edge 130Plus?

[@PradanaJayawardana]

Maybe it's a bit late, but yes you can connect it to those sensors

[@GlennboiPhotography]

@@PradanaJayawardana Thanks! I already bought 1030+

[@davidscott358]

thank you i am looking to upgrade looking at the 130 plus or the 520 plus any suggestions thanks

[@davidscott358]

i am between the 520 plus and the 130 plus any help?

[@NessMeister]

This or the wahoo elemnt bolt stealth? The wahoo can be paired with di2, the 130 can’t.

[@chuggsinator]

Okay...I’m not the smartest guy when it comes to these things. I have an Edge 810. It has profiles for each of my bikes. I was looking for a similar computer for my wife...she doesn’t really need/want mapping. I thought the Edge130 might be a good fit. I don’t see bike profiles anywhere. If you have multiple bikes...and use this computer in all of them. How does it know if your speed sensors are on a 20” folding bike, 29” MTB, or a 700c-23 road bike??? I see it can remember 20 different sensors...but does it just ask for wheel size when pairing a sensor for the first time and always remember that...does it compare the sensor to gps speed to figure out the wheel size in it’s own??? I’m just confused as to how it works moving from one bike to the next. Thanks.

[@paceline]

This is an insulting move from Garmin. They couldn't make the firmware upgrade on a unit that was released only 2 years ago?? If they fixed the battery life problem, I'd consider replacing my 130 but I bet this 130 Plus is even worse.

[@jormol]

Apparently the Edge 130 plus does not have activity profiles like the higher end Edge devices. Does this just mean that the data field setup cannot be differentiated for MTB vs road biking, or does it mean that when syncing the recorded data to Garmin Connect, the activity cannot be defined correctly (so just biking instead of mountain biking or road cycling)? Any other impacts of this?

[@jormol]

Oh I think I found the answer in your full written review: - The "Ride Type" defines how the ride will be saved in GC (MTB, Gravel, Road, ...). - The (missing) "Activity Profile" let's you customize the datascreens per profile.

[@kimwarner6050]

I'm still using the edge 205. Do I really need to upgrade?

[@RhodriS228]

Great video DCRainmaker. Do you think ClimbPro will make it onto the 520 plus or 820? Shocked the 130 plus would have it and not those units? Only bought my 820 a year and half ago for about £250 and their still selling the 520 plus for well over £200 with out the feature.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Honestly, no chance there. :(

[@RhodriS228]

DC Rainmaker Thanks for the quick reply.

[@carlosgomezzzzzzz]

Wich GPS option should I use? only GPS, GLONASS or GALILEO??

[@luisfregoso7187]

Do you have a video on how to get the calories to work? I went for a two hour ride and it said I burned 1 calorie

[@gravhellcycling]

Is there a region-lock for the navigation/climbpro feature? Example, I'm going to buy this unit from the US and use it in Asia.

[@Zsebtetu]

Hey DC, thanks for this video too. Which cycling computer would you recommend in the garmin 130 plus functions category on the budget side? Which is rtl515 and chest strap compatible?

[@danielsaunders563]

I would say the 130 plus is on the budget side.

[@chuckkoehler9526]

Is there any way to just go riding with the device (without a pre-planned route) and tell the device that I want my current location to be my starting point, and then ride on a spontaneous route, and then tell the device that I want to go back to starting position?

[@oliviabornman1098]

Hello! Please advise. I have added a speed sensor to my bike! Now after each ride I get 2 workouts reflecting on my garmin connect 1 from the speed sensor and one from my Edge 130 which is fine but now garmin adds both km as 1 workout which drives me crazy I need to delete one or the other for a true monthly km reading!! How do I fix this? 😑

[@robertnobles8189]

Old video I know, but I get lots of false crash notifications. Like stop red lights at the bottom of a descent.

[@nickdew6813]

Where can I buy your t shirt?

[@jonathankress7003]

When using climbpro on a route you preplanned does the device automatically change to a screen display showing the specs on the climb?

[@maximelabelle-ouellet8410]

Can I pair the 130 + with the console of my bowflex c6 in order to have all my workout stats in garmin connect ? thanks

[@zihaoye2382]

still wishing garmin release an update for battery percentage on 130

[@PetrVolak]

Where you are getting all those T-Shirts ? Kinda like most of them...

[@swolecyclist]

@DC does the unit allow you to connect to your electronic groupset to see your gears on screen while riding?

[@Dcrainmaker]

No, not the 130 series

[@banny123456]

ok, no reason to buy a plus version, standard 130 will fulfill my needs enough.

[@blairejercito7550]

as usual great info video and review! Great job!

[@cjtathome]

Hi Ray , I just bought an edge 830 at 40 percent off .... is there a new version of this ... I.e edge 840 ? I liked the form factor but needed more battery for the annual 100 miler ... my usual rides are weekly two hours. Not a serious cyclist . Any advice ?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Damn, that's a great deal! The Edge 830 is only a year old (April 2019). Min release cycle is 2 years for most Garmin cycling products.

[@colinhamill]

Where did you get an 830 for 40% off?

[@hardillb]

The Edge 830 says 20hrs battery life which should normally be enough for 100mile, but it also supports the piggy back battery pack (buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/p/571552) which claims to add another 24hrs so that is an option for extending the range rather than buying a whole new device.

[@cjtathome]

Colin Hamill , it’s a special offer for National Health Service and Armed Forces. It’s very generous of them.

[@keithmccallum1054]

Is the Garmin 130 plus the same screen size as the Garmin 200??

[@chadjfischer]

Do you know how often the 130 plus records power data? I know the display is Average 3 second power - does it only record every 3 seconds as well?

[@andrewcockburn7484]

kms and feet? Mixing the streams there.

[@JamesHarveyDavies]

Always choose the unit that gives you the biggest number 😉

[@adam.grgic87]

Has anyone tried connecting edge 130 plus with bryton gardia r300l? I know gardia is compatible with "higher" Garmin devices bit I can't find anything about 130 plus.

[@brsmotorchannel8021]

anyone can help me to answer? to be able create our own route, does the purple trackline created need extra cost?

[@GaryMorris222]

Hi buddy will it work for hiking

[@jestemkwita]

I wonder when Polar introduce a new bike computer? Garmin still have something new. But I'm Polar VV user and I wanna bike computer from Polar with all new things which this device should have.

[@zedzed2625]

is it possible to use this as a google maps style navigation or do i have to download a route

[@paultribe7231]

Can link to the Di2 wireless unit or the AXS sram red ?

[@travisbowersox8586]

First? Regardless, great video...thanks for uploading so quickly!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thank you too!

[@dnb888]

How does the computer know how many watts you are putting out? I'm new to cycling so thanks

[@Dcrainmaker]

You need to pair it to a power meter, which you’ll install on your bike.

[@lancelusung7354]

So what are the main differences between the regular 130 and the plus version?

[@Dcrainmaker]

I'm confused - that's literally this entire video?

[@lancelusung7354]

@@Dcrainmaker sorry my bad was literally kinda drunk yesterday as to why i asked that way 😅

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@lancelusung7354 Haha...no worries - enjoy!

[@muhammedkarim6744]

Good Day, I want to know how I can track or record where I'm going while cycling using my garmin edge 130 plus so that I can use that same route in future? I do carry my phone as well

[@bluestilling101]

I just started using the 130+ . but I think you can save routes and maps.

[@omarlondon]

can this display a dual power meter ?

[@ronwahler4004]

what software do you use to load MTB single track well known trails ? can someone walk through the choices and how to integrate the Edge 130 plus

[@Dcrainmaker]

I generally find routes in TrailForks or Strava.

[@LuLuDaBomb90]

I love it

[@msralmjs]

Is it possible to run structured workouts (on the 530 and ultimately the 130) and set the trainer to ERG mode?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, that's the plan!

[@DougTheSnowMan]

Is a cycling computer worth it without a power meter?

[@ltlarrow1]

Keep in mind there are some of us way past racing age that couldn't care less about power metering

[@orci77]

Does it have smart nutrition and hydration alerts? Last year everybody went crazy for radar support but I thought the hydration smart alert were more important especially for new riders. Wahoo never managed to have timer alerts (like Garmin has since as far as I can remember).

[@geddy1972]

is this yet another gps that needs a smart phone to get the most out of it ? what if you don't have a smart phone ?

[@djokoarisusanto59]

is it possible to charge this garmin with powerbank while its used?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yes. All Garmin devices support that (at least, those made in the last 5-7 years, some really old ones prior to that don't).

[@djokoarisusanto59]

@@Dcrainmaker ok... thanks a lot

[@kapanton85]

Can I charge this unit during my ride on go?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yes

[@joelberman5981]

Despite your negative review, you’re still wearing the Whoop band?

[@Dcrainmaker]

100% because I need to film my video. I'm slacking there. Once that's done, it's done. Hopefully tomorrow!

[@groef]

Something that I could not believe after receiving this device is the cheap feel. My Garmin edge 500 felt solid, but the garmin edge 130 plus feels like cheap plastic, however extremely light. Just does not give me a sense of quality and for that reason I would say over priced.

[@outtatrex]

When Garmin Edge 140 ?????

[@frankyhf8767]

Np, if, tss included?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Sadly not.

[@frankyhf8767]

DC Rainmaker Thx bro love u🤩

[@trbeyond]

DC Rainmaker I thought I saw somewhere there was a way to add NP display on the 130. No?

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@trbeyond Yup, that is true, there's a Connect IQ data field you can add for it.

[@lilchirp4846]

what does np, if and tss stand for?

[@dvistinks]

Great review! I think you mentioned in the video that climbpro was added to the original 130 last summer, but I wasn't able to confirm anywhere... Can any garmin 130 owners help? Trying to decide between the two :) thanks!!

[@josephdan8410]

wish it is solar so i can use for long journey.

[@hansgerd2934]

I'll wait for a bike computer with usb-c...

[@groef]

Yeah, could not belive when I unboxed to find micro usb.

[@hansgerd2934]

Francois Groenewald probably even the iPhone will have USB-c before we see a bike computer with it

[@powerwindpro]

waste of money, with a few bucks more you can buy 520 plus has color and power meter support.

[@Dcrainmaker]

The Edge 130 has power meter super, it in general I agree with you. Though, 520 Plus doesn’t have climb pro

[@jalalshahini]

the ambulance will only take the helmet and leave everything else on the side of the road.

[@bracioladicavallo]

Garmin 🖕🏼. What about my 1 year old 130??? 🖕🏼I will remember this before buying my next device

[@theodoreiliaskos]

I feel vector 4 essence in the air. Blink for f you are testing it

[@booma_]

garmin software is so bad i will never buy a garmin product again

[@paceline]

They make great hardware and bad software. Wahoo and company are better on software and catching up on the hardware front.

[@infeltk]

I agree with you. I have Venu Sq music and function add hydration is broken for my - I choose +250ml of water and -bum! it will suddenly get ... 3200ml and I would have goal. That simply function and it is broken. I have bought FR745 for several reasons, but, I think, I would buy Wahoo Bolt as a cycle computer.

[@StuntpilootStef]

Incident detection ONLY gives me false positives on my 1030. It's useless. Brake lightly for a traffic light? Incident detected! Actually fall over and hurt yourself? Crickets...

[@tushermyth]

Donuts hahaha

[@johnh5259]

Hundreds of useless "features" but no simple, basic, go-for-a-ride recording. My old Edge 200 died, I bought a 130 Plus to replace it, and it SHUTS ITSELF OFF while I'm riding. What a piece of junk. (not your fault, DC Rainmaker)

[@paulandrewmartin]

can you talk slower