Garmin Edge 130 Review

[@on2a]

Been using this for about a month. Perfect fit for what it does, very robust as well. Great value

[@alimaleki217]

This is the best review I have seen for the Garmin Edge 130; Thanks!

[@leonelahmir749]

i guess im asking randomly but does anybody know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account? I somehow forgot my login password. I would appreciate any help you can give me!

[@matthiasalonso837]

@Leonel Ahmir Instablaster ;)

[@scott-wright]

I have the Edge 25 and it literally caters all my needs but this one might just be my next one.

[@DasHERR88]

I decided to buy this device thanks to this awsome review, it cleared all my doubts. Cheers

[@Countrystock]

I currently have the 500 and after this review think the 130 will be my next computer. Any chance of a video using the navigation outside on a ride???? Nice one ☝️

[@TheGinGuy]

been using it for a couple of months. The latest firmware update to 3.0 took care of all the major bugs present in the previous versions. It is actually usable right now but was a frustration at the start.

[@mungflesh199]

My first bike computer. Very impressed with it.

[@Stefanosinf]

Through your video i finally figure out how to set Time of The Day, just because you showed it on there!! (Hint: It's Data Filelds > Others > Time Of Day)

[@neeleshkushte6023]

Nice info! Does it need a subscription for GPS? And do sensors have to be made by Garmin or any other would do? Since I'm more into touring, I tend to look for basics like speed, distance, temperature and elevation at the most😊. So would it work if I fit no sensors at all?😇 Oh, and what's the 130+ for? Y'see I don't go hand in hand with technicalities. That's why I am looking for something rather simple!

[@markandar5194]

No sub needed, pretty sure it will work with other ANT enabled sensors bearing in mind. I think the edge explore might be a better choice for u, seems very popular with touring/gravel riders

[@DOUGIEM1000]

great device , very clear and easy to use

[@KOL630]

Very useful video I just got one it’s great. Thanks 👍🏻

[@r.davies2702]

Is this still worth buying in 2023 ? Doesn't seem to have been updated at all and it's not the cheapest anymore.

[@overcookit1433]

Which data are saved after a ride when the Edge 130 is used without pairing with a smartphone? The Edge 25 did not save the max speed, the Lezyne Micro GPS didn't either.

[@Gemzy275]

My 130 doesn’t show navigation instructions. I can see the track and my position is correct, but there are no arrows or similar to show me when to turn. All my settings are correct so I should see them. Also when I set the ‘distance to next ...’ there appears to be only one and that is the finish...

[@jimdennison]

I bought one of these and yes it’s great but I’m not getting the 10-12 hours battery the reviewer got ... so far I’ve only managed to get about 4-5 hours active use from a full charge so far before it dies (albeit over a duration of 5-7 days between recharges), and in cool temperatures of 4-6C. I’m worried it’s not going to be good on long 100km (let alone 100mi) rides

[@ryshort7255]

It seems that temperature directly affects battery life of the unit. My suggestion, if you're gonna do a 100km+ ride is to disconnect your phone from pairing and use the straight GPS (no GLONASS or Galileo) and you should get the ride in. Pretty pathetic that you have to take those steps and basically not use the "selling points" of the unit.

[@MatthiasHermann]

Maybe unintentionally backlight on?

[@jimdennison]

Update - I’ve owned this device for 15 months now. Yes the battery life is very poor in the cold. It’s better in warm/summer temperatures ... up to about 7 or 8 hours. But still pretty limiting to rides of under 100mi or so unless you want to risk it (or take a battery bank). Still for the 90%+ of shorter rides it’s great value.

[@NirreFirre]

Did I miss it, but does it have a backlight? Sweden is dark between sept-april ;)

[@Stefanosinf]

It has a back light. 3 Levels.

[@angelamartin1147]

Sold! Thank you..

[@totoxahc]

How often does it save data? (Every x second, distance, speed diff, heading diff)

[@antonpeterson1245]

I think that the Edge 130 is the natural successor to the 500.

[@ahmetgorkemer2734]

thank you for your detailed review. what is the program that you use to determine the route in your cell phone?

[@roadcc]

Thanks! You can use Garmin connect for uploading routes to the computer

[@DaviCupra]

I have a road bike and mountain bike, can you select or tell the Garmin wich bike you are riding so that you can save or know your total time ride, distance etc of each bike?

[@H3avyHaul3r]

had mine for 2wks and several rides...keeps in shutting off...have reset it, fully charged etc etc....any tips before i send it back...

[@carlosbarbosa793]

Does any one knows how to change the hour??? I just couldn’t find any guide.

[@birdyse7en]

Nice video! May I ask if I should enable both “ANT+” & “BLE” for Cadence & Speed sensor? Since 1 sensor can only communicate at a time on “BLE”, unable the “BLE” will consume less power on my 130. Currently enable only “ANT+”.

[@roadcc]

Both ANT+ and Bluetooth should be able to handle multiple connections at once but yes, turning one off should in theory increase battery life. However, lots of othe factors like weather go into how long a battery will last

[@alexandervelchev3213]

""... or just your boss wondering where you are and can ignore it and carry on riding..." :)

[@tequillaalex]

It is comparable with any sensor? For example I use Polar H10 as HR monitor. Will they work together?

[@thesavicouple]

Check if your Polar is able to broadcast during activity.

[@estigamer2658]

Vale la pena cambiar mi garmin edge 500 por un 130 ?

[@jondamasceno]

I'm between this and the Edge 25, what would be your guess?

[@roadcc]

Go for the 130!

[@stephenb2178]

I just bought a 130 and sold my 25.

[@Stefanosinf]

130!

[@jondamasceno]

just got the 130 ! =D

[@lilth501]

The only thing I can report is that I've noticed crazy spikes in speed when I'm doing 30 + Ks an hour go down a slight Hill and suddenly you doing 75 which is not right. the other thing is that I only can connect through the phone does it also automatically update via the phone?

[@harris7772]

Can you connect the computer to garmin watch for heart rate?

[@MedievalRichard]

Hi just bought a Garmin 130 - picking up tomorrow. A simple question. I don't want my expensive phone mapping my ride via Strava in my bike bag on my rides, however, I want to leave my phone at home and do my ride by recording it from the 130. When you press finish ride on the 130 does this add to Strava?

[@matohota]

Garmin Connect uploads your finished ride to Strava automatically after you get home and sync your device.

[@markhill2279]

How about total miles over the years....how do you find that?

[@thesavicouple]

Same with all Garmin devices, via the Garmin Connect site.

[@adamward236]

Does it have training calendar which automatically has my training peaks workouts in, like my 520? Thanks

[@geddy1972]

just brought a brand new one from Halfords for £99.00 delivered to replace my ageing garmin edge 305 that's starting to look abit tatty. hope I made the right decision.

[@dvvisconti7630]

I can't get past the 1st Connect Sensors. I press yes, then it tells me none found. Help

[@khfjbfjvxjdk]

can you connect a smartwatch to it for your heartrate

[@thesavicouple]

If the watch supports broadcasting then you should be able to, I have a Fenix a Venu and 2 Vivoactive paired with mine.

[@mrpauldyke]

If you go on a random bike ride with this turned on would it show the route that you done when you finish on ya phone?

[@mourasan]

Ive the same question

[@mrpauldyke]

@@mourasan well good luck getting a response

[@thesavicouple]

If GPS is turned on then the route data will be sent to Garmin Connect.

[@courtneydaniel08]

Thanks for the great review. If Dave could tell us how to calibrate the elevation that would be fab as that’s the only thing I’ve had an issue with to date (incorrect elevation).

[@roadcc]

I don't think you can manually set the elevation, it does this automatically. The latest firmware update should sort the incorrect elevation issue so that's worth trying

[@robinvanacker1192]

A question I have is: Do you need to have your phone connected to it the whole time for the GPS to work? And also, do the Strava segments record automatically or do you have to start them manually?

[@roadcc]

You don't need a phone connected the whole time, the Garmin has its own GPS. Strava segments, if you've starred them on Strava, will record automatically

[@fanutsky]

is the 130 compatible with the other garmin handlebar mount (for Garmin Edge 200 or 500 mounts).

[@roadcc]

yes and every other Garmin mount ever made :)

[@milhafre87]

Thank you for the review. Using 130 cab I transfer data to STRAVA

[@nakounikos]

Does anybody know if I can import custom workout to the 130 or to create one custom ..thanks in advance

[@LatrampodonkNetworks]

Can you use Strava routes on it. Such as gpx files

[@roadcc]

Yes you most certainly can

[@tonixpto1]

road.cc what about strava live segments it's possible on 130?

[@rohitgarewal]

@@tonixpto1 yep live segments work

[@janplexy]

Can you zoom in/out the map during navigation?

[@freeridefried]

Super annoying if you are using a powermeter that it only has 3s average power...

[@stevemurray710]

I have the 130 but might just use my fenix 5 for cycling to get power and TSS. Maybe I'll use both as the 8 fields on the 130 are nice. Just discard the 130 data at ride end.

[@cilldaracyclist2822]

Decent little device but can't get the rated 15 hours life from it, maybe 10 if I'm lucky and that's without sensors or phone paired to it, so couldn't imagine pairing sensors it probably wouldn't do a trip around town ha

[@roadcc]

How long have you had it?

[@cilldaracyclist2822]

@@roadcc bought it brand new 2 months ago

[@karllindberg4830]

Does this device do strava live segments to show immediately if you get a KOM or PR?

[@owenchuarbx]

This or the Wahoo Element Bolt?

[@roadcc]

That's a good question and one Dave will answer in a future video as he's been testing the Bolt

[@trash-y-y]

My dad used my account for this

[@ahenryrose]

it's like a good old nokia!

[@roadcc]

Say what you want about the old Nokia phones but they were totally indestructible

[@carlobicicletta9903]

Not a user friendly product.

[@nelsonsilva6842]

And another paid review....

[@roadcc]

Guidelines state we have to tell you if any paid promotion took place. We are always honest with our reviews, if we didn't like a product then we would say so

[@nelsonsilva6842]

@@roadcc I'm sorry bur did you even saw your own video? you have a video of over 18 min. On a product that is clearly a black and white edge 520. You constantly say how easy it is to use and how Garmin have learned and so on, when in reality it's not what is happening to user's and we obviously have the wahoo that is way easier to use on app. Garmin always sold products way to expensive for what they are and worse always had an interface way too clunky. But you say it's awesome. If you are not payed by them you clearly are afraid to say the truth because then they would not send anything else from their products for you to review which we all know would be a huge loss to road.cc. Don't worry we all know that you are not the only ones.

[@roadcc]

road.cc/content/review/249884-garmin-edge-130 An 8/10 review is slightly above average, we call out that it has mapping issues. If you personally like Wahoo better, cool.

[@andrewleventis8341]

Biggest piece of junk, dont waste your money,

[@adammillsindustries.]

It’s shit, wahoo bolt all the way.

[@roadcc]

Tell us how you really feel 😂