Garmin Edge 530: NEW MTB Dynamics, Performance, and Navigation Features!

Full overview of the new features in the Garmin Edge 530 including Mountain Bike Dynamics (Jumps/Grit/Flow), New Navigation Features, and Expanded Training Metrics. Get the Edge 530 here: geni.us/NJJcYpe (Amazon)
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[@DesFit]

You can get the Edge 530 here: geni.us/edge530 Also make sure to check out the full run-down of the Edge 830! Thanks for watching, folks!

[@jwilly7032]

Nice video Des, your production is getting better all the time. That intro was sweet.

[@DesFit]

Thanks a bunch! Appreciate it!

[@kourtneythompson1235]

Loved your review! It was clear, informative, and provided a great overview of the unit and what it's capable of. Kudos!

[@DesFit]

Glad it helped! Thanks!

[@johnreese3762]

Great review as usual! Love the Box Camera!

[@SDPadre7]

Awesome review. Very informative. I just purchased the 530 and this information is definitely helpful. Thanks 👍👏

[@DesFit]

Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@albertokusmic9239]

Brilliant and exhaustive review. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@DesFit]

Sure thing!

[@benjapolcycling]

Glad i found this video. I have tried to research about jump score and how high it could be. My max score was around 110 and 0.6s air time. Your video gives me some sense of it now and show that i still can work on it a lot. Curious What is your longest air time and jump score?

[@JRsReviews]

Love the new intros.. really slick

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@wandatowellable]

That intro 🔥

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

Looks like I found perfect bike computer for my wife, thank you 👌

[@DesFit]

Sure thing

[@TheJaxsonjack]

Very nice review! Thanx for sharing!

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@jmvdigital]

Looks super rad!

[@DesFit]

They kind of are!

[@billderas3420]

Great review. Many thanks.

[@DesFit]

The full review will be out in a couple weeks. Thanks.

[@IvanDoesMTB]

Great review! Still waiting for mine to arrive. I bought the sensor bundle.

[@DesFit]

Enjoy!

[@kentceaser4413]

It’s been a while, would you consider doing an update on your IF? It’s interesting to hear from people whom have been doing it long term. Your previous videos on this were very informative. Cheers!

[@hardmtnbiker]

I really like your channel and I’m also an avid mountain biker and data geek. I’ve been using Polar HRM watches since the S710 to my latest watch the M600. Unfortunately the Polar M600 is not completely compatible with the iPhone iOS updates and Wear OS. It’s a shame but life goes on. So now I’m on the hunt for a new HRM and possible cycling computer instead. Btw I just followed you on Strava, 2019 I biked 2027 miles but was traveling for work, 2020 I hope to make 2500. Many of my miles are on my fully rigid single Seven Sola single speed mountain bike.

[@brian_simmons_]

For an mtber would you choose the 530 over a wahoo element bolt? My trainer setup is all wahoo, and I like their stuff but this jump data really intrigues me haha.

[@Jiglo71]

Very nice review. One thing that I haven't yet been able to find from fruitless searches on the internet and video reviews is if it can record and present say Strava and Trailfork data together on the same ride and switch between profiles/screens to make it a deeper more useful device device?

[@jcar2412]

Just upgraded from a 500. Which was good enough for my needs until I moved to utah. Needed all the map features.

[@rayrunfitness5798]

Im excited to use my Garmin edge 530 later today...☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@DesFit]

Sweet! Enjoy!

[@rayrunfitness5798]

@@DesFit i got it and had a 30km test Ride using Garmin Edge 530 in the afternoon. 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@trscc84]

Great review. Love the dive into the metrics. Where can I get that sweet vanagon shirt?

[@DesFit]

It’s a t-shirt from Tasco (not sure if they make it anymore). Thanks!

[@vtriquell]

Hi, for mtb which is better the 530 or 830? How works the touchscreen with gloves? Thanks!

[@johnglynn7795]

Appreciate the video and the overview of the 530. Your thoughts on the WAHOO Roam.

[@DesFit]

Good timing! I have a long-term review of the Roam coming up in about a week or so! Pluses and minuses to the Roam but overall I think it’s a good computer.

[@ChrisCapoccia]

i was using the 510 until i accidentally smashed it with my trunk door… immediately went out and bought a 530. big difference and lots of new features

[@jimjr4432]

My 510 kind of died, would you recommend the 530? Thoughts so far? Oh, I have a stages power meter and my old chest HR monitor. I don't jump, except if I make a big mistake. Any thoughts, more, that you can share?

[@ChrisCapoccia]

Definitely recommend the 530 for power meter users. I ride with hr monitor and powertap hub. Every ride the 530 is calculating Vo2max, lactate threshold, FTP, recovery time and maybe some other stats. For MTB, it does some calculations about grit, flow, jump distance and hang time. I've heard that the accuracy of the jump calculations is lackluster, but I haven't tried it out

[@jimjr4432]

Chris Capoccia Thanks so much, it’s time to upgrade again! Ride safe! Jim

[@wallz918]

Well, might just be time for an upgrade from my 520!

[@DesFit]

There’s a lot of new stuff!

[@tomz1220]

I keep kicking around an upgrade as well. I have the 520 plus and love it for how I use it, but the 530 has those features and other other cool new ones.

[@gazbuck73]

Great video 🤙🏼 where did you get the bar mount from? Cheers I’m based in the uk 🇬🇧

[@Y0d3]

Hi! Any idea when the cadence and speed sensor reviews are coming?

[@razorree]

how Trailforks maps/trails updating looks like? is it easy? automated process maybe ? any test including Trailforks functionality ? what's the point of 'baking-in trails' into device? trails change every day, emerge new ones, old are closed (permanently or temporarily). can i update TF trails on weekly basis ? do i really need trails from around the world when 99% of them i'll never ride ?

[@nathanbrokering6584]

Could you do full review of the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt

[@RixterNow]

Nice review. Do you think that for people that wear gloves most of the time, that the 830 touch screen is rather useless and that the 530 is a better option?

[@caryward2791]

100%. You should check out DC Rainmakers guide on it. He says it’s the best for the money, and definitely a better purchase than the 830 and 1030, although he doesn’t go super in depth into mountain biking specifically

[@davidgasser6429]

Nice T-Shirt! What brand is it?

[@22joek]

Real nice video, would you recommend the 820 over over the 530? Since the new 830 came out you can finde the 820 for 240€.

[@DesFit]

The screen size on the 530 is awfully nice when it comes to navigation and other areas. Plus, I was one of the unlucky ones to have a less than stellar experience with the touchscreen on the 820. If you choose the 530 you’ll have a device that will be future proof for a while.

[@brianmitchell68]

We want new Garmin watches!!

[@brcmarinho]

I'm thinking on buying 530 but Garmin is asking me for 369,99€ with MTB bundle... does it really worth it?

[@dinoXAs2]

Great review. I was wondering does the standard mount work well with short stem mtb bikes?

[@DesFit]

You’ll probably have a challenge with anything under 70mm or so with the standard elastic quarter turn mount.

[@MVVM]

@@DesFit please what mount u r using in this video?I have a trail bike and this look perfect.But i have not enough space.And this looks like perfect solution.Thx nice review.

[@federicozanon2334]

What quantity of memory has the edge 530? And it is possible to install openmtbmap? Thanks

[@brettibooboo]

Great review bro ! Thank you very much! One question is would it be possible to get the MTB version and use it for road cycling too? Just wanted to see if there is s big difference? It looks like the MtB version just has extra software unlocked to enable to trails etc.

[@DesFit]

It’s all baked in - there is just one version with everything and you’ll choose different ride profiles depending on your desired use. Thanks!

[@wdracing]

Any idea on when an update will come from Garmin? 530+ or 540?

[@wert1n119]

I think in 2022 because they add plus version every 3 years(in 2019 was added 130 plus and 1030 plus), but I can make a mistake)

[@JitinMisra]

What mount are you using for this computer on the stem of your mountain bike ?

[@zixiwang232]

like your shirt

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@samueldekruijf2305]

Hi Des, used this video reallyy well in my purchase process and just got mine in the mail. However I saw this sleek way how you mount it to your stem, however my stem is too short and thick to fit the mount with the strings. How did you manage to get it entered so nicely? Cheers from Holland!

[@DesFit]

Getting it to fit just right with a particular stem setup can take some trial and error. I tend to like these mounts for MTB which mounts it in a nice position and you don't need to mess around with the elastic ties. geni.us/KKkP Thanks!

[@darylsablan9172]

hi desfit, just to confirm that the edge 530 has an accelerometer to gauge the jumps, and ride flow. did you use the speed and cadence sensor with the computer, or just the computer only?

[@DesFit]

Computer only.

[@howie_mtb]

I tried to search the comments, which mount are you using?

[@biglampar556]

Check your 530 turn notification - it's static but should be counting down the distance to the turn. It doesn't.

[@eric3007]

Awesome review, Des! Question on the jump data. Most of your jumps were all under a second hangtime. But the distance for each was a lot... like 20-30feet! I don’t see how one can jump 30ft but it only takes .6 of a second. Any ideas? Mainly wondering about the accuracy.

[@CanIHasThisName]

If you look at the chart, each jump also states how fast he was moving through the air. At 20mph you're going roughly at the speed of 29ft/s so yes, you'll cover that distance in a very short time.

[@joselarrarte6964]

I just bought the 530 (computer only,) which has not arrived yet. In order to have the mtb feature, do I need to buy any sensor?

[@DesFit]

Nope, no additional sensors needed

[@jaygolden4218]

Where do you get the power meter from? or what specifically is it? I see around the 5 minute mark you mention that

[@DesFit]

There are power meter hubs, cranks, as well as pedals. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJmYi6Sra5WKhdU

[@hardmtnbiker]

I’m buying the edge 530 and was wondering why would you need a speed sensor? I want the cadence sensor for my gravel rig and some extra mounts so I can use on my mountain bikes too but just don’t understand why speed sensor bundle is needed?

[@futfut007]

because when you ride a trainer , it'll record the speed of your bike when it's not technically moving ?

[@hardmtnbiker]

Race Burga true, I don’t use a trainer so I guess I didn’t think about that.

[@JayMarroquin]

I spoke to Garmin about this as well. When riding in dense areas off-road, you might lose the GPS signal. Even without the speed sensor, the unit will determine the speed without a GPS signal. It will just a average the speed based on distance traveled over time when the GPS signal is reaquired. The sensor however would log the exact detailed speed while out of GPS range so it would be more accurate.

[@AlexSeligerX]

Hi, @DesFit. Could you answer more in details you said: ".... you don't need Power Meter...". Why? I just plan to buy one.

[@DesFit]

What timestamp?

[@AlexSeligerX]

@DesFit, 5:26

[@NIWfilms]

@Des, where were you riding when it picked up the jump data you showed in Garmin connect? It looks like you averaged 19.6 ft / 6 m per jump with a longest of 31 ft / 9.3 m. That seems unlikely, do you think it's accurate?

[@DesFit]

I'm still doing more testing on it before I can say whether or not it's accurate but here's some info on the jumps at Erie Singletrack. The first jump that you see in the intro, which is one of the shorter ones, is about 11 feet from tip to tip, but then add a bit more distance since you're landing on the back side of the jump. The longest two jumps on that same line are about 20-22 feet long from tip to tip, again, adding a bit more distance for landing on the back side. Then add the variable of if I did or did not overshoot the landing ;) I have more testing to do plus I have some additional questions for Garmin in regards to how this data is being collected and measured but I'll have all of that good stuff in the final review.

[@eric3007]

DesFit when you say tip to tip, you mean base to base of the table? Or were they doubles? Looking at that footage, it doesn’t look 11 feet long but video is always deceiving. Either way nice shredding. Never knew you were a good rider jumping and all! I first found you with Apple Watch reviews ;)

[@IsmaelDiazIAGoupeFinancier]

What the new 1030 hedge plus vs 830 hedge

[@CanIHasThisName]

A question if I may - How long does the unit take to boot up? This is something I never see mentioned in the reviews and when I was testing Sigma ROX 12, I was very unpleasantly surprised how long it takes to power on.

[@CanIHasThisName]

To answer my own question, it takes roughly 10 seconds to boot up.

[@DesFit]

Sorry, missed your original comment. The ROC 12.0 is running a lot more in the background so this isn’t too surprising.

[@CanIHasThisName]

@@DesFit No problem, I was almost certainly going to buy the unit anyways :) But to be honest the ROX 12 doesn't really have that much more going on that the 530 doesn't. It has more advanced routing options but that's probably about it. If I were to guess I'd say it's because the unit is based on Android.

[@mr.k9930]

How did you mount the Garmin edge on your bicycle handlebar?

[@DesFit]

A Garmin Edge mount (quarter turn mount) that comes with the Edge computer. There are also lots of other mounts available aftermarket.

[@herr_rossi69]

I was about to buy the 130. But have concerns about the battery life. Now comes the 530 and I wonder if he would not be the better choice. To navigate I have used the Oregon 600 so far. Does the 530 have a much longer running time than the 130? Which one would you prefer? I drive mostly mountain bike.

[@ssc280]

I have a 130, how much battery life do you need?

[@herr_rossi69]

@@ssc280 Well you just read 6 hours coupled with sensors and smartphone. That would not be enough for me. The battery will not get better over time.

[@ssc280]

Rainer Decker I don’t have a ton of experience with the sensors

[@CanIHasThisName]

I was also considering the 130 but the actual battery life is putting me off. So I'm inclined to buy the 530 because of the better battery life, built-in compass and overall better features. Especially since the runtime can be extended beyond 20 hours using battery saving features during a ride. Realistically, I don't need to be looking at the screen all the time, in fact i rarely do look at the screen when not navigating. The 530 isn't THAT much more expensive, especially given the amount of extra features and much better mapping capabilities. A compass is great when navigating trails and being able to plan routes in the device gives you more choice in terms of extending your ride beyond the original plans (or cutting it shorter when needed). What I haven't been able to determine is whether people reporting around 6 hours of batter life are using GPS+Glonnass/galileo, or just GPS. Because my experience with another device (Garmin Instinct) was that just GPS could get you 14+ hours of battery life easily, while turning on Glonass would cut more than half of that away.

[@ssc280]

The 130 has a compass

[@pierreviljoen5183]

@DesFit If I have a garmin Fenix 6, which also has all of these metrics baked in, is the Edge 530 worth the purchase? I tend to mount my watch on the handlebars whilst using a chest strap hr monitor. Thinking of doing more structured workouts outside and only have a dumb trainer.

[@DesFit]

You're correct - it's basically the same functions as your Fenix. It may just come down to convenience and usability having the additional device. For workouts though, the Edge would probably be easier to use due to the larger screen.

[@pierreviljoen5183]

@@DesFit Thanks for the reply, I made the purchase. Looking at your video now again, what mount do you use on your mtb, since the out front mount supplied will be used on my road bike and the small o-ring mount with the 530 can't fit on my shorter stem (even with the spacer). I don't want to mount it to the side and prefer the more "clean" look. Thanks again.

[@pierreviljoen5183]

I see now you used the normal o-ring one supplied. On the thumbnail it almost looked like a different mount.

[@RacerRed]

All i want is something i can view my location on the map, and find my way back with breadcrumb on. I have not seen too much info about how this device would function as a navigation gps. Also, is it waterproof?

[@jalalshahini]

where can I find a list of features that require a smartphone and features that don't?

[@MrLercan2000]

I am road bike user. Can ı use the mtb versıon and have all the benefits road versıon or does ıt lack anythıng? Lıke intervals, live strava segments

[@DesFit]

The only MTB specific features will be grit, flow, and jump metrics but you’ll get everything else with road biking!

[@lwpweb]

for the mtb dyn its need to have an trail fork account which is add cost.

[@DesFit]

The MTB dynamics are on the unit itself. No extra account needed.

[@meloandres71]

Goodby Edge 520? Great stuff!

[@DesFit]

It’s been a solid device.

[@meloandres71]

Looks great! I like the alarm feature. It won’t prevent theft but at least it gives you one more tool in the tool box to know something is moving and it may be your prized bike....🤣. I really like the 530

[@jaygolden4218]

What device are you using to measure your VO2?

[@DesFit]

That is calculated on the Edge if you use a heart rate monitor and a power meter.

[@jaygolden4218]

@@DesFit What monitor and power meter do you suggest? I have an Apple Watch that wont work apparently. Im looking for something small and on the wrist perhaps thanks!

[@DesFit]

External HR monitor: Polar H10. Power meter: Favero Assioma or Garmin Vector 3 pedals -or- just an accurate smart trainer that has a power meter.

[@MrMJJ23]

Where is the full review?

[@jmchanyungco1139]

what mount is that (7:58)?

[@CanIHasThisName]

It's the MTB mount. They can be either used as shown on the video, or you can turn it around and have the unit above your stem, which is useful for mountain bikes which tend to have a long reach and short stem (= can't use a typical stem mount and having the unit in front of the bars puts it too far).

[@jamesromero3450]

Wahoo Elemnt or 530?

[@DesFit]

I like the button interface on the Elemnt but it doesn't have as many features as the 530. The Elemnt has been out for a while so the software is mature and I have had zero bugs with it, which is something I can't necessarily say about the 530.

[@graceduarmas4145]

"auto sleep" already turning off but screen always turn off within a minute, why?

[@robertbalkovec4087]

Hmmm... 530 Edge or watch Forerunner 945...?

[@DesFit]

Personally I’d go for the 945 as that is a more versatile device. Both have maps too!

[@operumfragmenta5496]

What mount do you use?

[@DesFit]

I like the K Edge Stem Mount (geni.us/KKkP) as well as the Garmin MTB mount (geni.us/GarminEdgeMTBMount) - Amazon affiliate links.

[@operumfragmenta5496]

@@DesFit thanks for these!

[@operumfragmenta5496]

New sub. Great channel

[@DesFit]

Sure thing and thanks!!

[@MertanantaChannel]

Nice 👍, Greetings 2 pedals Om, KZbin Channel "Mertananta" is also absent Om. 🙏

[@DesFit]

👍

[@anirudhs9200]

Is it available for sale now? I love the Power Curve feature - I don't need to muck around with GoldenCheetah to get that info.

[@DesFit]

Sometime in May I believe for the U.S.

[@Dani-El.]

Bike alarm seems a bit pointless. As if you'd leave your Garmin attached to your bike when you go into a shop.

[@DesFit]

I wouldn't leave my bike computer on my bike either but I see others do it all the time 🤷‍♂️

[@ThePieter13]

Think I'll stick to my Edge 520

[@ricric9521]

Shame! No mention of the battery life or features at all? It's one of, if not the biggest, complaints about the previous 5 series Edge models. The screen does look much nicer than the utilitarian 1980's black and gray of the Wahoo.

[@DesFit]

At 1:43

[@AntonioGonzalez-ug2lj]

slow down please. these very stressed.

[@dagmartinsen9093]

pedagogical idiocy

[@RavelloBikes]

In other words you have to be a computer programmer to set it up. Forget it.

[@DesFit]

It’s really not that complicated.

[@tubemadrasa3524]

Note: Beware of buying a Garmin 530 because it is a pile of junk, it restarts itself automatically. I contacted the Garmin support team, and they didn't find any solution for me.

[@TheMonkini]

Don't waist your time and money. I does not connect to power meters. More time spent on trying to make it work than focusing on my training. Annoying while expensive. Stick to what you have and know that it works. It will make you a happier person not getting one.

[@ashahrestani]

I need a replacement for my edge 500 and while this new unit has all the bells and whistles, it's too big for mounting on a mtb. It sticks out like a massive smart phone. One crash and this thing will be toast.

[@DesFit]

Edge 130 could be an option.