Garmin Edge 530 Review: 15 New Things To Know!

In-depth review: dcra.in/Edge530
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Here's your complete review of the new Garmin Edge 530 cycling GPS! This video covers 18 new items that are now on the Edge 530, including Mountain Bike Dynamics (new mountain bike metrics like Grit and Flow, plus jumps), ClimbPro, plus a host of new navigational functions and the new temperature/acclimation functions. I cover the new training plan features and gear recommendations, and plenty more. Plus I talk a bit about the bike alarm, find my Edge, and well...15 new functions. Enjoy!
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[@damianvears4149]

good review DC as normal. Man are they all your beers???? does it have a beer alert???

[@Dcrainmaker]

All mine!!! Actually, they were from the DCR Open House back in December - some 600 bottles we went through that night. I just haven't gotten around to bringing them to the recycling place yet.

[@eagerbob]

@ @@Dcrainmaker : One-way bottles are not in a crate, you have to bring them back to the shop, not the recycling place. You do know that, don't you ? www.howhollandworks.com/2017/09/09/statiegeld-on-bottles/

[@kristianbodlay1457]

@@Dcrainmaker if only you would do this next Tour Down Under, 5cents a bottle!

[@pottstock]

Kristian Bodlay it’s 10 cents, jackpot!

[@marco_amaral]

@@Dcrainmaker does the 530 have a roud-trip courses option?

[@jeskli11]

I've been waiting for this device for ages! My Edge 500 is already getting super old and after some four years with that device the rubber on the outside of the device is being nearly destroyed. Yesterday I saw GP Lama's video about Wahoo Elemnt Bolt update and nearly bought that thing. Thanfully I waited one more day!

[@shawnfraser7883]

Just purchased a 520 plus, thank god it's still in the box, cuz it's going back to the store and i'm waiting for this 530 to come out.

[@marcusvaldes]

Gotta say, I like the bike alarm feature. What a good idea.

[@cayennepeppa707]

Dude!! This is the Edge I've been waiting for. I've been waiting and looking for a bike computer that I could use seamlessly between road and MTB (I loooooove the mountain bike features that you highlighted :) ). Thanks for the review! Sweet job as always.

[@luccollaer2893]

Just sold my 1 month old 520+ and waiting for this one to become available. Thanks for your reviews!

[@billcaulway9910]

This was very helpful. I need a device primarily for navigation. I purchased the 530 over the Wahoo Roam. The Climb, locate, Alarm, and Heartrate range notification features were a big plus.

[@petercallaghan6987]

Wahoo have a challenge ahead. I was looking at upgrading my mini. 👍🏻

[@shameelariff2556]

Great review DC...I am using a Edge 130 Plus and it's fantastic! However after seeing your review want to upgrade for a Edge 530. I love the simplicity of non touch screen 🙂

[@nickpilgrim1966]

The maps and climb features are excellent. Superb for something like a GF if you don't know the route.

[@FLASHGABExMEDIAx]

I just got a 530 edge so I am setting mine up thanks for making this video

[@RideAlongside]

Thanks Ray! May need to pick this one up. Cant wait to see what my grit and flow looks like overlaid on a map. Trailforks in there is huge too. Well done as always my friend! 😃👍

[@gobikeyourself]

Great review, thx a lot! Can't wait to get my hands on it!

[@GregLanz]

After this review I decided to finally update from my ancient Edge 705. It was an incredible device over the last 11 years but it was time for an update and this has been great so far

[@twowheeler1000]

I think I'll go to this as well as an upgrade. It's either this or a second hand 820

[@gerardnc]

After posting this video, you'll need to hide a 530 on top of the beer boxes w. the alarm activated , because your friends will surely be coming by to steal a few beers. Thank you for the review. Really clear and informative.

[@jshepard5840]

Just bought one and liked and subscribed. Thanks for the great video.

[@carlosquintanilla3700]

After reading you deep review of this device (Great Job by the way) I decided to subscribe to your Channel. Keep it up, it was a very fresh source of information for a purchase option.

[@RixterNow]

I’m all in. Great review!

[@minniusmannius9165]

Great review, decision made. Now I know which model I want between the 530 and 830. Cheers.

[@saabvanderlinden9214]

Which one 530 or 830?

[@JasCar1967]

great review, I'm looking at upgrading from a 520 - really helpful thanks..for bike riding I find that I can't get a touch screen (like on the 830) to work properly cos my hands get too sweaty, so buttons like on the 530 is much better.

[@rosscads]

Some nice features there. I always have concerns with Garmin about software reliability and user interface awkwardness, but otherwise this looks like a very competitive device.

[@ernestonuevo9074]

Great review buddy. Right on the spot. Keep on

[@berndkiltz]

nice collection of beer you have there :) And you just made me REALLY want this unit and ditch my Wahoo elemnt bolt!

[@randomtech787]

This channel is VERY underrated.

[@Peter-pu7bo]

Thank you for your review!

[@paulhorsley8922]

Your lunch behind looks nice ! Great vid.

[@Descenter1976]

I just got the small Garmin Edge 130, and damn am I impressed!

[@nathanbrokering6584]

How do you like it? I can’t decide between the 130 and 530. Would it be worth it to spend the extra 100 dollars?

[@bikenbeers]

Thanks. Very useful and informative.

[@RideAlongside]

I think a lot of people won’t realize how ground breaking this 530 is for mountain bikers. Thankfully, your written review does and it’s spot on. My favorite part was, “Up till now, the most attention that Garmin has placed on mountain biking has simply been to add a generic ‘Mountain Bike’ profile, and offer you the ability to purchase a colored rubber condom for your Edge device, presumably to try and protect it when you smashed your bike into a rock face. Feature-wise though, there’s been nothing.”

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks! Check out Des's video on the mountain bike bits as well, since he's a legit mountain biker. I just pedal the mountain bike and hope not to crash: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWOvc6dmhceintE

[@CanIHasThisName]

GPS bike computers in general have been very road-centric up until now (well, most actually still are). These features aren't great just for mountain bikers but for anyone who spends time off-road. There is now a distinction between you and the other guy who spends 70% of his ride on tarmac. Hopefully, there will also be a feature which show how much time you've spent off and on road. I also appreciate that Garmin has made the "flip" holder which allows you to place the unit above your stem even if you have a short stem.

[@1stElement]

Superb. Ordered. Thanks man.

[@PerfDayToday]

Alarms.. my See Sense Icon Plus front and rear bike lights (400/250 lumens) have alerts via bluetooth to iOS app. Been using this function along w my ziplok zlok zip ties for as you say, coffee shops etc.

[@mcdorfling]

Excellent review, really insightful - do you know if Flow, Grit and Jumps are coming to a Garmin watch anytime soon?

[@mieleman2]

Thanks for the great review! What I can't quite figure out anywhere is if it's possible to navigate to a random point on the map? So in other words, can you pick a random spot on the map and navigate there, or when on a pre loaded route, decide to go somewhere else? Many thanks in advance!

[@vsandu]

After 4 years still seems to be the best deal. I am buying one today to replace the 7 years old 520 which still works fine but can't cope with navigation on a centenary.

[@brendanc7437]

I wrap my 1030's wrist strap over the handlebars to keep it on the bike if disaster strikes. You know what would be great? A review of screen protectors and after-market cases for fitness computers if you haven't done one already. Thanks for the vids!

[@collaretacycling]

Great Review!

[@dho]

recently got the bolt. used a 510 and an 800 and i'm convinced the bolt is better for my purposes. i won't be changing anytime soon but hopefully this will spur a response from wahoo.

[@toadlguy]

So, I definitely had to hit the like button for another great video as well as what appears to be a great new device! I like the format of bing bing bing, what you need to know and then leave the details for the written review. And even the hand off to Des for the MB detail. This looks like an eventual replacement for my 820. Do you know if it will work with the remote?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, Des is awesome. And double-yup, works with the remote!

[@markmoscosa2371]

Thanks! Just subscribed to your channel

[@qbolruncycle2185]

Very informative!

[@cyclenutter2715]

wow nice review DCR! Wish my review videos were this good😔

[@noagregoir]

great video !

[@arturnaumiuk8135]

Edge 810 owner here purchased Edge 530 as an upgrade. My input here: 1. It is a pain to set up using buttons. Had hand cramps multiple times trying arrange all screens I had in my 810. 2. There is lost satellite warning beep which you can’t turn off on 530 and pops up many times when you do anything on the unit when away from the windows and possible satellite signal reception. Contrary on 810 unit you have warning with option continue searching or not so you can turn it off. 3. On Edge 810 you can customized road profile screen changing distance and elevation parameters what is not possible on Edge 530 as you cannot get highlight over the numbers like on 810 and change values... this might be a deal breaker for me to either go to 830 or quit and stay with my 810. Of course processor is very fast and it boots almost immediately but once my 810 is on I have comparable reaction time using functions. Also much better screen resolution on 530. Wanted to add a new problem which occurred last weekend. Went to a big ride 177km(110miles) and over 2000m elevation gain and upon completion Garmin 530 calculated my new FTP... to be 817 and displayed my new best 20min to be 860 with over 10W/kg. Total joke as I am in the range of 250-260 FTP. I guess new unit is not bugs free. Update on August 7: I have returned 530 and got 830. After 800km with 830 unit I can confirm that 830 is on top of my choices for Garmin cycling computers followed by 810 then 530. Sorry but 530 is not even close to touch screen units. 530 screen menus are terrible and not even close to 830 screens. Conclusion - 530 and 830 despite looking alike are totally different units and around $100 more is money well spend getting into 830.

[@dutchymf9509]

Hi Artur, many thanks for sharing your experience such detailed! I am actually in the same position, to replace my 810 and thanks to you, I can skip struggling with the 530 and head directly to the 830. Cheers :-)

[@andybrown141]

Curious what you think of visibility in the sun (glossy/shiny screen cover) vs the Wahoo Roam? Looking for whatever is the easiest to see in mapping mode.

[@DEISE01able]

everybody should have one of these!

[@4961Studebaker]

Update 5.0. Fixed many minor issues. Climb pro now has 3 selectable hill ranges. Select all you see any hill fitting Garmins definition of a climb/Hill Medium to large Only large Others complained about turn by turn direction - mainly the turn indicator arrow on the upper left corner of screen freezing at say .1 mile. I’ve never had that issue but can confirm the distance before a indicated turn shows to 20 ft.

[@nicolebuchhold5791]

great review. Now in 2022 i'm torn between this and the wahoo bolt v2. Is this still worth it? Thoughts?

[@jacobhg3502]

Really helpful review! As a fellow roadbiker in the netherlands, I'm torn between this and the Wahoo BOLT v2. What do you personally use here?

[@leakslikasieve]

So glad I didn’t get the Bolt last week. I would have been pissed!

[@duncancycles]

Great review! Does the Garmin display zone power highlights while riding?

[@PhilB303]

Big power numbers Ray :)

[@andybrown141]

would you recommend this over the wahoo roam from either a mapping or battery standpoint ? also pulling routes from ridewithgps is there any difference ?

[@runningcomposer1682]

Without the power meter, do we still have the performance stats such as training load, training effect, vo2max and lactate threshold?

[@JohnLemieux]

I got a refurbished (by Garmin) unit for $170. Can't beat that.

[@vmxd]

me 2... works really well :)

[@Notorious_MIG]

Anyone know if Garmin is going to release an update for this any time soon? Should I wait? or pull the trigger in 2021.

[@kierenkd]

Looks awesome. I just bought a 520 plus that I am happy with. Is this one using USB-C ?

[@bigboyz12000]

Competition always makes tech better! Keep it coming.

[@pulafun]

Wanted a Garmin device for the navigation, but I was concerned about the new upgraded model being announced. I didn't know if it will be this year, but I was cautious and then Iread the announcement on your site. I used the chance to get the 10% discount in Europe at the advertised shop - couldn't find cheaper price anywhere. Unluckily they didn't provide me the new customer 20% discount as it is available in the US, but at least I didn't purchase the yesterdays version. The new one was shipped today and the due date is 4th of June - I placed the order on 6th of May.

[@p.ignacioleonl.c.319]

Thanks a lot for the video!! Great one!! Can I have your advice? I already have a forerunner 245. Should I get the edge 530. Do you recommend to get it? I use my watch to do some other type of sports such as swimming. So... is it worth to buy it... or with the FR245 is enough for a amateur biker?

[@tallulahmodzelewska]

Great review thanks. I just bought the Edge 530 it’s my first cycling computer. I do both road and MTB cycling, however I took it out today to try and the distance was well off. I did about 16km on a UK cycle route but it said I only did 4km so you can imagine I was very disappointed. From what I can see the GPS was set to GPS+Glonass and I have read that just using GPS might help, any ideas please……..

[@xiaochenfan5056]

Great review! I got a question with my Garmin Edge 530, I have both 945 and 530, and use HRM-TRI when I am cycling, but training performance on 530 doesn't work. I can see all my date, heart rate, HR zones, however I got no feedback like performance, recovery time. It does show my training info from my 945, but they just cannot combine together.

[@syamsularifinmohamadyunus8144]

Great sharing

[@KBDProductionsTV]

Thank you

[@jaysonf356]

Do you know what version of Bluetooth this 530 and the new 830 has? Do you know if it's 5.0? I ask primarily because of the increased battery performance and extended range.

[@jimmys8885]

Great video! Any idea if some of these new features will make their way to other Garmin devices? I have a 520+ and think some of the features would be cool to have

[@Dcrainmaker]

The Edge 1030 gets virtually everything. Others...not so much.

[@G-rig6969]

Great review looks like a pretty solid device now. Depends on the price of course and how many of those features I'll use. One major annoyance of the 520 is that it fails to upload rides half of the time, and have to turn the unit on/off again.

[@Bigjuergo]

dc you are king

[@solitone]

Hi DC and thanks for your great review! From it I gather trailforks data are already in the unit, and you don't need to download them. But what about trail updates? If a trail gets added to trailforks, is there a way to update trailforks data and download it?

[@PortraitArtPhoto123]

Just got my 530 and pretty impressed. New trail areas are a breeze, no more riding lame courses! Question about external display though. Can you get you fenix 5X to just show your HR from the Edge. I like the color zone coding on the watch's HR display, but want to be using all the functions of the Edge. Garmin describes how to do this in reverse, for say a triathlete. I'm think like this weeks race is 122km at 4000m in extremely hot conditions... I want my watch just to show HR and zone color so I don't blow up.

[@4961Studebaker]

Shaun Bell there’s an area in the 530 called extended displays If connected Bluetooth or ant you can select from the 530 which display to extend to your watch

[@johnmbrown7515]

K, that's it! The 530 over the Bolt! Noice review my friend!

[@JamesDuncan]

Bear in mind that Wahoo are about to have a new generation release. You might or might not want to wait for comparison details on that.

[@enotracoon9244]

@@JamesDuncan any idea about release date of new bolt ?

[@reu13]

Wahoo Roam video is up on DC's site now. But it's not looking good for Wahoo.

[@averageboy14]

You do an interesting thing where you look to your right, briefly. That small break in eye contact makes me feel like I’ve lost your attention and you’re distracted. Nice vid!

[@Dcrainmaker]

The garage door is open to my right because I needed the light - which meant I was probably looking at someone walking by, staring awkwardly at me. Cheers!

[@MrMJJ23]

can you compare the 530 to wahoo element?

[@nicoschmi9955]

Is it still so cumbersome to create the training pages or was something changed? How many Connect IQ fields can be used (Edge 520 4 pieces)? POI on 530?

[@speed-qh9cc]

Hmmm... I’ll see how long my 510 lasts before I upgrade. Was thing about the Element bolt now I want to see what Wahoo responds with Garmins upgrades.

[@VeeVeeArcher]

If someone places great importance on the baked in trail forks on the 530, does the new wahoo bolt match, beat, or lose to the 530?

[@jonesy1895]

Quick one! What’s the best way to get courses onto saved courses so climbpro can be availed of

[@cyclepowered8799]

Had to return my first 530. The return to previous screen button would not work. My second 530 works fine.

[@Chelsify]

So would this be good for my World Tour by Bike next year? Or is the 520plus better?

[@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 ?

[@Wbell21]

How did you get the standard mount on the canyon stem? I snapped my o ring and got discouraged

[@Wbell21]

How did you stretch the Garmin standard mount rings far enough to reach around your canyon stem?? I snapped one and gave up and put it on my handlebars

[@jorgitogaitan]

so finally I can use a garmin head unit with my polar power meter pedals!?

[@tommo592]

Can Kamoot make up the difference between 530 and 830 routing differences? ... on the fly, finding somewhere?

[@romainm7147]

Hello, I have a problem in workout mode. On the top of the screen I can't see the next step power and time. Only the current step note..you know why?

[@roadbikeman]

Just ordered one over the bolt and roam which is more expensive. I'm looking forward to mapping features on board and need to see if I can load programs from zwift there

[@kristianhamilton7307]

How did it go?

[@bartonsky]

So can you download strava routes to the Edge 530 w no issues like Wahoo? Seems like everything else is better on Garmin so was curious about the strava route or route sharing capability. Thank you. Great channel. Living the dream in Amsterdam dc!

[@manuelcalleja92]

I'm in the market for my first gps computer. I'll wait till Wahoo updates their bolt/elemnt line (2 yrs old now with no price decrease) before deciding between a Garmin or Wahoo

[@nicolaikalviknes2315]

Wahoo Elemnt Roam is comming any day now. Its an update to the Wahoo Elemnt.

[@caseyalanjones]

Is the "Find My Edge" feature also available through the web portal, or only through the mobile app?

[@jackwhale8152]

My 510 still works perfect, battery life still more than 12 hours, don't have any reason to change it so far

[@270raptor]

How does it do off grid trails that we make ourselves? I’m an enduro mx rider so it’s all bush riding

[@chekovcall2286]

@ etienne beney My husband found a cradle and hardwired the Garmin to my dash. Unfortunately it bricked two days ago so I'm back to using my i yr old TomTom.

[@joseph9303]

Hey I always like your reviews thank you. First off I tried the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt v2 on one ride and despised it. It had all the features I wanted like USBC etc but returned it I felt similarly to your review of it… Thus I wanted to switch to the Edge 530 but don’t want to pay $300 for something from Garmin that is going on 3 years old including the fact it still had Micro USB which was ancient even three years ago. Thus I am waiting for the update to this model. Guessing it will be 540? Will you be doing a review of it when it comes out? Any insight or guesses when it would come out? Would love to know right when it’s released so hopefully I will be pinged when you post a review on it. Hopefully Garmin connects with the 21st century and includes USBC.

[@RakeshSharma-io9td]

Why would you need USBC in first place? Micro usb can download Ton load of data in seconds.

[@roadbikeman]

How can I add the ride checklist to the garmin screen? Always forgetting something

[@ali86]

Great review as always. I need your help, I’m new into cycling and in a market for a bike computer. Which one would you recommend, either 530 @ 830 and why? Really appreciate if you reply, thanks a lot!

[@marco_amaral]

Hi @DC Rainmaker! Does the 530 have the round -trio Courses?

[@MarioFavini]

Thanks for the good review! I'm looking for a device good for long rides (24 hours and more, I'm planning some ultracycling races): reliable, resistant, with the possibility of installing and reading gpx files and able to be recharged during the ride. I was thinking about the 520plus, but now, with the new 530 I have another option. Do you think 530 could be good for me? (sorry for my bad English, I'm Italian...)

[@dct1]

Is speed displayed even if a cadence sensor is not fitted on the bike?

[@debaetsstevie]

How can you do à route backworths ? (with 945 there is à easy sélection)

[@CyclistJack56]

Hi , Just received my 350, map update needed, doesn't work tho, system asks for 17GB space 350 has only 15GB in total, any tips ? Tanks in advance.

[@zzhughesd]

Need your help please DC !!! Seams what with new mapping added my Fenix 5 and also my Edge 530 I’ve lost car routing it acts as direct routing. Have I read of a problem here. It’s much needed as had enough road riding off road unpaved as OCM maps list as paved. I need car routing again like yesterday. Thanks reply