Experience routes like a local with the Edge® Explore, a touring GPS bike computer with cycling awareness features from Garmin®
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today
announced the Edge Explore, an easy-to-use GPS cycling computer with
cycling awareness features that’s built for touring and adventure.
Preloaded on the Edge Explore, the Garmin Cycle Map helps guide riders
to just about anywhere, without getting lost along the way. The routes
are generated with Trendline™ popularity routing, pulling from billions
of miles of cycling data in Garmin Connect™ so it’s easy to ride like a
local along the routes and trails that actual cyclists prefer.
“Whether riding on scenic countryside routes or to local shops and
restaurants, the new Edge Explore will be there along the way,” said Dan
Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “The 3-inch
high-resolution touchscreen display is simple to set up and can be seen
during any riding condition – in direct sunlight, on a cloudy day or
even in the rain – meaning you’ll still get the directions you need
without missing the great views.”
Preloaded on the Edge Explore, the Garmin Cycle Map includes
turn-by-turn navigation and alerts that notify riders of sharp curves
ahead. It will even guide cyclists back to the route – or back to start
– if they stray away or decide to head home early. Before heading out,
riders can plan and download their routes on the improved and revamped
Course Creator in Garmin
Connect, which uses Trendline popularity routing to provide riders
with the best road, mountain or gravel routes that are aggregated from
those most traveled by fellow cyclists.
To help create a safer cycling environment, the Edge Explore is
compatible with the Garmin Varia™ cycling awareness products, including
the RTL510
rearview radar and UT800
smart headlight. By pairing the radar with the Edge Explore, it’s as
if cyclists have eyes in the back of their helmet, day or night. Riders
will receive alerts on the Edge display to cars approaching from behind,
up to 153 yards away, to help ease anxiety and act like an early warning
system. For added peace of mind, built-in assistance and incident
detection features will automatically send a cyclist’s location to
emergency contacts if they run into trouble, while GroupTrack1 and
LiveTrack2 let friends, family and other cyclists keep track
of a rider’s location in real time.
The Edge Explore gives cyclists the freedom to put their phone away and
simply enjoy the ride. Text messages will appear right on the device
screen so cyclists can view them at a glance and keep on riding.
Rider-to-rider messaging lets cyclists send prewritten messages directly
from their Edge Explore to other riders using a compatible device3.
The Edge Explore automatically uploads rides to the Garmin Connect
online fitness community and is customizable by downloading configurable
data fields from the Connect
IQ™ store.
Available in Q3 2018, the Edge Explore features up to 12 hours of
battery life and has a suggested retail price of $249.99.
The Edge Explore is the latest innovation from the ever-expanding Garmin
fitness segment that develops technologies to enhance and promote
healthy and active lifestyles. Whether users are runners, cyclists,
swimmers, multi-sport athletes, or simply looking to stay active
throughout the day, there is a product that can help them reach their
health and fitness goals.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless
devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active
lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including
automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation. For more
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1 When paired with a compatible
smartphone; GroupTrack can track up to 50 riders
2 When
paired with a compatible
smartphone
3 Compatible with the Edge 520 Plus, 820,
1030 and Explore
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subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in
Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United
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trademarks and Garmin Connect, Trendline, Varia and Connect IQ are
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