{"product_id":"garmin-gps-unit-edge-840-gps-unit-unit-only","title":"Garmin Edge 840 GPS Cycling Computer with Touchscreen and Button Controls","description":"\u003cp\u003eElevate your cycling experience with the Garmin Edge 840 GPS unit, a versatile device designed to support and enhance every ride. Combining a responsive touchscreen with traditional button controls, this cycling computer adapts to your preferences, ensuring ease of use in any situation. Whether you're training for competitive events or conquering personal milestones, the Edge 840 offers comprehensive features to guide your progress and keep you connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith up to 42 hours of battery life in battery saver mode, this unit empowers you to embark on long rides without worrying about power. Its multi-band GNSS technology guarantees superior positioning accuracy, allowing you to navigate confidently on diverse terrains. Integrated Garmin Coach training plans provide personalized daily workout suggestions tailored to your fitness level, helping you improve efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore new routes effortlessly with ride type-specific maps and navigation tailored for road, mountain, and gravel cycling. Stay informed with real-time stamina insights, nutrition and hydration alerts, as well as advanced cycling dynamics that analyze your performance under varying conditions. Plus, the Edge 840 offers comprehensive safety features, including incident detection, bike alarm, and compatibility with Varia™ devices for enhanced awareness on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConnectivity is seamless through smart notifications, GroupRide and GroupTrack features for group coordination, and compatibility with indoor trainers and eBike systems. Customize your experience further by downloading apps, widgets, and data fields from the Connect IQ™ Store. The Garmin Edge 840 is the essential tool to prepare, train, and perform at your best, while staying safe and connected every mile of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It’s Good For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProviding accurate GPS tracking with multi-band GNSS technology for reliable positioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOffering flexible controls via touchscreen and buttons for intuitive operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupporting personalized training through Garmin Coach plans and daily suggested workouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDelivering advanced cycling metrics including cycling dynamics and MTB-specific data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnhancing safety with incident detection, bike alarm, and Varia device compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFacilitating group rides with messaging, live locations, and leaderboards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnabling navigation with ride-specific maps and Trendline™ popularity routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMonitoring stamina, nutrition, and hydration to optimize ride performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnecting effortlessly with smart notifications, indoor trainers, and eBike systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAllowing customization via the Connect IQ™ Store for apps and data fields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It’s NOT Good For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsers seeking a basic cycling computer without advanced training or navigation features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThose who prefer a device without touchscreen functionality or button controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCyclists who do not require connectivity with smart devices or group ride features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRiders who want a standalone GPS unit without integration for eBikes or indoor trainers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Garmin Edge 840 support mountain biking metrics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it includes MTB dynamics such as jump count, jump distance, hang time, and trail difficulty (Grit) and flow, providing detailed insight into your mountain biking performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the Edge 840 for group rides?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely, features like GroupRide and GroupTrack allow you to stay connected with up to 50 riders, share live locations, send messages, and view leaderboards to enhance your group cycling experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the device compatible with eBikes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the Edge 840 can connect wirelessly to compatible eBikes, including Bosch smart systems and Shimano E-Bike Systems, to display data such as battery status, assist level, and power metrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn battery saver mode, the Edge 840 offers up to 42 hours of battery life on a single charge, making it suitable for extended rides and multi-day adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the device help me train better?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it integrates Garmin Coach training plans and provides daily suggested workouts based on your fitness level, training load, and VO2 max to help you improve effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs navigation supported?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Edge 840 features ride type-specific maps and turn-by-turn directions, plus Trendline™ popularity routing that chooses the best routes based on crowd-sourced data for both road and trail cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I customize the device?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can download custom data fields, apps, and widgets from the Connect IQ™ Store to tailor the device to your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Edge 840 compatible with indoor trainers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it can pair with indoor trainers to track your performance during home workouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it offer safety features?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it includes incident detection that alerts emergency contacts, a bike alarm to protect your bike, and compatibility with Varia™ rearview radar and smart lights for increased visibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I receive smartphone notifications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen paired with a compatible smartphone, the device displays text messages, calls, and other alerts directly on the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garmin","offers":[{"title":"Default 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