GPS Bike Computer Helps You Compete and Compare

• Offers in-ride challenges through Strava live segments
• Reports cycling-specific VO2 max and recovery time when used with power and heart rate
• Pairs with compatible ANT+® indoor trainers for data display and control
• Tracks Functional Threshold Power (FTP), watts/kg and cycling dynamics when used with Vector™ or Vector 2 power meters
• Connected features¹: automatic uploads, live tracking, smart notifications, send/receive courses, social media sharing, weather

• Here’s Your Competitive Edge

  We started with the aerodynamic form factor of the popular Edge 500, added in-ride challenges on Strava live segments, color display, connected capabilities and advanced analysis features. The result — Edge 520, the GPS bike computer that’s right-sized for competitive cyclists and packed with the features you crave.

  Prove Your Edge

  

  Edge 520 is the first bike computer that’s compatible with Strava live segments and includes a 3-month trial of Strava Premium. With this membership, your starred Strava segments automatically sync with the 520 for live feedback during your ride. You’ll also get alerts for segment start and finish and leaderboard rankings once you complete the segment.

  Train on the Edge

  Need some motivation to get through those lonely miles on the indoor trainer? Edge 520 delivers with a suite of training capabilities when paired with compatible ANT+ indoor trainers. Let’s say you want to train at an average power of 240 watts. Just set the target on Edge 520, start pedaling, and the trainer will automatically adjust to keep you at your target while the 520 shows your stats. You can also follow a course that you or another rider created and literally race the recorded stats, with the trainer adjusting resistance to match the elevation profile.

  Edge 520, the GPS bike computer that’s right-sized for competitive cyclists and packed with the features you crave.

  Pair it with a power meter and Edge 520 offers an additional set of features, like FTP and watts/kg tracking, so you can compare yourself to others, as well as cycling dynamics². A built-in FTP test helps you establish your baseline either on the trainer or on the road. Add heart rate³ and the 520 can derive your VO2 max estimate and post-ride recovery time, which indicates how long before you should attempt another hard effort.

  Optimized Display

  Edge 520 compromises nothing when it comes to display — 2.3 inches of high-resolution color. We maximized the display so you get the most live area in relation to the compact size of the 520. You’ll also appreciate the screen clarity in all lighting conditions. 

• The Connected Bike

  Edge 520 is compatible with ANT+ sensors, including Varia™ bike radar and lights4, speed, cadence, heart rate, Edge and VIRB® remotes and compatible weight scales. It also integrates with Shimano Di2 electronic shifting systems5 to display your current gear on the screen. Edge 520 is also compatible with ANT+ power meters, including the Vector series.

  iLevels Compatibility

  Compatible Garmin Edge devices will now work with WKO4 individual power levels (iLevels), the newest metric for cyclists and triathletes who train with a power meter. Developed by Dr. Andrew Coggan, iLevels are specific training levels based on an athlete’s unique physiology and current level of fitness.

  WKO4 software, developed by TrainingPeaks, has changed how coaches and athletes analyze data and prescribe workouts. Fully customizable charts allow you to view and compare specific data to gain clearer insights into your training. Based on the introduction of the power duration curve, WKO4 has introduced several new training metrics, including Functional Reserve Capacity and Pmax tracking, which help coaches and athletes track their specific fitness.

  The prescription of power-based training is derived from an athlete's Functional Threshold Power and targeted to general percentages. iLevels are based on the power duration curve and adjust automatically based on your performance. They detect micro changes in fitness to ensure you are always training at the right intensity.

  Now you can update iLevels directly from WKO4 by simply plugging in your Edge 520 and automatically downloading the daily iLevels to your Garmin device. These iLevels will be displayed in a unique 9 levels view on the Garmin head unit and will be available in workouts. Download a free 14-day trial of WKO4.

  Smartphone Connectivity

  When paired with your compatible phone and the Garmin Connect™ Mobile  app, Edge 520 offers live tracking, smartphone alerts, social media sharing, weather and wireless uploads. Once your ride is complete, the data can be automatically sent to Garmin Connect™, our online community where you can save, plan and share your rides.

  Off the Beaten Path

  The compact, rugged form factor and 15+ hour battery life of Edge 520 make it ideal for off-road adventures. It’s also compatible with GPS/GLONASS satellites, so you benefit from more signal options, wherever your ride takes you.

• Physical & Performance
  Physical dimensions	1.9” x 2.9” x 0.8” (49.0 x 73.0 x 21.0 mm)
  Display size, WxH	1.4” x 1.9” (35.0 x 47.0 mm)
  Display resolution, WxH	200 x 265 pixels
  Color display
  Weight	2.1 oz (60 g)
  Battery	rechargeable lithium-ion
  Battery life	up to 15 hours
  Water rating	IPX7
  GPS-enabled
  GLONASS
  High-sensitivity receiver
  Barometric altimeter
  Smart notifications (displays email, text and other alerts when paired with your compatible phone)

  Maps & Memory
  Basemap
  Waypoints/favorites/locations	200
  Routes	0
  History	up to 180 hours

  Cycling Features
  Compatible with Vector™
  Bike speed/cadence sensor	Yes (optional)

  Performance Features
  Heart rate monitor	Yes (optional)
  Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person)
  Courses (compete against previous activities)
  Auto Pause® (pauses and resumes timer based on speed)
  Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap)
  Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout)
  Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts)
  Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal)
  Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals)
  Heart rate-based calorie computation
  Customizable screen(s)
  Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible 3rd party ANT+™-enabled power meters)	Yes (records data approx. 1 per second)
  Temperature (displays and records temperature while you ride)
  Shock Resistant

  Garmin Connect™
  Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data)
  Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer)

  Additional

  Additional

  Compatible with Varia™ bike radar and lights: yes Edge® remote compatibility: yes LiveTrack: yes Advanced performance and power analysis, including new Time in Zone, FTP tracking, cycling-specific VO2 and recovery and cycling dynamics Bike trainer profile for compatible Turbo trainer data display and control On-device segment compatibility for dynamic and engaging in-ride competition Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C Connected features via a smartphone: yes Compatible with Garmin Connect™ and Garmin Connect™ Mobile: yes Compatible with VIRB® action cameras: yes Integration with Shimano Di2 electronic shifting: yes Weather alerts: yes Preloaded Garmin cycling map: no Wi-Fi® compatible: no Round-trip routing: no Route planner: no ¹ Advanced workouts require a Garmin Connect account

• IN THE BOX

• Device Only

  • Edge 520
  • Mounts (standard and extended out-front)
  • USB cable
  • Tether
  • Manuals

  Bundle

  • Edge 520
  • Premium heart rate monitor
  • Cadence sensor
  • Speed sensor
  • Mounts (standard and extended out-front)
  • USB cable
  • Tether
  • Manuals

• ¹When paired with a compatible phone.
  ²When used with Vector or Vector 2 power meter.
  ³Included with some models, sold separately on others.
  4With future software update.
  5Compatible with Shimano Di2 electronic shifting systems with Shimano D-Fly Data Management function.