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TECH NEWS
Garmin launches compact Edge 20 and Edge 25 GPS cycling computers + video
Garmin has today revealed two new cycling computers, the Edge 20 and Edge 25, which it claims are the world’s smallest GPS cycling computers. The Edge 20 costs £109.99, the Edge 25, which packs Bluetooth and ANT+, is £139.99, with the HRM bundle costing £169.99.
The new Edge 20 and 25 measures just 4.0 x 4.2 x 1.7 cm with a 2.3 x 2.3 cm screen. Weighing in at a claimed 25g the new computer is certainly very light. An Edge 1000, for comparison, is about 121g. GPS computers have been getting smaller in recent years, and there's more competition, with the notable addition of Lezyne's new range of compact GPS computers.
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Both computers are GPS and GLONASS-enabled with a claimed 8-hour battery life but the key difference between the two models is that the more expensive Edge 25 provides ANT+ and Bluetooth compatibility. That means it can be used with heart rate and speed/cadence sensors, as well as partnered with a compatible smartphone to do download courses or od Live Tracking, enabling friends and family to follow your ride in real time. The Edge 25 will also do smart notifications from a smartphone.
Both the Edge 20 and 25 are designed for cyclists who want the essential data from a ride, like time, distance, speed, without the bulk of a bigger and more feature-laden computer. While it doesn’t offer the navigation and mapping functional of the bigger Edge 1000, the Edge 25 does provide basic routing abilities. Courses can be downloaded to provide turn-by-turn indications or a simple line to follow, as well as providing training partner updates.
“Real estate on your bike is limited – the Edge 20 and Edge 25 are the quintessential bike computers for cyclists wanting to save space without losing valuable features,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. “The Edge 20 and Edge 25 allow cyclists to track essential stats like time, distance, speed, ascent and location in a small but powerful device.”
The compact size of the new Edge 20 and 25 has meant Garmin has had to make good use of the smaller screen size. A simple interface with just a few lines of data and clear 128x160 pixel display should provide an easy glance at the most important data you need access to when cycling, like how fast you're going or how far it is to the next coffee stop.
The new Edge will appeal to those cyclists who don’t want a big computer hogging their handlebar or stem real estate, but want a GPS computer to display and track the most important data for everyday cycling and training. I still use an older Edge 500 for all my riding, because it records the data I’m interested, and it’s small and discrete on the bike.
The Garmin Edge 20 costs £109.99 with the Edge 25 costing £139.99, or £169.99 for the HRM bundle. Check them out at Garmin's website.
David worked on the road.cc tech team from 2012-2020. Previously he was editor of Bikemagic.com and before that staff writer at RCUK. He's a seasoned cyclist of all disciplines, from road to mountain biking, touring to cyclo-cross, he only wishes he had time to ride them all. He's mildly competitive, though he'll never admit it, and is a frequent road racer but is too lazy to do really well. He currently resides in the Cotswolds, and you can now find him over on his own YouTube channel David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes.
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Seems kind of funny that the Edge 25 doesn't support power meters.
Looks good apart from the price, which is too high, but that's nothing new for Garmin
The size makes it a decent option for fitting to the forerunner quick release wrist strap, though I'm not sure which way round this puts the display. I would find this handy for occasional hiking and even more occasional running. (edit: maybe this is the solution: https://youtu.be/2sh-bouWeew)
I see a potential (albeit small) market for a charging mount that uses the cradle connection to charge the unit while on the go. Maybe even integrate an extra battery?
Ok, I'm sure these are useful for something Garmin, but can you just update the edge 500 already!
I don't want the 510, the screen is to difficult to see (imagine that), other than perhaps wifi, like you get with some of those wifi enabled SD cards, so I don't have to plug it in to upload.
One other feature, I want to be able to set a speed let's say 30 MPH, so when I hit 30 the screen only displays the speed in a large font until I drop below 30 MPH and the the normal fields are shown.
They look great, especially as I think they (the 25 at least) seems to support turn notifications, which my old 200 didn't.
The battery life is balls for me, though, especially if it can't be charged while mounted. (Are those four contacts on the rear the only interface? Can't quite tell if there's a USB port cover on the top edge.) Bah.
No USB port, it snaps into a charging cradle which covers the mount (similar design to those used on forerunner watches). DC rainmaker has a hands on test, and the same questions are being asked in the comments.
It looks like they've put the guts of the Forerunner 15 (budget watch) into a bike specific package. Even the buttons are in the same position.
I think for the average consumer, the Garmin range is absolutely baffling. Far too many products without enough to differentiate them, we now have the 20, 25, 200, 500, 510, 810, 1000, Touring & Touring Plus.
Tidy but the edge 500 still looks like a better buy for features and battery life.
If you want your family/wife/friends to see where you are. Enable google location on your phone. Really useful, and uses hardly any smartphone battery
So on a Sunday morning they can sit at the computer and play a game where they take turns to guess why you appear to have stopped at a junction:
- lost (again)
- eating something (again)
- GPS/phone battery died
- dropped a contact lens / bottle / gel / pork pie
- it's the first good sized hedge you've seen and were desperate for a pee
- hit by a car and waiting for an ambulance
etc etc.
Can't you just tweet selfies all the way round instead? That's what all the most interesting people do...
I really do not see the benefit of your better half (or in the case of a younger rider, their parents) being able to track your exact location. I think it's counterproductive. If they are so worried about it why don't they follow you in the car?
No charging on the go, as looks like you won't be able to access the charging port/area (if you can even get an on-bike adaptor) when fitted to the mount.
No mention of a clock either, which is the only thing that the 200 really doesn't have.
If you press and hold the bottom left button the 200 will go back to the startup screen where the clock is displayed. I'd not recommend doing this while moving as the clock text is very small but it is fine to read when stopped. To get back to recording the ride press the top button. Not perfect but the best solution I've found to see what time it is on the 200 unit.
Finally, the 25 is on the wish list, although why is it over £100?
P.s the music on that Garmin video it hilarious, I hope they don't think that's what we cycle to.
Lezyne might have to be an option, as after two weeks Garmin still haven't sorted Connect site not being able to upload courses to my device. All they say is they are aware of the problem. Are they trying to trying to make the older devices obsolete?
U can just download the file and copy it in the folder "Garmin\NewFiles" on the device. That's how i do it.
I take it the mount it's the same as all other Garmins? Front view photo would suggest so.
Watch the video and pause it at 10 seconds, you'll see the back has the same 1/4 turn tabs as newer Garmin computers.
I've an 810 and love the livetracking (wife gets to see how close to home I am) but its rare I use the mapping while out. this might be an option.
I didn't think the 200 did HR/Speed/Cadence or talk to a smartphone?
When my 705 dies, the 25 is exactly what I'm after next.
Aye, the 200 doesn't have Ant+. For that you need the 500.
Replacements for the 200?
I'd have liked the 20 to have come in at under the £100 price mark.
Garmin site claims 'up to ten hours'. It's a neat and stylish unit. Tempted.
Very neat, but 8hrs battery life is a bit light. I'm guessing it's aimed at riders doing up to about 100 miles tops.
By comparison, the 200 isn't much bigger, is cheaper and good for 14 hrs.