Garmin 520 recharge on the go

powergoose · 2019-02-05T22:42:36+00:00

Hi all. I'm doing a long all-day ride in the summer (220 miles) and am trying to find out how I can recharge my Garmin 520 whilst on the move. I don't want to set up a dynamo. Amny advice gratefully received. Thanks

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February 5, 2019 at 10:42 pm #29347

powergoose

Hi all. I’m doing a long all-day ride in the summer (220 miles) and am trying to find out how I can recharge my Garmin 520 whilst on the move. I don’t want to set up a dynamo. Amny advice gratefully received. Thanks
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February 7, 2019 at 4:41 pm #935135
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RicePudding

I got myself one of these for
I got myself one of these for Christmas.

5000mAh power Bank that comes with a mounting bracket for attachment to your bike.

Plenty of juice for your Garmin and doesn’t break the bank. It is however a little weighty but it’s not too heavy.

February 7, 2019 at 1:33 pm #935133
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bfslxo

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Slim-7mm-Lightweight-Power-Bank-Portable-USB-Charger-with-Built-In-Cable/401551781775?hash=item5d7e59ef8f:rk:5:pf:0&var&checksum=401551781775c83842bed2e0434aa45390ee98c004f9&enc=AQADAAADABkojIFHYtWT%2BANpG6F7t2FU6y7A3Me%2BBH0%2BtU5vXeGIgj6T1K7GPixZggTazRq2BNfZ2zEbmieFnAeJQ82CWR%2BPCN7jGs89wZTvZyyK%2F%2BTY7nqcTNhc5dwZKLZfm89whuitS%2FEvAxkHKq27TX9o5K8W32jTPEboYHkK9xdjeZ6ksP4k8EvwQQJh4N8kb8gyq%2FFVdJTTOC7WJrJW2HfP3nCsiaKs2c7NXlIktU30Zs3q4ADBm9kfMOBtwbk8Ga86yaBq%2Bq6DIvrPlEKdMMal99cZUGgbatEBTWerx56LG6Wt4u0smauJ6D8oeGrx2EtJB7A8YIZwxhBdj5oA0N1HWCm0vCgk83edcQ%2BvxT1Eqo1ejQDAGzS0DvTJ3tgwwt4pvjpHYf13oxL5VC7MUPdb1oT3dLBoyOXPbsCrReDBIdnDxDPhlyCCFcPz9c8mOpzdwI%2BguB0fvnWs6UiV8Z0ehgYh5GEoZACdn3krj75LSL4iwxQoLyEOkyMBqXcA%2BSV2KSIhtkR7c5bK4KVeX96C0R2dyU3mQNXQ4OfnvRc4Z%2BJu7H4qnpINES3f8qn%2FTSyyE14U1mM9dLwFCq6lCC4n9ox%2BehGShXfee3E%2FUg897m98IY39xJFZxswgXkKJZk20aoNOBNP88r3AfjRNl3AX78jusFILJGWcz8QBXh0IZWLzi7CiTHe5uPk%2B7tgKpa6Cq7y13N4r1BF7hXiJVwMo7Ex9sh8UsGkqAuO%2BaqxCqJcmpkMEfJw0yK0eCBC9aVuzudE9CuwBGvoHH1GKg%2FS8vEMJzUu4wfSwvKDDEZDLY%2FDeWddmT7grBFGctbkB5xM%2BWbdS3tSPJM9odZhsXQUPpAzTHzCwHXdUt%2F%2F55jj54eu7FJQc7kJPR3wAZg71%2BKhAp%2BiG5NghN%2Bpi80wyDjPst35qr8u6jAjPi5X%2FiHVBBSXZ6rXDIQoJYOj41fRAiygY%2BqdL4emCdrnOp90DhooZV02tFCKfgNcAwbXW5kXlKRi%2B74AHuIKsiuvXXMdCk6BcTw%3D%3D

I have one of these with the charging lead built in & it works a treat. There’s loads of differnt options & some can be had for under a tenner on flea bay

February 7, 2019 at 10:04 am #935131
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srchar

Configure it in power-sipping

Configure it in power-sipping mode (no backlight, no GLONASS) and it should last you the whole ride. I did the Majorca 312 with a 520, forgot to charge it, and still had enough charge left to do a 2-hour recovery ride the next day.

February 6, 2019 at 2:40 pm #935129
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Southy83

I used a powerbank which was

I used a powerbank which was in a bag on the top tube when I did a 200k Audax and it worked pretty well.

The only thing to remember is to get a charge only USB cable (most likely not the one your Garmin came with), otherwise the Garmin will think it is linked to a PC and this can cause issues. These can be picked up online for a few quid.

February 6, 2019 at 2:06 pm #935127
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mikewood

Have you tried one of the

Have you tried one of the small power packs? Either in your pocket for when you stop or in a Tri type frame bag for on the move
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