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Garmin are one of the leading manufacturers of GPS computers for sports tracking and cycling. They also manufacture and develop a range of GPS navigation tools for the auto, aviation and marine markets.

Garmin was founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao. Their UK base is in Southampton and they currently have a sponsorship deal running with the local football team Southampton FC. They also sponsor the Cannondale-Garmin pro cycling team that includes riders such as Ryder Hesjedal and Andrew Talansky.

When Garmin bought Dynastream, the company that invented the ANT+ wireless protocol technology it allowed them to use that technology to stream data directly from cycling products such as power meters and cadence monitors directly into their Garmin cycling computers.

Our Garmin news and reviews hub will bring you all the latest information and updates on products like the Garmin Virb Elite camera, as well as their great swathe of cycling specific products including; Vector Power Meter Pedals and the Edge 510, Edge 810 and Edge 1000 cycle computers.

You can find Garmin Edge products at most cycling retaillers like Evans Cycles and Chain Reaction but you can also find some cheap garmin deals on Amazon.

Garmin Vector Clip In/Out 2 Copy-write Garmin

Is Garmin about to release a Vector power meter that can tell if you’re clipped in?

This US patent suggests that Garmin is working on Vector power pedals for cyclocross and mountain bike riders

Wed, May 20, 2020 13:27

Garmin updates Varia Radar system with new dedicated smartphone app

New app, improved third-party app integration and new peloton mode are amongst updates.

Wed, May 13, 2020 16:23

Garmin introduces repair option following complaints from Tacx Neo smart trainer owners

Customer was only offered discount on a new product after software download broke his

Fri, Feb 28, 2020 11:09

Garmin Edge 520 owner adds to criticism of firm’s out of warranty support

Firm invited him to pay £95 for a refurbed unit with a 30-day warranty or £150 for a new unit with a 24-month warranty

Mon, Feb 24, 2020 08:00

Business is booming! Garmin, Shimano and MIPS reveal profits boost in 2019

MIPS now available in 448 helmet models leading to 39% sales increase

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 11:21

Tacx Neo smart trainer owner left with “very expensive paperweight” as owners complain Garmin won’t provide support once warranty has expired

Garmin says it is “exploring ways to resolve similar inquiries going forward”

Mon, Feb 17, 2020 08:00

YES! Wahoo computers now compatible with Garmin’s Varia radar lights

You can now use Garmin's Varia radar/light with a Wahoo Elemnt computer

Thu, Aug 29, 2019 12:37

Garmin launch Forerunner 945, 245 and 45 GPS watches

The GPS giants have updated their entire Forerunner range, with battery life increases on all watches and offline music playback added to the 945 and 245 Music models

Tue, Apr 30, 2019 16:13

Garmin launch Edge 530 and 830 GPS units

Garmin have quietly introduced the successors to the Edge 520 and 820 GPS units, with the new devices boasting Garmin's new ClimbPro feature in smaller and lighter packages...

Wed, Apr 24, 2019 19:43

Power meters: 7 hidden hassles you’ll want to try and avoid

Power meters are a definite Force For Good to the performance-minded cyclist... but they can sometimes do your head in too!

Mon, Apr 08, 2019 15:19