Garmin

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.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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GPS bike computers: find out 9 hidden hassles nobody mentions

GPS bike computers have revolutionised how we navigate and record our rides; find out how they can also drive you crazy

Fri, Mar 08, 2019 21:50
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Garmin acquires Tacx in bid to take a slice of the indoor training market

Garmin is moving into the indoor trainer market

Tue, Feb 12, 2019 17:56
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Tech trend predictions for 2019 – what bike tech are we going to see this year?

We've rubbed the road.cc crystal ball and made a few predictions for what's to come throughout 2019...

Sun, Feb 03, 2019 21:34
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GPS Computers of the Pros – it’s not all Garmin any more

Liam Cahill takes us on a quick run through of what GPS computers the World Tour teams are using this year

Mon, Jan 21, 2019 10:01
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