Why We Like The Garmin Edge 540 Bike Computer
The Garmin Edge 540 Bike Computer is an advanced GPS cycling computer for serious cyclists that provides us with everything we need to be our best on the road, trails, gravel, or stationary trainer. Suggested daily workouts and personalized coaching adapt to our ongoing progress when we connect our compatible heart rate monitor or power meter, providing power targets, stamina insights, and current training load. These features are easy to use with reliable button controls, and the Garmin Connect app is even easier to pair and sync our data with our smartphone to share with training features such as Strava or TrainingPeaks.
Details
- An advanced GPS cycling computer for serious cyclists
- Easy-to-use button controls are reliable in any condition
- Suggested daily workouts adapt to our personal progress
- GNSS technology provides enhanced positioning accuracy
- See upcoming and remaining climbs with the ClimbPro ascent planner
- Power guide recommends power targets when paired with a power meter
- Ride maps highlight popular roads, trails, and points of interest
- Garmin Connect app pairs with Strava, TrainingPeaks, and other apps
- Item #GRMF06D
- Housing Material
- silicone
- Clock
- yes
- Wireless
- yes
- Operating System
- Bluetooth, ANT+
- Backlight
- yes
- Water-Resistant
- IPX7
- Battery Type
- Lithium ion cell contained in equipment
- Battery Life
- [demanding use] up to 26 hours, [battery saver mode] up to 42 hours
- Low Battery Indicator
- yes
- Mount Type
- out-front mount, standard mount
- Includes
- Edge 540, out-front mount, standard mount, tether, USB-C cable, documentation
- Dimensions
- 2.3 x 3.4 x 0.8in
- Face Size
- 2.6in diagonal
- Claimed Weight
- 80.3g (2.8oz)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited
- Activity
- cross-country, enduro, gravel, road cycling, trail
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4 based on 67 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 26, 2024
Excellent purchase
First-buy with this type of gear and totally satisfied. Definitely will get more Garmin products!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 22, 2024
Great Head Unit
Been on several rides and am very pleased with the 540. I upgraded from an Edge 520, which worked great, but the larger screen/fonts is so much easier to read. Battery life is great and so is the integration with Varia lights. Very happy with this upgrade!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 19, 2024
Pairing is a pain.
Good tool but the pairing with my Iphone was a pain in the …
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 15, 2024
all you need to know is on it
I am still learning from my garmin 540, so far I like very much !!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 15, 2024
In and out of charge
I bought this Edge in January and ever since it sometimes charges and other times I try every cord in the house and I get a blank screen. I am not sure who to contact but I would like another one that works.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 13, 2024
Quick setup with excellent features
I have ridden about 200 miles using the Garmin 540 and it has exceeded my expectations. The power, mileage, time and altitude functions work well. As a bonus the road hazard warnings and drink to hydrate notifications and a welcome addition. I am impressed with how this unit links up with my SRAM electronic components!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 12, 2024
Garmin 540 simplicity at its best
I’ve always thought that the most expensive meant the best. But I have found out that is not the case in cycling (especially) between bikes,equipment locations,and Bikepacking it is not cheap. With time and age you realize simple is always better than complicated and the 540 gives you everything you need and nothing you don’t easy setup and navigation through the menu. I’m glad this is true to its nature and I’m looking forward to many trips with my equipment choices with no regrets.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
March 28, 2024
Button navigation is not intuitive
I bought this a month ago and have about 20 rides in. I'm still going crazy trying to navigate through the menu. Just starting a routine road ride to follow my mph and distance can be a total headache, especially because I do not have touch screen and it's hard to push the little buttons once my group has started the ride. In this day and age of incredible apps, I would think using this would be easy peasy.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
March 25, 2024
I already wrote one
My review was written several weeks ago. Didn’t you guys get it. It was epic Thanks
Originally reviewed on Garmin
March 20, 2024
App sucks
Got the 540 for my birthday after my last Garmin eventually died - the app is awful and continuously loops on setup so its unusable.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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