Why We Like The Garmin Edge 840 Bike Computer Bundle
The Garmin Edge 840 Computer Bundle includes the advanced GPS Edge 840 cycling computer, speed and cadence sensors, and the HRM-Dual heart rate monitor to help us ride at our best by providing all of the information we need. With a responsive touch screen, we can easily swipe and tap to any screen as we ride to access personalized coaching, workouts, stamina insights, and more. As we ride into unknown areas, the integrated GNSS multi-band technology ensures we always know where we are, while ride-type-specific maps ensure we know where we are going.
Details
- An advanced GPS cycling computer bundle for road, gravel, or MTB
- Speed sensor, cadence sensor, and heart rate monitor included
- Personalized workouts/coaching with connected HRM or power meter
- A responsive touch screen for easy access to information
- Lasts up to 26 hours in demanding use or 42 hours in battery saver mode
- Mounts to the bike with an out-front or standard mount (both included)
- See remaining climb and grade percentages with ClimbPro ascent planner
- Item #GRMF06H
- Housing Material
- silicone
- Clock
- yes
- Heart Rate Monitor
- HRM-Dual monitor
- Wireless
- yes
- 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 840, speed sensor, cadence sensor, HRM-Dual heart rate monitor, 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
4.5 based on 144 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJune 17, 2024
Edge 840
Replaced my 8 year old Garmin 520. Im glad I went for the touch screen option. This is a quality product in typical Garmin fashion. I only wish Garmin would improve the intuitiveness of their products
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 15, 2024
Some improvements, but a couple of annoyances
I bought the E-840 because, after 5+ years, battery time on my beloved E-830 was weakening. If upgrading from the E-830, there IS a learning curve! It seems to remember the censors to which it is paired a bit better than on the 830 (especially the cadence as I use this on two different bikes. However, some NetIQ apps are gone, and the NetIQ "store" is a mess right now. Even if searching for an Edge applet, you will be presented with hundreds of watch faces! The new chip in the 840 is much faster than for the 830, which I appreciate on climbs. The display is also a bit larger - great for those of us in our 70s! Also, navigation prompts appear to come more quickly than before. The annoyances - it beeps for too many reasons, many of which I have yet to determine. After a ride is completed, it takes a LONG time to sync with my phone, even though the display claims it has. Too often when looking at Connect, I have to go back to my Edge and power it on and wait for the upload to complete. What it will sync to is my RideWithGPS library. It copies each ride (aborted or not!) to my RW-GPS library, cluttering it up. (I could probably find a way t stop this, but...) After I complete a ride, things get a bit confusing. I hit the stop button, but rather than showing the default fields for my profile, I get a long list of options, etc. Up in the corner, I see "Save" buttons, which recur as I scroll through the windows. Thing is, I'm never sure if I'm shutting it down in a way that does not destroy my ride data. (Oh yeah - sometmes when it syncs I find the ride was entered ot a time 12 hours previous. It's getting better now... CONCLUSION - if this is your first Edge, or if you are upgrading from a 500 or 150, it is absolutely FABULOUS! If you're upgrading from an 800, you're facing a learning curve and some work. Still, I'm glad I bought the 840!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 15, 2024
On the fence
Hopefully I will update. I am pretty sure that eventually I will love it. The learning curve is real. I have spent quite a bit of time with youtube and manuals, but I am still struggling
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 15, 2024
840
I am new to Garmin GPS devices + must express my exhaustion of figuring out how to choose preference of functions….How to input trips from other navigational Apps. If Garmin chooses NOT to include an instructional flowchart of options, setup + use, at least include a hardcopy of a few YouTube info sites. (Regardless, I will be making a trans-America bike ride May 2025 + would not do it without such Garmin technology)
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 10, 2024
It has potential
I bought this a few weeks ago and I can’t get it to sync with the heart rate monitor and the cadence only shows sporadically. I love the touch screen, much easier than my 830.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 9, 2024
Easy to use and accurate so far
I have had this for about three weeks. The first week it was cold and rainy, but I did my best to read the directions and set it up. I have had a Polar The second week I got on my bike for a short ride to see if it worked as expected. I found I had several questions and called Garmin to get them answered, they answered them well. This week I used it twice after again asking a few questions, it worked as I wanted, and I am now able to change the display while riding and it really works well. So far, I am glad I decided to spend the extra money and get the Garmin It is easy to read for me. I still want to use more of the available features, but it works very well so far. It definitely outperforms the old Polar I had, and a couple of cheaper computers I tried.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 9, 2024
The Supercomputer for the bike!!!!
Out of the box it is a supercomputer reading the manual and setting it up you have a supercomputer on your handlebars. The 840 can be configured to provide information on everything but the amount of air in your spare tube. The distance, time, splits, incline\decline status, phenomenal battery life, and touchscreen is so far above the rest you are selling yourself short not to use this. The screen is easy to read, and the sun glare is never an issue. It is very feature rich and severe weatherproof.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 8, 2024
User Friendly
I have had my 840 for the last month and use it every day. Easy to read, simple to se and I love the touch screen. If you try it, I am sure you will love it, as I do.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 7, 2024
Long lasting
Upgraded my Garmin do to old one wouldn't last long on my riding. Easy to transfer my old settings to the new one. I can riding all day not have to worry about losing my status
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 2, 2024
Loving it so far
Little bit of a learning curve going from wahoo but once I figured it out I’ve loved it, connects with my wahoo watch for heart rate and battery life is awesome, loaded with features I’m sure I haven’t even tapped the surface of yet too.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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