Price dropped from $499 to $399, not sure how long it will be at this price. It's a fairly new model, released mid-2022.
Garmin Edge Explore 2 Cycling GPS $399 Delivered @ Pushys
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What's it missing compared to edge 530? I thought it was just workouts…?
My edge 530 is hanging on by the skin of its teeth, I'm desperately waiting for the 540 or something else better.
No ANT+ / Di2 shifter support
No strava live segment, no customised training plans (so it can't tell you when to go for a ride or when to have a day off, etc.) I believe it's also missing the MTB metrics tracking. No open Ant+ and Di2 support for those that have electronic shifters.
It's very much a "casual rider" computer, designed for people who want to share their rides but aren't interested in performance gains or training. If you're looking for a high quality turn-by-turn GPS, something that will track your rides so you can share them on Strava afterwards, or just a general-use computer so you don't have to strap your smartphone to your handlebars, this is a good option. But anyone who wants what Garmin Edge computers are best known for, their training programs and dynamics, you're better off with either the Edge 830 or 1040
My LBS reckons 540 is a long way off. Apparently with the amount of watches Garmin have put out recently they are holding off on releasing other stuff.
looks like all the garmin range is on discount. if i had the coin if look at the Edge 1030
1030, isnt that rim brake era?
For anyone thinking about picking one of these up, keep in mind it's more of a gps and less of a training computer. Great for if you want navigation and phone notifications, not so good if you want strava integration or workouts