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 108 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJanuary 22, 2025
Great Choice
I purchased the 540 to replace my old Garmin 510, which I had used for 10 years. I love the new features and the bigger screen. I think it is a great investment and look forward to using it for many years to come! I have been very happy with my Garmin products over the years. Now I just need my wife to let me upgrade my Garmin radar which is also about 10 years old :)
Originally reviewed on Garmin
January 21, 2025
A lot to like, could be better
Have had my 530 for a month now, and a few things. Overall it works great. As others have said, the buttons and menu bars can be a bit clumsy to deal with, but honestly, they aren't that bad. I don't try to mess with my unit while underway, so pushing buttons on the fly is not needed. Unit is very small = good. connects with heart monitor easily. I do think that for the price, given competition with touchscreens at about the same price, I rate it 4 stars. I would expect such a device to be cheaper.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
January 21, 2025
The Gold standard
Am I a Garmin Fanboy? yup, and for good reason. These things just work. I wasn't looking for anything super fancy, just a solid head unit to connect my varia, heart rate strap, and cadence sensor...to track my rides. I replaced an older Edge 820 with this 540. I like the buttons over the touch screen (which was less than functional on the 820).
Originally reviewed on Garmin
January 9, 2025
Great!
Great device. Easy to use and reliable. Cycling is being recorded
Originally reviewed on Garmin
January 5, 2025
Lack of start up support
Outside of reading a 70 page Manuel I haven't been able to use my edge 540
Originally reviewed on Garmin
January 5, 2025
So many bugs
Got this as a so called up grade to my old Edge 130. Have to confirm the sensors 5 times before each ride. Everything is using the latest software. Have reprogrammed everything multiple times.... avoid buying until they have sorted out these bugs that they known about for sometrime.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
December 17, 2024
Features are fine. Need a larger screen.
As far as the unit goes, it takes too many button presses to make it fluid. Also the screen is too small to be functional for bad eyesight. Luckily it didn’t cost me anything. I would purchase on my own. Would rather use my phone and trail forks app than downloading and having to save all the trails. With as much technology that is available today, it looks like an outdating gaming system for graphics.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
December 14, 2024
love the displace
a great improvement, love the displace and battery life. so many features I haven't tried yet and so many I noticed on a ride and exclaim it can do that. Looking forward to a connecting to a group ride. a little learning curve over my last Garmin I had for the past 7 years.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
December 11, 2024
Garmin edge 540.
I only used Garmin products for 40 years. I am super happy with the Edge 540. It works great with the radar light on the back of my bike, which is a Garmin. I recommend having the Veria RTL515 radar and tail light. This is a big game changer.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
December 11, 2024
Great Performance
I bought this a few weeks ago and it is the best! I am totally enjoying it.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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