Garmin Edge 520

[eccc whippet]

The price keeps dropping...including free courier.

 

Anyone upgraded from a 510 to 520 and happy with the upgrade or better to stick with the 510?

 

So tempted to invest in one of these units.

 

http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-other-electronics/george/new-garmin-edge-520-with-strava-live-segments-free-courier-fee-included-in-price/1001415152010910167085909

[Rocket-Boy]

Im sure it goes without saying but be careful of gumtree, its not known and scamtree for nothing.

Good price on the 520 though.

[nonky]

The price keeps dropping...including free courier.

 

Anyone upgraded from a 510 to 520 and happy with the upgrade or better to stick with the 510?

 

So tempted to invest in one of these units.

 

http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-other-electronics/george/new-garmin-edge-520-with-strava-live-segments-free-courier-fee-included-in-price/1001415152010910167085909

 

Gumtree..."a fool and his money are soon parted"

[funjunkie]

What feature are you looking for on the 520 that the 510 does not have.

I also have a 510 and can not find a good reason to upgrade.

The 510 does do Strava live segments with its latest firmware upgrade.

It does work. I have tested it yesterday.

[eccc whippet]

I dont have a garmin yet...i want to invest in one...trying to decide...510 or 520...

 

Do i just get a 510 and save a 1000 bucks or do i spend the extra and get a 520.

[Spoke101]

The 510 has been discontinued, replaced by the 520.

[splat]

The new Garmin Edge 520: Everything you ever wanted to know

 

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/07/garmin-edge-520.html

 

As I noted earlier, this is without question the most new features we’ve ever seen come to a bike computer – Garmin or otherwise.  It’s like they’ve been saving up for the past 6 years since the release of the original Edge 500, and decided to cash out in one big swoop.  Some of the below have been added to other product lines (i.e. the Edge 1000), yet others are new altogether.  So I’m sorta using the Edge 500/510 as the baselines, and noting when and where there are variances.

Here’s the skinny:

– Added on-device Strava Segment integration
– Added basemap to device
– Added ability to download 3rd party detailed maps
– Added Bluetooth Smart Text & Call Notifications (previously on Edge 1000)
– Added Recovery Advisor metrics (previously only on some Running/Tri units)
– Added VO2 Max Estimation (previously only on some newer Garmin units)
– Added FTP tracking and testing
– Added Personal Records
– Added Cycling Dynamics metrics (previously only on some newer Garmin units)
– Added ability to control Garmin Varia bike lights
– Added integration with Garmin Varia bike radar system
– Added ANT+ FE-C Trainer Control
– Addition of GLONASS support (was in Edge 510, but not 810 or 500)
– Time in zones (first seen on the FR920XT/Fenix3)

 

In addition to the above, when compared to the Edge 500, you’ll find these new features that have been added to most Garmin devices as of late. These are all present/added on the Edge 520:

– Integrated Live Tracking with phone
– Integrated Bluetooth Smart uploads to your mobile phone (and then sync’d to Strava/Training Peaks/Sport Tracks/etc…)
– Ability to download courses and workouts from phone to Edge 520
– Sensor pool concept & Activity Profiles (no bike profiles)
– Support for Edge Remote Control accessory
– Support for Shimano Di2 integration
– Support for Garmin VIRB control/integration
– Added Training Calendar support
– Added Auto Sleep option (turns off if not used for a while)
– Added Lap summary page (seen on Edge 510/810/1000, but not Edge 500)
– Support for ANT+ sensor types: Cadence sensors, Heart Rate Sensors, Power Meters, Speed Sensors, Speed/Cadence Sensors, VIRB action cams, Weight Scales

 

Now, there are a few things that have been missing from various recent Garmin units, so I double-checked to see if those were there.  They are as follows:

– ANT+ Weight Scale support was kept
– Sharing of files between units directly was kept
– Auto Lap by Position is present/kept

 

Phew, I think that about covers it.  Well, I hope it does anyway, if not, just drop a specific feature into the comments section and I can clarify.

[Sidmouth]

My dad bought the 520 and asked me to set it up, I was very temped to get the 520 myself untill I got to see the 520 in the plastic, what kills is there is no more touch screen, try and scroll while riding, you seriously need to push button on that think to change screens, I much prefer the 510 just for the touch screen

[Pure Savage]

Saw a special on the 520 bundle, R4700

[funjunkie]

I would suspect that if you have a 510, most people would not rush out to get a 520. However if you are buying new get a 520, unless you can get a great deal on the 510.

 

Personally, I like my 510 and can not find a reason to get the 520.

I also rather like the touch screen functionality of the 510.

 

Just bear in mind, neither makes your bike go faster. 

[Lance Stephenson]

My 510 has been replaced by the 520.  I was intitially bummed about loosing the touch screen, however the buttons are easy and intuitive to use.  they are definite and easy to find with a full finger glove, plus you dont keep scratching the screen if your fingers are dirty trying to adjust things!  the battery life is better, MOST importantly the screen Resolution is superb

[dracs]

My 510 has been replaced by the 520.  I was intitially bummed about loosing the touch screen, however the buttons are easy and intuitive to use.  they are definite and easy to find with a full finger glove, plus you dont keep scratching the screen if your fingers are dirty trying to adjust things!  the battery life is better, MOST importantly the screen Resolution is superb

 

the thing with the touch screen on the 510 is it is way to easy to accidentally discard a ride instead of saving...  this happened to me the other day after putting it in my back pocket at a stop...  I was rather bleak - no way to recover ride - just gone.

[T-Bob]

Gumtree..."a fool and his money are soon parted"

 

or 'grab a bargain while everyone else looks on with pessimism'

[Scalpel]

Saw a special on the 520 bundle, R4700

Where?? Sounds great!

[Pure Savage]

Where?? Sounds great!

Momentum I think it was.

[eccc whippet]

Now we really talking R4700 [emoji15] share the link