Garmin Edge 850 Cycling Computer
Product Details
The Garmin Edge 850 Cycling Computer is a compact, high-performance GPS device designed for cyclists who demand advanced training insights, robust connectivity, and precise navigation in a sleek, easy-to-use package. Featuring a vivid color touchscreen with buttons, it provides ride-specific guidance, real-time performance metrics, and personalized training support. Preloaded maps, Trailforks MTB data, and turn-by-turn directions help riders explore new routes confidently, while compatibility with heart rate monitors, power meters, electric bikes, and smart trainers ensures versatility across road, trail, and indoor training sessions.
The Edge 850 supports Garmin Coach adaptive training plans, smart fueling alerts, real-time weather updates, and daily ride suggestions based on VO₂ max, heat, altitude, and course demands. Multi-band 5 Hz GPS ensures accurate tracking on technical trails, while ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity allow seamless pairing with sensors, electric bikes, electronic shifting systems, and smart trainers. Garmin Pay contactless payments and smart notifications add convenience for on-the-go cyclists.
Key Features
- Vivid Color Touchscreen Display – Displays maps, stats, and ride metrics in clear, high-resolution detail.
- Advanced Training & Performance Metrics – Real-time stamina, power guide, Cycling Dynamics, ClimbPro, and suggested workouts.
- Connectivity & Safety – GroupRide, LiveTrack, incident detection, Varia radar/smart lights, inReach compatibility, and on-device bike alarm.
- Navigation & Mapping – Preloaded topo maps, Trailforks MTB trails, on-device course creation, Forksight mode, and Wi-Fi map management.
- Ride-Specific Profiles – Enduro/downhill ride profiles, MTB dynamics, GRIT & FLOW metrics, nutrition/hydration alerts, and gear ratio analysis.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Garmin Pay | Yes |
| Dimension | 54.6 x 92.2 x 16.8 mm |
| Weight | 113 g |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Display Type | Liquid Crystal |
| Display Size | 2.7" diagonal |
| Display resolution | 420 x 600 pixels |
| Color display | Yes |
| Built-in speaker | Yes |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours (demanding use), Up to 36 hours battery saver mode |
| Battery save mode | Yes |
| In-ride power compatible (Power Mount and Garmin Charge battery pack) | Yes |
| Ability to add maps | Yes |
| Wi-Fi map manager | Yes |
| Basemap | Yes |
| Integrated TrailForks trail data | Yes |
| External memory storage | 64 GB (internal memory only) |
| Waypoints/favorites/locations | 200 |
| Navigation Routes | 100 courses |
| History | Up to 200 hours |
| GPS | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| 5 Hz GPS | Yes |
| Multi-band GNSS | Yes |
| Magnetometer | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® |
| Connect IQ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps) | Yes |
| On-device Connect IQ Store | Yes |
| Smart Notifications | Yes |
| Text response/reject phone call with text (Android only) | Yes |
| Weather forecasts | Yes |
| Real-time weather map display | Yes |
| Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect mobile | Yes |
| Controls smartphone music | Yes |
| VIRB Remote | Yes |
| Smart trainer control | Yes |
| Smartphone compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ |
| Garmin Share | Yes |
| Assistance | Yes |
| LiveTrack | Yes |
| GroupTrack | Yes |
| Group Ride (Cycling) | Yes |
| GroupRide competitions and awards | Yes |
| Rider-to-rider messaging | Yes |
| Incident Detection | Yes (includes off-road) |
| GroupRide data comparisons | Yes |
| GroupRide incident detection | Yes |
| Community generated hazards reporting | Yes |
| Find My Edge | Yes |
| Bike alarm | Yes |
| Integrated bike bell | Yes |
| Weather alerts | Yes |
| inReach compatible | Yes |