Garmin Edge 850 Cycling Computer
Product Details
The Garmin Edge 850 is a compact premium cycling computer built to deliver advanced training insights, intelligent navigation, and seamless ride connectivity in a sleek, performance-focused package. Combining a vivid color touchscreen with traditional button controls, the Edge 850 gives riders the flexibility to confidently manage maps, data screens, and ride functions in every riding condition, from muddy trails to high-speed road descents.
Designed for cyclists who want powerful performance tools without the bulk of a larger head unit, the Edge 850 packs Garmin’s latest training and navigation technology into a streamlined form factor. The high-resolution touchscreen display presents maps, ride metrics, and performance data with exceptional clarity, while tactile buttons provide reliable control during rough terrain, wet weather, or gloved riding.
Advanced training features help riders train smarter and pace efforts more effectively. Garmin Coach adaptive training plans, daily suggested workouts, real-time stamina insights, and Power Guide recommendations provide personalized guidance based on fitness, training load, recovery, and course demands. Smart fueling alerts further enhance ride performance by recommending hydration and carbohydrate intake based on environmental conditions, rider fitness, and workout intensity when paired with compatible sensors.
The Edge 850 also excels in navigation and ride planning. Preloaded maps include worldwide Trailforks mountain bike trail data, while ride-specific routing helps optimize navigation for road, gravel, or mountain biking adventures. Features like ClimbPro ascent planning, Forksight trail previews, and on-device course creation make it easier to prepare for upcoming terrain and confidently explore new routes.
For group rides and connected riding experiences, the GroupRide feature enables live rider tracking, in-ride messaging, incident alerts, and competitive climb leaderboards. Riders also benefit from road hazard alerts, LiveTrack sharing, Varia radar compatibility, smart notifications, Garmin Pay contactless payments, and electronic shifting integration.
Built for long rides and demanding adventures, the Edge 850 offers up to 12 hours of battery life during intensive use and up to 36 hours in battery saver mode. Whether chasing race results, exploring new gravel routes, or refining structured training, the Garmin Edge 850 delivers elite-level functionality in a compact and highly versatile cycling computer.
Key Features
- Battery Life - Up to 12 hours in demanding use and up to 36 hours in battery saver mode
- Training Features - Garmin Coach, Power Guide, stamina insights, and smart fueling alerts
- Navigation - Ride-specific routing, Trailforks maps, ClimbPro, and on-device course creation
- Safety Features - GroupRide, incident detection, road hazard alerts, and Varia compatibility
- Connectivity - Garmin Pay, smart notifications, trainer compatibility, and electronic shifting integration
| 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 |