Garmin Debuts First MTB-Specific Bike Computer

Garmin is debuting is first MTB-specific bike computer aptly dubbed the Edge MTB, a rugged, compact device that boasts full-color maps, new enduro and downhill ride profiles and is the first bike computer in its class with 5 Hz GPS recording so riders can see their trail lines in greater detail during descents. Moreover, the computer can provide up to 14 hours of battery life in demanding use cases and up to 26 hours in battery saver mode.

“Mountain biking continues to grow in popularity around the world and that’s why we’re excited to add Edge MTB to our lineup of innovative cycling products. Designed by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers, our latest bike computer is purpose-built for those looking to improve their technical skills and speed on the trails. With powerful 5 Hz GPS recording, colorful trail mapping, mountain bike metrics, training plans and recovery insights, Edge MTB is ready for the next ride,” says Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing.

Built to shred

• Rugged design: Seven over-molded buttons resist mud and grit while the scratch-resistant CorningGorilla Glass lens stands up to the most extreme rides. The included top tube and MTB mounts provide mountain bikers with different mounting options for their style of riding.
• Enduro ride profile: Track total ascent and descent from each run and for the ride overall.
• Downhill ride profile: Automatically track a run each time a descent is completed to ensure the return to the top via shuttle or ski lift doesn’t affect ride stats.
• Multi-band GPS with 5 Hz GPS recording: View trail lines in greater detail while using the enduro or downhill ride profiles thanks to technology that is recording location data five times more frequently than other cycling computers. As the first bike computer in its class with this technology, mountain bikers can experience unparalleled precision when tracking their performance data.
• Timing gates: Set timing gates along a course to track split times during a race or ride and see in real-time if those times are ahead or behind targeted splits, then review post-ride performance data to get a better idea of how to improve.
• Built-in maps: Access worldwide MTB trail data from Trailforks; use Trendline Popularity Routing to find the best routes most traveled by other Garmin cyclists; use preloaded Garmin TopoActive maps to ride paved and unpaved pathways, streets and more; or access maps and activity profiles for other types of riding off the trails—like road, gravel and more.
• Forksight mode: View names of trails up ahead, elevation profiles, distance back to start, trail difficulty, primary direction of travel and more.
• MTB dynamics: Track mountain bike metrics like jump count, jump distance, hang time, Grit and Flow.
• Safety and tracking features: Ride with greater confidence with safety features like LiveTrack and incident detection, plus compatibility with the Varia line of cycling radars and smart lights, as well as inReach satellite communicators.

Professional athlete approved

“The new Edge MTB with dedicated mountain bike features is a game changer. I love my Edge 840, but the new Edge MTB is small, lightweight and durable with features that check all the boxes. The lightning fast 5 Hz GPS recording with the ability to differentiate between uplift and downhill – and the ability to time sections for training at home and on the track at the World Cup – will take things to the podium,” says Troy Brosnan, Canyon CLLCTV rider and Garmin-sponsored athlete

“I’m excited to see a cycling computer dedicated to mountain bikers. The rugged design is really impressive and it’s the perfect size and weight to fit on my handlebars. I also appreciate the built-in mapping capabilities; having onboard maps and access to worldwide MTB trail data from Trailforks will be extremely useful as I’m training. And, it has USB-C charging – so that’s one less cable I have to bring along with me!,” adds Nino Schurter, professional off-road cyclist and Garmin-sponsored athlete.

Available now, Edge MTB has a suggested retail price of $399.99. To learn more about the suite of training, navigation and connected features available on Edge MTB, visit garmin.com.