Packed with advanced features, Garmin ups the game again with the latest Edge series GPS cycling computer, the 540, capable of enhancing any and every ride or training session. It's the perfect tool for any rider, no matter their level or goals. Well-placed buttons control the unit in all conditions, and battery life is excellent; up to 26 hours when using navigation or other demanding features, and 32 hours in battery saver mode.
Connect the 540 to a compatible power meter and heart rate monitor and benefit from the advanced coaching features such as suggested workouts and training, based on current training load, recovery, or upcoming events. In addition to this, the power guide feature recommends targets based on the course to help manage efforts, reducing the chances of a mid-ride bonk, while stamina insights work similarly, providing guidelines on how long an effort may be held.
Out on the road or trails, multi-band GNSS technology provides precise location information and navigation. You can follow pre-planned routes, set up a course using the app, or be navigated home. Turn-by-turn navigation and audio prompts keep things simple so the focus stays on enjoying the ride or following a training plan, and ride-type-specific maps show you where's popular with locals, on and off road. ClimbPro ascent planner is a feature now available even when a route isn't loaded, indicating, or warning, of upcoming climbs and making it easier to gauge efforts mid climb.
Setup of the unit is simple and use is intuitive, with courses, tools and data easy to access, either from the 540 itself or from a paired smartphone. You can also pair to favourite apps, such as Strava, Komoot and TrainingPeaks®, through the Garmin Connect™ app on a smartphone, nicely integrating functionality between systems and devices.
HIGHLIGHTS
Find your way in the most challenging environments with multi-band GNSS technology, which provides enhanced positioning accuracy
View daily suggested workouts and training prompts on screen; get personalised coaching that adapts based on your current training load, recovery, and upcoming events
Manage your efforts with the Power Guide feature, which recommends power targets throughout a course
Get Stamina feature insights while you ride so you can keep an eye on how much longer you can really push it
Classify your strengths as a cyclist, and compare your cycling ability to the demands of a specific course so you can focus your training and improvement in the right areas
See remaining ascent and grade when climbing so you can gauge your effort with the ClimbPro ascent planner, now available on every ride — no course required; view on your Edge device and in the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone for ride planning
Simplified setup and a streamlined interface make it quick and easy to access the information, courses and tools you need
Ride like a local, whatever your bike type, with improved ride type-specific maps that highlight popular roads and trails plus searchable points of interest. Swap maps for other regions at no charge using Garmin Express
Feel free to pause route guidance and off-course notifications while you go off-course to explore. When you’re ready to get back on track, Edge will show you the way
Automatically send a message with your location to emergency contacts after an on- or off-road incident to get help when you need it most
Create LiveTrack sessions direct from your Edge device, and let friends and family follow your real-time location and even view your entire preplanned course
Pair with the Varia rearview radar and smart lights so you can easily see and be seen
IN THE BOX
Edge 540
Out-front mount
Standard mount
Tether
USB-C cable
Documentation
FEATURES
Advanced GPS cycling computer with touchscreen and button control combines superior navigation, planning and performance tracking, cycling awareness and smart connectivity
Targeted adaptive coaching (When paired with compatible sensors - sold separately)
Power Guide feature (When paired with compatible sensors - sold separately)
Real-Time Stamina (When paired with compatible sensors - sold separately)
Cycling ability (When paired with compatible sensors - sold separately)
VO2 Max/Recovery Advisor (When paired with compatible sensors - sold separately)
MTB dynamics
Indoor trainer controls-compatible
ClimbPro Ascent Planner
Daily suggested workouts (When paired with compatible sensors - sold separately)
Preloaded Trailforks app
Smart notifications / Incident detection / LiveTrack feature / GroupTrack feature / Weather (When paired with a compatible smartphone)
inReach® device compatibility (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices)
Ambient light sensor
ANT+®/Bluetooth®/Wi-Fi® connectivity
Battery life: Up to 26 hours (demanding use) / Up to 42 hours (battery saver)
Pre-loaded Garmin cycle map region: Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, North America
Internal memory: 16GB
Display type: Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Display size: 2.6” (66 mm) diagonal
Display resolution: 246 x 322 pixels
Unit dimensions (w x h x d): 57.8 x 85.1 x 19.6 mm / 2.3” x 3.4” x 0.8”
Manufacturer claimed weight: 80.3 grams (GPS unit only)