Garmin Edge 1000 the cyclist's best friend

Garmin, the manufacturer specialized in navigation devices and systems, presents its latest model within the Edge cyclocomputer family, widely known in the world of cycling.

The new Garmin Edge 1000 It will hit the market this spring with new and interesting features, among which its 3 inch screen, its improved use autonomy of up to 15 hours and its compatibility with all kinds of external devices, including the Di2 electronic change and the camera. Garmin VIRB video.

With the launch of the Garmin Edge 1000, the firm offers us a device that becomes a brain connected to all the parameters that surround the activity of cycling. In the generous touch screen of 3 inches of the new Edge 1000 we can see with great detail all the parameters of our physical activity, such as speed, cadence, power, distance traveled, heart rate or GPS location.

In addition, for road cyclists, the new Garmin Edge 1000 will also be able to show the ratio of changes we are using if we are the lucky owners of a Shimano Di2 electronic gearbox. As if this were not enough, the device will also be able to connect to the Garmin VIRB video cameras, showing on its screen what the camera lens focuses on. Very interesting in terms of, for example, improving the safety of cyclists when they roll on the road.

As is usual in this type of devices, the screen layout will be vertical, but it can also be placed in an oblique manner thanks to an internal position sensor. Another ambient light sensor will adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen to the conditions that are required at any time, with a very considerable autonomy of use, reaching fifteen hours of uninterrupted operation. Among the technical specifications of the new Garmin Edge 1000:

• Dimensions: 5.8 x 11.2 x 2.0 centimeters.
• Display: 3 diagonal inches. 3.9 x 6.5 centimeters 240 x 400 pixels resolution.
• Weight: 114.5 grams.
• Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion. Autonomy of up to 15 hours of operation.
• Functions: GPS (Garmin Cycle Map of Europe installed), heart rate monitor, speed, cadence, calories burned, barometric altimeter and personalized training / guided with alarms by objectives.
• Connectivity: ANT +, Wi-Fi, 4.0 Bluetooth, Shimano Di2, Garmin VIRB Camera, GLONASS and Garmin Connect Mobile.
• IPX7. Resistant to water, dust and shock.

The new Garmin Edge 1000 will be available starting this spring in the US market for a recommended price of $ 599 for the device and a price of $ 699 for the device plus the cadence and heart rate sensors.

As far as the European market is concerned, prices will remain 499 and 579 euros respectively, with the arrival of the first units scheduled for the next weeks.

More information: www.garmin.com/es-ES/