Why We Like The Garmin Edge 540 Solar Bike Computer
Garmin’s new Edge 540 Solar Cycling Computer is a must-have tool to help us improve our riding, and it’s so awesome that it uses solar power to do so. With solar charging, we can ride longer and harder without our computer crashing mid-ride and taking away the incredible features the Edge 540 provides. When used with a heart rate monitor and power meter, we can see our most accurate data, which the computer uses to create personalized workouts, adaptive coaching, and live power targets. Riding longer may come with unknown routes, which is never an issue while using the Edge 540, thanks to multi-band GNSS technology and pre-loaded route options.
Details
- A cycling computer designed for advanced navigation and adaptive use
- Solar charging allows for longer rides and up to 32 hours of battery life
- Button controls make for a user-friendly interface
- Provides adaptive coaching when used with a power meter or HR monitor
- Multi-band GNSS technology offers pin-point accuracy in any area
- Personalized workouts, insights, and coaching improve our riding
- Item #GRMF06F
- Housing Material
- silicone
- Clock
- yes
- Wireless
- yes
- Backlight
- yes
- Water-Resistant
- IPX7
- Battery Type
- Lithium ion cell contained in equipment
- Battery Life
- [demanding use] up to 32 hours, [battery saver mode] up to 60 hours
- Low Battery Indicator
- yes
- Mount Type
- out-front mount, standard mount
- Includes
- Edge 540 Solar, out-front mount, standard mount, tether, USB-C cable, documentation
- Dimensions
- 2.3 x 3.4 x 0.8in
- Face Size
- 2.6in diagonal
- Claimed Weight
- 84.9g (3oz)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited
- Activity
- cross-country, enduro, gravel, road cycling, trail
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4 based on 46 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 19, 2025
Awesome!
I bought this about a month ago and have used it for about 10 rides. It has many more features than I was aware of... Still learning it. It's very user friendly- I don't consider myself 'techy' but I'm easily able to do what I wanted to do with it. So many functions, options, screens... Syncs so easily with my phone, watch and HRM... Just an awesome little piece of equipment! (Oh, and when I get near a busy highway- it alarms me of a high traffic area!! WHAT?!?!)
Originally reviewed on Garmin
January 31, 2025
Give you jumps longitud!!
Just what I was looking for Conects with my E-bike right away!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
January 29, 2025
Wonderful purchase
I recently got my hands on this unit and it has been great so far.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
January 18, 2025
Lots of features
Lots of info for the stats lover. The screen however is always a bit dark and goes darker as the light fades.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
January 16, 2025
Out with the old (520), and in with the new (540)!
Needed to replace a tired 8 year old Garmin Edge 520! Decided on 540 Solar - solid middle ground solution for my needs. Packed with features - some I hope to leverage someday! Good form factor, new optional mount charging capability compatible with my many existing mounts, USB-C port (yay!!), fast performance, reliable saving/uploading of rides, big battery capacity/life super, solar charging is awesome!!! Needed reliability of buttons vs capacitive touchscreen for wet conditions and some gloves. Treated myself to an orange silicone protector case for extra protection for bumps and drops. Nice. Overall running well, zero issues, very happy. Still learning new features!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
January 4, 2025
Coming from a 530 the display is a bit more vibrant, the solar is also very handy, have to charge the unit a bit less than I did with the 530.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
December 24, 2024
very difficult to see!
After my beloved Edge 1000 finally died I invested in the Solar Edge 540. It’s relatively easy to use and practical it is hard to see. its much smaller than the Edge 1000 and unless it has light right on it its very difficult to read. When you are going 20 mph plus on a bike you don’t want to have to stare for long periods at the handlebars.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
November 25, 2024
Rubbish
I wanted the simplest GPS for MTB weekend warrior work, just to follow a track and record time and distance - and this is the simplest Garmin offer - way over the top, suited to serious bikers with all the gadgets and gizmos that make them 'faster'. There is little intuitive logic built in. I will insure it and then throw it over a cliff.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
October 20, 2024
Great Features......BUT !
The 540 is O.K. But to program and customize it is NOT in anyway user friendly. I would have returned the 540, but it has been probably to long !
Originally reviewed on Garmin
September 19, 2024
Does everything extremely well. Big fan of climbpro feature
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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