Is the Garmin Edge 810 still good?

Is the Garmin Edge 810 still good?

The Edge 810 has been discontinued. With GPS, ANT+, Bluetooth, Maps, Shimano Di2 integration, and with some recent updates to the firmware, there is not much this cycling computer does not do. Despite the overwhelming number of features, the Garmin Edge 810 is intuitive and easy to use.

Does a Garmin Edge 810 have maps?

The Garmin Edge series of cycling computers is roughly split into two categories: Those that have a mapping function, and those that don’t. The challenge though with the higher end mapping units (Garmin Edge 705/Edge 800/Edge 810/Edge 1000) is that as expensive as they are, they don’t actually include any maps.

How do I install Garmin Edge maps for free?

Let’s dive right in!

1. Download the map section of interest per the ‘Part 1: Downloading the Maps’ section.
2. Plug-in your Garmin Edge to your computer.
3. Within the Garmin folder on the Edge, you’ll find a bunch of .IMG (image) files.
4. Cut and paste all of the above .
5. Copy the gmapsupp.

How can I download Garmin maps for free?

How to download free maps for a Garmin GPS: step-by-step instructions

1. Step 1: Go to Open Street Map Website: http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl.
2. Step 2: Choose your map type – click “generic routable (new style)”
3. Step 3: You have two choices at this point – you can download a pre-defined country or build your own custom map.

How old is Garmin 810?

Product information

How do I update maps on my Garmin Edge 810?

Updating the Software

1. Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable.
2. Go to garmin.com/express.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

How do I create a map on my Garmin Edge?

To Create a New Course

1. Sign into Garmin Connect from a personal computer.
2. Select from the upper left corner to expand the menu navigation.
3. Select Training.
4. Select Courses.
5. Choose your map option from the upper right corner of the map.
6. Select Create a Course (bottom left side of the map)
7. Select a Course Type.

How do I install UK maps on my Garmin?

Installing Maps to a Garmin Device or Memory Card

1. Connect the Garmin device to the computer.
2. Open Basecamp.
3. Click Maps > Install Maps.
4. Select the device or SD card.
5. Click Continue.
6. Click Install.
7. Click Finish.

Does the Garmin Edge 810 have to pay for maps?

In order to be able to do all of that navigation stuff that makes the Edge 810 cool, you have to pay Garmin another $80 for maps. Or so Garmin would have you think. There are free maps that you can load onto the device without having to pay Garmin another dime.

How do I enable turn-by-turn directions on the edge 810?

If you want turn-by-turn directions and have base maps installed, the following settings on your Edge 810 will help (Settings accessible from Activity Profiles > (Your Profile) > Navigation > Routing: Avoidance Setup => Disable all (to minimize crazy re-routing)

Does the Garmin Edge have any maps on it?

They’re more like an Etch-a-Sketch than a phone with useful maps. The challenge though with the higher end mapping units (Garmin Edge 705 / Edge 800 / Edge 810 / Edge 1000) is that as expensive as they are, they don’t actually include any maps.

How do I export data from the edge 810 to NewFiles?

Open the Garmin folder located inside the Garmin drive. Click/drag the exported file from your desktop to the NewFiles folder. What File Format Should I Use? The Edge 810 can use either a TCX Course, FIT Course, or GPX Track.