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5.0 out of 5 starsEdge 820 - itself is a nice head unit with more compact features of the 1000 ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2018
So first off I think Garmin Edge set up is really well done and I am writing a brief review for the three units purchased. Not sure alone they make much sense, this kit is expensive compared to other options out there no doubt. If you ask me is it over priced as a package, I’d say no. I am sure you will read review and review watching someone trying to add cred to their You Tube rating or social media trouncing of a major brand in our sport but that fact remains, if something works, it works.
Edge 820 - itself is a nice head unit with more compact features of the 1000 but for me it is all about size and portability off the bike. Quick on and off and the provided bracket is great. I do not like strapping things to my stem so the extended cockpit bracket that comes with both 820 and light work just fine. The overall usage seems like my other Garmin units, I have tried other brands and for my non professional riding I need simple data and Garmin has provided this to me for almost 15 years now only better. I do use MFP to interface my Fitbit data into one place.
The UT 800 headlamp - amazing build and function. It’s a freaking headlamp why does it have to cost so much you ask? Once you use it you’ll figure it out. I do a lot of hard pack and gravel night rides and have used other units all work but none as well as this UT 800. I have also demo’ed some of the more expensive units that are amazing but for my needs this thing is perfect. How it integrates into the bracket is well executed and secure and the unit while still light is heavy duty built it seems to withstand a little abuse. While I have crashed a few times with all the kit, I have never hit anything with the brackets. Installation and bluetooth set up was so simple and battery life runs longer than I do.
TL 300 taillight - Why did I buy this? I have a perfect tail lamp unit that runs a long time on aaa’s but I was curious simply about the integration into the edge system. It works and integration is excellent. It’s bright, motion active, and easy to recharge on the bike.
How it all fits and works together is genius, well done worth the money for my needs on a new bike build. I would probably have gone with 520 and cheaper lighting options and saved $300.00 if I were on a budget but it would not be truly integrated.
