Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge MTB 2.1" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Average customer rating
3.2
(16 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 16 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge MTB 2.1" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Customer Rating
2
Not For Me
on September 3, 2025
Posted by: FNScott
Good concept but fell short for me. It is extremely small. Very hard to see especially if you have diabetic retinopathy and had eye surgeries. The buttons were extremely small and very difficult to use when riding. Navigation was useless and any warning was so small and lasted about a second so I could not read it. I could not get it to work with my Dexcom G7 even though I downloaded the CGM app and contacted the developer. Bought an SWMotech phone case and mount and another mount for my BMW GS motorcycle. I do use the Garmin speed and cadence ll sensors on my bicycle and use Samsung Health and either Trek Ride Club or Super Cycle depending on the occasion. And my Dexcom and Omnipod send me any low glucose alerts without a glitch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Edge MTB - Terrible
on September 16, 2025
Posted by: Pmcrackin
I bought this for the durability, but the functionality of the Edge MTB unit is terrible. I downloaded a file for a route I was suppose to take and it constantly put me off course. It kept getting an error and constantly told me to make a U Turn even though I was clearly on the route. Would not recommend.
Response from GarminBy Care, September 17, 2025
I'm very sorry to hear about your experience! We'd love an opportunity to look into this with you. Please give Garmin Support a call at 1-800-800-1020 Monday-Friday, 7am - 7pm Central. (KS)
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Disappointed
on September 25, 2025
Posted by: TX & NL
I bought this Edge about two months ago, and it is actually my fourth Edge device from Garmin. I purchased this model without thoroughly researching its features and assumed it would have the same advanced functionality as my previous Edges. Unfortunately, I’ve been disappointed for two reasons:
No Touchscreen – This was my oversight, but I was surprised to find that this model does not have a touchscreen and must be controlled with small side buttons. It makes operation less convenient during rides.
Frequent Reboots – More importantly, the device sometimes goes dark and reboots during my rides. This is very frustrating, especially when I’m on busy roads. During the reboot, I completely lose my radar connection and have to stop and wait for the device to restart, which feels unsafe. I’m not sure whether this is a hardware or software issue, but it needs to be addressed.
Overall, I have always loved Garmin products and consider them well-designed and reliable. However, this particular model did not meet my expectations, and I regret this purchase.
No Touchscreen – This was my oversight, but I was surprised to find that this model does not have a touchscreen and must be controlled with small side buttons. It makes operation less convenient during rides.
Frequent Reboots – More importantly, the device sometimes goes dark and reboots during my rides. This is very frustrating, especially when I’m on busy roads. During the reboot, I completely lose my radar connection and have to stop and wait for the device to restart, which feels unsafe. I’m not sure whether this is a hardware or software issue, but it needs to be addressed.
Overall, I have always loved Garmin products and consider them well-designed and reliable. However, this particular model did not meet my expectations, and I regret this purchase.
Response from GarminBy Care, September 26, 2025
Sorry to hear about your experience so far with our Edge MTB! I would recommend if you are having reboot problems to update the software on the unit, as it looks like this was addressed with a software update. If you've already updated the unit, please reach out to our Tier 2 Product Support team. Their phone number is 800-800-1020, Press 3 then Press 6. M - F, 7 AM - 7 PM CTL
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Rugged unit but half baked MTB features
on September 30, 2025
Posted by: Mike B
No complaints about the tough, IP7 unit itself other than the buttons are weirdly, very hard to press. Luckily, the idea behind this device is just to set it and go?
I love the screen and glass, it is bright and clear -- and battery life is acceptable if you generally plug it in when off the bike or completely power it down. It syncs up easily with my iPhone and also to my eMTB's LEV, pedal and speed sensors. It's fairly stable and hasn't rebooted/crashed since I initially updated.
Here's some of the downsides/disappointments so far..
Most the MTB only features are half baked and don't exactly match the marketing. For example, 5hz downhill GPS recording mode is only available in a couple profiles and is not automatic.
Timing Gates seem like a half baked feature:
* There is pretty limited documentation and I didn't find setting of the gates very intuitive (which must be done on device), especially my first time!
* You can only run one set of gates per activity
* You can only compare against times in the SAME activity, you cannot compare times from any other activity or day. Even after the fact in Garmin Connect.
* Gate series are not automatically detected and must do a bunch of button pressing and menu navigating to start.
* There is pretty limited documentation and I didn't find setting of the gates very intuitive (which must be done on device), especially my first time!
* You can only run one set of gates per activity
* You can only compare against times in the SAME activity, you cannot compare times from any other activity or day. Even after the fact in Garmin Connect.
* Gate series are not automatically detected and must do a bunch of button pressing and menu navigating to start.
Apparently the single use case for the timing gates feature is lapping the same trail, in the same day, at least 3 times. (1st lap to setup gates, 2nd lap to set initial time, 3rd lap finally gets to compare).
Map updates are DIY if you are using MacOS. There's no official supported method. Remember this device has no Wifi and updates must be done via USB.
The new tube mount didn't fit on my eMTB, unfortunately. A longer strap would be nice.
Lastly, e-Mountain and the new e-Enduro profiles are excluded from the segment or comparison features, even if you just want to race your own times.
All in all -- I wish I waited on this device. And why are the buttons so hard to press?
Response from ExpertVoice.comBy Garmin, Care, October 1, 2025
We really appreciate your feedback on this, Mike. We'd love for you to submit your thoughts to our developers by visiting garmin.com/ideas. From there, your submission will be reviewed and taken into consideration for the future.
~AL
~AL
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Incredible product!
on October 1, 2025
Posted by: 5253
Very well-developed product. Software and firmware works really well. New mounts are really well designed. Definitely a worthwhile purchase!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Complicated
on December 14, 2025
Posted by: Rick956
I was excited when this mountain bike specific unit came available. I did a quick review (not thorough enough) and ordered it. It is much smaller than I expected. It comes with a minimal manual with a couple of pages, that does not tell you much, other than where the on/off button and a few other buttons are located, with no additional information. I googled the unit to find out how to operate it. There I found more about it and how to use the features. However, the owner's manual gives you no indication of how to locate this information. I would stay with any of the other Edge models over this model. I regret ordering it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
MTB specific
on January 14, 2026
Posted by: rogue cyclist 1969
Might need to be size of 530 but not complaining. I wear glasses except for riding, prescription, the screen is very clear. I can read everything well. I don't like it does not have wifi. Not a deal breaker at all but one less star.
So the size of 530 and wifi would make it a 5 star for me. Garmin stepped up with the settings and using the iPhone. I have owned the Edge since the original early 2000s. I just upgraded to MTB and 540. I am super happy overall. the trail mapping is wonderful as well.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Love the colors
on January 18, 2026
Posted by: Edge mtb
I got the garmin edge MTB for Christmas this last year and it is great there is just one problem I am having trouble getting it to connect to my shifter and my heart rate monitor.
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