GARMIN EDGE EXPLORE 2: Quick Tour & First Rides - Less $ with a focus on Navigation

"Discover new routes with the Edge Explore 2 series from Garmin." - Garmin

In this video, JOM Of the Gravel Cyclist crew unboxes the all-new Garmin Edge Explore 2, covers many of the features of the machine, along with some metrics and video from his early real-world ride experiences. None of the eBike features are covered in this video.

"Today announced the Edge® Explore 2 and Edge Explore 2 Power Mount Bundle, dependable and easy-to-use GPS cycling navigators that will guide riders through their next adventure. Featuring up to 16 hours of battery life in demanding use and up to 24 hours in battery saver mode, the Edge Explore 2 series is preloaded with intuitive, high-contrast Garmin cycle maps so riders can view popular roads and trails, high-traffic areas and searchable points of interest – all from a 3-inch touchscreen that is responsive and easy to read in all riding conditions. What’s more, the new Edge Power Mount, included with the Edge Explore 2 Power, lets eBike riders constantly power their Edge, so they can capture every eBike ride from start to finish."

"Whether you’re a casual bike rider, eBike rider or anything in between, the Edge Explore 2 series is ready for wherever the journey takes you,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “Simple to set up and ready to use right out of the box, these GPS cycling navigators boast high-contrast maps and new eBike features, making them the perfect companion for your next escape.”

Maps, Routes & More:
"No matter where the next adventure leads, the Edge Explore 2 series will help keep riders on track."

Preloaded ride profiles, including road, off-road and indoor are ready to use right out of the box.

Ride like a local with high-contrast, ride-type-specific maps that use Trendline™ popularity routing based on billions of miles of ride data that other users have uploaded to Garmin Connect™. Riders can view popular roads and trails, high-traffic areas to avoid and searchable points of interest right on their Edge.

Create courses through the Garmin Connect smart device app, Strava, Komoot and more and quickly sync them to the Edge.Turn-by-turn navigation and alerts notify riders of upcoming turns.

Pause route guidance and off-course notifications to explore beyond the beaten path. Route guidance can be turned back on at any time to get back to the original route or starting point.

ClimbPro lets riders see the remaining ascent and grade for each climb when following a course and review their performance on the climbs post-ride right from the bike computer or in Garmin Connect.

Pricing:
Edge Explore 2, $US 299.99
Edge Explore 2 Power Mount Bundle, $US 399.99 (includes Edge Power Mount)
Edge Power Mount, $US 129.99

Links of Interest:
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Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-...

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