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Edge 25 feature enhancement thread

Dwight54
over 8 years ago
I've had my Edge 25 for about 2 weeks now and really like it.

Because it is a relatively new product I think this Forum needs a Features Request thread. A place the early adopters can voice their opinions on what they think is missing, what they would like changed and what they would like added.

Of course some changes are limited by hardware. Can't have barometric altimeter added in a firmware unless there is a barometer hiding in there somewhere ... ALSO in a small unit there may be some processing power and/or memory storage constraints.

but anyway here goes - in no particular order:

  • make a zoomed out version of the course map included in the scroll as an option (indicating where I am on course)
  • add HR to P1 or P2 text displays
  • If I set a course like a criterium or circuit I want it to auto lap count based on geography and not "5 miles"
  • longer text string for course names
  • place to display the amount of memory used/available
  • a way to set up what displays you want it to scroll through
  • sometimes I just want to watch cadence and HR
  • a way to check calibration of speed/distance sensor (I rode 10 miles according to GPS and I rode 9.99 miles according to speed sensor)
  • make the beeps silent on the device but audible through the bluetooth connected device
  • make email and calendar alerts flash up like phone and text alerts from bluetooth connected devices
  • battery stretch mode - power save settings - maybe turn off display except when a button is pressed etc. so all it does is collect GPS location, speed, HR, cadence data and when a turn is imminent in a course it displays that (I am assuming the display takes some power)
  • here is a hardware one - but it is an accessory: extended battery pack product
  • gear inches display - you know the speed and you know the cadence, you should be able to figure out what gears I am in
  • another hardware one - maybe an accessory or for the next version: an grade sensor (accelerometer based?) - am I riding uphill or down? does the sensor match the Map source? could this make altitude gain/loss more accurate?


anyone else?
add some - vote for ones you like/would prioritize
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    Just to say this is a device which Garmin are positioning at the low end, therefore they will only put on features that don't impact on sales on higher end devices. That said, just one point. GPS is inherently inaccurate. Always trust your distance sensor over it (if you have the wheel size set correctly!)

    HTH

    CW
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    • want a way to start a tour when the Satfix is not yet complete.
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    more suggestions

    * Another vote here for zoom-able course maps! This is important to mtb bikers that are dealing with tight, twisty courses in areas where singletracks split off in all directions.

    I would also add:

    * for text notifications; remove the large text icon and display more of the text. make it scroll-able to see the rest. increase the length of time that it is displayed.
    * add current percent grade of climb to data field
    * add elevation loss as data field
    * add time of day as a data field (I know it is it's own page, but it should be an option on data field for those that don't want to loop through screens)
    * silent mode except course turn notifications
    * be able to adjust settings while ride is being recorded, or at least while paused
    * fine tune auto-pause somehow
    * native upload of GPX based courses from alternate sources
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    I'm quite happy, the only thing I really miss is the point 2 of the first post.

    I want to see HR and cadence on the same screen.

    carlo
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    An odometer would be quite good to add along with the above suggestions
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    Notification

    Why is EDGE 25 notifications only for calls and SMS? Everyone wants all notifications from the smart phone as well as for watches (FR 920xt etc.). Please, do not do half the work, as well as possibilities for set alarm FR 920, where the change lasted one year!
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    i think the main missing feature is the HR data visualization on P1 or P2
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    Sad to say ... but after using it I feel that the quality department has never touched this little device
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    GPS is inherently inaccurate. Always trust your distance sensor over it (if you have the wheel size set correctly!)

    HTH

    CW


    But... how do you set the wheel size? There's nothing in the Edge 25's manual about it - and if I set 'Indoor' mode, I don't get the option to set a wheel size. (And it is wildly out, therefore.)