| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Type | Compact GPS cycling computer, mountain bike focused, buttons only |
| Series | Edge |
| Released | 17 June 2025 |
| Price at launch | GBP 339.99 / USD 399.99 |
| Predecessor | None. First dedicated mountain bike computer in the Edge range. |
| Successor | Not yet announced. See Release Radar. |
Specifications and features as at launch.
Jump to: Expert opinion | What’s new | Specifications | Battery life | Features | Ride profiles | Software updates | Further reading
Expert opinion
The Garmin Edge MTB targets mountain bikers who want dedicated off-road navigation, trail data, and performance insights in a rugged, button-only case. Preloaded Trailforks trail maps, Enduro and Downhill ride profiles, jump tracking, Grit and Flow analysis, and ClimbPro for unpaved climbs cover the core mountain-biking use case.
It drops the touchscreen and several road-racing metrics found on Garmin’s other Edge models, a trade that suits trail riders more than road cyclists. Navigation, progression tracking, and post-ride analysis combine here in a way road-focused bike computers don’t attempt.
What’s new for Garmin’s Edge range
Hardware
- First Edge with a rubberised shell and Corning Gorilla Glass lens for trail durability
- Top tube mount, alongside a standard handlebar mount and tether
- Compact 2.13 inch display, the smallest in the current Edge range
Software
- 5Hz GPS recording during Enduro and Downhill ride profiles, new to Garmin
- Timing gates, new to Garmin, tracking split times against up to 10 manually placed gates
- MTB Dynamics, tracking jump count, jump distance and hang time
- Grit and Flow metrics
- Enduro and Downhill ride profiles, tracking total ascent and descent per run and per ride
Specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | Transflective TFT |
| Size | 2.13 inch diagonal |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No, seven fully enclosed buttons |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 50.4 x 77.8 x 19.8mm |
| Weight | 58g |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| Case | Rubberised shell, Corning Gorilla Glass lens |
| Sensors and positioning | |
| GPS | Multi-band GNSS. GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| 5Hz GPS recording | Yes, during Enduro and Downhill ride profiles |
| Other sensors | Barometric altimeter, gyroscope, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer |
| © the5krunner. Link required. | |
| Connectivity and storage | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
| Storage | 32GB internal memory |
| Integrated Trailforks trail data | Yes, with enhanced ForkSight mode |
Battery life
| Mode | Battery life |
|---|---|
| Demanding use | Up to 14 hours |
| Battery saver mode | Up to 26 hours |
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Features
Feature explanations are covered in the relevant the5krunner Garmin features hub.
Prepare
- Preloaded TopoActive maps for paved and unpaved pathways
- Worldwide MTB trail data from Trailforks
- ForkSight mode, showing upcoming trail names, difficulty, elevation and distance
- Ride-specific routing for mountain, gravel or road
- Trendline Popularity Routing
- Downloadable training plans and daily workout suggestions
Train and perform
- Enduro and Downhill ride profiles
- 5Hz GPS recording
- Timing gates, for up to 10 manually placed gates per course
- MTB Dynamics
- Grit and Flow metrics
- Post-ride trail breakdown, by trail type, difficulty and time spent
- ClimbPro ascent planner
- Cycling Dynamics
- VO2 max and Recovery Time, with a compatible sensor
- Turn-by-turn directions and Back to Start
Cycling safety and awareness
- Varia radar, camera and lights compatibility
- Incident detection, including off-road, with GroupRide alerts for other riders
- LiveTrack
- GroupTrack and Group Ride, for competitions and awards
- Bike alarm
- Find My Edge
- inReach device compatibility
Connectivity
- Smart notifications
- Smart trainer compatibility
- eBike compatibility, for ANT+ compatible systems
- Connect IQ Store, on-device
- Electronic shifting connectivity, including Shimano Di2 Synchro Shift and SRAM AXS
- Extended display, sharing data screens with a compatible Garmin watch
Ride profiles
Edge MTB adds two mountain bike specific profiles, Enduro and Downhill, alongside standard road, gravel and eBike profiles. Enduro tracks total ascent and descent for each run and the ride overall. Downhill laps automatically each time a descent finishes, so the return to the top by shuttle or lift doesn’t affect ride stats. Both profiles trigger 5Hz GPS recording while descending, for more detailed line and speed data than Garmin’s standard 1Hz recording.
Notable omissions from the wider Edge range are Power Guide, Primary Event, Load Focus, Acute Load, Training Status, cycling ability, ClimbPro Explore, and Wi-Fi workout uploads or map downloads.
Garmin Edge MTB software updates
The current Garmin Edge MTB software is version 32.20. Garmin is still updating the Edge MTB, with 1 software release since May 2026. This section is updated when Garmin releases a new version.
| Current version | 32.20, released 19 August 2026. |
| Public beta | 33.05, released 16 September 2026. |
| Last update | 33.05 beta on 16 September 2026. |
Features added since May 2026
- 32.20, 19 August 2026.
- Automatic climb and descent detection has been added to the Enduro and E-Enduro profiles as the default setting under MTB/CX.
- The Stamina model has been improved.
- Rider and Virtual Partner markers are positioned more accurately in zoomed elevation profiles on the ClimbPro and Segment pages.
- The Bosch eBike metrics data screen has been improved.
- Incident visibility on the activity summary map has been improved.
- Gear Tracking behaves better when no gear is selected.
- Trainer plus and minus controls have been removed while following a course or activity.
Full version history, 3 releases including betas and fixes
| Version | Type | Date | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33.05 | Beta | 16 September 2026 | Maximum course count raised to 200. Recumbent, Hand Cycling, Indoor Hand Cycling, Track Cycling and BMX added to the Ride Type list. |
| 32.20 | Stable | 19 August 2026 | Automatic climb and descent detection has been added to the Enduro and E-Enduro profiles as the default setting under MTB/CX. The Stamina model has been improved. |
| 32.10 | Beta | 8 July 2026 | Improved satellite acquisition for a faster GPS lock before a ride. Refinements to how ClimbPro detects and displays climbs. |
Version history is recorded from May 2026. See also known problems and fixes and Garmin’s release notes for the current version.
