In the Box
Device Only
- Edge Explore 2
- Standard mount
- USB cable
- Documentation
Edge Explore 2 Power Mount Bundle, Includes Power Pin Connectors
- Edge Explore 2
- Edge Power Mount
- Standard mount
- USB cable
- Documentation
*cable bundles include the above PLUS the selected adapter cable
The Edge Explore 2 will deliver a navigation centric bike computer designed primarily for leisure and recreation. This will be accomplished through the simple to follow navigation features, expanded eBike functionality along with full connectivity to the Varia suite of products and features.
Its primary appeal will be to the existing, loyal GARMIN Edge Explore customer base and the growing number of new cyclists along with those that ride compatible eBike's. They will be motivated by the ease of use, simple set up and safety focused features.
KEY FEATURES+BENEFITS:
NEW, CLEAN, MODERN AND READABLE UX.
SIMPLEST EXPERIENCE FROM SET UP TO USAGE
- REAL TIME SETTINGS SYNC ON PHONE OR EDGE
NAVIGATION UPDATES
- NEW MAP VIEWS WITH POPULARITY DATA OVERLAY .
- PRELOADED GARMIN CYCLE MAP W/ ABILITY TO SWAP MAPS IN GARMIN EXPRESS
- EBIKE-BASED RANGE NAVIGATION
- HIGH TRAFFIC ALERTS/ AVOIDANCE
- IMPROVED SEARCH / POI CAPABILITY (FROM EDGE 1040).
CLIMBPRO INCLUSION TO HELP RIDERS GET TO THE TOP
3” DISPLAY COLOR DISPLAY
INCIDENT DETECTION / ASSISTANCE.
ALTIMETER WILL BE INCLUDED FOR MORE ACCURATE ELEVATION TRACKING AND CLIMB GUIDANCE
GARMIN CHARGE COMPATIBLE OPTION
CONTACTS IN ¼ TURN FOR EBIKE CHARGE CONNECTION.
INCLUDES POWER MOUNT – REQUIRES LEAD CABLE FOR SPECIFIC EBIKE – SHIMANO, BOSCH, ETC.
PURPOSE BUILT HARDWARE
- Sunlight readable color touch displays
- Large 3' display
- IPX7 Water rating
Simple to set up. Simple to use.
- Inherits the SW system/ customer experience established for the Edge 1040
- Three activity profiles are ready to use right out of the box with the default setting applied for each profile.
- eBike usage and data will automatically trigger when the eBike is connected as part of Road/Off road profiles
NAVIGATION
- Improved ride-type based map views to highlight key info and popular roads and trails
- Improved POI categorization and search capability on device
New eBike specific navigation
- -New routing mode for compatible eBikes based on eBike battery status assist level and range
- Expected range ahead of starting the course, create courses on device and get indications if you have sufficient range to complete the course
- Get in ride updates on battery status
EBike Functionality
- ANT+ compatible eBikes: (Specialized/ Giant/ Shimano) wireless connection that will communicate to device
- Powered mount compatible eBikes: (Shimano/ Bosch systems) wired connection to the Edge device via the power mount and appropriate cable (sold separately)
- with this option the Edge takes power from the bike and doesn’t need charging.
SAFETY AND TRACKING
LiveTrack, Grouptrack, Incident Detection, Assistance, Full Varia Compatibility, InReach compatible, Spectator messaging (this will come via SW update in Q4), Rider to Rider messaging
HARDWARE:
- Battery life: Up to 16 hours demanding use
- 3” Touchscreen / ANT+ / BLE / USB C / altimeter
- 16GB for internal mapping.
- eBike SKU with power contacts and power mount inclusion.
PERFORMANCE:
- Intensity minutes and Recovery
- ClimbPro inclusion
- Smart trainer and power compatible (basic function only).
NAVIGATION:
- High-contrast, popularity heatmaps – based on ride type.
- Improved: Reduced calculation times > automatic caching of courses.
- Improved: Bike specific POI display and search capability.
- Route recalculation pause and reroute options.
- High Traffic area alerts and avoidance
- ANT+ eBike navigation – smart range based routing.
SAFETY:
- LiveTrack / GroupTrack / Incident Detection / Assistance
- Varia radar and varia radar camera compatibility.
CONNECT:
- Simplified set up and pairing incl. realtime settings from GCM app
- Simplified and overhauled UX.
- Music controls (for indoor riding)
