Garmin Edge 540 / Edge 540 Solar GPS Bike Computer

It's truly amazing how much data this bike computer can provide you. Not only helpful on the trail, but also very helpful for ride analytics after you get back home. The 540 interface takes a little getting used to how to navigate for some, but it's very similar to the button configuration on Garmin's Instinct series of watches and since I've been using those for years this was pretty intuitive for me to figure out. If it's new to you, take a little time learning how to navigate and it will quickly become second nature. You don't need more than what this computer provides. It's a great value.

This is my first bike computer I’ve ever owned. I am certainly still learning how to operate the device but so far so good!

After losing my Garmin Edge 530 in a MTB "incident" I purchased the 540 and I absolutely love it. The fact that it pairs automatically with my Garmin Varia as soon as I turn it on is time saving and reassuring. The camera starts running automatically. I also love that the default setting on the device scrolls though various screens when I'm riding. The battery life is something I'm not sure about yet. It does not seem to me that the solar aspect is making that much of a difference - but I'm still getting used to it. So it's NEW in that regard.

The Edge computer is not user-friendly for someone who has never had a bike computer. There is no user manual. Please avoid buying this if this will be your first time using a bike computer

Button selection could be a little more intuitive. It’s fine after several rides, you get used to it. Fix the hazard warning though, There should be a delete when the hazard no longer exists!!

Very easy to use, I have had it for a month and use it at least 3 times a week and still have over 50% battery life.

I bought this device a month or so ago. First time I have had a cycling computer for the bike. It is great. Love the feature set and the connectivity to my Forerunner 965. Can't say enough good things about it.

I really enjoy the Garmin 540 Solar but am finding learning what each button does to be challenging. I eventually figure out what feature I want but it takes some playing with. I am sure the more I use it the more intuitive the features and buttons will become.

Was a long time user of Garmin Edge 520 and decided to upgrade. With the solar assisted charging, i'm using a fraction of the battery I would normally do. I also love the built in hill profile previews for when I'm free forming a ride with no planned route. All well worth the expense of upgrading!

All connections disconnect and reconnect ie, garmin light and radar. Climbing map pops up which irritating , I can see a hill in front of me

I bought this a couple of weeks ago to replace my old Edge 530. I really like it and I’m sure I will like it even more as I get more familiar with it. It has more features than I will ever use, but that’s not a negative because they can easily be disabled. I love the push button controls. That’s why I bought this unit over the Edge 840 which has touchscreen controls. My experience is they don’t work well when wet such as sweaty fingers or in the rain. It may be an illusion but the screen seems larger than my 530. The menu system gave me a little trouble getting used to it, but I’m getting accustomed now. The solar feature is also nice. It’s adding 20 to 30 minutes on a 4 to 5 hour ride. I was quickly able to connect to my power meter and heart rate monitor as well as my Zwift hub trainer. I highly recommend this product.

Just a couple weeks old and I like the 540 solar. I have a old Garmin that I still use. Just needed a upgrade.

Some things are strange. They've made screen without touch option and UX is not something good to operate with map. it's very strange, I thought that ok, no touchscreen, ok I will click tons of buttons - but they are useless, only up/down, but to make left/right you need to select mode and use same up/down buttons!!! (really???) Worst engeneers' decision ever. 2) Such a small street names, a lot of space on the screen! C'mon. No, they simply make it visible only when looing in 20 cm in front of it.

This is my 3rd edge device and the best so far Love the climb art

This is wonderful, I have been adding things slowly to my bike and this was the next logical step. Everything connects to it well, and I have not had any issue with it.

Screen is hard to read Notifications use a tiny font making them hard to read.

Overall I like this device. I had an edge 520 previously so this operated similarly. I miss not being able to put the battery life on my customized screen. Unless I am misunderstanding you can leave the device in the sun while turned off and it will charge 1% and it would take days to charge. I wasn’t sure what % my battery while riding. When I finished my ride I found it was under 10%. Would love to be able to see at a glance what level the charge is at like l could with my 520. Also I would like to be able to choose what alerts I get. I like getting text alerts however I don’t need to be told when it is hot, cold, windy etc. often times it is not even that windy. I also noticed it alerts me when there is a sharp turn ahead … as I am heading into the turn. so not best to be looking at the device going into a sharp turn. Can that be turned off. Overall, it provides what I want and some features I either don’t need or want.

I synched my previous 520 thorough connect app. Had to go back add my data manually. Added my Favero Assioma's worked finethe first ride. Always have to add my power meter manually. Should of stuck with the 530, but that connection got hot and melted the connector. It would charge but not transfer data. I have been a loyal customer for over a decade now. I own 2 garmin watches, epix gen 2 sapphire addition. I like all these products, but this 540 has been a letdown on every ride.

1. The display is dull, hard to see in shady areas. Someone is prioritizing battery consumption over readability 2. Notifications use the smallest font available making them impossible to read. Garmin should have a strict rule that no reader glasses are required to read any message.

I purchased this as an upgrade to the Garmin 500 I have been using for 11 years, and so excited to have this awesome cycling computer. Setup was so easy!