Garmin unveils new Edge 800

Building up some hype just before InterBike, Garmin unveiled the newest edition to their line of G.P.S. enabled cycling computers today, the Edge 800. Smaller than the 705, the 800 has new features like a 2.6″ touch screen color display and Garmin’s BaseCamp route planning software.

Here is Garmin’s quick run down of the Edge 800’s features:

• A simple touchscreen interface and intuitive menus.
• Smaller and sleeker than the Edge 705, yet features a larger 2.6” display
• It tracks speed, distance, time, GPS position, elevation, calories burned, climb and descent.
• It syncs wirelessly with ANT+™ compatible power meters as well as Garmin heart rate monitors and speed/cadence sensors.
• The same streamlined design as Edge 500 but with color display and versatile mapping options
• Garmin’s free BaseCamp software (www.garmin.com/basecamp) lets users plan, preview and download routes as courses to follow.
• Download, analyze and share rides at Garmin Connect™ (http://garminconnect.com), the free-to-join online community
• Displays temperature readings, changes time zones automatically, and alerts riders if they’re moving but the timer has not been started.
• Compatible with Garmin’s Custom Maps and optional mapping such as TOPO U.S. 24K, City Navigator or subscription-based BirdsEye Satellite Imagery.
• It lasts up to 15 hours on one charge of rechargeable internal battery.

Consumers will see the Edge 800 on shelves October 8th. MSPR will range from $449.99 for the basics to $649.99 for the Performance and Navigation bundle. Bikerumor.com will have a full review so stay tuned.