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Do you have an old GPS unit lying around? The GPS Nation Trade In and Up program is a great way to trade in your old and used GPS for credit towards a new GPS. The choice is entirely yours! We’ve made the process simple and streamlined. Follow these simple steps, and you will be on your way to receiving credit towards your brand new GPS!
1. Get a quote
To get your free quote, provide your GPS type, manufacturer, model, and condition. Within 24 hours, you will receive a quote for the trade-in value of your current product. The GPS trade-in/trade-up form is at the bottom of this page.
2. Ship your product(s) for trade
After accepting our offer, pack your product(s) safely and ship them to us using the pre-paid shipping label provided to you. We will provide a confirmation email when your trade-in arrives at our warehouse. You have 30 days from the date you complete your on-line trade to ship the product to GPS Nation.
3. Make your purchase
Once we receive your product at our warehouse and we validate the stated condition, we will send you a confirmation email. If you elect to receive credit towards a new GPS at gpsnation.com, your store credit will be issued, and you are free to make your purchase.
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Tech Specs
In The Box
Mounts (standard and out-front)
USB-C cable
Tether
Documentation
Manual & Warranty
Trade-In
Do you have an old GPS unit lying around? The GPS Nation Trade In and Up program is a great way to trade in your old and used GPS for credit towards a new GPS. The choice is entirely yours! We’ve made the process simple and streamlined. Follow these simple steps, and you will be on your way to receiving credit towards your brand new GPS!
1. Get a quote
To get your free quote, provide your GPS type, manufacturer, model, and condition. Within 24 hours, you will receive a quote for the trade-in value of your current product. The GPS trade-in/trade-up form is at the bottom of this page.
2. Ship your product(s) for trade
After accepting our offer, pack your product(s) safely and ship them to us using the pre-paid shipping label provided to you. We will provide a confirmation email when your trade-in arrives at our warehouse. You have 30 days from the date you complete your on-line trade to ship the product to GPS Nation.
3. Make your purchase
Once we receive your product at our warehouse and we validate the stated condition, we will send you a confirmation email. If you elect to receive credit towards a new GPS at gpsnation.com, your store credit will be issued, and you are free to make your purchase.
Overview
Introduction
Introducing the Garmin Edge 850 (010-03023-00) — a compact GPS cycling computer that packs big performance into a small form factor. With a vivid 1.4-inch color touchscreen and dedicated button controls, it delivers precise insights, actionable guidance, and fueling recommendations to help you ride faster, longer, and more efficiently. When paired with a compatible heart rate monitor, power meter, or both, you can unlock advanced training analytics and fueling advice tailored to course demands and environmental conditions. Enjoy up to 12 hours of battery life in demanding use and up to 36 hours in battery saver mode, so you can ride longer between charges. Road hazard alerts from fellow cyclists keep you aware of upcoming risks, while on-device Garmin Coach training plans and real-time stamina insights support your ongoing progress.
Key Features
- 1.4-inch vivid color touchscreen with physical buttons for reliable control in all conditions.
- Up to 12 hours of battery life in demanding use; up to 36 hours in battery saver mode.
- Road hazard alerts reported by fellow cyclists for proactive route awareness.
- Advanced training and performance insights including power guide, real-time stamina, cycling ability, and course demands.
- Real-time weather updates with radar and wind overlays when used with the Garmin Connect™ app.
- GroupRide with in-ride messaging, live locations and incident detection alerts; see in-ride leaderboards for climbs and real-time data.
- Garmin Pay™ contactless payments with participating providers for quick on-the-road snacks or coffee.
- Garmin Coach training plans that adapt to your training, recovery, and course demands.
- On-device course creation with the touchscreen and ride-specific routing, including preloaded maps with worldwide MTB trail data from Trailforks.
- Map updates and management via Wi‑Fi, so you can add, swap or refresh maps without a computer.
Data Insights
The Edge 850 translates training into actionable metrics you can trust. Real-time stamina insights show you how much energy you have left at any moment, helping you pace missions and push to new thresholds without overreaching. Power guide provides fueling and hydration suggestions during workouts, with alerts adjusted for your current fitness, course demands, heat, and humidity. Garmin Coach plans, daily suggested workouts, and the cycling ability versus course demands comparison give you a clear view of progress and what to focus on next, making every ride a data-backed step toward your goals. When connected, weather overlays and group ride leaderboards add context to performance, turning data into smarter decisions on the road or trail.
Usage Instructions
Charge the Edge 850, then power it on and pair with a compatible heart rate monitor or power meter (or both) for full training analytics. Use the on-device course creator to tailor routes, or rely on ride-specific routing and preloaded maps for navigation. Connect to Wi‑Fi to update maps and manage routing, and sync with the Garmin Connect app to access daily workout suggestions, weather overlays, and group ride features. During rides, monitor real-time stamina and fueling guidance to stay within your optimal effort window.
Design & Material
The Edge 850 combines a compact, purpose-built design with a vivid display and intuitive controls, delivering essential cycling metrics at a glance. Its form is optimized for mounting on bikes and quick checks while riding, with a touchscreen complemented by physical buttons for reliable operation in all weather conditions. The device supports a broad ecosystem of training features, weather data, and routing tools that integrate seamlessly with the Garmin Connect ecosystem.
- 1.4-inch vivid color touchscreen for clear maps and stats at a glance
- Physical buttons paired with touch for versatile control
- Preloaded bike-specific maps with worldwide MTB trails from Trailforks
- Map Manager with Wi‑Fi connectivity for easy map updates and swaps
- On-device course creation and ride-specific routing for offline planning
- In-ride group features with messaging, live locations and incident detection
- Road hazard and warning alerts to help you ride with greater awareness
Final Verdict
For riders who want a compact, feature-rich companion that blends advanced training analytics with practical navigation, the Garmin Edge 850 Device Only is a proven choice. Its blend of vivid visuals, endurance-focused battery life, on-device coaching, and seamless map updates makes it an indispensable tool for both weekday workouts and weekend adventures. If you’re seeking sharper pacing, smarter fueling, and reliable routing in a lightweight package, this device is a must-have for elevating every ride.







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