Garmin® introduces three new additions to their cycling range that enable cyclists to ride with confidence

Singapore, 11 October 2017 – Cycling enthusiasts who are keen to
improve their training performance would be thrilled by the latest products
added to Garmin’s cycling range – the Edge 1030, Vector 3/3S and Varia UT 800.
These latest products are engineered to assist cyclists with enhanced
navigation, performance and cycling awareness, the newest additions syncs with
Garmin’s Connect IQ app to help cyclists train more effectively.

The Edge 1030, a high-end cycling computer
featuring a 3.5-inch high resolution, capacitive touch panel display is
designed to combine enhanced navigation, performance and cycling awareness into
a lightweight design with the new Trendline™ popularity routing or Garmin Cycle
Maps that feature turn-by-turn directions for all terrains, cyclists can ride
on the best on and off-road routes with greater confidence.

While out for a ride, the Edge 1030’s smart
connectivity features mean cyclists won’t have to reach for their phone. New
rider-to-rider messaging[i] lets
cyclists send prewritten messages directly from their Edge 1030 to other riders
using the Edge 1030. Cyclists can also view and respond to missed calls or
texts[ii] with prewritten
replies. Built-in incident detection[iii] will
automatically send a cyclist’s location to emergency contacts if they run into
trouble, while GroupTrack[iv] and
LiveTrack[v] let friends,
family and other cyclists keep track of a rider’s location in real time.

With an enhanced
design, the new Vector 3/3S is unlike previous versions of Garmin Vector power
meters. It does not have a pod and installs like any other pedal, making it
easy to transfer from one bike to another without professional assistance. Once
installed, the dual-sensing Vector 3 measures total power, left-right balance,
cadence and advanced cycling dynamics while the single-sensing Vector 3S
reports cadence and total power.

With the Vector 3
dual-sensing pedal-based power meter, cyclists have the ability to see right
and left leg power independently. The Vector 3 tracks Seating/Standing Position
to determine when and how long cyclists are in each so they can gauge position
effectiveness, while Power Phases show how riders are currently producing power
with every pedal stroke, and Platform Center Offset helps determine where power
is applied on the pedal, ensuring proper cleat position.

The affordable,
single-sensing Vector 3S uses the forces detected on the left pedal to measure
cadence and approximate total power, and can easily be upgraded later to the
dual-sensing system.

Helping to create a
safer cycling environment, the Varia UT800 high-intensity smart cycling
headlight for urban and trail use projects a steady 800 lumens and
automatically adjusts its beam intensity to changing light conditions, the
cyclist’s speed and ride profile[vi] to
extend battery life. Featuring five light modes – high, medium, low, night
flash and day flash, at full power, the Varia UT800 is visible in daylight from
more than one mile away.

The Vector 3/3S, Varia
UT800 Smart Headlight and the Edge 1030 allows for more structured training by
pairing with power-based training systems like TrainerRoad, Zwift and more, but they will also
gain access to compatible 3rd party training platforms
including Strava and TrainingPeaks™. Meanwhile, Bluetooth® technology
allows post-ride analysis, data sharing, mapping, route planning and more to be
integrated into training through Garmin Connect™ and the new Strava Routes
Connect IQ app. Cyclists can join the Garmin online community to connect and
compete by joining challenges, encourage each other’s successes and share their
triumphs via social media.

Installed on the Edge
1030, the new TrainingPeaks Connect IQ app puts daily workouts right on the
Edge device. It guides cyclists through a workout in real time – complete with
intensity targets and interval durations. After a workout, syncing to
TrainingPeaks will provide cyclists with a detailed analysis of their ride, as
well as the ability to measure progress toward their goals.

Linking the Best Bike
Split Race Sync app with an Edge 1030 means cyclists will have all their
current race plans available at their fingertips. Best Bike Split allows riders
to see how changes in weight, power and drag affect their goal race time, while
helping to create the perfect power plan for race day.

The Edge 1030 works
with the new flush mount, keeping the device in line with the handlebars – not
above them – giving it a lower profile. Featuring up to 20 hours of battery
life[vii], the Edge 1030 is
compatible with the new Garmin Charge™ integrated battery pack accessory for
in-ride charging and power, giving riders an additional 24 hours to finish even
on the longest of rides. The Vector 3/3S allows up to 120 hours of battery life
and the Varia UT800 projects a steady 800 lumens for up to 1.5 hours so you can
ride longer without worrying about running out of battery.

The Edge 1030 has a
suggested retail price of SGD 899 and a bundle option, which includes a premium
heart rate monitor as well as cadence and speed sensors, has a suggested retail
price of SGD 1,099.

The suggested retail
pricing for Varia UT800, Vector 3/3S and the optional Vector 3S upgrade
pedal will be available at a later date.

These latest additions
can be purchased from specialised bike shops including Hup Leong, Velo Velo,
Bikes n Bites, T3 Bicycle Gears, New Era Cycle and Tay Junction from October
2017.

[i] When paired with a compatible smartphone;
see Garmin.com/ble

[ii] Available on Android™ only

[iii] When
paired with a compatible smartphone; primarily designed for road cycling use

[iv] When paired with a compatible smartphone;
GroupTrack can track up to 50 riders

[v] When paired with a compatible smartphone;
see Garmin.com/ble

[vi] When paired with compatible Edge devices.

[vii] Battery life
may vary depending on usage