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Garmin Edge® Explore 2, Easy-To-Use GPS Cycling Navigator, eBike Compatibility, Maps and Navigation, with Safety Features

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Model Name Garmin Edge Explore 2
Vehicle Service Type Car
Screen Size 3 Inches
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Map Type North America
Included Components Edge Explore 2, standard mount, USB/power cable, documentation
Battery Life 16 Hours
Mounting Type Windshield Mount, Dashboard Mount, found in image
Product Dimensions 2.2"L x 0.9"W x 4.1"H

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  • Easy-to-use GPS cycling computer with 3” high-resolution, glove- and rain-friendly touchscreen that’s visible even in direct sunlight
  • Simple setup complete with preloaded road, off-road and indoor activity profiles that are ready to use right out of the box
  • Ride like a local, whatever your bike type, with improved ride type-specific maps that highlight popular roads and trails, searchable POIs and even eBike routing
  • See high-traffic roads directly on the map to help you stay aware as you ride and make informed choices for your route
  • When connected to your compatible eBike, receive navigation guidance and alerts based on your bike’s battery status, assist level and range
  • When paired with your smartphone, stay connected with the LiveTrack and GroupTrack features, smart notifications, rider-to-rider messaging and built-in incident detection (during outdoor rides)
  • Built-in GPS tracks how far, how fast, how high and where you ride
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  • Edge Explore 2, standard mount, USB/power cable, documentation

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    Product Dimensions 2.2 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
    Item Weight 4.1 ounces
    ASIN B0B276QYNM
    Item model number 010-02703-00
    Batteries 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
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    4.2 out of 5 stars 340 ratings

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    Best Sellers Rank #8,170 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
    #3 in Cycling GPS Units
    Wireless communication technologies Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
    Connectivity technologies Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
    Special features Bluetooth
    Other display features Wireless
    Human Interface Input Touchscreen
    Color White
    Whats in the box Edge Explore 2, standard mount, USB/power cable, documentation
    Department mens
    Manufacturer Garmin
    Language Dutch
    Country of Origin Taiwan
    Date First Available July 13, 2022

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    Product Description

    Discover new routes, and ride with confidence using the Edge® Explore 2 GPS cycling computer. This navigator features a bright 3” touchscreen display, and it’s simple to set up and ready to ride straight out of the box. Ride like a local during your next on- or off-road adventure. High-contrast maps provide bike-specific, turn-by-turn navigation — and highlight popular roads and trails along with high-traffic areas. When connected to your compatible eBike, receive navigation guidance and alerts based on your bike’s battery status, assist level and range. Plus, safety features such as incident detection and Assistance let you ride with greater peace of mind (Requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage).

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    Customers find the GPS navigation system works well, particularly with the Garmin Varia Radar, and appreciate its ease of use while riding, with one customer noting it's easy to set up with their phone. The device provides comprehensive metrics including speed and cadence sensors, and customers consider it good value for money. The screen size receives mixed feedback, with some praising the big screen while others find it hard to read. Battery life is also mixed, with some reporting super long life while others experience decreasing performance. Customers like its versatility, with one mentioning it's great for night rides, and they appreciate its connectivity features, with one highlighting the ability to link through the Garmin Connect app.

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    38 customers mention "Navigation"28 positive10 negative

    Customers find that the GPS navigation system works well, particularly when paired with the Garmin Varia Radar.

    "...Essentially, it's everything I need without extraneous stuff...." Read more

    "...I use my garmin watch to broadcast hr and this works great." Read more

    "Everything I need, nothing that I don't. This Garmin Explore replaced a Garmin Edge 1000, wish I bought it years ago...." Read more

    "For the money it doesn't offer enough benefit and the user interface is painful...." Read more

    22 customers mention "Value for money"19 positive3 negative

    Customers find the GPS navigator to be good value for money, with several noting it's the best Garmin product in its price range.

    "It’s a good value for the price if you’re looking for a bike computer mainly for workout tracking, gps, and speed/mileage data in the garmin family...." Read more

    "...plans are and don't need so many metrics, then this is a better, affordable option...." Read more

    "...for a computer for navigation then this is a great one for an excellent price. However, the one we received did not display maps...." Read more

    "I bought this as a a replacement for my 1030. The price is great, it has all the features i really needed...." Read more

    18 customers mention "Ease of use"18 positive0 negative

    Customers find the navigation system easy to use, particularly while riding, with one customer noting that setting it up with their phone was simple.

    "...Setup and use is simple for a tech-challenged guy like myself...." Read more

    "...Wonderful to have on bicycle rides. Much longer battery life, easier to read, and faster satellite connectivity...." Read more

    "...You can choose short routes, easy routes, and routes based on popularity (from data garmin collects)...." Read more

    "very good display and easy to use and setup. Setting up to my phone was a breeeze...." Read more

    16 customers mention "Mileage tracking"16 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the GPS navigator's mileage tracking features, with one customer noting it includes speed and cadence sensors, while another mentions it provides comprehensive metrics for any ride.

    "...is linked to my heart rate strap, my indoor trainer, the cadence/speed sensor on one bike, and the cadence-only sensor on another...." Read more

    "...if you’re looking for a bike computer mainly for workout tracking, gps, and speed/mileage data in the garmin family...." Read more

    "...The fitness tracking features worked well; it was neat to see my (GPS-estimated) speed, total distance, time, and a trace of my route...." Read more

    "...to be getting 1050 performance for a fraction of the cost, GPS seems very accurate. I cant believe the price." Read more

    13 customers mention "Use"13 positive0 negative

    Customers find the GPS system useful for cycling, with one mentioning it's great for night rides and another noting it helps focus on the ride.

    "...Wonderful to have on bicycle rides. Much longer battery life, easier to read, and faster satellite connectivity...." Read more

    "...The GPS has a nice display and looks like it satisfy my needs for touring with my bike...." Read more

    "...Downloading rides and getting turn-by-turn alerts, lets you focus on the ride, not where you need to go...." Read more

    "Have only done a few rides with it, but love it so far. Can create a ride on my phone in the Garmin app, but prefer to do it in Komoot instead, then..." Read more

    9 customers mention "Connectivity"7 positive2 negative

    Customers appreciate the GPS navigator's connectivity features, with one customer noting it pairs easily with the Garmin Connect app, while another mentions its compatibility with both Bluetooth and ANT+ technology.

    "...And with the ability to link through the Garmin Connect app on my iPhone, it's easy to transfer the data to iHealth and Strava...." Read more

    "...Much longer battery life, easier to read, and faster satellite connectivity. Works well with the Garmin Varia Radar." Read more

    "...You can install an app on your phone, which your rides sync to over bluetooth...." Read more

    "...Existing courses in your PC are difficult to load using Garmin Connect. This device is incompatible with Basecamp...." Read more

    26 customers mention "Screen size"18 positive8 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the GPS navigator's screen size, with some appreciating its large display while others find it tiny and difficult to read.

    "...The display is a good and useable size without being ridiculously big. Setup and use is simple for a tech-challenged guy like myself...." Read more

    "...The reviews I found said this was great for navigation. With a large screen and plenty of ways to search for desitnations, it seemed good...." Read more

    "...Even with 100% brightness, it was still hard to read in some conditions...." Read more

    "very good display and easy to use and setup. Setting up to my phone was a breeeze...." Read more

    14 customers mention "Battery life"7 positive7 negative

    Customers have mixed experiences with the GPS navigator's battery life, with some reporting super long endurance while others find it mediocre.

    "...Wonderful to have on bicycle rides. Much longer battery life, easier to read, and faster satellite connectivity...." Read more

    "...Battery life is poor. To be able to view the navigation map in varying lighting conditions, the screen brightness had to be turned up 100%...." Read more

    "...Battery life is great, usually lasts for a out 4-5 rides (each of about 40-50m distances). Works great with varia lights too." Read more

    "...After a ride of 1 hr 15 minutes the battery level was at 55%. At that rate I would estimate that after 2 hrs 30 minutes the battery would be empty...." Read more

    No out front mount included? 😡. Otherwise I love it.
    5 out of 5 stars
    No out front mount included? 😡. Otherwise I love it.
    This was a buy once cry once purchase. Got it “used like new” and it definitely was as advertised. Original box and packaging. Saved $40. It barely fits on the left with the separately sold out front mount. Like barely. Could just be dumb luck with my setup but I don’t see it fitting on the right without going to a VERY minimalist stem. Don’t care for the included top mounts. It does what I want…in style, navigation, custom routes and performance stats, controls my iPhone music. It shares with the apps but I’m not into that. I don’t need to be KOM. I like to track, review my training, do stats math and set goals while I’m riding. Auto start is cool. Bigger screen is nice. It’s pretty basic compared to newer more expensive models but it’s getting the job done without me worrying about it.
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    • Thomas Allen
      5.0 out of 5 stars Everything I need, very little I don't
      Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2025
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      The Edge Explore 2 is exactly the right system for someone who wants a simple package that will take in data from all your sensors. Mine is linked to my heart rate strap, my indoor trainer, the cadence/speed sensor on one bike, and the cadence-only sensor on another. The display is a good and useable size without being ridiculously big. Setup and use is simple for a tech-challenged guy like myself. And with the ability to link through the Garmin Connect app on my iPhone, it's easy to transfer the data to iHealth and Strava. I'm able to set it up to track and display exactly what I need develop my workouts. Essentially, it's everything I need without extraneous stuff. The longest ride I've done with it so far is about 30 miles on hilly terrain at 8,500+ feet MSL, and the ride barely made a dent in the battery life. By the way, the interface is a blend of touch-screen and three buttons. It's intuitive and easy to learn.
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    • Andrew
      5.0 out of 5 stars All the features I want and none that I don’t.
      Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
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      It’s a good value for the price if you’re looking for a bike computer mainly for workout tracking, gps, and speed/mileage data in the garmin family. I use my garmin watch to broadcast hr and this works great.
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    • Jeff
      5.0 out of 5 stars Everything I need, nothing that I don't.
      Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025
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      Everything I need, nothing that I don't. This Garmin Explore replaced a Garmin Edge 1000, wish I bought it years ago. Wonderful to have on bicycle rides. Much longer battery life, easier to read, and faster satellite connectivity. Works well with the Garmin Varia Radar.
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    • penguin44
      4.0 out of 5 stars Gets better with time
      Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2023
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      Despite my initial disappointment with this item (see below), I decided to try it for a few more days before returning it and ended up keeping it. Here's why.

      I tried to use it in a dense city and was expecting Google maps-like navigation. That isn't what this is for and if that's what you need, use Google maps. This device needs a relatively good view of the sky, and doesn't update your position as much as a phone does (it seems).

      I decided to trust it to navigate a ~35 mile ride outside of the city. I designed the route on gpx.studio and uploaded it to the device through the garmin connect website. It's a little buggy but I got it to work. From there it becomes available on my phone, then syncs to the unit. On this ride, navigation was much better. Still took some getting used to, but it was functional.

      My recommendation is to spend some time learning how to use this thing, and learning how it gives instructions. Updating from 2 to 4 stars; I like it, and don't ride without it now.

      ---Original Review---

      I've been serious about cycling for about a year now and after riding with some friends who had bike computers and seeing how much easier it was to do long, complex rides, decided it was time to get one. I compared options from wahoo, hammerhead, and garmin, and ultimately settled on this one.

      I mostly wanted a computer to help me navigate, don't really care about advanced fitness tracking. The reviews I found said this was great for navigation. With a large screen and plenty of ways to search for desitnations, it seemed good. Upon receiving the unit I took it out for a quick 5 mile ride. The fitness tracking features worked well; it was neat to see my (GPS-estimated) speed, total distance, time, and a trace of my route.

      The issues started when I tried to do some navigation. There are a few ways to configure the device in terms of routing. You can choose short routes, easy routes, and routes based on popularity (from data garmin collects). I live in a large bike friendly city on the east coast in the US, and the edge explore 2 had a lot of problems even picking a route to get me where I wanted to go. In one instance, it told me to cross a river using a bridge, cross the street, the take the bridge back over to where I started, albeit on the other side of the road. I could have just crossed the road.

      In general, the navigation lags behind my actual position significantly enough that I missed turns. This especially matters when riding in a city where turns come up fast and cars are not patient. It also gave me a few directions to go the wrong way down one-way streets and to ride in very pedestrian-heavy areas. I kept missing turns because of the lag and got so frustrated with it that I gave up trying to navigate with it and found my own way home.

      Though I was able to tune the route planning algorithm to give me more desirable routes, its abysmal live navigation renders them ineffective. When you inevitably miss a turn, it will try to reroute you back onto the course it already has, rather than adjust the entire route accordingly as google maps would. I understand that this is more appropriate for the computational abilities of the device, but its still annoying.

      The final straw for me came when I tried to update the maps using my computer. I thought that this might solve some of the navigation issues I was having. I downloaded the software from the garmin website, plugged in the edge explore 2, and found a 6GB map update ready for installation. Perfect. Except...I made numerous attempts to install the update and all of them failed with a non-descriptive error message. At this point I had no interest in coddling this device any more and decided to return it.

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      I do want to speak briefly about the ecosystem around this device for those that are still considering it. You can install an app on your phone, which your rides sync to over bluetooth. The app will then estimate how many calories you burn per day and stuff. Neat if you're into it. I was mostly interested in the ability to create a route on the app (or garmin connect website) and load it onto the computer. The route designer worked just okay, both on mobile and web. What surprised me, though, was the inability to export routes from garmin connect. This includes both routes ridden and routes planned. As someone who likes to play with data myself, I was disappointed that I could not export a .gpx file or something.

      One last comment, because I had this question and could not find the answer anywhere. Yes this unit has a compass screen, but it only displays heading. There is no magnetometer. So if you get confused by "ride to trail" instructions and don't know which way to head when starting your ride, you might get frustrated with this unit as I did. If you want a true digital compass, go for the edge 530 or edge 830.
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    • Brit C Power
      5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning Value for money
      Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
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      very good display and easy to use and setup. Setting up to my phone was a breeeze. Navigation feature works really well and you seem to be getting 1050 performance for a fraction of the cost, GPS seems very accurate. I cant believe the price.
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    • Michael
      1.0 out of 5 stars If you need to wear readers to read, do not buy
      Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2025
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      My Hammerhead Karoo1 died after 6 years. I didn’t need all the “bells and whistles” of a Karoo 3 or a Garmin 1040, and after watching the DC Rainmaker review, I decided to go with Garmin Explore 2 (my main requirement/criteria was navigation). What a mistake…. I used it for one ride and returned it properly.
      1) The navigation map icons and colors are very subtle. I wear sunglasses-readers, and the icon distinctions were hard to make out, it required taking eyes off the road for long period of time.
      2) Battery life is poor. To be able to view the navigation map in varying lighting conditions, the screen brightness had to be turned up 100%. Even with 100% brightness, it was still hard to read in some conditions. Also, the battery life went down from 100% to 14% within a 4-hour ride.
      As the Garmin did not come close in meeting my expectations, I returned the Garmin, and bit the bullet and bought a Karoo 3, (superior display)
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    • MiloPickle
      3.0 out of 5 stars Too much expense and complexity for what it does or doesn't do.
      Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
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      For the money it doesn't offer enough benefit and the user interface is painful. Out of the box, even though I bought it in the US, I had to delete the EU maps and upload the US maps. Then I come to find that this thing is basically a brick unless I use what I was already using, RideWithGPS (you can use Strava or Komoot) to create and edit routes, then upload to the Garmin unit. This reduces the benefit of the Garmin unit to just durability and battery life. For less $$, one can invest in a shock mount and power bank, and just use a phone. I have no doubt that there is someone out there with a cycling lifestyle that can use this unit, but for me, my multi day paved trail riding in Ohio, it simply is overkill of expense and complexity.
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    • Cliente Amazon
      5.0 out of 5 stars Come un navigatore
      Reviewed in Italy on May 8, 2025
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      Per cicloamatori che amano andare in bici senza fare i fenomeni
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    • Alex Dirlis
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great navigation bike computer
      Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2023
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      I purchased this bike computer for the primary purpose of it being a navigational tool. I'm a recreational cyclist who also enjoys doing long distance rides (e.g. 100km plus). I don't particularly care for tracking more advanced metrics (for individuals interested in that, the Garmin 540, 840 or 1040 or Wahoo/Karoo bike computers would be better).

      I found setup and synching with my phone to be a relatively easy process. I find navigating the interface also to be fairly intuitive if you are comfortable with technology (for those who aren't, it may not be as intuitive).

      I've enjoyed the navigation features, real time rerouting when I've missed a turn and the battery life is more than adequate for the riding I do (for true bike packers...something with solar power charging abilities would be better).

      I appreciate the feature that allows you to find water stations, coffee shops, bicycle shops, etc... very handy if you get lost. I also like the live event tracking and crash detection so my wife can follow my rides and know if I'm ok.

      Overall, I'm very pleased with this bike computer and look forward to using it in the years to come.
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    • Vicreo
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
      Reviewed in Mexico on September 19, 2023
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      Fácil de usar, trae mapas de México, solo los tienes que descargar los conectando lo a una pc y seleccionar los, compatible con censores ant, fácil de navegar, este es para uso de excursión o viejas, no puedes cargar entrenamientos como los otros de alta gama, clime pro es una gran ayuda en las subidas, la batería le dura de 14 a 15 horas, lo puedes usar y cargando al mismo tiempo con un powerbank, puedes controlar lámpara garmim y radares también, ajustas el nivel de luz a tu gusto, y cuanto tiempo dura la luz de la pantalla encendida, en el día la pantalla es vien visible y no se refleja con el sol, se ve muy bien.
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      Vicreo
      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Excelente

      Reviewed in Mexico on September 19, 2023
      Fácil de usar, trae mapas de México, solo los tienes que descargar los conectando lo a una pc y seleccionar los, compatible con censores ant, fácil de navegar, este es para uso de excursión o viejas, no puedes cargar entrenamientos como los otros de alta gama, clime pro es una gran ayuda en las subidas, la batería le dura de 14 a 15 horas, lo puedes usar y cargando al mismo tiempo con un powerbank, puedes controlar lámpara garmim y radares también, ajustas el nivel de luz a tu gusto, y cuanto tiempo dura la luz de la pantalla encendida, en el día la pantalla es vien visible y no se refleja con el sol, se ve muy bien.
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    • Ángel
      5.0 out of 5 stars Duración de batería
      Reviewed in Mexico on March 19, 2023
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      Excelente ciclo computador, es preciso y se puede programar de varias formas.
      En cuanto a la batería se tiene que saber administrar junto con la iluminación de la pantalla, ya que si tiene una iluminación del 100%, el dispositivo durará un aproximado de 4:30hrs a 5:00 hrs, de lo contrario si se ocupa una iluminación al 30-40%, la batería durará más de 6:00 hrs.
      Por otro lado también influye la conexión a bluetooth, ya que si se conecta al celular por ende durará menos, pero es cuestión de saber administrar el dispositivo.
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    • Tom
      5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing for touring
      Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2024
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      I used this whole bike touring across Europe for 3 months. Good interface, decent display with color. The maps and GPS work and the battery would last me 3-4 days while riding 9+ hours a day. The little clip dongle with the elastics that keeps the GPS bolted to the bike was surprisingly good and has remained tough and solid after all these months. Worth every penny for the good maps and navigation.
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      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Amazing for touring

      Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2024
      I used this whole bike touring across Europe for 3 months. Good interface, decent display with color. The maps and GPS work and the battery would last me 3-4 days while riding 9+ hours a day. The little clip dongle with the elastics that keeps the GPS bolted to the bike was surprisingly good and has remained tough and solid after all these months. Worth every penny for the good maps and navigation.
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