Garmin Edge Explore 2 Bike Navigation System

Discover new paths
Get ready for your best bike rides: Edge Explore 2 finds them for you - and even avoids busy roads if you wish. Thanks to different activity profiles you are equipped for every ride. With additional functions for e-bikes.

Enjoy your tour to the fullest. The Edge brings you back again and again with navigation functions specifically for cycling.

Now you don't have to drain your smartphone battery to use a map app. The Edge lasts up to 16 hours in intensive use and even up to 24 hours in power-saving mode.

Create routes via the Garmin Connect app, Strava, Komoot, Wikiloc and more, then sync them easily to the Edge.

Riding your compatible e-bike? The Edge is looking out for you. Use e-bike routing based on battery level, motor assist, and range.

Keep track and stay connected with automatic accident notification* and Varia Radar.

Activity profiles
With preloaded activity profiles for on-road, off-road and indoor, setting up Edge Explore 2 is easy and it's ready to go right out of the box.

Tour-specific maps
Find your way around like a local. Optimized maps show popular roads and trails, and highlight busy areas you can avoid.

Turn-by-Turn Directions
Find your way with ease. Turn-by-turn directions and alerts warn you of upcoming turns.

Route recalculation
Interrupt route guidance and route recalculation to explore off-route. When you want to follow the route again, Edge Explore 2 shows you the way.

Climbpro: Divide climbs correctly
Automatically see the remaining climb and grade when you're going uphill and following a route or track. This way you can estimate how much effort you can expect and how long it will take to get to the top. You can even save climbs to view on your device or in the Garmin Connect app after your ride.

E-bike compatibility
If you have an e-bike that's compatible with SHIMANO STEPS or ANT+ technology**, you can see a dedicated e-bike status page with data fields, such as battery life and more. Even
Smart routing and range alerts based on battery level, motor assist and planned route are available.

Varia Compatibility
Pair Edge Explore 2 with your Varia radar for safer cycling. This allows you to detect vehicles from up to 140 meters away and draw attention to you with the bright tail light.

Accident detection
This Edge device automatically sends a message with your location to preloaded emergency contacts when an accident is detected*.

Bike alarm against theft
The bike alarm is PIN-protected and you'll receive a notification on your paired smartphone if your bike is moved while you're grabbing a water or taking a quick break, for example.

Compatible with Tacx indoor trainers
When you pair Edge Explore 2 with your Tacx indoor trainer, you can train whenever and wherever you want.

Quick setup
Get started right away instead of wasting time configuring settings. Get pre-filled custom ride profiles based on ride types and your chosen sensors. Manage your tour profiles directly on the device or connected smartphone.

Grouptrack function
After pairing with your smartphone, you can keep track of your fellow cyclists. GroupTrack is available for riders using compatible Garmin devices. You can track up to 50 people at once.

Write group messages
Pair your device with your smartphone and stay in touch with your bike crew if you get separated from the group. Group messaging is available for riders with compatible Garmin devices.

Smart Notifications
Receive notifications and alerts directly on your Edge when paired with a compatible smartphone.

Viewer Messages
Pair your Edge with your smartphone and get motivation during your race with notifications from family and friends.

Live event sharing
When the Edge is paired with your smartphone, you can automatically send live updates about your ride to your loved ones. While you're out exploring, they'll stay informed about your speed, miles already covered and more.

All data: Garmin Connect
The Garmin Connect app is a busy online community for athletes who want to analyze their successes and compete with others.

Connect IQ Store
Download custom data fields and get apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store app downloaded to your compatible smartphone.

Details

• Dimensions: 106.1 x 55.7 x 20.6 mm (4.2-inch x 2.2-inch x 0.8-inch)
• Touchscreen: Yes
• Color display: Yes
• Display size, W X H: 3-inch
• Display resolution, W X H: 240 x 400 pixels
• Weight: 104 g
• Water resistance: IPX7
• Battery: Lithium-ion battery
• Battery life: Up to 16 hours
• Battery saving mode: Yes

Maps and memory

• Ability to add maps: Yes
• Base card: Yes
• Memory and power capacity: Internal memory of 16 GB
• Waypoints: 200
• Routes: 100 routes
• Lap history: 200 hours

Sensors

• GPS: Yes
• Glonass: Yes
• Galileo: Yes
• Barometric altimeter: Yes
• Accelerometer: Yes

Daily smart functions

• Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+
• Connect IQ (Downloadable display themes, data fields, widgets and APPS): Yes
• Connect IQ store on device: Yes
• Receive Smart Notifications: Yes
• SMS reply/reject call via SMS (Android only): Yes
• Weather: Yes
• Real-time settings sync with Garmin Connect Mobile: Yes
• Music features: Yes
• Virb remote control: Yes
• Smartphone compatibility: iPhone, Android

Security and tracking features

• Live track: Yes
• Group Livetrack: Yes
• Rider to rider messaging: Yes
• Event detection: Yes
• Emergency assistance: Yes
• Edge search: Yes
• Bike alarm: Yes
• Weather alerts: Yes
• Inreach Compatible: Yes

Activity features

• Calories burned: Yes
• Intensity minutes: Yes

Training, planning and analysis features

• Customizable data pages: Yes
• Auto Pause: Yes
• Auto Lap: Yes
• Vo2 max: Yes
• Recovery Advisor: Yes
• Trendline routing by popularity: Yes
• Auto page change: Yes

Outdoor recreation features

• Climbpro ascent planner: Yes

Cycling features

• Bicycle map (Routable street maps for cycling): Yes
• Time or distance alarm (When you reach a preset value, an alarm sounds): Yes
• Tracks (to compete against previous activities): Yes
• Course creator on the device: Yes
• Position search on the device: Yes
• Popularity heatmap: Yes
• Compatible with power meters (display power data from compatible third-party ANT + power meters): Yes
• Compatible with Varia radar (rear-facing radar): Yes
• Compatible with Varia bike lights: Yes
• E-BIKE Routing: Yes

Connectivity

• Edge Remote: Yes
• Varia Remote Control: Yes
• Smart trainer control: Yes

Scope of delivery

• Edge Explore 2
• Standard mount
• Mounting strap
• Charging/data cable (USB-A to USB-C)
• Documentation

*: When paired with your compatible smartphone. Requirements and restrictions for safety and tracking features are available at Garmin.com/safety.

**: For ANT+ LEV compatible e-bikes