Older Garmin Edge units will get features from the Edge 1060
Garmin is bringing Garmin Messenger, GroupRide prompts and more to older Edge units; some are in public beta now.
Garmin will add new features to older bike computers, so you do not need to buy a new one. Some work now and some arrive next year. A few features will not reach older units.
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Why it matters
Owners of older Edge units get new features without buying a new device, but the map features will not reach them.
Try it: if you own a supported Edge, join the beta.
The details
- Garmin Messenger, Alternate Data Fields and GroupRide are in public beta now on selected Edge units.
- Strava Live Segment updates, the workout page and closure alerts arrive in Q1 2027.
- On 3 November Garmin Connect adds Google Maps on Android and Coaching plans that need no power meter.
- Voice features will not come because older units have no microphone.
- Map pages such as FreeFlow Routing and the QWERTY keyboard will not come to existing units.
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