Garmin

Garmin: reference brand in outdoor GPS

If we talk about the company NavPro, few people will be familiar with it. But what if we told you that it was the former name of the Garmin brand? That's how its founders, two American engineers Min H. Kao and Gary Burrell, started the brand in October 1989. Two years later, it was renamed Garmin (the combination of the two partners' names).

During their early years, they launched products aimed at the seafaring market, such as GPS receivers. However, it was in the 2000s that the brand secured its reputation by changing its target audience. Since then, they have started to launch a new products aimed at hikers and, more generally, outdoor sports. We are talking about the well-known GPS computers.

Today, Garmin is an undisputed leader in cycling, thanks to its GPS computers adapted for cycling, its integrated cameras and its many accessories.

Garmin: leader in sports electronics

The Garmin brand also specialises in smartphone apps. In fact, its Garmin Connect application is a great success with more than 7 million users. This application allows athletes to prepare, save and share data from their sports activities.

The brand's latest innovations are:

Fēnix 3: the new outdoor multisport GPS watch. A real technological gem that provides easy access to a wide range of useful data during training sessions and allows you to plan your route.
Vívoactive™: a GPS smartwatch for an active lifestyle. Vivoactive™, saves activity data from all your sport sessions: running, cycling, swimming, golf, etc. As well as all the daily efforts during your sporting activities.

Garmin bikes: Garmin cycling products

They are pure specialists in cycling. Garmin offers cyclists products such as GPS cycling computers, integrated cameras and the Garmin Connect App in order to improve performance and provide personalised and practical support.

Garmin GPS computers can help to set up different routes allowing new routes to be explored, both for athletes and amateurs. The fact that you can carry an integrated camera with you also allows you to capture a visual memory of the route.

Sports watches and bracelets with sensors allow you to record the statistics of each workout or ride, and are just as useful for family outings as they are for a competition.

Great champions ride with Garmin GPS

In addition to offering products adapted to the world of cycling, Garmin goes further. The brand is also deeply involved in competitive cycling.

Garmin is a racing superstar. In 2022, the brand sponsors more than 15 professional cycling teams such as Quick Step-Alpha Vynil, INEOS Grenadiers or even Team Jumbo-Visma. Garmin is also working hand-in-hand with hundreds of professional athletes in various sports such as running or triathlon.

The whole Garmin range on Alltricks

Garmin Edge 530, Garmin Edge 830, Garmin Edge 1030 or Garmin Edge 1040 for cyclists. Garmin Forerunner or Garmin Fenix for runners. Find the best offers and discounts on the best products from Garmin, the leading brand in sports electronics and outdoor GPS.

Do you need help to choose your Garmin GPS? Check out our guide on how to choose a GPS computer or our guide on how to choose your GPS watch.

Garmin - Q&A

Which Garmin is the best for running?

That depends on your level. If your level is basic, the best Garmin for you is the FORERUNNER 5. If you have an intermediate level, the best Garmin is the FORERUNNER 245 and, if you are an advanced level, the model will depend on whether you like maps and use them often. If you love maps, the Garmin Forerunner 945 and if you don't like them much, the Garmin FORERUNNER 745 would be the perfect model.

What is Garmin Sapphire?

Garmin models that have this type of glass (Sapphire), are more resistant to scratches and uses the sun's energy to extend battery life.

Which Garmin computer for cycling?

Garmin has many GPS computers that are good for cycling, but one of the models that stands out the most is the Garmin Edge 1030 GPS because it receives Firstbeat performance metrics, it also has an incident detection system (in case of an accident it will send a message to emergency contacts with the location) and it also has more than 20 hours of autonomy. In terms of GPS watches, a good option is the fēnix® 7 - Sapphire Solar Edition watch, as it has multisport functionalities and programmes, including cycling.

What is Garmin Connect?

Garmin Connect is a web/mobile application, which is used to record, analyse and share all your recorded sporting activities with your Garmin equipment.

How to update my Garmin GPS?

Download Garmin Express software to your computer (Windows or Mac) then open the downloaded file and follow the installation instructions. Next, start Garmin Express. Connect the Garmin device you wish to update to the computer using a USB cable, add the device, then follow the instructions and finally, choose whether you want to install all updates or a specific one. Garmin Express software downloads and installs updates to your device.

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Garmin

Garmin: reference brand in outdoor GPS

Garmin: leader in sports electronics

Garmin bikes: Garmin cycling products

Great champions ride with Garmin GPS

The whole Garmin range on Alltricks

Garmin - Q&A

Which Garmin is the best for running?

What is Garmin Sapphire?

Which Garmin computer for cycling?

What is Garmin Connect?

How to update my Garmin GPS?

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Garmin: reference brand in outdoor GPS

Garmin: leader in sports electronics

Garmin bikes: Garmin cycling products

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The whole Garmin range on Alltricks

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Which Garmin is the best for running?

What is Garmin Sapphire?

Which Garmin computer for cycling?

What is Garmin Connect?

How to update my Garmin GPS?

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