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Garmin Edge 530 basic questions

coconut · 2022-07-13T20:37:09Z

I ordered a Garmin Edge 530 yesterday in the Amazon sale. Do I need to subscibe to an App and pay for GPX files ? or are GPX files readily available for free tp download ? I only want the device for navigating long XC/trail off road routes, Sustrans routes and some use navigating from a starting point to end point (like google maps). Few questions: - Where is best to download free GPX files ? - Can you change the starting point on a route easily i.e. "The Badger Divide" route GPX files are all Inverness to Glasgow, can it easily be changed to start in Glasgow ? - What's the best way to set up the device so it pretty much only does navigation ? I have no interest in heart rate monitor, calories burnt etc..

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molgrips

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I think you can change activity type in Garmin Connect no?

Posted : 28/07/2022 9:27 pm

JohnnyPanic

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Yes you can, but I want it to sync to Strava, which it does, and then I have to go into Connect and Strava to change the activity type. Would be nice if that could be avoided by setting the activity type on the 530. But it looks like the only options are different ride types.

Posted : 01/08/2022 1:45 am

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