Garmin today announced two products not for performance cyclists, but for the rest of us: the first is the Edge Explore 2, which has all the navigation bells and whistles of other Edge computers, but without the It does not include training or performance features that most people do not need.

On the other hand, there is an out-front mount that eliminates the need to charge the computer and also eliminates dead batteries. Called a power mount, it can be wired to an e-bike, power bank, or dynamo battery.

If you ride a bike, you are a cyclist, and you don't necessarily have to wear lycra, keep track of your FTP, or wax your chain. Many riders use Garmin cycle computers as training aids and navigation tools, but not all are performance oriented. The Garmin Edge Explorer series caters to riders who want the ease of head unit navigation without paying for training features they won't use.

Some riders want to get from A to B easily without having to rely on smartphones or paper maps. The new Edge Explore 2 is for these riders, with a large 3-inch color touchscreen and all the built-in mapping and routing features expected from a Garmin head unit and the best cycling computers. and 1040 computers do not have training aids, but they can use their own custom routes created on various platforms, mapping profiles for different types of riding, searchable points of interest, and emphasis on helping you ride on quieter roads. displayed high-traffic areas, and more.

For cycle tourists and those who leave their bikes unlocked outside cafes, there is a PIN-protected bike alarm that alerts the paired smartphone if the rider's bike has been moved. And on the safety side, not only can it be paired with Varia radar systems, but it also has a GroupTrack feature that allows other Edge devices to be digitally connected to alert the group if one of its members gets lost.

For those who always forget to charge, there is 16 hours of battery life when heavily used, although switching to battery saver mode gives 24 hours. However, Garmin has completely eliminated the need for charging for some riders.

For eBike riders, there is also an eBike-specific screen that displays the remaining battery life to help prevent running out of juice. Having a huge battery on the bike is also convenient with the new Edge Power Mount. This allows power to be supplied directly from the eBike (additional cables required) or from the power bank directly to the head unit via the mount itself. According to Cycling News, it is compatible with the latest Cannondale Synapse on-board batteries.

For eBike users in particular, the Power Mount has the potential to make Garmin head units (which are backward compatible with the Edge 1040 series, Edge 1030, Edge 830, and Edge 530, as well as the Edge Explore 2) nearly permanent on bikes.

The Edge Explore 2 retails for £249.99/$299.99, but is also bundled with a power mount for an additional £90/$100. The Power Mount alone retails for £109.99/$129.99. Both are available immediately after launch on Garmin.com (opens in new tab).