I use a 540 for all my rides because it gives me a lot of useful data at a glance without having to pull out my phone. I'd probably be an upgrade candidate for the MTB version (slightly smaller, more durable, 5ghz)... but having to manually toggle climb/descents seems like a major miss to me, and enough to pass. I know how bad I am at unlocking suspension (so never do it), and this is basically the same thing.
BTW, one of my favorite features of how Garmins integrate with other devices is the AXS stuff. I like being able to glance down and see what gear I'm in before I start a downhill (I know I prefer 10th for most trails but 8 for some with sudden climbs), and it alerts me both when a battery drops into red \*and when I finish my ride\*, so I can immediately put the batteries on a charger. They're also great for displaying ebike data like battery% and cadence for motors that don't have an LCD display but do support BT connections (works for Fazua, but not Bosch).
My favorite mount is the K-Edge steerer spacer style (available in both flat and raised to accommodate MTB stem shapes).
June 28, 2025, 6:48 a.m. - Andeh
I use a 540 for all my rides because it gives me a lot of useful data at a glance without having to pull out my phone. I'd probably be an upgrade candidate for the MTB version (slightly smaller, more durable, 5ghz)... but having to manually toggle climb/descents seems like a major miss to me, and enough to pass. I know how bad I am at unlocking suspension (so never do it), and this is basically the same thing. BTW, one of my favorite features of how Garmins integrate with other devices is the AXS stuff. I like being able to glance down and see what gear I'm in before I start a downhill (I know I prefer 10th for most trails but 8 for some with sudden climbs), and it alerts me both when a battery drops into red \*and when I finish my ride\*, so I can immediately put the batteries on a charger. They're also great for displaying ebike data like battery% and cadence for motors that don't have an LCD display but do support BT connections (works for Fazua, but not Bosch). My favorite mount is the K-Edge steerer spacer style (available in both flat and raised to accommodate MTB stem shapes).