Owner's Manual

For more information, go to www.garmin.com/cyclingdynamics.
Using Cycling Dynamics
Before you can use cycling dynamics, you must pair the Vector
power meter with your device (Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors,
page 12).
NOTE: Recording cycling dynamics uses additional device
memory.
1
Go for a ride.
2
Scroll to the cycling dynamics screen to view your power
phase data
À
, total power
Á
, and platform center offset
Â
.
3
If necessary, select Data Fields to change a data field
(Customizing the Data Screens, page 16).
NOTE: The two data fields at the bottom of the screen
Ã
can
be customized.
You can send the ride to the Garmin Connect Mobile app to
view additional cycling dynamics data (Sending Your Ride to
Garmin Connect, page 14).
Power Phase Data
Power phase is the pedal stroke region (between the start crank
angle and the end crank angle) where you produce positive
power.
Platform Center Offset
Platform center offset is the location on the pedal platform where
you apply force.
Updating the Vector Software Using the Edge Device
Before you can update the software, you must pair your Edge
device with your Vector system.
1
Send your ride data to your Garmin Connect account
(Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect, page 14).
Garmin Connect automatically looks for software updates
and sends them to your Edge device.
2
Bring your Edge device within range (3 m) of the sensor.
3
Rotate the crank arm a few times. The Edge device prompts
you to install all pending software updates.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Getting Your FTP Estimate
The device uses your user profile information from the initial
setup to estimate your functional threshold power (FTP). For a
more accurate FTP value, you can conduct an FTP test using a
paired power meter and heart rate monitor (Conducting an FTP
Test, page 13).
Select Menu > My Stats > FTP.
Your FTP estimate appears as a value measured in watts per
kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the
color gauge.
Purple Superior
Blue Excellent
Green Good
Orange Fair
Red Untrained
For more information, see the appendix (FTP Ratings,
page 22).
Conducting an FTP Test
Before you can conduct a test to determine your functional
threshold power (FTP), you must have a paired power meter
and heart rate monitor (Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page 12).
1
Select Menu > My Stats > FTP > FTP Test > Ride.
2
Select to start the timer.
After you begin your ride, the device displays each step of
the test, the target, and current power data. A message
appears when the test is complete.
3
Select to stop the timer.
4
Select Save Ride.
Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per
kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the
color gauge.
Automatically Calculating FTP
Before the device can calculate your functional threshold power
(FTP), you must have a paired power meter and heart rate
monitor (Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page 12).
1
Select Menu > My Stats > FTP > Enable Auto Calculation.
2
Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes
outdoors.
3
After your ride, select Save Ride.
4
Select Menu > My Stats > FTP.
Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per
kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the
color gauge.
Using Electronic Shifters
Before you can use compatible electronic shifters, such as
Shimano
®
Di2
™
shifters, you must pair them with your device
(Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page 12). You can customize the
optional data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page 16).
The Edge 520 Plus device displays current adjustment values
when the sensor is in adjustment mode.
Situational Awareness
Your Edge device can be used with the Varia Vision
™
device,
Varia
™
smart bike lights, and rearview radar to improve
situational awareness. See the owner's manual for your Varia
device for more information.
NOTE: You may need to update the Edge software before
pairing Varia devices (Updating the Software Using Garmin
Express, page 19).
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