This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. It's been replaced by the Garmin Edge 530, you may want to check out that review instead.
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Me too, me too!
In for one…
nice!
Perfect for my bike!
Love it!! :-)
fingers crossed!
Who’s your daddy
Help my strava plz
Nice!
Did somebody say Go Cats? How long til basketball season?
I need one of these…
Pick me!! :)
I think the boyfriend would really enjoy this one…
Best of luck all!!
Toes crossed too!
Great!
Thank you.
Great fun, thx Ray!
Could always use a new computer
520 edges or one Edge520, anyway send me the gift
yes Please
As much as I’d want to keep this for myself, it would make a fantastic gift for my boyfriend!
Looks like more biking in the future
This way!
Want one. My 500 is feeling a bit stale
Yes please!
Thanks!
simply leave a comment below
Yes – I need my cycling data!!!
Please, please!
This is so cool! I’d love to have some maps on my handlebars!
Riding on the edge
I would love to win this!
Thanks
I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, “… I drank what?”
I hope I win!!
Count me in
Would love this to replace my old Edge 800!
yes
Yay!
This is what I really need to teplace my RFLKT. I’m done with it ?
Oh Yeah! Please, I Need it!
That’s such a sweet unit.
COOL!!!
Big money!
Let’s try another one!
:-) one piece at a time
this is awesome
Feeling lucky this time
You are awesome Ray, keep up the good work!
Meeee
So yeah!
Thank you.
So want this!
I’ve got a good feeling with this one.
Thanks Ray!
Please, THIS!!! :)
Would love a new toy!
Yup
come on lucky 7… baby needs a new cycling gps!
A Garmin Edge 520 would look great on my bike!
Garminator!!
This will fit in nicely with next years training for this extravaganza.
It’s mine! I feel it in my bones!
Pretty pretty please
Mine mine mine mine mine!
Mine
Yes please!
great giveaways
perfect
cool item for my bike!
Ouais ! Je veux !
Need a new gps unit this would be great
nice!
yes please
yes please!
Yes please!
Good luck to everyone.
Hi Ray!
yes, please
I like it !
Thanks dC!
I’m in.
Love my 510, but wouldn’t mind a free upgrade!
yes, please
Upgrade please
Yes Please!
hope
Second time’s the charm!
This would make training seem like a breeze!
Yesssssssss!
One Please!!
Here’s hoping …
“Give it away
Give it away
Give it away now…”
Yes please
Yes, please!
Please
Pick me
Garmin + Strava = Love ;)
I’m in.
Thanks!!
Thanks!
Nive Garmin Please.