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Garmin 520 recharge on the go
Hi all. I'm doing a long all-day ride in the summer (220 miles) and am trying to find out how I can recharge my Garmin 520 whilst on the move. I don't want to set up a dynamo. Amny advice gratefully received. Thanks
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I got myself one of these for Christmas.
5000mAh power Bank that comes with a mounting bracket for attachment to your bike.
Plenty of juice for your Garmin and doesn't break the bank. It is however a little weighty but it's not too heavy.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01I2DR266/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_Z6fxCbK1GZEEZ
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Slim-7mm-Lightweight-Power-Bank-Portabl...
I have one of these with the charging lead built in & it works a treat. There's loads of differnt options & some can be had for under a tenner on flea bay
Configure it in power-sipping mode (no backlight, no GLONASS) and it should last you the whole ride. I did the Majorca 312 with a 520, forgot to charge it, and still had enough charge left to do a 2-hour recovery ride the next day.
I used a powerbank which was in a bag on the top tube when I did a 200k Audax and it worked pretty well.
The only thing to remember is to get a charge only USB cable (most likely not the one your Garmin came with), otherwise the Garmin will think it is linked to a PC and this can cause issues. These can be picked up online for a few quid.
Have you tried one of the small power packs? Either in your pocket for when you stop or in a Tri type frame bag for on the move