Garmin · Cycling
The Garmin Edge® Explore 3 is an easy-to-use GPS cycling computer built for riders who want clear guidance, helpful ride data, and bike-specific maps on a vivid touchscreen display. This configuration (Part Number 010-04661-00) suits commuters, weekend explorers, and anyone looking to discover new routes with confident turn-by-turn directions.
With preloaded bike-specific mapping, intuitive navigation tools, and features that help riders stay connected, Edge Explore 3 supports everything from simple point-to-point trips to planned courses. It also adds eBike support for compatible systems and delivers long-running performance with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery rated up to 16 hours in demanding use and up to 48 hours in battery save mode.
Navigation
Edge® Explore 3 helps riders explore unfamiliar areas with preloaded bike-specific maps, turn-by-turn directions, and tools like Back to Start. Ride-specific routing supports different ride styles, while features such as route preview metrics and Trendline™ Popularity Routing help set expectations before turning a pedal.
Durability
The Up Ahead feature makes it simple to keep track of key stops on the route by showing selected points of interest and how far away they are. It can be set to highlight the locations that matter most on a ride, such as cafés, water fountains, or public restrooms.
Connectivity
When paired with a compatible smartphone, Edge® Explore 3 supports safety and awareness tools including LiveTrack™ location sharing, incident detection, and a PIN-protected bike alarm that notifies the rider if a bike is moved. It can also help locate the device later through Find My Edge® in Garmin Connect™.
Display
A responsive touchscreen and a 3" diagonal liquid crystal color display make it easy to read navigation prompts, ride data, and alerts while on the move. The 360 x 640 pixels resolution supports clear mapping detail, and an ambient light sensor helps adapt visibility to changing conditions. The unit measures 53.8 x 104.5 x 18.0 mm, weighs 118.8 g, and carries an IPX7 water rating for riding in varied weather.
Navigation
Edge® Explore 3 provides multiple ways to plan and follow routes, including an on-device course creator and the ability to sync courses from the Garmin Connect™ app or third-party apps such as Strava, komoot or Ride with GPS. It also supports pin drop navigation by sending a pin from Google Maps™ or Apple® Maps for bike-specific guidance. High-zoom road visibility and Free Flow Routing help keep rides moving smoothly, while ClimbPro™ Ascent Planner shows remaining ascent and grade during climbs.
Battery
Multi-band navigation support includes GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo, along with a barometric altimeter plus built-in gyroscope and accelerometer. Internal memory is listed as 32 GB (internal memory only), with capacity for 200 waypoints/favorites/locations, 100 courses, and history up to 200 hours. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery is rated up to 16 hours, demanding use; Up to 48 hours, battery save mode for longer adventures.
| Part Number | 010-04661-00 |
|---|---|
| Model | Edge® Explore 3 |
| Dimension | 53.8 x 104.5 x 18.0 mm |
| Weight | 118.8 g |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| Display Type | Liquid crystal |
| Display Size | 3" diagonal |
| Display resolution | 360 x 640 pixels |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Up to 16 hours, demanding use; Up to 48 hours, battery save mode |
| Edge Explore 3 GPS cycling computer |
| Flush out-front mount |
| Standard mount |
| Tether |
| Charging/data cable |
| Documentation |
| General | Touchscreen, Color display, Battery save mode |
|---|---|
| Maps & Memory | Ability to add maps, Basemap |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Barometric altimeter, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor |
| Daily Smart Features | Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps), On-device Connect IQ™ Store, Smart Notifications, Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only), Weather forecasts, Real-time weather map display, Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile, Controls smartphone music, Compatible with Garmin Messenger app, VIRB® Remote and 2 more |
| Safety and Tracking Features | Assistance, LiveTrack, GroupTrack, Group Ride (cycling), GroupRide competitions and awards, Rider-to-rider messaging, Incident detection, GroupRide data comparisons, GroupRide incident detection, Community generated hazards reporting and 4 more |
| Activity Tracking Features | Calories burned, Intensity minutes |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | Customizable data pages, Alternate data fields, Downloadable training plans, Primary and secondary workout targets, Auto Pause® automatic timer halt, Interval training, Advanced workouts, Auto Lap® interval tracking feature, VO2 Max, Training effect and 4 more |
| Outdoor Recreation | ClimbPro™ Ascent Planner - Courses, ClimbPro™ Ascent Planner - Free riding |
| Cycling Features | Courses, Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories), Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar), Compatible with Varia™ radar camera, Compatible with Varia™ lights, Compatible with Varia™ headlight camera, Power meter compatible, Route options (A to B and RoundTrip courses), On-device location search, TopoActive maps - Cycling and 6 more |
| Connectivity | Garmin Link, Edge® remote, Varia™ remote, Extended display (allows a Garmin watch to share data screens on Edge®) |
| External memory storage | 32 GB (internal memory only) |
|---|---|
| Waypoints/favorites/locations | 200 |
| Navigation Routes | 100 courses |
| History | Up to 200 hours |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
|---|---|
| Smartphone compatibility | IPhone®, Android™ |
Data options may vary by eBike model
When paired with your smartphone; see Garmin.com/ble. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.
When used with your smartphone and the Garmin Connect app
When paired with your compatible sensors
When used with your compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
Garmin devices provide estimates of heart rate. Garmin heart rate monitors are not medical devices and are not intended to be utilized for medical purposes.
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