Garmin launches a system to track the lifespan of chains, cassettes, tires, and more components

Garmin has released an update that may go unnoticed by many users, but it introduces one of the most useful features seen in Edge bike computers in recent years. From now on, several models in the range will be able to track the wear of bicycle components in detail and alert the cyclist when they approach the end of their useful life.

Your Garmin now also tracks the wear of your bike

The new tool, called Gear Tracking, arrives as part of the June 2026 software update and is available for the Edge MTB, Edge 540, 840, and 1040 models, as well as the more recent Edge 550, 850, and 1050.

The new feature allows users to assign specific components to each bike configured on the device. The user can log individual items such as chain, cassette, chainrings, tires, or wheels, as well as complete sets like the drivetrain or even the cleats of the shoes.

Each time a ride is logged, the Edge automatically adds the kilometers traveled to those components and calculates their accumulated usage level.

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Additionally, Garmin allows users to set an estimated useful life for each part. As that limit approaches, the bike computer displays progress bars and generates alerts both on the device itself and through the Garmin Connect app on the linked smartphone.

Although the actual wear of a part depends on numerous factors such as terrain, weather conditions, or maintenance received, the new tool can become a practical aid for many cyclists.

One of the best examples is the chain. Replacing it on time usually prevents premature wear of the cassette and chainrings, which are much more expensive components in modern 12 and 13-speed drivetrains. However, many users do not perform periodic checks with specific wear gauges or simply forget when they installed a new part.

With this update, Garmin offers an automatic reference based on accumulated mileage, facilitating the planning of preventive maintenance.

Beyond traditional wear parts, the function can also be used to remind users of less obvious maintenance tasks.

For example, users of electronic drivetrains will be able to better monitor battery charging intervals or set reminders associated with specific components, reducing the risk of encountering a dead battery in the middle of a ride.

Integration with Bosch electric bikes

The June update also includes another important novelty: compatibility with Bosch Smart System in electric bikes.

Owners of compatible eBikes will be able to wirelessly connect their Garmin Edge to directly view information on the screen such as battery level, estimated range through Smart Range Routing, as well as power and cadence data.

Garmin emphasizes that this is the first collaboration of this type with Bosch. Susan Lyman, Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing at the company, explained that the goal is to provide electric bike users with more real-time information during their rides.

Free update and gradual rollout

The update has already begun to be distributed for free and will gradually reach users over the coming weeks. Users will be able to install it through automatic updates from the device itself or via the Garmin Express and Garmin Connect apps.

With this new feature, Garmin expands the role of its bike computers beyond navigation and training, also turning them into a tool for managing bike maintenance and prolonging the useful life of their components.