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Visual Gears: Electronic Shifting Display

· v0.2-upd2
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Visual Gears is an intuitive data field for Garmin Edge cycling computers that displays your electronic shifting information in a clean, graphical format. Perfect for riders with Shimano Di2, SRAM AXS, or other compatible electronic groupsets, this data field shows you exactly which gears you're using with a simple visual interface. The display features two rows of rectangular indicators: - Top row represents your front chainrings - Bottom row shows your rear cassette cogs Active gears are displayed as solid black rectangles, while inactive gears appear as outlined rectangles. The current gear ratio (e.g., "52 / 11") appears prominently beneath the visual indicators, showing you the exact teeth count of your current gear combination. ## Features - Clean, minimal visual display of current gear positions - Shows front and rear gears with intuitive rectangular indicators - Displays current gear tooth counts (e.g., "52 / 11") - High-contrast black and white design for excellent visibility in all lighting conditions - Compatible with Shimano Di2, SRAM AXS, and other electronic shifting systems - Optimized for Garmin Edge cycling computers - Consistent sizing of gear indicators for easy viewing at a glance - Minimal battery usage ## Usage Guidelines 1. Install Visual Gears from the Connect IQ Store 2. Ensure your electronic shifting system is properly paired with your Garmin device - On your Edge: Menu - Settings - Sensors - Add Sensor - Shifting - Follow the pairing instructions for your specific shifting system - Make sure to configure the correct tooth counts for your chainrings and cassette 3. Add Visual Gears to your activity data screens 4. Start riding and enjoy clear, instant feedback on your gear selection ## Benefits for Cyclists - Always know exactly which gear you're in at a glance - Train more effectively by tracking gear usage patterns - Learn optimal gear combinations for specific gradients and power outputs - Avoid inefficient cross-chaining scenarios - Perfect for triathletes and time-trialists maintaining optimal cadence - Helpful for new riders learning about proper gear selection - Great for bike fitters analyzing gear usage patterns ## Supported Devices Designed for Garmin Edge cycling computers, including Edge 1050 and other compatible models. This data field requires a Garmin device with Connect IQ 3.0 or higher and support for ANT+ Gear Shifting profiles. --- Visual Gears provides the shifting information you need in a clean, distraction-free format that integrates perfectly with your Garmin Edge. No more wondering which gear you're in - just a quick glance gives you all the information you need to ride more efficiently. Download Visual Gears today and experience a new level of gear awareness on every ride!

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Compatible with 101 devices
Updated Jul 18, 2026
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