Garmin?

[bluebug32]

Thanks, everyone

Any opinions on the Edge vs the Forerunner 305? I like the idea of the one being portable, though I'm not a runner and might only take it into the gym during the winter for HR.

edit: does the forerunner have a feature for getting you back to the start if you get lost?

[OakLeaf]

does the forerunner have a feature for getting you back to the start if you get lost?

Yep. But there's where the Edge 705 series, with the street maps, might come in handy. With the 305s, you can only retrace your path.

The Edge handlebar mounts are quick-release. Some people put them in their pockets to run, so you could easily bring one into the gym for HR.

[SouthernBelle]

Yeah, they aren't really attached. If it starts to rain or I'm on the errand bike, I just pop it in my pocket.

[F8th637]

I have an Edge 305 and like you mostly wanted it for heart rate training and for seeing my progress on routes I normally take. Most people just carry them around if they aren't putting it on their bike like was mentioned.

[Mr. Bloom]

I have the Edge 305 and LOVE IT!

[SouthernBelle]

Does anybody on this board have an Edge and NOT like it?

[HoosierGiant]

Does anybody on this board have an Edge and NOT like it?

Well, I'm already on record as saying, "I love my Garmin Edge 305." But, I must admit that there have been issues with the relationship. My cadence sensor was extremely finicky in the beginning, obviously unable to decide whether to commit or not. The fickle thing finally chose to jump ship and plain ol' just refused to work at all. Garmin was extremely easy to work with as far as replacing the unit, and the current sensor has thrown itself wholeheartedly into life as a cycling partner.

Cadence sensor battery life has also been an issue -- not even close to the projected figures reported by the company. DH rides with a Garmin Edge 305 also, and he has the same issues with battery life. Perhaps it's some freaky alignment of the planets over our house or something.

DH had to send his unit back to Garmin after it stopped working. They tried to troubleshoot the problem over the phone -- complete system reset, reprogramming, etc. -- but nothing was successful. That meant riding without technology for 10 days (Harder than you think, once you're used to it!) while waiting for the replacement. Yes, replacement. What you get is a refurbished unit, not the unit you sent them.

Additionally, the release tab on two mounts have broken in the little over a year that we've had the units. Luckily, DH uses the stem mount, and I use the bar mount (They came with one of each.), so that wasn't much of a problem. Garmin was very good about replacing them though, so we'd still have spares on hand.

In spite of it all, I love my Garmin Edge!

[maillotpois]

Does anybody on this board have an Edge and NOT like it?

No.