I still think I am going to try it because once I get a Garmin it is NEVER going mountain biking and this would also work for running. I have seen now 4 Garmins meet unfortunate demises because people use them on the trail and I am not Ama Moneybags.
Plus I probably won't be getting a Garmin until at least Christmas because no point buying the basic one when I want all the bells and whistles on it and then if I get one DH gets jealous and wants one for himself, we are like kids about stuff like that. 
Thanks for the tip Baby Blue. I now know to start watching because the Garmin is already on my radar as Christmas present.
Amanda
2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"
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